Terms of Business
Perm vs temp Terms of Business: when to use each (UK recruitment)
Two separate flows, two separate documents, two different clause sets.
RateCalc keeps temp and perm Terms of Business as separate documents. Different clause sets, different defaults, different sign-off rules. Pick the right one when you upload, and the rest of the platform follows along.
Temp Terms of Business
For agency workers placed on a temporary contract via your agency. Covers payment terms, timesheet rules, minimum shift hours, termination notice, AWR uplift terms, and the indemnities the client gives you.
Perm Terms of Business
For candidates introduced for permanent employment. Covers the introduction fee (% of first-year salary), the rebate schedule (refund % by weeks-since-start), transfer fees (if the client introduces your candidate elsewhere), and the guarantee period.
Which plans include which
| Starter / Solo (temp plan) | Temp ToB only. Add the Perm add-on at £30/mo for perm ToBs. |
| Team / Agency | Both temp and perm ToBs included. |
| Perm (perm-only plan) | Perm ToBs only — designed for agencies that do no temp work. |
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Upload your own recruitment Terms of Business (.docx → editable clauses)
Drop a .docx in and we parse it into editable clauses you can re-order, re-word and re-use per sector.
Pricing — every plan in one place
Starter through Agency for temp, Perm for permanent-only, and the perm add-on. Monthly and annual pricing.
E-signature for recruitment Terms of Business (UK, legally binding under eIDAS)
Signature, IP address, timestamp, document version — captured as evidence on every signed ToB.
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