This Recruitment and Hiring Outsourcing Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on the date discussed by the client (Employer) and Leapfrog INC, by and between the client (company name) corporation with its principal place of business at (address) (“Client”), and Leapfrog INC, a Colombo, Sri Lanka, A sole proprietorship with its principal place of business at 54 Siripa Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka (“Outsourcer”).

Scope of Services

Leapfrog INC agrees to provide the following services to Client:

1. Leapfrog INC agrees to provide recruitment and hiring services to the Client, specifically targeting the positions agreed upon by both parties.
2. Leapfrog INC will carry out advertising activities to promote the open positions on relevant job boards, websites, social media platforms, and any other suitable channels.
3. Leapfrog INC will conduct thorough screening and interviews with potential candidates to ensure they meet the specific job requirements defined by the Client.
4. Upon completion of the screening process, Leapfrog INC will present the Client with a comprehensive list of qualified candidates for the Client’s review and consideration.
5. Leapfrog INC will arrange and schedule interviews between the Client and the selected candidates, ensuring timely coordination and efficient communication.
6. Leapfrog INC will provide support and assistance throughout the job offer and hiring process, facilitating the necessary procedures and paperwork.
7. Leapfrog INC shall be solely responsible for managing all salary negotiations with the chosen candidate(s). The Client shall refrain from engaging in direct communication with the selected candidate(s) regarding salary matters.
8. Once the final candidate(s) have been selected, Leapfrog INC will arrange for the signing of contracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDA) between the chosen associate(s) and Leapfrog INC. The signing will take place at the Leapfrog INC Office in Colombo.
9. Leapfrog INC will continuously monitor the work hours of the associate(s) through Hubstaff to ensure accurate logging of their hours.
10. To ensure the achievement of the expected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leapfrog INC will conduct weekly meetings with the associates, providing guidance and support as needed.

Term of Agreement

This Agreement shall commence on the discussed date between the client and Leapfrog INC and shall remain in force for a duration of one year unless terminated prior to its expiration in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.

Payment Terms

The Client hereby agrees to compensate the Outsourcer (Leapfrog INC) for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, in strict accordance with the payment terms specified herein.

The payment schedule shall be as follows, the Client shall make payments to the Outsourcer on the 20th of each month, in preparation for the services to be provided in the subsequent month.

Upon receipt of the total payment from the Client, the Outsourcer shall ensure that the candidate is remunerated in full on the 30th day of each month.

This payment schedule shall remain in effect until the candidate’s employment is terminated, at which point all outstanding payments shall be settled in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined herein.

Reimbursable Expenses.

Reimbursable Expenses, as defined herein, pertain to the expenses incurred by the Associate during the course of their work for the Client, excluding costs related to Internet/Data Usage, Laptop, and Phone Usage.

However, should the Client require the Associate to make International Calls, the charges associated with such calls shall be borne separately by the Client, with direct payment to the Associate.

It is important to note that the aforementioned expenses are not interconnected with the monthly recurring fee charged to the Client by Leapfrog.

As an alternative, the Client may opt to obtain a Skype account.

Confidentiality

The Outsourcer hereby commits to upholding the strict confidentiality of all information pertaining to the Client’s business, encompassing, but not limited to, candidate information and job requirements. This obligation of confidentiality shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement and shall extend beyond its termination. The Outsourcer shall exercise reasonable care to protect the confidentiality of such information and shall not disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the Client, except as required by law.

Ownership of Work Product

All work products created under this Agreement, which includes candidate resumes, interview notes, and job descriptions, shall be the exclusive property of the Client. The Client shall have full ownership rights over such work product, without limitation.

Representations and Warranties
The Outsourcer hereby represents and warrants that it possesses the requisite expertise, experience, and resources to diligently and effectively deliver the services as stipulated in this Agreement.

Termination

Either party to this Agreement/Job Requirement may exercise the right to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such termination to the other party, with a day’s notice.

In the event that the Client wishes to terminate the employment of an associate, the Client can do so at any time as long as the initial payment of the deposit has been made and the team at Leapfrog INC is informed.

Post-Termination Restrictions on Associate Hiring

Following the termination of the contract with Leapfrog INC, the client agrees not to engage in any attempts or actions to hire or solicit the services of the associate, directly or indirectly.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of [STATE/PROVINCE].

Entire Agreement

This Agreement represents the complete understanding and agreement between the parties hereto, and it supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, pertaining to the subject matter contained herein.

Amendments

Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement shall be valid and binding only if made in writing and duly signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.