Terms and conditions for recruitment consultants and agencies.

Welcome to **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited** ("we," "us," "our"). By engaging with our services, you agree to the following terms and conditions concerning the engagement of recruitment consultants ("Consultant" or "Consultants"). Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

### 1. **Definition of Recruitment Consultants**

For the purposes of these terms, a "Consultant" refers to any individual or agency that offers recruitment, employment, or talent acquisition services, including but not limited to headhunters, staffing agencies, and independent consultants.

### 2. **Unsolicited Emails and Processing Fees**

a) Consultants are strictly prohibited from sending unsolicited communications or emails to **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited** offering recruitment services, unless explicitly invited or requested to do so.

b) Any unsolicited emails received by **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited** from Consultants will be subject to a processing fee of **£100.00 + VAT** for services rendered in reviewing and responding to these communications.

### 3. **Payment Terms**

a) Payment of the processing fee shall be due within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited**.

b) Failure to pay the processing fee within the stipulated time frame will result in **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited** pursuing **legal action** to recover the outstanding amount, along with any additional legal or administrative costs incurred.

### 4. **Avoiding Charges**

Agencies and Consultants wishing to avoid liability for processing fees can do so by **not sending unsolicited emails** to **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited**.

### 5. **VAT and Tax Liability**

The processing fee of £100 is exclusive of VAT. Applicable VAT will be added to the invoice in accordance with UK tax regulations.

### 6. **Legal Action**

Failure to pay the processing fee within the stipulated timeframe may result in **Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited** pursuing legal remedies, including but not limited to initiating legal proceedings for recovery of fees, damages, and associated legal costs.

### 7. **Modification of Terms**

**Medicine Vet Equine Referrals Limited** reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on our website. It is your responsibility to review these terms regularly to ensure compliance.

### 8. **Acceptance of Terms**

By engaging with us or by sending unsolicited communications, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions, including the liability for fees and legal action for non-compliance.

If you have any questions regarding these terms, please contact us by post only.