Website Terms & Conditions

1. About these Terms

1.1 These Website Terms and Conditions govern your use of the website operated by Hampshire Barnes Ltd at:

www.hampshirebarnes.com

They also apply to any related webpages, forms, vacancy listings and online services made available through the website.

1.2 By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms.

1.3 If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the website.

1.4 These Terms apply to all website visitors, including:

1. Candidates and prospective Candidates;
2. job applicants;
3. employers and prospective employers;
4. clients and prospective clients;
5. suppliers; and
6. other website users.

2. About Hampshire Barnes Ltd

2.1 The website is operated by:

2.2 Hampshire Barnes Ltd provides permanent recruitment and Candidate introduction services, principally within construction, data centres, engineering, project controls, commercial management, mechanical and electrical services, commissioning and related sectors.

2.3 Hampshire Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency when introducing Candidates to employers for direct employment.

2.4 You can contact us at:

3. Definitions

In these Terms:

"Candidate" means a person seeking employment, considering employment opportunities or submitting professional information to Hampshire Barnes Ltd.

"Client" means an employer, prospective employer or organisation using or considering using our recruitment services.

"Hampshire Barnes", "we", "us" or "our" means Hampshire Barnes Ltd.

"Terms" means these Website Terms and Conditions.

"Website" means www.hampshirebarnes.com and any related webpages or online services operated by Hampshire Barnes Ltd.

4. Permitted use of the Website

4.1 You may use the Website only for lawful purposes.

4.2 You must not:

1. use the Website fraudulently or unlawfully;
2. submit false, incomplete or misleading information;
3. impersonate another person or organisation;
4. upload viruses, malware or harmful code;
5. attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its server, databases or connected systems;
6. interfere with the operation, security or performance of the Website;
7. use automated tools to scrape, copy, harvest or extract Website data without our prior written permission;
8. reproduce vacancy listings for commercial use without permission;
9. misuse Candidate, Client or contact information;
10. infringe intellectual property, privacy or other legal rights; or
11. use the Website in a manner that could damage Hampshire Barnes Ltd or another person.

4.3 We may restrict, suspend or terminate access to the Website where we reasonably believe:

1. these Terms have been breached;
2. the Website is being misused;
3. unlawful activity may be taking place; or
4. restriction is necessary to protect the Website, its users or our business.

5. Recruitment services

5.1 The Website provides information about our permanent recruitment services.

5.2 The Website may allow:

1. Candidates to submit CVs and professional information;
2. Candidates to apply for advertised vacancies;
3. employers to submit recruitment enquiries;
4. employers to provide details of vacancies; and
5. users to contact Hampshire Barnes Ltd.

5.3 Use of the Website does not create:

1. an employment relationship;
2. a worker relationship;
3. a partnership;
4. a joint venture; or
5. any obligation on Hampshire Barnes Ltd to represent, introduce or employ a Candidate.

5.4 Submission of a CV, application or enquiry does not guarantee that:

1. Hampshire Barnes Ltd will represent the Candidate;
2. the Candidate will be contacted;
3. the Candidate will be submitted for a vacancy;
4. an employer will interview the Candidate;
5. an offer of employment will be made;
6. the Candidate will be suitable for a particular vacancy; or
7. a vacancy will remain available.

5.5 Recruitment services supplied to employers are subject to Hampshire Barnes Ltd's separate Employer Terms of Business.

5.6 Where there is a conflict between these Website Terms and agreed Employer Terms of Business, the Employer Terms of Business will take priority in relation to recruitment and Candidate introduction services.

6. Candidate responsibilities

6.1 Candidates must ensure that all information provided to us is accurate, complete and current.

6.2 Candidates must promptly notify us of material changes to their:

1. employment status;
2. availability;
3. notice period;
4. qualifications;
5. professional registrations;
6. contact details;
7. salary expectations;
8. location or mobility;
9. preferred working arrangements; and
10. right-to-work status.

6.3 Candidates must not knowingly provide false or misleading information about:

1. their identity;
2. employment history;
3. qualifications;
4. skills or experience;
5. professional registrations;
6. right to work;
7. current remuneration; or
8. suitability for a role.

6.4 Candidates are responsible for reviewing the details of any vacancy before agreeing to be represented or submitted.

6.5 We will normally seek a Candidate's permission before providing identifiable Candidate information to a prospective employer.

6.6 Candidates must tell us if:

1. they have already applied directly to an employer;
2. another recruitment agency has submitted them to the same employer or vacancy;
3. they are already in recruitment discussions with the employer; or
4. there may be any conflict concerning representation.

6.7 Hampshire Barnes Ltd does not charge Candidates a fee for introducing them to an employer for permanent employment.

6.8 Candidates remain responsible for deciding whether to accept an interview, offer or employment opportunity.

7. Employer responsibilities

7.1 Employers using the Website must provide accurate and complete information concerning:

1. the employer's identity;
2. the vacancy;
3. duties and responsibilities;
4. location and working arrangements;
5. remuneration and benefits;
6. required qualifications and experience;
7. health and safety risks;
8. anticipated start date;
9. legal and regulatory requirements; and
10. the employer's authority to recruit.

7.2 Employers are responsible for:

1. deciding whether a Candidate is suitable;
2. conducting interviews and assessments;
3. checking qualifications, licences and registrations;
4. obtaining references;
5. verifying identity and right to work;
6. completing lawful background, criminal-record or security checks where required;
7. complying with equality and employment law;
8. providing a safe working environment; and
9. issuing lawful employment documentation.

7.3 Employers must not use Candidate information for any purpose other than legitimate recruitment.

7.4 Employers must not disclose Candidate information to third parties without lawful authority.

7.5 An employer's receipt, interview or Engagement of a Candidate introduced by Hampshire Barnes Ltd may give rise to obligations under the Employer Terms of Business.

8. Vacancy listings

8.1 We take reasonable care when publishing vacancy information.

8.2 Vacancies may be:

1. amended;
2. suspended;
3. withdrawn;
4. placed on hold; or
5. filled without notice.

8.3 Unless expressly confirmed otherwise, details concerning:

1. salary;
2. benefits;
3. location;
4. working arrangements;
5. duties;
6. reporting lines; and
7. start dates,

are indicative and subject to confirmation by the employer.

8.4 We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information supplied by an employer or another third party.

8.5 A vacancy listing does not constitute:

1. an offer of employment;
2. a contractual promise;
3. a guarantee of interview; or
4. a guarantee that an application will progress.

8.6 We may refuse, amend or remove a vacancy where we reasonably believe that it is:

1. unlawful;
2. fraudulent;
3. misleading;
4. discriminatory;
5. no longer available; or
6. inconsistent with our business standards.

9. No professional advice

9.1 Website content is provided for general information only.

9.2 Nothing on the Website constitutes:

1. legal advice;
2. immigration advice;
3. tax advice;
4. financial advice;
5. employment-law advice;
6. salary advice; or
7. other regulated or professional advice.

9.3 You should obtain appropriate professional advice before making a decision affecting your legal, employment, immigration, financial or tax position.

10. Website availability

10.1 We do not guarantee that the Website will always be:

1. available;
2. uninterrupted;
3. secure;
4. error-free;
5. free from defects; or
6. free from viruses or harmful components.

10.2 We may suspend, withdraw, modify or restrict any part of the Website without notice.

10.3 We may perform maintenance, updates or security work at any time.

10.4 We will not be liable solely because the Website is unavailable at a particular time.

11. Intellectual property

11.1 Unless otherwise stated, Hampshire Barnes Ltd owns or licenses the intellectual property rights in:

1. the Website;
2. Website design and layout;
3. written content;
4. branding and logos;
5. graphics and images;
6. databases;
7. vacancy descriptions prepared by us;
8. reports and assessments; and
9. recruitment materials.

11.2 You may view and print Website pages for personal, internal business or legitimate recruitment use.

11.3 You must not, without our prior written permission:

1. reproduce substantial Website content;
2. republish Website content;
3. commercially exploit Website materials;
4. modify our materials;
5. remove copyright or ownership notices;
6. use our logo or branding;
7. create a database using Website content; or
8. claim ownership of materials created by Hampshire Barnes Ltd.

11.4 Candidate CVs and personal profiles remain subject to the Candidate's rights and applicable data-protection law.

12. Materials submitted by users

12.1 You retain ownership of materials you submit, including:

1. CVs;
2. job descriptions;
3. vacancy information;
4. messages; and
5. supporting documents.

12.2 By submitting materials, you grant Hampshire Barnes Ltd a non-exclusive licence to:

1. store them;
2. copy them;
3. review them;
4. format them;
5. process them; and
6. use them to provide recruitment services and administer the Website.

12.3 You confirm that:

1. you are entitled to submit the materials;
2. the materials are accurate to the best of your knowledge;
3. use of the materials will not infringe another person's rights; and
4. the materials do not contain unlawful, defamatory or harmful content.

12.4 We may remove, reject or delete submitted material where we reasonably consider it:

1. unlawful;
2. misleading;
3. inappropriate;
4. irrelevant;
5. technically harmful; or
6. inconsistent with our services.

13. Third-party websites and services

13.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services.

13.2 Links are provided for convenience and do not mean that Hampshire Barnes Ltd endorses, controls or guarantees the third party.

13.3 We are not responsible for:

1. third-party content;
2. third-party availability;
3. third-party security;
4. third-party terms;
5. third-party products or services; or
6. third-party privacy practices.

13.4 You access third-party websites and services at your own risk.

14. Data protection and cookies

14.1 Personal information collected through the Website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

14.2 The Website may use cookies and similar technologies as explained in our Cookie Policy.

14.3 Where consent is legally required for non-essential cookies or tracking technologies, we will request consent through our cookie-management system.

14.4 You are responsible for reviewing our Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy before submitting personal information.

15. Security

15.1 You are responsible for ensuring that your:

1. device;
2. browser;
3. software;
4. email account; and
5. internet connection,

are appropriately protected.

15.2 You must not knowingly transmit:

1. viruses;
2. malware;
3. ransomware;
4. spyware;
5. malicious scripts; or
6. other harmful material.

15.3 If you become aware of a suspected security vulnerability or misuse of the Website, contact:

talent@hampshirebarnes.com

16. Liability

16.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:

1. death or personal injury caused by negligence;
2. fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
3. any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

16.2 Subject to Clause 16.1, Hampshire Barnes Ltd will not be liable for:

1. a Candidate not obtaining employment;
2. an employer not filling a vacancy;
3. an employer withdrawing or amending a vacancy;
4. a Candidate or employer providing inaccurate information;
5. loss arising from reliance on general Website content;
6. the acts or omissions of Candidates, employers or third parties;
7. Website downtime or technical failure;
8. viruses or harmful software originating outside our reasonable control;
9. loss of profit;
10. loss of revenue;
11. loss of business;
12. loss of anticipated savings;
13. loss of goodwill;
14. loss of opportunity; or
15. indirect or consequential loss.

16.3 The Website is primarily intended for business, professional and recruitment use.

16.4 Nothing in these Terms affects statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

17. Indemnity for business users

17.1 Business users agree to indemnify Hampshire Barnes Ltd against reasonable losses, liabilities, claims and costs arising directly from:

1. unlawful use of the Website;
2. a material breach of these Terms;
3. information or materials submitted by the user;
4. infringement of another person's rights;
5. misuse of Candidate information; or
6. unauthorised disclosure of personal information.

18. Changes to these Terms

18.1 We may amend these Terms from time to time.

18.2 The current version will be published on the Website with its last-updated date.

18.3 Continued use of the Website after updated Terms are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18.4 Material changes will apply prospectively and will not retrospectively alter any signed recruitment agreement.

19. Electronic communications

19.1 You agree that communications relating to the Website and our services may be provided electronically.

19.2 Electronic communications may include:

1. email;
2. Website notices;
3. online forms;
4. electronic documents; and
5. electronic-signature platforms.

19.3 You are responsible for providing accurate contact details and monitoring communications sent to those details.

20. Severability

20.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

21. Waiver

21.1 A delay or failure by Hampshire Barnes Ltd to exercise a right will not constitute a waiver of that right.

22. Third-party rights

22.1 No person other than Hampshire Barnes Ltd and the relevant user has any right to enforce these Terms under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

23. Governing law and jurisdiction

23.1 These Terms and any dispute or claim arising from them are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

23.2 The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction, except where an individual has a mandatory legal right to bring proceedings elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

24. Contact

Questions concerning these Terms should be sent to: