📌 Referral Terms & Conditions – Countive Digital

Last Updated: 27.03.25

Applies to all public, contractor, and internal referrals submitted to Countive Digital.

1️⃣ GENERAL REFERRAL POLICY

✅ Who Can Refer

We welcome referrals from:

• Contractors

• Clients and partners

• The general public

Exceptions:

❌ Candidates referring themselves

❌ Immediate family members of the candidate

❌ Clients attempting to bypass recruitment fees or directly hire through referral

✅ How to Submit a Referral

Referrals must be submitted through:

• Our official referral form

• Verified email channels

• Approved submission methods (e.g. LinkedIn DM if accepted by Countive)

Each referral must include:

• Candidate’s name

• Contact details

• Resume or LinkedIn (if available)

• Confirmation that the candidate has given consent

✅ Referral Acceptance Conditions

Referrals may be rejected or disqualified if:

• The candidate is already in our database

• The candidate has previously applied independently

• The referral is incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable

• The referral is submitted after the candidate has already been contacted or hired

2️⃣ REFERRAL INCENTIVE STRUCTURE

🎁 Referral Bonus Eligibility (If Program is Active)

A referral bonus will be paid only if all the following apply:

• The candidate is hired by Countive Digital or its clients

• The candidate remains employed for at least 60 calendar days

• There are no performance concerns or ongoing HR issues

• There is no known intent to resign, and the candidate is in good standing

• There is no evidence of collusion or manipulation of the referral process

Note: Specialist roles may qualify for higher bonuses depending on hiring difficulty and internal demand.

💸 Bonus Amounts

*Specialist = e.g. MEP Draftspersons, CPAs, Revit, engineers, tech/finance automation roles.

📅 Bonus Payment Timeline

• Payout is made within 10 business days after the candidate completes 60 days in the role.

• Referrer must provide preferred payment method (e.g. GCash, Wise, bank transfer) within 15 days of being contacted.

• If payment method is not submitted within 30 days of notice, the referral may expire.

❌ No Bonus Will Be Paid If:

• Candidate is terminated, resigns, or leaves before completing 60 days

• Candidate is flagged for performance issues or fails probation

• Referral was submitted after the hiring process already started

• The referrer submits false or misleading information

• There is evidence of referral fraud, such as:

• Coordinated resignation

• Fee avoidance

• Manipulated candidate data

3️⃣ CANDIDATE CONSENT & DATA PROTECTION

✅ Candidate Consent Required

All referrers must:

• Ensure the candidate has given explicit consent

• Acknowledge that Countive will contact the candidate for recruitment purposes only

🔒 Data Usage & Privacy

• Candidate information is stored for hiring purposes only.

• Candidates can request deletion of their data at any time.

• Referrals may become ineligible if the candidate requests deletion before hire.

4️⃣ NON-SOLICITATION & COMPLIANCE

🚫 No Bypassing of Recruitment Fees

• Clients may not use referrals to circumvent recruitment agreements or engage candidates directly.

• Any attempt to bypass our hiring process will void the referral and may lead to legal or commercial action.

🚫 No Unauthorized Contact

• Clients and hiring companies may not directly contact referred candidates unless introduced by Countive Digital.

🔐 Acceptance of Terms

By submitting a referral, you:

• Confirm the accuracy of your submission

• Acknowledge that all payments are discretionary and subject to these terms

• Waive any right to claim a bonus if eligibility conditions are not met