Terms & Conditions – DuurzameJobs.nl
Version: January 2024

Greetings,

and welcome at DuurzameJobs.nl. We extend our gratitude for your consideration of our general terms and conditions. DuurzameJobs.nl functions as a vacancy platform connecting environmentally conscious candidates and employers. Collectively, we unite to fortify both the public and private sectors for future resilience and to facilitate the discovery of sustainable employment opportunities for a greater number of people.

These terms and conditions serve as the foundational principles governing our interactions. Free from convoluted clauses or complex language, they form clear and straightforward agreements. We encourage a thorough review, with the aim that comprehension can be achieved without the necessity of legal consultation. Should any inquiries persist, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Table of Contents

Article 1: Welcome to DuurzameJobs.nl

Introduction to the mission of DuurzameJobs.nl
Collective Commitment to Environmental Consciousness

Article 2: User Definitions and Guiding Principles

User Roles: Candidates and Employers
Reading Guide for Clear and Sustainable Interactions

Article 3: Eco-Friendly Applicability and Offerings

Governing the Use of the Sustainable Job Board
Deviations, Supplementary Agreements, and Clarity

Article 4: Account Creation and Responsibilities

Sustainable Account Creation
Responsible Use and Confidentiality Measures

Article 5: Posting Sustainable Vacancies

Responsibilities for Employers
Sustainable Content Guidelines for Vacancy Posting

Article 6: Posting Sustainable Vacancies

Promoting Eco-Conscious Employers
Subscription Details and Sustainable Company Pages

Article 7: Code of Ethical Conduct

Ensuring a Respectful and Inclusive Community
Prohibited Activities for a Sustainable Environment

Article 8: Eco-Privacy Policies

Handling of User Data and Privacy Measures
Commitment to Responsible Data Usage

Article 9: Sustainable Pricing Structure

Free Access for Candidates
Affordable and Transparent Pricing for Employers

Article 10: Sustainable Payment Practices

Eco-Friendly Invoicing and Payment Terms
Subscription Options for Sustainable Recruiting

Article 11: Environmental Impact Disclaimer

Acknowledging Limitations and Risks
Sustainability Focus and User Awareness

Article 12: License for Sustainable Content

User Permissions for Sharing Sustainable Content
DuurzameJobs.nl’s Commitment to Responsible Usage

Article 13: DuurzameJobs.nl’s License

Environmental Stewardship and License Agreement
Responsible Use of DuurzameJobs.nl Platform

Article 14: Termination and Eco-Friendly Exit

Termination Policies for Users and DuurzameJobs.nl
Refunds and Sustainability in Case of Termination

Article 15: Eco-Force Majeure

Definition and Inclusion of Environmental Factors
User Rights and Responsibilities in Force Majeure Situations

Article 16: Questions, Feedback, and Green Resolutions

Communication Channels for User Inquiries
Handling User Feedback and Sustainable Resolutions

Article 17: Green Limitation of Liability

Acknowledging and Limiting Liability in a Sustainable Manner
Addressing Indirect Damages and Environmental Impact

Article 18: Sustainable Governance and Jurisdiction

Adhering to Dutch Law for Sustainable Business
Resolving Disputes with a Sustainability Focus

Article 19: Continuous Improvement for Sustainability

Adapting and Enhancing Sustainable Practices
User Agreement to Updated Sustainable Terms

1 – Identity and Contact Information

We are DuurzameJobs.nl, a private limited company (Besloten Vennootschap) headquartered in Rotterdam, operating under the trade name of Verum Artes Professional Staffing B.V., established in 2020. For inquiries, comments, or general communication, we invite you to utilize the following contact methods:

By e-mail: info@DuurzameJobs.nl
Or you can just write us a letter to the address mentioned below:

Rotterdam Building
Aert van Nesstraat 45
3012 CA Rotterdam,
The Netherlands.

Some other important information:
Registered at Chamber of Commerce: 80496717
Dutch VAT-number: NL861692597B01

2 – User Definitions and Guiding Principles

In order to keep these terms and conditions clear and organized, DuurzameJobs.nl uses a number of terms:

• You, Your, Yours: the user of the websites and or Job board, which in any case includes the employer and the candidate;
• In writing: communication via (registered) post or via e-mail;
• Website: www.DuurzameJobs.nl;
• Employer: any company that uses the services of the website DuurzameJobs.nl to connect with candidates;
• Candidate: the person who uses the website www.duurzamejobs.nl to respond to vacancies.

3 – Eco-Friendly Applicability and Offerings

• These terms and conditions govern your use of the website and apply to every offer made by DuurzameJobs.nl and every contract between you and DuurzameJobs.nl.
• Deviating and/or supplementary agreements must be made in writing and only apply to (that part) of the agreement for which the deviating agreement has been made.
• Your general terms and conditions are hereby expressly rejected by DuurzameJobs.nl and do not apply to the agreement.
• DuurzameJobs.nl cannot be held to its offer if you should have understood that the offer, or any part thereof, contained an obvious mistake or error.
• If you accept these terms and conditions on behalf of a business, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that business to these terms and conditions.

4 – Account Creation and Responsibilities

• Would you like to post a vacancy via DuurzameJobs.nl? Then you will first need to create an account. Candidates can also create an account, but this is not a requirement (they can also respond to a vacancy without an account). DuurzameJobs.nl has the right (at its own discretion) to refuse accounts without reason.
• You are responsible for (the accuracy of) your account information.
• To create an account, you must meet at least the following requirements:
  • • You are at least 18 years old;
    • You can be reached by e-mail;
    • You have provided DuurzameJobs.nl with accurate and complete information;
    • You agree to comply at all times with these terms and conditions and all relevant applicable laws and regulations.
• DuurzameJobs.nl does its best to keep the website as safe as possible. Nevertheless, you are solely responsible for all activity on your account. DuurzameJobs.nl assumes that everything that happens on your account is done by you. Make sure that you maintain the confidentiality of your login details, keep your password safe, and secure your connection. Is someone using your account or do you suspect this? Please contact DuurzameJobs.nl immediately.
• A candidate may only create an account using their own name. Employers may only create an account using their own company name or the name of the company that the employer is representing. It is explicitly not allowed to create an account under someone else’s name or to pretend to be someone else (‘fake profile’).
• As a candidate, you’re not allowed to let someone else use your account. Transfer of the account is prohibited.
• It can be useful for an employer to add multiple users to the same account. The employer is fully responsible for everything that happens under its account, and therefore also for the actions of other users of its account. The employer represents and warrants that it will only invite users, if the employer is authorized to do so and if it is allowed to share the data contained in its account with this other user. Unauthorized users (or users that are no longer authorized) should be removed immediately by the employer.
• You’re not allowed to use your account for any purpose other than its intended purpose.
• DuurzameJobs.nl has no obligation to retain any data or materials received or developed by DuurzameJobs.nl (such as vacancies, job applications, resumes, and social media advertisements), nor is DuurzameJobs.nl required to return such data or materials after deletion of the account. For more information on removing personal information, please read DuurzameJobs.nl privacy and cookie policy.
• If there is a problem with your account, please let DuurzameJobs.nl know by sending an e-mail to info@DuurzameJobs.nl
• DuurzameJobs.nl reserves the right to close accounts without reason and prior notice. In any case, your account will be closed if:
  • • You do not abide by these terms and conditions or the Dutch laws and regulations;
    • You are not (or no longer) authorized to use an account.
• DuurzameJobs.nl may, but is not obligated to, provide support in using the account.
• Please be aware that you are solely responsible for the accuracy of the (contact) information in your account.

5 – Posting Sustainable Vacancies

• Please note that an employer must post the vacancy through their own account.
• The employer is fully responsible for delivering the relevant content (such as the vacancy text, contact details, etc.). The employer should be aware that DuurzameJobs.nl may, at its own (creative and technical) discretion, determine or change the content and/or the design of the (posted) vacancies.
• You understand that DuurzameJobs.nl does not review the delivered content. Consequently, the employer bears full responsibility for the content of the job opening. Nevertheless, the employer assures that:
  • • The vacancy is not misleading and refers to a real and actual job opportunity;
    • The vacancy only promotes one single position or project;
    • The vacancy does not contain any (hyper)links to the websites of third parties unless DuurzameJobs.nl has given its approval;
    • The vacancy does not contain logos, trademarks or names other than those of the employer’s organization (unless the employer has obtained the permission to do so);
    • The vacancy meets the objectives of DuurzameJobs.nl concerning sustainability;
    • The content of the vacancy is accurate and up to date;
    • The content of the vacancy is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations;
    • The vacancy does not contain an e-mail address unless the employer opted for a paid package;
    • It will immediately remove the vacancy when the position is filled or withdrawn. If the employer fails to do so, DuurzameJobs.nl may remove the vacancy itself.
•  Please note that DuurzameJobs.nl may reject or remove any vacancy, for any or no reason. DuurzameJobs.nl is not liable for any damages in this regard.
• Please note that the package or subscription you choose influences the ranking/positioning of your vacancy(s) on the website.
• If the employer purchases a package or subscription that includes a social media campaign, the employer should be aware of the following:
  • • DuurzameJobs.nl determines the design and style of the social media post. Employer has no say in this;
    • The social media post will be shared once on the LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram accounts of DuurzameJobs.nl;
    • The post will only be shared in the feed of the social media accounts of DuurzameJobs.nl;
    • DuurzameJobs.nl does not guarantee that the post will also appear in stories and so on;
    • The social media post will be shared within 7 working days after the vacancy has been posted;
    • After the social media post has been shared on the social media accounts of DuurzameJobs.nl, employer can no longer adjust the post free of charge;
    • DuurzameJobs.nl does not guarantee that the social media post will (for a certain period of time) remain ‘at the top’ of the feed of DuurzameJobs.nl’ social media accounts.
•  The above six points are also valid if vacancies from an employer are submitted via an automatic link/connection from a (work-at) site of an employer.
• A subscription service for strategic hiring has a duration of six (6) or twelve (12) months. The employer cannot cancel the subscription he has chosen within the term of the subscription. At the end of the term, the subscription will be tacitly renewed, each time for a period of at least three (3) months, unless the employer terminates the subscription in writing, with due observance of a notice period of one month.

6 – Company page for employers

• DuurzameJobs.nl offers employers an additional opportunity to put their company on the map. With a company page, the employer can attract the right talent even better!
  • • The costs of a company page are included in the job package. The employer can choose to receive an invoice which must be paid within 14 calendar days after the invoice date or pay directly with a credit card.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl determines at its own discretion whether the employer meets the requirements for a company page. DuurzameJobs.nl may refuse to set up a company page, without reason.
    • There is no expiration date for the ownership of your company page on the job board.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl is entitled to terminate t a company page at any time, without requiring any notice or notice of default. In such case, DuurzameJobs.nl is not liable to refund any part of the package fee, unless the termination is attributable to the employer.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl will not be liable for any compensation regarding cancellation, dissolution, or any other method of termination. Amounts that DuurzameJobs.nl has already invoiced at the time of dissolution will remain due in full and will become immediately payable upon dissolution.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl endeavors to post the company page on its website within 7 days of receiving the completed questionnaire.
    • Employer is responsible for keeping the information displayed on the employer’s company page up-to-date. Employer cannot directly change the information itself on the employer’s company page. Employers should contact DuurzameJobs.nl by sending an e-mail to info@DuurzameJobs.nl to adjust the information.
    • Employer is responsible for the content of the company page and guarantees that the content does not infringe on the (intellectual property) rights of third parties, and that third party links are not harmful. Employer indemnifies DuurzameJobs.nl for all claims of third parties in this regard.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl will list vacancies that are posted on the website of DuurzameJobs.nl by the employer, on the employer’s company page. However, the employer is solely responsible for posting vacancies on DuurzameJobs.nl.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl makes no guarantees as to the number of (additional) responses that the employer will receive as a result of a company page, and/or that a suitable candidate can be found through the website.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl uses the Google Maps API to display the company location on the employer’s company page. Employer agrees to Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy.

7 – Code of Ethical Conduct

• It’s important for DuurzameJobs.nl to keep its website a safe place. DuurzameJobs.nl expects you to treat the website and other users of the website with respect.
• In any case, you’re not allowed to:
  • • Upload or transmit spam or unsolicited messages to other users;
    • Post content that infringes any intellectual property rights (such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, etc.) of third parties, including rights on a person’s own image (portrait) and personality rights;
    • Post content that is unlawful, violent, discriminatory, pornographic, harassing or threatening;
    • Give unauthorized access to your account;
    • Post content that violates applicable laws and regulations;
    • Provide information that is false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • Engage in ‘hacking’ the website, with or without automated means (scrape, crawler, spider, etc.);
    • (de)Compile, copy, edit or disassemble the website, software, data or other materials of which the intellectual property rests with DuurzameJobs.nl, nor are you allowed to (attempt to) retrieve the source code of the website / software;
    • Use the website in a way that causes a malfunction or delay (for example by uploading large amounts of data);
    • Advertise or place (hyper)links for the promotion of your (own) products or services.
• If you do not comply with the above, DuurzameJobs.nl may immediately suspend or delete your account without prior notice. You will be liable for any damages resulting from any violation.

8 – Eco-Privacy Policies

• When you use the website DuurzameJobs.nl processes (personal) data. You can read more about your privacy in the privacy statement and cookie policy of DuurzameJobs.nl.
• Employers represent and warrant that they will not use the data of candidates for purposes other than those for which they have received the data (i.e. to fill the vacancy) and that they will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in this regard.
• If the data is used in violation of this article, the employer will forfeit to DuurzameJobs.nl an immediately claimable fine of € 5,000 (five thousand euros) per violation or per candidate.

9 – Sustainable Pricing Structure

• For the time being, candidates can register for free on the website and can also respond to vacancies free of charge. Employers can use the job packages which are subject to a fee as. The most recent prices and packages will always be available at www.DuurzameJobs.nl. Prices for subscriptions will be shared upon request via e-mail.
• All prices mentioned are in euro (€) and exclusive of VAT.
• Please note that DuurzameJobs.nl reserves the right to change its prices at any time and may decide to delete or change some of its services provided for free. Changes in taxes, excise duties, and government levies will always be passed on to the employer.

10 – Sustainable Payment Practices

• After the employer has purchased a paid package, the employer will receive an invoice which must be paid within 14 calendar days after the invoice date.
• The invoice must be paid without suspension, discount, or setoff.
• DuurzameJobs.nl will invoice the amount due in full unless agreed otherwise. The employer agrees to electronic invoicing by DuurzameJobs.nl.
• If the employer fails to pay within the payment term of 14 days, the employer is automatically in default (no further notice of default shall be required). DuurzameJobs.nl will then be entitled to charge the statutory commercial interest as from the first day after the expiration of the payment period. In addition, all costs incurred by DuurzameJobs.nl in obtaining payment in and out of court (all extrajudicial and judicial costs), such as costs for bailiffs, debt collection agencies, and so on, will be borne by the employer, with a minimum of EUR 150. Please note that DuurzameJobs.nl is under no obligation to prove that these costs have been incurred.
• If the employer fails to pay on time or if the employer fails to provide DuurzameJobs.nl with the requested content for a vacancy, DuurzameJobs.nl is entitled to suspend or halt the performance of its services, but shall nevertheless have the right to charge the employer with the fee payable under the agreement.
• DuurzameJobs.nl offers employers an additional opportunity to purchase a subscription for strategic hiring that grants you the possibility to post multiple vacancies online for a certain period. The above points in Article 10 are valid and for the the subscriptions to post multiple vacancies, these terms are added:
  • • The subscription costs are charged at the beginning of each month. The employer receives an invoice which must be paid within 14 calendar days after the invoice date.
    • A subscription for unlimited job postings has a duration of six or twelve months. The employer cannot cancel the subscription he has chosen within the term of the subscription. At the end of the term, the subscription will be automatically renewed, always for one month, unless the employer terminates the subscription in writing, with due observance of a notice period of one month.
    • DuurzameJobs.nl is entitled to terminate the package at any time, without requiring any notice or notice of default. In such case, DuurzameJobs.nl shall refund part of the subscription fee, for the period that has not been used, unless the termination is attributable to the employer. DuurzameJobs.nl will never be liable for any compensation regarding cancellation, dissolution, or any other method of termination. Amounts that DuurzameJobs.nl has already invoiced at the time of dissolution will remain due in full and will become immediately payable upon dissolution.

11 – Environmental Impact Disclaimer

• DuurzameJobs.nl cannot guarantee that the website will operate error-free or that it will meet all your expectations. DuurzameJobs.nl will, of course, make every reasonable effort to resolve any errors or interruptions of the website in a timely manner.
• Unfortunately, DuurzameJobs.nl cannot guarantee that the website is free of malware and cannot prevent unauthorized persons from accessing or attempting to access your data. Using the website is therefore always at your own risk.
• DuurzameJobs.nl cannot give any guarantee regarding the (quality of the) content or the availability of the website. For example, the website may contain spelling or typing errors. DuurzameJobs.nl does not accept any liability in this regard.
• DuurzameJobs.nl is not an (employment-)mediator, agent, intermediary, or secondment agency. DuurzameJobs.nl makes it possible to post and respond to vacancies but does not fulfill an active (recruitment and selection) role. DuurzameJobs.nl cannot guarantee that a vacancy will attract any suitable candidates. DuurzameJobs.nl can also not guarantee to any candidate that an employer will contact them.
• DuurzameJobs.nl does not guarantee that the content on the website, such as vacancies, contact details, resumes, cover letters, etc., is correct and up to date. DuurzameJobs.nl does not verify the identity of candidates/employers and can in no way guarantee that the information sent by the candidate/employer is correct.
• DuurzameJobs.nl will not be liable for any loss of data.

12 – License for Sustainable Content

• Please note that some of the content (such as texts, logos, or pictures) that you share or upload on the website, can be protected by intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, etc.). Make sure that you only post content that is yours (“you own the intellectual property”) or for which you have obtained the necessary (usage) rights.
• What’s yours is yours. You own the intellectual property rights in the content that you share on the website. Although DuurzameJobs.nl does not own your content, DuurzameJobs.nl does not need your permission to use your content. This means that when you share something on the website (so, for example, by submitting a vacancy or uploading a resume) you grant DuurzameJobs.nl a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute and publish your content through any media or distribution methods now known or later developed. The permission you give DuurzameJobs.nl will only be used for the purpose of website of DuurzameJobs.nl and social media channels.
• You understand that DuurzameJobs.nl is under no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of such content.
• You indemnify DuurzameJobs.nl against all claims of third parties connected to intellectual property rights on the materials and data provided by you to DuurzameJobs.nl.
• DuurzameJobs.nl may use your (company) name and logo for promotional purposes.

13 – DuurzameJobs.nl’s License

• All (intellectual-)property rights in the website and in all other material and information made available by DuurzameJobs.nl, are vested in DuurzameJobs.nl or its licensors.
• DuurzameJobs.nl grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to use the website for the purpose and duration of your agreement with DuurzameJobs.nl.

14 -Termination and Eco-Friendly Exit

• When the Employer has concluded an agreement for the purchase of a paid package, such as the Standard, Silver, Gold or Premium package, the agreement cannot be canceled or dissolved. If the Employer has agreed on the purchase of a subscription, the agreement cannot be canceled or dissolved. Refunds are not possible under any circumstances.
• If you violate these terms and conditions, DuurzameJobs.nl may immediately terminate its agreement with you, delete your account, or deny you access to the website. DuurzameJobs.nl is not responsible for any damages resulting from this. Restitution is not possible.
• DuurzameJobs.nl reserves the right to terminate the agreement in whole or in part with immediate effect and without judicial intervention if the employer is granted a suspension of payments, whether or not provisional if the bankruptcy of the employer is applied for or pronounced, or if the employer’s company is wound up or terminated other than for the purpose of reconstruction or amalgamation of companies. DuurzameJobs.nl will never be obliged to pay any compensation in the event of such termination. Any claim of DuurzameJobs.nl against the employer will be due immediately upon termination. Restitution is not possible.

15 – Eco-Force Majeure

• DuurzameJobs.nl cannot be held to fulfill its obligations if it is hindered in doing so as a result of force majeure. In these terms and conditions, the meaning of the term ‘force majeure’ – in addition to what is meant by it in statutory law and case law – includes: illness, strikes, (internet-)failures, network failures, quarantine measures, epidemics, pandemics, government measures and all other external causes – foreseen or unforeseen – that are beyond DuurzameJobs.nl control and that prevent DuurzameJobs.nl from meeting its obligations.
• If a period of force majeure lasts longer than 2 months, the employer has the right to cancel the agreement. Subsequently, DuurzameJobs.nl shall be entitled – insofar as relevant – to refund any compensation already paid or to pay back the compensation in the form of a voucher.

 16 – Questions, Feedback, and Green Resolutions

• Do you have a question or a complaint about – the use of – the website? Then you can send an e-mail to info@DuurzameJobs.nl.
• Are you an employer and do you have a complaint about DuurzameJobs.nl’s services? Then you must submit the complaint within 30 days following the end of the agreement. Please note that submitting a complaint (such as a complaint about the invoice) does not suspend your payment obligations.
• DuurzameJobs.nl will respond to a question or complaint within 14 calendar days.

17 – Green Limitation of Liability

• Did DuurzameJobs.nl not comply with the agreements it made with you? Then you should be aware of the fact that the liability of DuurzameJobs.nl is limited in the way it is stated in this article.
• To the extent permitted by law and in so far as this article does not provide otherwise, DuurzameJobs.nl’s liability as a result of an attributable shortcoming or unlawful act is excluded at all times.
• In any case, DuurzameJobs.nl will never be liable for indirect damages, including but not limited to: reputational damage, loss of profit, damage due to business stagnation, and missed savings.
• The liability of DuurzameJobs.nl is at all times limited to the amount paid out by the insurer in the specific case, including its deductible under that insurance. If no payout takes place, DuurzameJobs.nl’s liability shall be limited to the invoice value of the part that DuurzameJobs.nl is liable for, with a maximum of EUR 500.
• Was the damage caused because DuurzameJobs.nl intentionally caused it or because DuurzameJobs.nl was grossly negligent? Then DuurzameJobs.nl is liable for the damage.
• Any claim against DuurzameJobs.nl expires within 12 months after the agreement has come to an end.

18 – Applicable law, jurisdiction

• These terms and conditions and all agreements between you and DuurzameJobs.nl are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
• Disputes will be settled by the court of Rotterdam.

19 – General provisions

• DuurzameJobs.nl reserves the right to amend and/or supplement these terms and conditions, at any time. The amended version of the terms and conditions will be posted on www.DuurzameJobs.nl and DuurzameJobs.nl will notify you accordingly. If you do not wish to accept a change or addition, you should notify DuurzameJobs.nl within 14 days after DuurzameJobs.nl has informed you about the updated terms and conditions. If you fail to do so, or if you continue to access or use the website, you agree to be bound by the updated terms and conditions.
• DuurzameJobs.nl reserves the right to transfer its rights and duties to a third party. If you want to transfer any of your rights and duties, you need DuurzameJobs.nl’ written permission to do so (this provision also applies in the event of a takeover of the employer’s business activities).
• If a provision of these terms and conditions is unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable for any other reason, this provision will be separated from the terms and conditions. The other provisions will remain in full force.
• DuurzameJobs.nl is entitled to engage third parties to perform (part of) the agreement and is explicitly not responsible for the acts or omissions of these third parties. Articles 7:404, 7:407 paragraph 2, and 6:76 of the Dutch Civil Code are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by law.
• Although DuurzameJobs.nl may connect a candidate with an external career coach (via its website), it is important to note that DuurzameJobs.nl is not a party to this agreement.
• These terms and conditions have been drawn up in English. Upon your request the Terms and Conditions can be provided in Dutch.