Hospital Partner Terms
Last updated: January 2025
1. Overview
These Hospital Partner Terms ("Partner Terms") govern your use of DARWN's recruitment and talent acquisition services. By creating a Hospital Account or using our recruiting features, you agree to these Partner Terms in addition to our general Terms of Service.
2. Hospital Account Eligibility
To create a Hospital Account, your organization must:
- Be a licensed healthcare facility in the United States
- Have authority to hire healthcare professionals
- Designate an authorized representative
- Complete our verification process
- Agree to these Partner Terms and our general Terms of Service
3. Access to Candidate Information
3.1 Anonymized Data
When browsing the platform, you will see anonymized profiles of healthcare professionals. This includes general information such as specialty, experience level, and geographic region.
3.2 Full Profile Access
Upon purchasing access to a specific candidate profile or hiring through the platform, you will receive:
- Full name and contact information
- NPI number and credentials verification
- Employment history
- Referral information submitted by colleagues
3.3 Confidentiality
You agree to keep all candidate information confidential and use it solely for recruitment purposes. Sharing candidate data with third parties without consent is strictly prohibited.
4. Fees and Payment
4.1 Placement Fees
A placement fee applies when you hire a healthcare professional discovered through DARWN. Fee structures are based on the position type and agreement tier:
- Standard placement: Percentage of first-year compensation
- Premium placement: Custom negotiated rates
- Subscription plans: Fixed monthly fees with reduced placement costs
4.2 Payment Terms
Placement fees are invoiced upon the candidate's start date and due within 30 days. Late payments may incur interest charges.
4.3 Guarantee Period
If a placed candidate leaves within 90 days, you may be eligible for a partial credit toward a replacement search. Terms vary by agreement tier.
5. Compliance
You agree to:
- Comply with all applicable employment laws
- Not discriminate in hiring decisions
- Verify candidate credentials independently
- Maintain appropriate records as required by law
- Report any hiring outcomes to DARWN within 30 days
6. Data Protection
Both parties agree to comply with applicable data protection laws. You are responsible for handling candidate data in accordance with HIPAA, state privacy laws, and your organization's data governance policies.
7. Platform Rules
You agree NOT to:
- Contact candidates discovered on DARWN outside the platform without purchasing access
- Share platform data with competitors or unauthorized parties
- Manipulate market activity or referral submissions
- Post false job listings or misrepresent opportunities
- Attempt to circumvent placement fees
8. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days written notice. Outstanding placement fees remain due after termination. Access to candidate data and profiles will be revoked upon termination.
9. Limitation of Liability
DARWN provides information about healthcare professionals but does not guarantee employment outcomes, candidate qualifications, or hiring success. You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence on candidates.
10. Related Agreements
For comprehensive enterprise terms, data handling, and risk reporting, please also review:
- Enterprise Services Agreement — full enterprise terms including access tiers, indemnification, and liability
- Risk Report Terms — terms governing High-Risk assessment reports
- Data Processing Agreement — how candidate data is processed and protected
- Data License Agreement — terms for use of DARWN data and analytics
11. Compliance Certifications
By using DARWN's employer services, you certify that your organization:
- Will use candidate information solely for lawful recruitment and hiring purposes
- Will comply with HIPAA and all applicable healthcare data privacy regulations
- Will not use DARWN risk reports as a substitute for FCRA-compliant background checks
- Will not make adverse employment decisions based solely on DARWN data without independent due diligence
- Will maintain appropriate data security for all information received from DARWN
12. Contact
For questions about these Partner Terms or to discuss enterprise partnerships:
DARWN Enterprise Team
Email: partners@darwn.com
Phone: 1-800-DARWN-HR