Terms and Conditions: Clients

By registering online as a Rockmybaby® Client and agreeing to our Terms and Conditions (via the required tick box), or by engaging a Rockmybaby® Candidate temporary, or permanent services, you acknowledge and accept these Terms & Conditions.

Links to these Terms & Conditions are available on our homepage and throughout our FAQ section for easy access.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact Rockmybaby® Head Office.

1.0 Contract

  • These Terms & Conditions form a legally binding agreement between you ("Client") and Rockmybaby® Nanny Agency ("Agency").

  • Completion of any of the following constitutes acceptance of these Terms: Registering on the Rockmybaby® website and submitting a Job Request.

  • "Candidate" refers to any individual introduced by Rockmybaby® to the Client.

  • "Nanny" refers to a registered childcare professional engaged in a full-time, part-time, or temporary capacity.

  • By registering with Rockmybaby® or using our website/services, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not proceed.

  • Posting false, incomplete, or illegal information is prohibited and may result in legal action.

2.0 Client Responsibilities

  • 2.1 All communication with Rockmybaby® or its Candidates is confidential and may not be shared with third parties.

  • 2.2 Clients are responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for Candidates.

  • 2.3 Rockmybaby® may decline referrals based on negative or concerning feedback about a Client.

  • 2.4 Clients must maintain confidentiality regarding Candidate details. Sharing a Candidate’s information that leads to employment by another party may result in agency fees.

  • 2.5 Clients are responsible for safeguarding their account login details and for notifying Rockmybaby® of any unauthorized use.

  • 2.6 The Client agrees not to approach or engage any Rockmybaby® Candidate independently during or after an introduction by the Agency, for a period of 12 months. Any breach of this will incur the full placement fee.

3.0 Candidate Obligations

  • 3.1 Clients must notify Rockmybaby® of any extension or re-engagement of a temporary placement. Temporary placements (up to 3 months) are charged at a daily/weekly rate as per Rockmybaby®’s current fee schedule. Any extension or re-engagement of a Candidate within 12 months of the initial placement (temporary or permanent) must be reported and is subject to additional placement fees.

  • 3.2 Any Candidate referred from another source but registered with Rockmybaby® will be subject to agency fees if employed.

  • 3.3 Clients are the legal employer/contractor of the Candidate and must fulfill all legal obligations, including: AHV, BVG, Insurances and Taxes, Permit and work eligibility checks, Providing insured, roadworthy vehicles if required to drive.

  • 3.4 Where a Client wishes to engage a Candidate for a trial period, trial fees will apply. The applicable placement fee will be charged if the candidate is subsequently offered permanent employment. Trial engagements must be arranged through Rockmybaby® and confirmed in writing.

4.0 Candidate Offer Cancellations

  • 4.1 Early Client cancellation: 50% of agency fee payable, minimum 1000CHF + VAT.

  • 4.2 Early Candidate cancellation: Full refund or replacement offer.

  • 4.3 Temporary placement cancellations within 24 hours: 50% of Nanny wage payable.

  • 4.4 Services may be cancelled immediately if a Candidate is mistreated, or the environment is unsafe.

  • 4.5 Temporary placements cancelled by the Client within 72 hours of start will incur a 50% charge of the total agreed wage. Same-day cancellations will incur 100% of the first day’s wage.

5.0 Placement Refunds & Guarantee

  • 5.1 Guarantee applies only to invoices paid within the due date.

  • 5.2 No refund on agency fees. One replacement nanny is offered if the original nanny leaves within 12 weeks. Up to 3 nanny profiles will be provided.

  • 5.3 Guarantee void if Candidate leaves due to Client conduct or conditions.

  • 5.4 A placement is deemed successful after 12 weeks.

  • 5.5 No refund will be given if a nanny's temporary placement is reduced after the start date.

6.0 Liability

  • 6.1 Clients waive the right to bring legal action against Rockmybaby® regarding published information.

  • 6.2 Rockmybaby® is not liable for accidents or misconduct by Candidates.

  • 6.3 Candidate vetting is thorough, but the final employment responsibility lies with the Client.

  • 6.4 Clients must ensure their insurance includes coverage for domestic employees.

  • 6.5 Rockmybaby® is not responsible for third party website content or links.

  • 6.6 Clients outside Switzerland must ensure compliance with their local laws.

7.0 Confidentiality

  • 7.1 Credit card payments are securely processed and PCI DSS compliant. Rockmybaby® website uses Windcave - our credit card payments are secure certified and compliant to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), as a level 1 processor; this includes quarterly scans of its systems and annual onsite audits by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). DPS PCI compliance validation can be found in VISA's Global List of PCI DSS Validated Service Providers.

  • 7.2 All communication between the Agency and Client is confidential.

  • 7.3 Clients must provide accurate and complete personal details.

8.0 Privacy

  • 8.1 See our Privacy Policy for more details.

9.0 Warranties & Indemnities

  • 9.1 Clients are not agents of Rockmybaby®.

  • 9.2 No guarantees are made on Candidate suitability or character.

  • 9.3 Employment contracts and compliance are solely the Client’s responsibility.

  • 9.4 Clients agree to indemnify Rockmybaby® against any claims resulting from Candidate engagement.

  • 9.5 Site access is not guaranteed to be uninterrupted.

10.0 Disputes

  • 10.1 We aim to resolve disputes through mediation. Contact Head Office at info@rockmybaby.ch or call 043 4440978

  • 10.2 All dispute-related communication must go through Rockmybaby®, not the Candidate.

11.0 Copyright & Trademarks

  • 11.1 All website content is the property of Rockmybaby® IP Ltd and is protected by copyright law.

12.0 Governing Law

12.1  Governing Law

 The Terms & Conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland and users hereby submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of that state.

  • 12.2 Rockmybaby® IP and copyright are owned by Rockmybaby Group, PO BOX 8720, Havelock North, NZ 4157.

  • 12.3 Rockmybaby® reserves the right to update these Terms at any time.