{"id":10960,"date":"2023-12-23T14:32:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T13:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/?p=10960"},"modified":"2026-03-01T10:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:04:44","slug":"letters-of-intent-and-preliminary-contracts-in-recruitment-processes-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/letters-of-intent-and-preliminary-contracts-in-recruitment-processes-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Letters of Intent and Preliminary Contracts in Recruitment Processes: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10960\" class=\"elementor elementor-10960\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cd2f6d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7cd2f6d7\" 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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bffbc16\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4143d3fe\" data-id=\"4143d3fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a775f4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a775f4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Letters of Intent and Preliminary Contracts in Recruitment Processes: A Comprehensive Guide<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d3c1a28 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d3c1a28\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-366a945e\" data-id=\"366a945e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e0604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05e0604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to this detailed guide on the application of letters of intent and preliminary agreements in recruitment processes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, you will gain insights into:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definitions of letters of intent and preliminary agreements, along with the distinctions between these two forms of declarations of intent.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rationale behind employing letters of intent and preliminary contracts within the framework of recruitment processes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various scenarios where such letters and contracts prove beneficial, elucidating the specific advantages they offer to both the candidate and the employer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feasibility of incorporating contractual penalties within letters of intent and preliminary agreements.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is designed to answer these questions and more, offering valuable insights into this aspect of recruitment. I invite you to delve into its contents.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc6ad2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc6ad2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Disclaimer: Not Legal Advice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e2f283 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e2f283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that this article is not intended as legal advice. It is crafted to impart foundational knowledge and practical tips for those who are navigating the realm of letters of intent and preliminary contracts in recruitment for the first time. The term \u201cguide\u201d in the title is indicative of the useful and informative nature of this document.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For decisions that carry legal implications, I strongly urge you to seek consultation from a qualified legal professional.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef0926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ef0926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Distinguishing Between Letters of Intent and Preliminary Agreements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9fe7ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9fe7ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our guide begins with a critical examination of the differences between a letter of intent and a preliminary agreement. These represent distinct categories of declarations of intent, each bearing its own set of implications. A thorough understanding of these differences is crucial for effectively navigating their usage in recruitment contexts.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eb838d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0eb838d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Letters of Intent and Preliminary Agreements \u2013 Document Titling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0dbccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0dbccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The title of a document often leads to unnecessary confusion, especially when dealing with letters of intent and preliminary agreements. Let\u2019s begin by clarifying what a document title signifies. Typically found at the top of the document, the title is usually displayed in bold and a larger font size.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s crucial to understand that the document&#8217;s title does not necessarily define its nature. For instance, a document titled \u201cLetter of Intent\u201d might actually encompass the terms of a preliminary agreement. Conversely, a title reading \u201cPreliminary Agreement\u201d might pertain to a letter of intent. Sometimes, a document titled \u201cPromise\u201d may not constitute a promise, letter of intent, or preliminary agreement at all. It\u2019s also possible for a document to lack a title entirely.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, when you encounter a title on a document, regard it merely as a preliminary indicator of the document\u2019s content, not as a definitive statement of its nature.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What truly determines a document\u2019s classification is its content and the intentions of the parties involved in signing it. In cases of legal disputes over the nature of the document and its consequent legal implications, the matter is typically resolved by a court\u2019s interpretation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e8bce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1e8bce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Letter of Intent \u2013 What Is It?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-815255b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"815255b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we delve into the nature of a letter of intent, highlighting its distinction from preliminary agreements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A letter of intent is a declaration made by one or more parties. This means it can be signed by a single individual or multiple people. It expresses an intention to engage in work, employment, or cooperation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both natural persons (individuals) and legal entities (such as corporations) can sign a letter of intent. When a legal entity is involved, the document is typically signed by a natural person who has been authorized, such as through a power of attorney, to represent the entity. A common example is the President of a company&#8217;s Management Board.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, a letter of intent does not create any legal rights or obligations between the signatories or those mentioned in the document. This means that:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a party who has signed a letter of intent decides not to proceed with an employment or cooperation agreement, the other party cannot legally claim any rights based on the letter.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practically, the letter serves more of a psychological purpose, signifying intent without bearing legal consequences.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c6ac5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99c6ac5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example of a Letter of Intent<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de5bcc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de5bcc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;I hereby declare my interest in employment at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Element<\/a><\/span> as an <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/eng\/ats-all-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATS System<\/a><\/span> Sales Specialist.<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jan Kowalski<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London, 14\/04\/2022&#8242;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8f259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd8f259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preliminary Employment Contract<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13324b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13324b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having discussed letters of intent, we now turn our attention to preliminary contracts. This section begins with an exploration of the preliminary employment contract, followed by an examination of the preliminary cooperation agreement in B2B relations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A preliminary employment contract must encompass the following elements, as specified in Article 29 \u00a7 1 of the Polish Labour Code (Labour Code):<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of work, including position, function, or scope of activities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place of work.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work remuneration corresponding to the type of work, detailing the components of the remuneration.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working hours.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start date of employment.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the contract should include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidate&#8217;s declaration to undertake work under the conditions specified above.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employer&#8217;s declaration of commitment to employ the candidate under the previously mentioned conditions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given these stipulations detailed in the Labour Code, a preliminary employment contract:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains precisely defined information.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be mutually signed by both the candidate and the employer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishes an obligation for both parties to enter into the promised contract at a future date.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exactly is a promised contract? It is the formal agreement that the parties agree to execute as outlined in the preliminary agreement.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f320650 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f320650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preliminary Employment Contract \u2013 Example<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e58a964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e58a964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Element<\/a><\/span> hereby declares its commitment to employing Jan Kowalski under the terms and conditions outlined below. Similarly, Jan Kowalski agrees to accept employment under these terms and conditions.<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working Conditions:<\/span><\/em><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/eng\/ats-all-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATS System<\/a><\/span> Sales Specialist<\/span><\/em><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Remote<\/span><\/em><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary: PLN 6,000 gross<\/span><\/em><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working Time: Full-time<\/span><\/em><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Date: April 1, 2023<\/span><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signatures:<\/span><\/em><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Signature of the person representing <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Element<\/a><\/span>]<\/span><\/em><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Signature of Jan Kowalski]<\/span><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ece1a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ece1a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preliminary Employment Contract \u2013 Legal Obligation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ac1a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48ac1a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, a preliminary employment contract obligates both the candidate and the employer to finalize the contract. Failure to fulfill this obligation\u2014such as not proceeding with the employment contract\u2014entitles the aggrieved party to seek compensation for incurred damages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What constitutes these damages?<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the candidate, the damage is primarily the loss of income they would have earned from the employer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the employer, the damage mainly involves the value of the work the candidate did not perform due to the non-conclusion of the employment contract.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In disputes, the determination and quantification of compensation fall to the courts. It\u2019s important to note that courts typically apply moderation in assessing damages, adjusting the amount to fit the specific situation. This often leads to a reduction in the claimed damages, largely due to excessive demands or the court\u2019s tendency to favor the employer\u2019s position over the candidate\u2019s.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is no standard formula for calculating damages. Each case is unique, and the final decision depends on the specific circumstances and the judge&#8217;s interpretation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b8b7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48b8b7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preliminary Cooperation Agreement (B2B)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b34118 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b34118\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A preliminary agreement for cooperation in a B2B context (providing services) is subject to less stringent regulations compared to a preliminary employment agreement. Notably, such contracts are not governed by the Labour Code, as they do not pertain to employee-employer relations, but rather fall under the jurisdiction of the Civil Code.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering this, a preliminary cooperation agreement should typically include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of activities to be performed as part of the collaboration.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of remuneration and the method of payment.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreed-upon date for the commencement of cooperation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signatures from both parties involved in the contract.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As evident, the preliminary cooperation agreement shares similarities with the preliminary employment agreement in terms of the fundamental elements. The minimum scope of information provided ensures clarity about the conditions that will be detailed in the final agreement and under what terms the cooperation will be executed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that the preliminary cooperation agreement can be expanded to include more specific details, such as the duration of the services or the standards for work execution. In cases where it is beneficial to outline more comprehensive terms of the planned cooperation, these details can be incorporated into the preliminary agreement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the preliminary employment contract, the preliminary cooperation agreement also establishes legal obligations between the parties. Failure by one party to finalize the agreement entitles the other party to seek compensation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In adjudicating compensation claims, courts apply similar principles as with preliminary employment contracts. However, in B2B relationships, courts may perceive both parties as equal counterparts, potentially leading to a more balanced assessment of penalties.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8aff6ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8aff6ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preliminary Cooperation Agreement (B2B) \u2013 Example<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ee195b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ee195b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Element<\/a><\/span> and Jan Kowalski hereby agree to collaborate under the terms specified below, wherein Jan Kowalski will provide services for the development of programming code necessary for the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Element ATS system<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms of Cooperation:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope of Services: Development of programming code for the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/\">Element ATS system<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working Hours: Eight hours per day on business days.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service Commencement Date: April 1, 2023.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remuneration: PLN 16,000 gross.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signatures:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Signature of the person representing<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> Element<\/span>]<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Signature of Jan Kowalski]<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0871e4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0871e4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Addressing Missing Information in Preliminary Contracts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db84adb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db84adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if a document intended to serve as a preliminary contract (either employment or B2B) lacks essential details, such as the nature of work or the start date of employment?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In situations where parties fail to agree on missing information, the resolution often requires judicial intervention. A court will review the document&#8217;s contents and the intentions of the involved parties, possibly including questioning the parties and any witnesses. Through this examination, the court will establish the document&#8217;s true nature and the specific obligations it entails.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s crucial to note that the absence or ambiguity of certain information does not automatically negate the legal validity of the document. While such uncertainties can complicate reaching a consensus and implementing the document\u2019s provisions, the court ultimately plays a critical role in clarifying doubts and determining the respective rights and obligations of the parties.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15571ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15571ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applicability of Contractual Penalties in Letters of Intent and Preliminary Agreements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1747d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1747d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Letters of Intent:<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractual penalties are not applicable in letters of intent. This is because a letter of intent, by its nature, does not establish a binding obligation. Consequently, any contractual penalty stipulated for non-fulfillment of obligations is unenforceable, given the non-obligatory nature of these documents.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Preliminary Employment or Cooperation Agreement:<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, contractual penalties are applicable in preliminary contracts, whether for employment or cooperation. These types of agreements commit the parties to enter into a final contract, thereby creating an enforceable obligation. Hence, a contractual penalty clause can be included and enforced in cases where there is a failure to fulfill this obligation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-145bbf01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"145bbf01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Please also<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/eng\/#schedule-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule<\/a><\/span> a live demo of <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">our<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/#sprawdz-demo\"> ATS<\/a><\/span><strong>, <\/strong>and start recruiting easily effectively!<\/li><li>Read other posts:<ul><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/linkedin-new-invites-limit-is-there-any-workaround\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New limit for Linkedin invites &#8211; is there a workaround?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/facebook-jobs-going-away-on-february-22nd\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Facebook Jobs going away &#8211; check what changes!<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/how-to-avoid-ghosting-in-recruitment-practical-tips\/\">Candidate ghosting &#8211; what is ghosting and how to avoid it?<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/eyetracking-recruitment-interview\/\">Eyetracking in recruitment &#8211; where science meets HR<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36994032 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-2896 elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"36994032\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDISCOVER ELEMENT!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFast, agile and user-friendly ATS created by recruiters for recruiters\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/eng\/#schedule-demo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSCHEDULE A DEMO\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70294f08 elementor-author-box--image-valign-middle elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"70294f08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/maciejmichalewski\/\" class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/profile-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Maciej Michalewski\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/maciejmichalewski\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaciej Michalewski\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CEO @ Element. 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14150 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-english-posts\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/the-great-reorg-companies-rebuilding-around-ai\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-great-reorg-en-300x164.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-14148\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-great-reorg-en-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-great-reorg-en-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-great-reorg-en-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-great-reorg-en.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/the-great-reorg-companies-rebuilding-around-ai\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tThe Great Reorg: companies are rebuilding around AI\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-author\">\n\t\t\tMaciej Michalewski\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Foundation Capital interviewed 25 companies and found that AI is not just speeding up work \u2014 it is forcing organizations to rebuild from the ground up around four human roles.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/the-great-reorg-companies-rebuilding-around-ai\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Great Reorg: companies are rebuilding around AI\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tREAD MORE \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14146 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-english-posts\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/gallup-2026-employee-engagement-managers-ai\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-gallup-2026-en-300x164.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-14144\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-gallup-2026-en-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-gallup-2026-en-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-gallup-2026-en-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-gallup-2026-en.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/gallup-2026-employee-engagement-managers-ai\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGallup 2026: the workplace is cracking and managers lose drive faster than the rest\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-author\">\n\t\t\tMaciej Michalewski\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2026: engagement fell to 20%, managers lose drive faster than their teams, and the 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class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-14097\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hero_physical_ai_en-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hero_physical_ai_en-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hero_physical_ai_en.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elementapp.ai\/blog\/physical-intelligence-automating-physical-work\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tA Polish-founded robot that drives screws faster than humans\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-author\">\n\t\t\tMaciej Michalewski\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A Polish-founded robot that drives screws faster than humans When 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