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This is an English translation for convenience. The Dutch version is the authoritative and binding version.
These general terms and conditions apply to all engagements given to Prime Law B.V. They are available on request and can be consulted below.
- Prime Law B.V. ("PL") is a private limited company under Dutch law. PL is registered in the commercial register of the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam under number 33264248.
- These general terms and conditions apply to every engagement given to PL and to all legal relationships arising from or connected with it. The applicability of any other general terms and conditions of the client is always rejected.
- PL is always the sole contractor for engagements that PL performs for its clients, even where it is intended that an engagement is carried out by one or more persons associated with PL. Sections 7:404, 7:407(2) and 7:409 of the Dutch Civil Code do not apply.
- These general terms and conditions also apply, without limitation, for the benefit of all persons associated with PL and third parties who are engaged in the performance of any engagement by PL or who are or may be liable in connection with it. Everything stipulated in these general terms and conditions for the benefit of PL constitutes an irrevocable third-party stipulation made free of charge (derdenbeding) towards them within the meaning of Section 6:253 of the Dutch Civil Code.
- The client indemnifies PL and all persons associated with PL against the consequences of claims by third parties arising from or connected with the performance of an engagement, including possible costs of legal assistance.
- PL is obliged, among other things, to establish the identity of the client, to ascertain whether there are any unusual transactions carried out or intended, and where applicable to notify the relevant authorities thereof. The client hereby confirms that it is aware of and agrees to this and will provide all necessary data.
- Where PL processes personal data, whether or not in connection with the performance of an engagement, such processing takes place in accordance with PL's privacy policy.
- PL is entitled to engage third parties in the performance of an engagement. Where PL engages a third party, PL is not liable for any error of that third party. PL is entitled to accept, also on behalf of the client, any liability-limiting stipulations used by such third parties.
- The fee payable to PL is determined on the basis of the hours spent on the engagement, multiplied by the rates set by PL from time to time, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Expenses incurred or to be incurred for the engagement are charged separately. A fixed percentage of the fee is charged to cover general office costs.
- All amounts to be charged by PL are increased by the applicable VAT and other mandatory taxes, surcharges and comparable increases. The payment term is fifteen days calculated from the invoice date. In the absence of timely payment, PL is entitled, without further notice of default, to charge the client statutory interest. PL is entitled to request an advance payable immediately for work carried out or to be carried out, and to suspend or terminate its services if the client fails to pay an advance invoice or invoice on time.
- Any liability arising from or in connection with the performance of an engagement is limited to the amount paid out in the relevant case under the liability insurance taken out, increased by the applicable excess. Any claim for damages lapses one year after the day on which the client became aware of any damage and expires at the latest after three years.
- The legal relationship between a client and PL, including any liability claims, is governed by Dutch law. Disputes may be submitted exclusively to the competent court in Amsterdam.