Terms
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Article 1 – Definitions
1.1 Contractor: Pieter de Kroon, sole proprietorship established in Amsterdam, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK).
1.2 Client: the natural person or legal entity entering into an agreement with the Contractor.
1.3 Assignment: the work commissioned by the Client to the Contractor, as described in the quotation or order confirmation.
1.4 Services: all services performed by the Contractor on behalf of the Client, including but not limited to UX/UI design, product strategy, advisory, and related services.
Article 2 – Applicability
2.1 These general terms and conditions apply to all quotations, agreements, and services provided by the Contractor.
2.2 Deviations from these terms are only valid if agreed upon in writing.
2.3 The applicability of any purchase or other terms of the Client is expressly rejected.
Article 3 – Quotations and agreements
3.1 All quotations are non-binding and valid for 30 days, unless stated otherwise.
3.2 An agreement is formed when the Client accepts the quotation in writing (or by email), or when the Contractor has factually commenced execution.
3.3 Amendments or additions to the agreement shall be recorded in writing.
Article 4 – Execution of the assignment
4.1 The Contractor shall execute the assignment to the best of their ability and in accordance with the standards of good workmanship.
4.2 The Contractor has the right to have work performed by third parties, provided the Client is informed.
4.3 The Client shall ensure that all data and materials required for execution are provided in a timely manner.
4.4 Stated deadlines are indicative and shall not be considered strict deadlines, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
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Article 5 – Rates and payment
5.1 Services are invoiced on an hourly basis, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
5.2 All stated amounts are exclusive of VAT, unless indicated otherwise.
5.3 Invoices must be paid within 14 days of the invoice date.
5.4 If the payment term is exceeded, the Client is in default by operation of law and the Contractor is entitled to charge the statutory commercial interest rate.
5.5 All reasonable costs incurred in obtaining payment out of court shall be borne by the Client.
Article 6 – Intellectual property
6.1 All intellectual property rights to the results of the assignment (designs, documents, strategic deliverables, and other materials) shall be transferred to the Client upon full payment.
6.2 As long as full payment has not been made, the Contractor retains all rights to the delivered materials.
6.3 The Contractor shall at all times retain the right to use the delivered work for their own promotion, portfolio, and publications, provided confidential information of the Client is not disclosed.
6.4 The Contractor retains the right to use the knowledge and experience gained during the execution of the assignment for other purposes.
Article 7 – Confidentiality
7.1 Both parties are obliged to maintain confidentiality regarding all confidential information obtained in the context of the agreement.
7.2 This obligation shall also apply after termination of the agreement.
Article 8 – Liability
8.1 The liability of the Contractor is limited to the amount paid out by the liability insurance in the relevant case, plus the deductible.
8.2 If the insurance does not pay out, liability is limited to the invoice amount of the relevant assignment, with a maximum of the amount invoiced over the last three months.
8.3 The Contractor is not liable for indirect damage, consequential damage, lost profits, or missed savings.
8.4 The Client indemnifies the Contractor against claims from third parties related to the services provided by the Contractor.
Article 9 – Force majeure
9.1 In the event of force majeure, the Contractor is not obliged to fulfil any obligation. Force majeure includes but is not limited to: illness, internet disruption, power failure, government measures, sea monster attacks, or an alien invasion.
9.2 If the force majeure situation lasts longer than 60 days, both parties have the right to dissolve the agreement.
Article 10 – Termination
10.1 Both parties may terminate the agreement in writing at any time.
10.2 In the event of early termination, services performed and costs incurred up to that point shall be invoiced.
10.3 The Contractor is entitled to dissolve the agreement with immediate effect if the Client is in default of payment or if suspension of payment or bankruptcy has been filed.
Article 11 – Applicable law and disputes
11.1 All agreements are governed by Dutch law.
11.2 Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam.
11.3 Parties shall only resort to the court after having made every effort to settle a dispute by mutual consultation.