Terms and Conditions

This statement has been last updated on 12 August 2024.

Welcome to Contract Vision (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using our legal advice services (“Services“), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions.

  1. Definitions

1.1. Agreement: The contract formed between you and Contract Vision.

1.2. Client: The individual or legal entity that enters into an Agreement with Contract Vision. Also referred to as “you” or “your.”

1.3. Contract Vision: The company Contract Vision, based in Rotterdam, registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 77824970.

1.4. Parties: Both Contract Vision and the Client. Referred to as “we” or “us.”

1.5. Services: legal advice and related services as agreed upon between the Client and Contract Vision. The scope of our Services will be outlined in a separate Agreement or engagement letter.

1.6. Terms and Conditions: The rules and provisions outlined in this document.

1.7. Website: The Contract Vision website, https://contractvision010.com/

1.8. Written: Any communication in physical or digital form.

  1. Applicability

2.1. These terms apply to all offers, services, agreements, and work provided by Contract Vision.

2.2. These terms also apply if third parties are engaged in the execution of the Agreement.

2.3. Deviations from these Terms and Conditions are only valid if agreed upon in writing by the Parties.

2.4. Contract Vision reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions unilaterally. The latest version, available on our website, will apply to any ongoing agreements unless changes affect an existing agreement, in which case we will notify you.

2.5. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is in conflict with a specific Agreement, the terms of that Agreement will prevail (due to the customized nature of the agreement), unless the Parties have otherwise agreed in writing.

2.6. If you also have terms and conditions, they are explicitly rejected unless agreed otherwise in writing.

2.7. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid by law, the rest will remain in full effect.

2.8. You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this Terms and Conditions or under Agreement to a third party without our written consent, which we will not unreasonably withhold.

 3. Offers and Acceptance

3.1. Contract Vision will provide you with a written offer or email detailing the scope of work and costs for the Services.

3.2. Unless stated otherwise, offers are valid for fourteen (14) days. Contract Vision is only bound by an offer if the Client confirms acceptance of it in writing within the specified validity period without modification.

3.3 The Client must dispute the accuracy of the offer in writing within ten (10) days or, if the period is shorter, at least 48 hours before the commencement of work.

3.4. We are not bound by an offer if it contains obvious errors or mistakes.

 4. Formation of Agreement

4.1. An agreement is formed when:

  • You accept our offer, and we confirm this in writing.
  • We start performing the work with your approval.
  • Your actions or behavior indicate acceptance of our offer.
  1. Execution of the Agreement

5.1. We will carry out the Agreement to the best of our abilities and knowledge but do not guarantee specific results.

5.2. We may subcontract parts of the Services without your consent.

5.3. Deadlines are indicative and not binding. We are not liable for exceeding deadlines but will always strive to meet them.

5.4. We will only start Services after receiving all necessary information and documents from you. All legal Services provided by Contract Vision are based on the information and documentation provided by you. We strive to offer accurate and up-to-date advice, but we do not warrant that our Services will always be accurate, complete, or free from errors. The legal advice provided is specific to the circumstances of each case and should not be applied to other situations without proper consultation.

5.5. You guarantee the correctness, completeness, and reliability of the information, data, and documents made available to us, even if these originate from third parties. If you fail to provide the necessary information, data, or documents in a timely and proper manner, and this results in a delay in the execution of the assignment, any additional costs and extra hours incurred will be charged to you.

5.6. Contract Vision shall in no event be liable for damages suffered by you or third parties resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information, data, or documents you provide to us or from any other act or omission on your part.

5.7. Our work is for your benefit only, and third parties cannot claim any rights from our Services.

5.8. You are responsible for storing any documents or advice we provide, as we do not retain these.

  1. Client Obligations

As a client, you agree to:

6.1. provide all necessary information, data and documents, which are relevant to the correct execution of the agreed Services within ten (10) working days after entering into the Agreement. If you fail to provide the required information on time, we may suspend our Services or terminate the Agreement. We are entitled to payment for Servies already done.

  • pay all fees and expenses associated with the Services as agreed upon.
  • Fully cooperate with us and respond promptly to our requests for information and documentation.
  • that if you request modifications to an existing legal document, you must ensure that you have the necessary permissions from the original author.
  1. Pricing and Payment

7.1. Our prices are in euros, excluding VAT, any deduction, discount or set-off,  and additional costs such as travel and/or accommodation expenses shipping and administrative costs, and any costs incurred in connection with the Agreement.

7.2. If we charge an hourly rate, this is an estimate and may vary.

7.3. We may adjust our rates, but this will not affect any ongoing agreements without your approval.

7.4. We require an advance payment of 50% of the total order amount before starting the Service. The remaining 50% will be invoiced upon completion of the Service. Additionally, we reserve the right to send interim invoices for ongoing projects or Services that span a longer duration.

7.5. Payment must be made within the period specified on the invoice to the bank account number indicated on the invoice. If no period is specified, payment must be made within fourteen (14) days of the invoice date.

7.6. In case of default in your payment obligations, Contract Vision reserves the right to:

  • Suspend the performance of its obligations until the outstanding payment is remedied.
  • Request immediate payment of the remaining balance for Services carried out or to be carried out.

7.7. If you dispute an invoice, you must still pay it on time. Late payments will incur interest at the statutory rate under Dutch law.

  1. Termination of Agreement

8.1. The Agreement is for a fixed term and ends when the Service is completed, and the final invoice is sent.

8.2. Either Party may terminate the Agreement if:

  • The other Party commits a serious breach of its obligations under these Terms and Conditions and fails to remedy the breach within seven (7) days of receiving written notice from the non-breaching Party.
  • The other Party is unable to pay its debts when they are due, or enters into liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, or dissolution.

8.3. If you terminate the Agreement under clauses 8, Contract Vision is entitled to payment for the Services already provided and any reasonable costs incurred due to the early termination, unless the termination is due to the our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8.4. If we terminate the Agreement, we are not liable for any damages. We are entitled to consider any deposit as a termination fee.

8.5. Termination must be done in writing, including via email.

  1. Intellectual Property

9.1. Contract Vision retains all intellectual property rights to the concepts, templates, advice, and documents we create and/or Services we produce.

9.2. You may not copy, reproduce, publish, translate, modify, disclose, sell, distribute or transfer these materials to third parties without our written consent.

9.3. You may share agreements created by us with your contracting party, but not with others. If you have had terms and conditions and/or a privacy and cookie statement drawn up by me, you are entitled to publish these on your website and provide them to your clients.

9.4. If you breach our intellectual property rights, we will impose a penalty of €5,000, plus any additional damages.

  1. Liability

10.1 We are only liable for damages resulting from our intentional or reckless misconduct.

10.2 We are never liable for failing to achieve the desired result as envisioned by you, as Contract Vision is only obligated to use best efforts (“effort obligation”) and not to achieve a specific result (“result obligation”), nor for the application or results of our Services as used or implemented internally by the Client. The use of my documents is your own responsibility, and the risk lies with you. After the delivery of a document, we can never be held liable for the inaccuracy and/or incompleteness of a document and for how the advice, documents, and results provided by Contract Vision are used and applied.

10.3 Contract Vision is expressly not liable for indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to damages to third parties, loss of profits, missed opportunities, loss of income, reputational damage, or claims from third parties arising from or related to the provided Services. Nor is Contract Vision liable for damage resulting from legal documents that are inaccurate or incomplete, or from you providing incorrect and/or incomplete data and information; disappointing results; fines from (governmental) authorities or other third parties; damage arising from changes in laws or regulations making your documents and/or advice outdated; damage caused by third parties engaged by us (excluding the effect of Article 6:76 of the Dutch Civil Code); changes and/or additions made by you or a third party to my documents or advice; damage arising because you deviate from my advice; the way you interpreted my advice; infringement of intellectual property rights by you or a third party engaged by you violating the intellectual property rights of others; and decisions you made based on the advice I provided.

10.4. If we are found liable for damages due to a attributable shortcoming on our part in fulfilling our obligations, such as incorrect or incomplete execution of the Services, you must first send us a written notice of default, specifying a reasonable period to remedy our obligations under the Agreement. In the event of incorrect or incomplete execution of the Services by Contract Vision, our liability is limited to promptly correcting, repairing, or completing the Services as agreed.

10.5. Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Services provided under an Agreement, whether from contract, tort, or otherwise, is limited to the amount payable to the Client under the specific Agreement to which the claim relates. Any claim by you against us will expire six (6) months after the Agreement has ended.

10.6. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this clause excludes liability for damages that are demonstrably the result of willful misconduct or gross negligence by Contract Vision, to the extent that such liability cannot be excluded or limited under Dutch law.

  1. Force Majeure

11.1. We are not liable for failure to fulfill our obligations due to circumstances beyond our control, such as but not limited to illness, state of emergency (such as civil war, riots, natural disasters, etc); government measures by any government whether in the Netherlands or elsewhere; epidemics; unforeseen transport issues, bad weather conditions, work stoppages,  unexpected disturbances of power, electricity, internet, computer or telecoms, cyberattacks, strikes, or natural disasters.

11.2. In the event of force majeure, we may temporarily suspend our work without being required to pay you (compensation) damages.

11.3. If the force majeure situation persists for more than thirty (30) days, we are entitled to terminate the Agreement without being liable for damages or compensation.

  1. Confidentiality

12.1. Both Parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of all information shared in the context of the Agreement and related Services.

11.2 Confidentiality also extends to any third parties involved in the execution of the Agreement.

11.3 We may disclose confidential information if required by law, regulation, or judicial process, but will promptly notify you unless prohibited by law.

11.4 You may not use our name or logo in your marketing materials without our written consent.

  1. Governing Law and Disputes

13.1. These terms and the agreement are governed by Dutch law.

13.2. Any disputes will be resolved by the competent court in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

  1. Final Provisions

14.1. Any changes to these Terms and Conditions must be agreed upon in writing.

14.2. If any part of these Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: contractvision010@gmail.com.

By using Contract Vision’s Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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