General Conditions.pdf

Article 1 of the General Terms and Conditions of Everaert Advocaten outlines the application of these terms to all instructions given to the firm, including follow-up, amended, or additional instructions. The terms apply to all persons associated with Everaert and third parties engaged by the firm. Article 2 discusses instructions, clients, and third parties, stating that instructions are accepted exclusively by the Everaert Advocaten partnership, and the partnership is represented by attorneys. The client is the party indicated in the confirmation of instructions, and no one else may derive rights from the instructions. Article 3 prohibits the client from reproducing, disclosing, exploiting, or disseminating the contents of the work without permission. Article 4 allows Everaert to engage third parties in performing instructions on behalf of the client, while Article 5 discusses the use of electronic communication and storage, with Everaert not being liable for damage or loss arising from such use. Article 6 outlines the fee and costs, including a fee plus VAT, disbursements, and office expenses, with the fee calculated based on the standard hourly rate of the attorney handling the matter. Invoices must be paid within 14 days, and failing timely payment, the client will be in default without notice of default and owe statutory interest.