GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

KSK Group International B.V. 

Article 1 – Definitions 

In these General Terms and Conditions, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below: 

  1. Contractor: KSK Group International B.V., a private limited liability company incorporated under Dutch law, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 95627545, having its registered office in [address]. 
  1. Client: any natural or legal person entering into an agreement with Contractor or receiving a quotation from Contractor. 
  1. Agreement: any written or oral agreement between Parties concerning the provision of Services. 
  1. Services: all activities performed or to be performed by Contractor, including but not limited to consultancy, advisory services, business development, and strategic support. 
  1. Fee: the remuneration agreed between Parties for the Services. 
  1. Confidential Information: all information which is marked or reasonably considered to be confidential in nature. 

Article 2 – Applicability 

  1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to all offers, quotations, agreements, and any other legal relationships between Contractor and Client. 
  1. Deviations from these terms shall only be valid if expressly agreed in writing by Contractor. 
  1. The applicability of any general terms and conditions of Client is expressly rejected. 
  1. If any provision of these Terms is null or void, the remaining provisions shall remain fully in force. 

Article 3 – Quotations and Formation of Agreement 

  1. All quotations and offers are non-binding unless expressly stated otherwise. 
  1. An Agreement is formed upon written confirmation by Contractor or upon commencement of the Services. 
  1. Contractor shall not be bound by obvious errors or mistakes in quotations. 

Article 4 – Performance of Services 

  1. Contractor shall perform the Services to the best of its knowledge, skill, and ability. 
  1. All obligations of Contractor are obligations of best effort and not obligations to achieve a specific result. 
  1. Contractor is entitled to engage third parties for (parts of) the execution of the Services. 
  1. Client shall ensure timely provision of all information required for proper execution of the Services. 

Article 5 – Fees and Payment 

  1. The Fee shall be agreed in writing between Parties. 
  1. Invoices shall be payable within 14 or 30 days, as agreed, without suspension or set-off. 
  1. In case of late payment, Client shall be in default by operation of law and shall owe statutory commercial interest. 
  1. All judicial and extrajudicial collection costs shall be borne by Client in full. 
  1. Contractor is entitled to suspend its Services in case of non-payment. 

Article 6 – Term and Termination 

  1. Agreements may be concluded for a fixed or indefinite term. 
  1. Termination must be made in writing with a notice period of 2 months unless otherwise agreed. 
  1. Contractor may terminate the Agreement with immediate effect in case of: 
  • bankruptcy or suspension of payments; 
  • material breach of obligations; 
  • non-payment or persistent default. 

Article 7 – Liability 

  1. Contractor shall only be liable for direct damages resulting from intent or gross negligence. 
  1. Any liability is limited to the amount paid by Client in the three (3) months preceding the event causing damage. 
  1. Contractor shall never be liable for indirect damages, including loss of profit or missed opportunities. 
  1. Liability is in all cases limited to the amount paid out under Contractor’s insurance policy, if any. 

Article 8 – Force Majeure 

  1. In case of force majeure, obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event. 
  1. Force majeure means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Parties preventing performance. 
  1. If force majeure continues for more than two (2) months, either Party may terminate the Agreement without liability for damages. 

Article 9 – Confidentiality 

  1. Parties shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Confidential Information. 
  1. This obligation shall survive termination of the Agreement. 
  1. Confidential Information may only be used for the performance of the Agreement. 

Article 10 – Intellectual Property 

  1. All intellectual property rights relating to documents, advice, concepts, reports, and materials provided by Contractor shall remain the property of Contractor. 
  1. Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable right of use solely for internal business purposes after full payment. 

Article 11 – Complaints 

  1. Complaints regarding the Services must be submitted in writing within eight (8) days after discovery of the issue. 
  1. Complaints must be sufficiently detailed and substantiated. 
  1. If a complaint is deemed justified, Contractor shall, at its discretion, remedy the issue or re-perform the Services. 
  1. If re-performance is not reasonably possible, Client may be entitled to a proportional remedy, subject to the liability limitations set out in these Terms. 

Article 12 – Suspension 

Contractor is entitled to suspend its obligations if Client fails to fulfil its obligations, including payment or provision of information. 

Article 13 – Non-Solicitation of Personnel 

Client shall not employ or engage any personnel of Contractor during the term of the Agreement and for a period of 12 months thereafter, without prior written consent. In case of breach, Client shall forfeit an immediately payable penalty of €15,000 per violation. 

Article 14 – Data Protection 

  1. Parties shall comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the GDPR. 
  1. If required, Parties shall enter into a data processing agreement. 

Article 15 – Governing Law and Jurisdiction 

  1. This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by Dutch law. 
  1. Any disputes shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 

Final Provision 

These General Terms and Conditions form an integral part of any agreement between Parties. 

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