Venturn Holding B.V. | Venturn People B.V. | Venturn Performance B.V.
1.01 In these general conditions the following terms have the following meanings, unless otherwise expressly stated:
2.01 These conditions apply to all offers, quotations and contracts between User and a Client to which User has declared these conditions to be applicable, insofar as parties do not deviate from these conditions expressly and in writing.
2.02 The present conditions are equally applicable to all contracts with User where third parties are involved in the performance of the contract.
2.03 Any deviations from these general conditions are only valid if they are expressly agreed in writing.
2.04 The applicability of any purchasing or other conditions from Client is explicitly rejected.
2.05 If one or more of the provisions of these general conditions should prove to be void or capable of being annulled the other provisions of these general conditions remain fully applicable. In that case User and Client will consult together in order to agree new provisions to replace the void c.q. annulled provisions, taking into account the purpose and scope of the original provisions as far as possible.
3.01 All offers are made without obligation unless a period for acceptance is stated in the offer.
3.02 The quotations submitted by User are free of obligation; they are valid for 30 days, unless otherwise stated. User is only bound by the quotations if their acceptance is confirmed by the counterparty in writing within 30 days, unless otherwise stated.
3.03 The prices stated do not include VAT and other government levies; neither do they include any expenses incurred in relation to the contract, including delivery and administration expenses, unless otherwise stated.
3.04 If the acceptance deviates (even on minor points) from the offer contained in the quotation User will not be bound by it.
3.05 A combined quotation does not oblige User to perform part of the assignment in return for a proportionate part of the quoted price.
3.06 Offers and quotations do not automatically apply to future assignments.
4.01 User will perform the contract to the best of his knowledge and ability and in accordance with the requirements of good workmanship.
4.02 User is entitled to have certain activities performed by third parties.
4.03 The Client shall supply to User in good time all information necessary for performance. If not, User may suspend and/or charge extra costs.
4.04 User is not liable for damage due to reliance on incorrect or incomplete information supplied by Client.
4.05 Performance in phases: subsequent phases may be suspended until approval of prior phases.
4.06 If activities take place at Client’s premises, Client shall provide facilities free of charge.
4.07 Client indemnifies User for claims by third parties who suffer damage in connection with the performance attributable to Client.
5.01 Parties may adjust the contract if needed.
5.02 Adjustments may affect timing.
5.03 Adjustments may have financial consequences; User will inform Client in advance.
5.04 User will state to what extent changes affect the fee.
5.05 No costs will be charged if the change is attributable to User.
6.01 The contract is entered into for an unspecified period unless agreed otherwise.
6.02 Agreed performance periods are never fundamental terms; exceeding requires notice of default.
7.01 Clauses differ depending on whether a fixed fee is agreed.
7.02 Fixed fee may be agreed.
7.03 Otherwise fee is based on actual hours × hourly rate.
7.04 Fees exclude VAT.
7.05 Assignments >1 month: monthly invoicing.
7.06 User may increase fee if costs rise significantly or if work was underestimated.
7.07 User will notify Client in writing of increases.
7.08 Client may terminate if they do not accept the increase.
8.01 Payment within 14 days of invoice.
8.02 Late payment = 2% monthly interest or statutory rate.
8.03 In liquidation/bankruptcy, all claims immediately due.
8.04 Payments allocated first to expenses, then interest, then principal.
8.09 If Client cancels within 2–4 weeks before assignment: 50% due. Within 0–2 weeks: 100% due. Costs already incurred always charged.
9.01 Default leads to extrajudicial recovery costs (15% of principal + interest).
9.02 Higher reasonable costs also reimbursable.
9.03 Judicial and execution costs borne by Client.
10.01 Complaints must be reported in writing within 8 days of discovery, max 14 days after completion.
10.02 If justified, User will re-perform.
10.03 If re-performance impossible, liability limited to Article 13.
11.01 Both parties may terminate at any time in writing.
11.02 Early termination by Client → compensation + pay for work already performed.
11.03 Early termination by User → proper handover.
11.04 Extra costs for handover charged to Client.
12.01 User may suspend or dissolve if:
(a) Client fails to comply;
(b) Circumstances give grounds for fear Client will not comply;
(c) Client was to provide security and does not.
12.02 User may also dissolve if continuation is unreasonable.
12.03 Upon dissolution all claims become immediately enforceable.
12.04 User may claim damages.
13.01 Liability is limited.
13.02 Limited to insurance payout or max 2× invoiced amount, max total fee.
13.03 For contracts >3 months, liability limited to last 3 months’ fee.
13.04 Direct damage includes costs of establishing damage, costs of holding User accountable, costs of preventing/limiting damage.
13.05 User not liable for indirect damage (loss of profits, savings, business interruption).
13.06 Exclusions do not apply in case of gross negligence.
14.01 Risk transfers upon delivery to Client.
15.01 No obligations if prevented by force majeure.
15.02 Includes all external causes beyond control.
15.04 If >2 months, either party may dissolve without damages.
15.05 User may invoice partial performance separately.
16.01 Both parties must keep information confidential.
16.02 If disclosure is required by law/court, User not liable.
17.01 User retains all rights under Copyright Act.
17.02 Documents supplied are solely for Client’s use, not to be shared without permission.
17.03 User may use knowledge gained elsewhere, without disclosing confidential info.
18.01 Samples are indicative unless agreed otherwise.
18.02 Real estate surface areas are indicative only.
19.01 Client may not solicit User’s employees or contractors during contract and 1 year after without prior consultation.
20.01 Court at User’s place of establishment has jurisdiction.
20.02 Parties must first attempt to resolve disputes amicably.
21.01 Dutch law applies.
22.01 Conditions deposited with Chamber of Commerce in Breda.
22.02 Latest deposited version applies.
Compliance
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