Legal Affairs

As a franchisee, you can leave the franchise system in three ways: by termination in accordance with the contract, by dissolution due to breach of contract by the franchisor, or by termination by mutual consent. Which...

Acquiring an existing domain name gives you immediate availability and sometimes an established reputation, but handle it carefully: check for trademark and copyright infringement, choose a genuine...

Anyone selling online training courses to consumers must properly arrange four things: the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal, a smart way to release content in stages, the copyright protection of...

Fact-finding in the workplace — objectively establishing the facts surrounding a conflict, theft, or accusation — is often necessary to substantiate a suspension or dismissal, but you...

Making legal texts more understandable is sensible, but oversimplification is risky: if crucial nuances are lost, a contract or explanatory note can work against you legally. This became apparent in a case in which...

The duty to complain (Article 6:89 of the Dutch Civil Code) requires you to complain within a reasonable time after you have discovered — or ought to have discovered — a defect in performance. If you...

Selling on installment can boost your turnover, but it entails legal obligations: statutory limits apply to interest, you may not charge usurious interest to consumers, and you would be wise...

Subscriptions are an attractive revenue model for entrepreneurs, but the cancellation rules for consumers are strict: a subscription without an end date (or an tacitly renewed subscription) can always be cancelled with a maximum of one month's notice...

In principle, you cannot unilaterally amend contract terms: this is only possible with the consent of the other party, or if the agreement contains a valid unilateral amendment clause. And even such a clause...

You may only use an image if you have permission or a valid license to do so. Copying photos from Google or any website is copyright infringement and can lead to settlement letters...