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If you purchase for business purposes via Marktplaats, you have fewer rights than a consumer. The right of withdrawal and extended consumer protection do not apply; what applies is determined primarily by the agreements made and the...

An agreement does not need to be in a proper contract: in principle, there are no formal requirements, so even an agreement on a beer mat is valid. The condition is that it is clear...

A preferred supplier agreement stipulates that a client prefers to work with a specific supplier or subcontractor. It gives the supplier a preferred position and the client assurance regarding quality, without...

When applying via video, you process more and more sensitive personal data than with a regular letter — images, sound, and non-verbal behavior. A clear privacy statement is therefore especially important: inform candidates in advance what...

Sports clubs process a significant amount of personal data from members and volunteers and must therefore comply with the GDPR. Important: do not retain data longer than necessary — especially that of departing members — process...

If you start a hospitality business, in addition to entrepreneurship, there is a great deal of legal paperwork involved: permits, food safety, staff, rent, and sound general terms and conditions. Where there is hospitality, there are also rules. A...

Green advertising — claims such as 'sustainable', 'eco', or 'climate-neutral' — must not be misleading. A sustainability claim must be accurate, concrete, and substantiated. Vague or unproven green claims (greenwashing) can be unfair...

Since 2021, the Franchise Act has imposed requirements on franchise agreements, including existing contracts. The transitional period for elements such as the goodwill arrangement, the right of consent, and the non-compete clause has expired. Does your...

If you, as an entrepreneur, are temporarily experiencing cash flow problems, there are several options to get some breathing room. You can ask your supplier for a deferral or a payment arrangement, and in the case of more serious problems...

In many cases, you can arrange the dissolution of a foundation yourself. The board adopts a dissolution resolution in accordance with the articles of association, after which the assets are settled (liquidation). If the foundation no longer has any assets,...