What is a reference clause and why do I need it?
A reference clause is the sentence (on your invoice, quotation, order form, email, or website) with which you make clear that your general terms and conditions apply and where the counterparty can...
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What is a safekeeping agreement and why do I need one?
A safekeeping agreement is an agreement whereby one party keeps an item belonging to the other and returns it later. The statutory rules (Article 7:600 et seq. of the Dutch Civil Code) are vague — especially...
Unclear privacy policy costs TikTok 750,000 euros
TikTok received a fine of over 750,000 euros from the Dutch Data Protection Authority because its privacy policy was only available in English and not understandable to (often young) Dutch users....
Contracting and dissolution: the general terms and conditions as a solution
It is possible to dissolve an agreement pursuant to the law (Article 6:265 of the Dutch Civil Code) in the event of a breach, but it remains uncertain whether the court will consider the breach serious enough. By in...
A communicated price is not always final
A communicated price is not always fixed. If you mislead the buyer (as with fraudulent software), the court may reduce the price or partially dissolve the purchase. Conversely, in the case of...
Why do I need terms and conditions? 4 good reasons
General terms and conditions are not mandatory, but without good terms, you run unnecessary risks. They save you money (for example, through an exclusion clause or retention of title), help you comply with your information obligations,...
Pregnant as a self-employed person: what do I need to know about it?
As a pregnant self-employed person, you are entitled to a ZEZ benefit (“Self-employed and Pregnant”) of at least 16 weeks through the UWV. In addition, voluntary disability insurance (AOV) may provide a benefit, and the following applies...
A healthy lunch is not an occupational health and safety provision
A free healthy lunch for your staff does not fall under the targeted exemption for occupational health and safety provisions in the Work Expenses Scheme (WKR). The court ruled that an occupational health and safety provision must relate to the...
What is force majeure and why do I need a force majeure clause?
A force majeure clause regulates what happens if you are unable to fulfill an agreement due to force majeure — think of an epidemic, government measures, illness, or natural disasters. With such a clause...
A brainstorming competition cannot take place without a clear agreement
If you have your followers come up with a name or slogan (a brainstorming contest), make clear agreements in advance. After all, a hashtag or comment does not count as valid acceptance or as consent for...
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