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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

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Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
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Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

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You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

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The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

Before drafting the contract, a few key questions determine the correct structure. These choices prevent ambiguity regarding exactly what is being sold and how.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Are you selling only the domain name or the website as well? A bare domain name requires different agreements than a complete website with content, hosting, and email; explicitly specify what is and is not included.
Who pays first, buyer or seller deliver first? For larger amounts, an escrow or third-party funds solution offers security for both parties against the risk of non-payment or non-delivery.
Is there a trademark or trade name right behind the domain name? If the name coincides with a registered trademark or existing trade name, you arrange whether that right is transferred and who is liable for claims by third parties.
Are you selling commercially or as a private individual? Different rules apply to sales between businesses than to consumer sales; this affects, among other things, VAT, warranties, and liability.
Does a non-compete or non-use agreement apply? Sometimes the buyer wants to prevent the seller from registering a virtually identical domain name; in that case, explicitly record this.
Clauses and provisions

What components belong in a domain name sales contract?

A watertight domain name sales contract regulates not only the price, but primarily the transfer process and the guarantees. The components below ensure that buyer and seller know exactly what to expect from each other.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Parties and domain name Always Full details of buyer and seller and the exact domain name(s), including extension, being transferred.
Purchase price and payment Always The agreed amount, possibly including or excluding VAT, and the time and method of payment.
Transfer process Always Concrete steps at the registrar (transfer code/auth code, token, or change of holder) and the timeframe within which this takes place.
Moment of transfer Always Whether payment precedes the move or vice versa, possibly via a third-party escrow arrangement or escrow.
Seller's warranties Always The Seller warrants that he is the rightful owner and that the domain name is free from attachment, lien, or disputes.
Indemnification of trademark and trade name Recommended Agreements regarding who is liable if a third party claims a trademark or trade name right behind the domain name.
Associated rights If applicable Whether the website, content, email addresses, or social media accounts are transferred, or explicitly not.
Confidentiality and penalty clause Optional Protection of confidential information and an incentive to honor agreements.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A good contract only works if you use it at the right time and actually carry out the agreed steps. Follow the following sequence.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the negotiation Determine in advance exactly what you are selling or buying and under what conditions This way, you avoid having to negotiate essential points during the transaction.
Upon closing Have both parties sign the contract before money or a transfer code is exchanged A signed contract is your proof of the agreements made in the event of a dispute.
Upon transfer Complete the registrar steps within the agreed timeframe and confirm the successful transfer in writing The transfer is only complete when the change of ownership has been processed at the registry.
After the transfer Keep the contract, the payment receipts, and the confirmation from the registrar In the event of later disputes or during the accounting, you will then have a complete and verifiable file.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

When selling a domain name, things usually go wrong not with the price, but with the transfer process and the guarantees. The errors listed below are the ones you see most often in practice.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Pay first without certainty about the move Risk that you pay but never receive the domain name Work with an escrow or third-party funds arrangement, or link payment to the successful change of holder.
Failure to verify whether the seller is the rightful owner The domain name turns out to be pledged, under seizure, or belongs to someone else Request an extract or confirmation and have the seller guarantee in writing that he can transfer freely.
Overlooking trademark and trade name rights A third party claims the name on the basis of trademark law after the purchase Research trademark and trade name registers and include an indemnity clause in the contract.
Do not record verbal agreements Unprovable dispute regarding price, scope, or timeframes Record all agreements in writing and have both parties sign.
Forgot to arrange related matters Uncertainty as to whether website, email, or content will be included Explicitly state what is and is not included in the sale.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

Not every domain name sale is the same. Depending on your situation, the risks and points of attention differ slightly. Do you recognize yourself in one of the cases below?

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Sale of a valuable premium domain name A short or generic name with a high market value changes hands Carefully document payment and delivery and consider escrow against the risk of non-payment.
Domain name as part of a business acquisition The domain name evolves with customers, brand, and activities Align the sales contract with the acquisition agreement so that the agreements do not conflict.
Sales between parties in different countries Buyer and seller are subject to different legal systems Explicitly stipulate which law applies and which court has jurisdiction.
Domain name with existing website and visitors Not only the name, but also content and traffic have value Determine whether the website, content, and email will be transferred and arrange for a proper handover.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

Sometimes a domain name sales contract is only part of a larger whole. In those cases, you need additional or different documents.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
You are going to operate an online platform together with a partner Cooperation Agreement In this, you record the collaboration, contribution, and distribution of rights regarding the domain name.
You share confidential information during the negotiation Confidentiality Agreement Protects sensitive figures or plans before the purchase is final.
The buyer does not pay after the transfer Debt collection We help you collect the outstanding purchase price.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a domain name sales contract, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what a domain name sales contract is, when you need one, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is a sales contract for a domain name?
A domain name sales contract is the agreement whereby the holder of a domain name sells and transfers that domain name to a buyer. A domain name is not a property right within the meaning of civil law, but a registration right with the SIDN (for .nl domains) or an ICANN-accredited registrar (for other extensions). The sales contract regulates the purchase price, the transfer period, the procedure for the technical transfer at the registrar, the seller's guarantees regarding free transferability and the absence of trademark conflicts, and the consequences if the transfer fails technically. Our lawyers will draft a domain name sales contract for you that correctly establishes the transfer period and procedure, clearly formulates the seller's guarantees, and arranges the escrow structure for valuable domain names.
How do you protect yourself as a buyer during the transfer of a valuable domain name?
When purchasing a valuable domain name — purchase prices above €10,000 — the risks for the buyer are significant if payment takes place before the transfer. The seller receives the money but the domain name is never transferred, or the transfer fails due to technical or legal obstacles. Escrow is the standard solution: an independent third party holds the purchase price in escrow and releases it as soon as the transfer of the domain name is confirmed. Your sales contract must specify the escrow procedure: which escrow service is used, when is the transfer confirmed, and what are the consequences if the transfer fails? Our lawyers advise you on the escrow structure for high-value domain name transactions.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers draft a domain name sales contract that correctly sets out the transfer period and procedure, clearly formulates the seller's guarantees, and arranges the escrow structure for valuable domain names.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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