1. Scope and Conclusion of Contract
1.1 These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts between Saskia van der Meer (hereinafter referred to as the Contractor) and the client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
1.2 Offers are non-binding and subject to change. A contract is only concluded upon written or electronic confirmation by the Contractor or upon commencement of the service.
1.3 The Client usually confirms the assignment by email. Verbal agreements are only binding in exceptional cases and only if confirmed in writing by the Contractor.
1.4 If the Client commissions several service providers simultaneously, the Contractor must be informed and the other providers must be named.
2. Scope of Services and Duties of Cooperation
2.1 The Contractor provides services based on the Client’s instructions and aims to deliver a solution tailored to the Client's needs.
2.2 The Client undertakes to provide all documents, data, and information necessary for the execution of the contract in due time and in full. Delays caused by the Client will extend agreed deadlines accordingly.
2.5 Drafts must be reviewed and approved in writing by both parties before production, reproduction, or publication.
2.6 Complaints must be submitted in writing within ten working days of completion; otherwise, the service shall be deemed accepted.
3. Remuneration and Payment
3.1 The remuneration is based on the agreed offer or order confirmation and is payable without deduction within 14 days of invoicing, unless otherwise agreed.
3.2 Payments are generally made by invoice.
3.3 In the event of late payment, statutory default interest will apply. The Contractor reserves the right to assert further claims, such as reminder fees.
3.4 The Contractor may issue partial invoices on a monthly basis for services rendered and costs incurred.
3.5 The Client is not entitled to withhold payments due to alleged counterclaims, unless such claims are undisputed or legally established.
4. Right of Withdrawal and Termination
4.1 Business clients are not entitled to a statutory right of withdrawal.
4.2 For private clients, the statutory right of withdrawal applies if applicable and not excluded by individual agreements (e.g. for custom designs).
4.3 If the Client cancels the contract, services already provided and costs incurred must be paid.
5. Usage Rights
5.1 Upon full payment, the Client receives a simple, non-exclusive right to use the delivered design services as contractually agreed.
5.2 Further use, modification, or publication without the Contractor’s consent is not permitted.
5.3 The Contractor may be named as the author in connection with the work, where appropriate. Removal or alteration of this attribution without consent is prohibited.
5.4 All working materials created for contract performance (e.g. sketches, drafts) remain the property of the Contractor.
6. Liability
6.1 The Contractor is liable only for damages resulting from intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty.
6.2 Liability is limited to typical foreseeable damages and, in total, to the invoice amount of the respective order, but not exceeding EUR 5,000.
6.3 Liability for consequential damages, lost profits, or data loss is excluded.
6.4 The Client shall indemnify the Contractor against claims by third parties arising from the use of provided data or materials.
6.5 The Client is responsible for backing up all submitted data and must retain them until full contract fulfilment.
7. Data Protection and Confidentiality
7.1 Both parties agree to keep confidential all information exchanged during the assignment.
7.2 Third parties involved in execution are also bound to confidentiality.
8. Contract Duration and Termination
8.1 Contracts for recurring services are deemed to run for an indefinite period unless otherwise agreed and may be terminated in writing with three months' notice.
8.2 The right to terminate for good cause remains unaffected.
8.3 In the event of insolvency or inability to pay by either party, the other party may terminate the contract with immediate effect.
9. Final Provisions
9.1 German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
9.2 The place of jurisdiction, to the extent permitted by law, is the Contractor’s registered office.
9.3 If individual provisions of these Terms are invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.
9.4 Headings are for clarity only and are not legally binding.
1. Scope and Conclusion of Contract
1.1 These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts between Saskia van der Meer (hereinafter referred to as the Contractor) and the client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
1.2 Offers are non-binding and subject to change. A contract is only concluded upon written or electronic confirmation by the Contractor or upon commencement of the service.
1.3 The Client usually confirms the assignment by email. Verbal agreements are only binding in exceptional cases and only if confirmed in writing by the Contractor.
1.4 If the Client commissions several service providers simultaneously, the Contractor must be informed and the other providers must be named.
2. Scope of Services and Duties of Cooperation
2.1 The Contractor provides services based on the Client’s instructions and aims to deliver a solution tailored to the Client's needs.
2.2 The Client undertakes to provide all documents, data, and information necessary for the execution of the contract in due time and in full. Delays caused by the Client will extend agreed deadlines accordingly.
2.5 Drafts must be reviewed and approved in writing by both parties before production, reproduction, or publication.
2.6 Complaints must be submitted in writing within ten working days of completion; otherwise, the service shall be deemed accepted.
3. Remuneration and Payment
3.1 The remuneration is based on the agreed offer or order confirmation and is payable without deduction within 14 days of invoicing, unless otherwise agreed.
3.2 Payments are generally made by invoice.
3.3 In the event of late payment, statutory default interest will apply. The Contractor reserves the right to assert further claims, such as reminder fees.
3.4 The Contractor may issue partial invoices on a monthly basis for services rendered and costs incurred.
3.5 The Client is not entitled to withhold payments due to alleged counterclaims, unless such claims are undisputed or legally established.
4. Right of Withdrawal and Termination
4.1 Business clients are not entitled to a statutory right of withdrawal.
4.2 For private clients, the statutory right of withdrawal applies if applicable and not excluded by individual agreements (e.g. for custom designs).
4.3 If the Client cancels the contract, services already provided and costs incurred must be paid.
5. Usage Rights
5.1 Upon full payment, the Client receives a simple, non-exclusive right to use the delivered design services as contractually agreed.
5.2 Further use, modification, or publication without the Contractor’s consent is not permitted.
5.3 The Contractor may be named as the author in connection with the work, where appropriate. Removal or alteration of this attribution without consent is prohibited.
5.4 All working materials created for contract performance (e.g. sketches, drafts) remain the property of the Contractor.
6. Liability
6.1 The Contractor is liable only for damages resulting from intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty.
6.2 Liability is limited to typical foreseeable damages and, in total, to the invoice amount of the respective order, but not exceeding EUR 5,000.
6.3 Liability for consequential damages, lost profits, or data loss is excluded.
6.4 The Client shall indemnify the Contractor against claims by third parties arising from the use of provided data or materials.
6.5 The Client is responsible for backing up all submitted data and must retain them until full contract fulfilment.
7. Data Protection and Confidentiality
7.1 Both parties agree to keep confidential all information exchanged during the assignment.
7.2 Third parties involved in execution are also bound to confidentiality.
8. Contract Duration and Termination
8.1 Contracts for recurring services are deemed to run for an indefinite period unless otherwise agreed and may be terminated in writing with three months' notice.
8.2 The right to terminate for good cause remains unaffected.
8.3 In the event of insolvency or inability to pay by either party, the other party may terminate the contract with immediate effect.
9. Final Provisions
9.1 German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
9.2 The place of jurisdiction, to the extent permitted by law, is the Contractor’s registered office.
9.3 If individual provisions of these Terms are invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.
9.4 Headings are for clarity only and are not legally binding.