Article 1
These general terms and conditions apply to every assignment granted to REM Advocaten, including any subsequent or modified assignment. These conditions also apply for the benefit of anyone who is or was employed by REM Advocaten and anyone engaged by REM Advocaten. The applicability of any other general terms and conditions is expressly excluded.
Article 2
Any liability of REM Advocaten is limited to a maximum of the amount paid by the client for the relevant case.
Article 3
REM Advocaten is authorized to use the services of third parties in the performance of assignments for the client. The necessary care is taken in selecting these third parties. Any liability for deficiencies on the part of these third parties is excluded.
Article 4
Except in cases of intent or gross negligence on the part of REM Advocaten, the client shall indemnify REM Advocaten against all claims by third parties that are in any way related to the services provided to the client.
Article 5
Any claims for compensation for damages or other rights or powers against REM Advocaten in connection with provided services, for whatever reason, expire after one year from the day on which the client became (reasonably) aware of the damage and the possible liability of REM Advocaten for that damage.
Article 6
Unless otherwise agreed, the fee will be calculated based on the time spent at the hourly rate used by REM Advocaten. REM Law and Development also uses a fixed fee. In case of extra work, a fee based on the hourly rate of NAf 360,- will be charged on top of the fixed fee, depending on the extra time spent. Unless otherwise agreed, REM Advocaten sends interim statements. REM Advocaten is entitled to request payment of an advance payment, which will be offset against the final invoice after payment.
Article 7
In addition to the fee, the applicable turnover tax is calculated. REM Advocaten is entitled to charge six percent office expenses to the client to cover telephone, fax, computer, copy, and other office expenses, which are increased by the applicable turnover tax.
Article 8
Payments to REM Advocaten must be made no later than THIRTY calendar days after the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed. After the payment term has expired, REM Advocaten is entitled to claim compensation of 1.5% default interest per month. The client shall bear all costs associated with any collection, including all (extra) judicial costs, with a minimum of 15% of the amount to be collected.
Article 9
REM Advocaten ensures that any third-party funds received by it are deposited into a separate account. No interest will be paid on these funds. REM Advocaten reserves the right to set off received funds against outstanding invoices.
Article 10
The legal relationship between REM Advocaten and the client is exclusively subject to the law of Curaçao, to the exclusion of any other law. Disputes will be exclusively settled in first instance by the Court of First Instance of Curaçao.
These general terms and conditions have been deposited with the Chamber of Commerce in Curaçao.