Terms and Conditions
Article 1 – Definitions
Balancify: the enterprise operating under the name Balancify, established in Silvolde, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 99382520.
Client: any natural person or legal entity who enters into or intends to enter into an agreement with Balancify.
Agreement: any arrangement between Balancify and the Client concerning services.
Services: all activities performed by Balancify under an Agreement.
Article 2 – Applicability
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These general terms and conditions apply to all offers, quotations, and Agreements of Balancify.
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Deviations are only valid if agreed upon in writing.
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The Client’s general terms and conditions are expressly rejected.
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If any provision is null and void, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Article 3 – Quotations
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Quotations are non-binding and valid for 30 days unless stated otherwise.
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Prices are exclusive of VAT.
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Obvious errors or mistakes do not bind Balancify.
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An Agreement is concluded upon acceptance by the Client and confirmation or commencement of performance by Balancify.
Article 4 – Performance of the Agreement
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Balancify shall perform the Services to the best of its knowledge and ability.
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Balancify does not guarantee any specific result.
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Balancify may engage third parties in the performance of the Services.
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Deadlines are indicative unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
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Services are not aimed at detecting fraud unless explicitly agreed upon.
Article 5 – Obligations of the Client
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The Client shall provide all necessary and accurate information in a timely manner.
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Balancify may rely on the accuracy of information provided by the Client.
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Delays resulting from incomplete information shall be at the Client’s expense and risk.
Article 6 – Fees and Costs
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All fees are stated in euros (€) and exclude VAT.
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Services are invoiced in accordance with the agreed fixed fee or hourly rate.
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Balancify may request an advance payment.
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Fees may be adjusted in case of changed circumstances.
Article 7 – Payment
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Payment shall be made by direct debit unless agreed otherwise.
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If direct debit fails, payment must be made within 7 days.
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In case of late payment, statutory commercial interest shall be due without further notice of default.
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Collection costs amount to a minimum of 15% of the outstanding amount, with a minimum of €250.
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Balancify may suspend its Services in case of payment arrears.
Article 8 – Complaints
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Complaints must be submitted in writing within 10 working days.
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A complaint does not suspend the payment obligation.
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If a complaint is justified, Balancify shall, at its sole discretion:
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remedy or re-perform the Services,
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apply a reasonable reduction in fees, or
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partially terminate the Agreement.
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Article 9 – Liability
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Balancify shall only be liable for direct damage resulting from an attributable failure in the performance of the Agreement.
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Liability is limited to the amount paid out by the professional liability insurer.
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If no insurance payout occurs, liability is limited to the fees invoiced in the twelve (12) months preceding the damaging event, with a maximum of €5,000 per event or series of related events.
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Balancify shall never be liable for indirect damage, consequential damage, loss of profit, or claims by third parties.
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Any claim shall lapse if not submitted in writing within twelve (12) months after discovery of the damage.
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The Client indemnifies Balancify against third-party claims arising from incorrect or incomplete information provided by the Client.
Article 10 – Force Majeure
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In the event of force majeure, obligations shall be suspended.
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If force majeure continues, either party may terminate the Agreement without compensation.
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Services already performed may be invoiced separately.
Article 11 – Term and Termination
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The Agreement may be terminated in writing with one month’s notice.
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In case of early termination by the Client, Balancify is entitled to invoice Services already performed.
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Balancify may terminate the Agreement immediately in case of non-payment or serious breach.
Article 12 – Intellectual Property
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All intellectual property rights remain with Balancify.
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Documents may not be copied or shared with third parties without written permission.
Article 13 – Privacy and Data Processing
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Balancify processes personal data in accordance with applicable laws and its privacy policy.
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Depending on the Services, Balancify acts as either data controller or data processor.
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Where required, a data processing agreement shall be concluded.
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The Client guarantees that personal data provided has been lawfully obtained.
Article 14 – Confidentiality
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Balancify shall treat confidential information strictly confidential.
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Information may only be used for the performance of the Agreement.
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Exceptions apply where disclosure is required by law.
Article 15 – Governing Law and Jurisdiction
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All Agreements are exclusively governed by Dutch law.
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Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the district where Balancify is established.