General terms and conditions








General Terms and Conditions of Ahmadiniaz Law Firm


 

Article 1- Definitions


The Firm: Ahmadiniaz Law Firm is an international specialized legal consultancy firm, founded by Dr. Hossein Ahmadiniaz, Zaniar Ahmadiniaz and Zana Ahmadiniaz. Ahmadiniaz Law Firm is located in Rotterdam, is registered with the Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands under Chamber of Commerce number: 91677807, SBI Code: 69102, VAT number: NL865734410B01, IBAN: NL09INGB0007090461, BIC number: INGBNL2A.


Client: A natural person or legal entity that uses the services of Ahmadiniaz Law Firm.


Services: Providing high-quality legal services in various areas of law, including advising, litigating, conducting appeals before the courts, applying for visas and residence permits, performing administrative work, effectively resolving civil disputes.



Agreement: Any agreement between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the client(s) regarding the provision of services.


Article 2 - Applicability


These general terms and conditions apply to all services and agreements of Ahmadiniaz Law Firm, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Deviations from these conditions are only valid if agreed in writing between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the client.


Article 3 - Service provision


Ahmadiniaz Law Firm will perform the services to the best of its ability and with due care, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and professional standards. The exact nature and scope of the services will be set out in a written agreement of assignment between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the client.


Article 4 - Confidentiality


Ahmadiniaz Law Firm will treat all information of its client(s) confidentially and will not provide it to third parties without the client's permission, in accordance with Article 32 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in conjunction with Article 13 of the Personal Data Protection Act (Wbp), unless required by law. This obligation of confidentiality will remain in force after termination of the agreement.


Article 5 - Fee and payment


The fee structure for legal services is determined on the basis of an hourly rate of €264.46 excluding 21% VAT, increased by €55.54 21% VAT, which amounts to €320,- including 21% VAT per hour, or a previously agreed fixed amount or a combination thereof, as specifically set out in the agreed agreement of assignment between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the client(s). All costs and disbursements incurred in the context of legal services, including fees, court fees, bailiff's costs, travel and accommodation expenses, administration costs will be charged separately. The client must transfer the fee for the work performed to the business bank account NL09INGB0007090461 in the name of Ahmadiniaz Law Firm within 14 days after the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed. If the client wishes to pay the fee for the work performed for his assignment in installments, the client must pay at least 70% of the financial agreement in this regard at the start of the agreed assignment agreement between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the client, the remainder in installments, unless otherwise agreed.


Article 6- Agreement


Based on the mutually agreed contract of assignment between the client(s) and Ahmadiniaz Law Firm, both parties must respect and comply with the current agreements in this regard. The contract of assignment can only be amended in writing and must be accepted and signed by both parties.


Article 7 - Reflection period - Cancellation period


Both the Client and Ahmadiniaz Law Firm may terminate the agreed assignment agreement mutually within 3 days after the effective date. The termination request must be recorded exclusively in writing in a termination declaration, which must be accepted and signed by both parties.


Article 8 - Duration of the agreement


The agreement of assignment shall enter into force on the effective date after signature by both parties and shall end on the date on which Ahmadiniaz Law Firm has provided the required legal services to the Client in accordance with the agreed agreement of assignment and the Client has paid all legal service costs to Ahmadiniaz Law Firm. After the agreements of the agreed agreement of assignment have in principle been fulfilled and completed by both parties, the agreement of assignment shall be officially terminated mutually with immediate effect.


Article 9- NDA (non-disclosure agreement) confidentiality agreement


The Client is prohibited, both during the contract of assignment and after its termination, from communicating to third parties, directly or indirectly, in any form whatsoever and in any sense whatsoever, anything relating to the working methods, sensitive information, matters and interests of Ahmadiniaz Law Firm.

Article 1*: In the event of any violation of this confidentiality clause, the Client shall immediately and at once forfeit to Ahmadiniaz Law Firm, in accordance with Article 6:74 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) in conjunction with Article 6:92 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) – without any further notice of default or demand – an enforceable fine of € 15,000 per violation, without prejudice to the right of Ahmadiniaz Law Firm to recover the full damages from the Client instead.Article 10 - Liability

1- If the client does not comply with the financial obligation(s) of the agreed contract of assignment between the Client and Ahmadiniaz Law Firm, Ahmadiniaz Law Firm will be forced to take the following legal steps against the client in order to protect his interests.


2- Ahmadiniaz Law Firm will charge the client for the services as mutually agreed in the contract of engagement and these charges are non-refundable.


3- If the Client's assignment/application is rejected, Ahmadiniaz Law Firm will find an alternative solution to ensure the successful approval of the Client's assignment/application.Article 11- Responsibility

1- Ahmadiniaz Law Firm is solely responsible for handling the relevant assignment of Client, as specifically described in the agreed assignment agreement between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the Client.


2- Ahmadiniaz Law Firm is not responsible for any improper claims made by the Client outside the agreed upon agreement of assignment and legal services.


3- The client is responsible for collecting and submitting the relevant documents relating to his/her assignment(s) to Ahmadiniaz Law Firm for adequate handling. If the client’s relevant evidence originates from abroad, the client is obliged to have these documents translated by a sworn translator into Dutch or English, and then legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the court, and the Dutch embassy in the client’s country of origin. If necessary, this should also be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands.


4- The client is responsible for respecting and fulfilling the financial agreements as agreed in the contract of assignment between Ahmadiniaz Law Firm and the client. If the client fails to comply with these agreements, he is liable for any consequences and additional costs resulting from the failure to comply with these financial obligations.


Article 12- Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and trade sanctions policies against sanctioned countries


We are committed to complying with all applicable international treaties, laws and regulations regarding Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies, trade sanctions policies against the sanctioned countries, to promote a culture of compliance and integrity within Ahmadiniaz Law Firm.


Article 13 - Applicable law and disputes


These general terms and conditions and all agreements between the client(s) and Ahmadiniaz Law Firm are governed by Dutch law, unless otherwise agreed.


Article 14 - Resolving Disputes


In the event of a dispute arising from the agreed contract of assignment between the client and Ahmadiniaz Law Firm, both parties agree to initially attempt to settle the dispute peacefully, either orally or with the assistance of an independent mediator and/or lawyer. If it proves impossible to reach a mutually satisfactory solution through a mediator, the parties agree to submit the dispute to the competent arbitrator/judge in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.


Article 15- Amendments


Ahmadiniaz Law Firm reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. The changed terms and conditions will apply to new agreements and services after the date of change. These terms and conditions are legally valid and will remain in effect.


Trusting that we have informed you properly.


Yours sincerely,


Ahmadiniaz Law Firm

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