1. These general terms and conditions apply to all services of International Law Firm Taheri BV, established in and having office the Netherlands.
  2. All assignments, with the exception of articles 7: 404, 7: 409 and 7: 422 paragraph 1 under b of the Dutch Civil Code, are exclusively accepted and performed by International Law Firm Taheri.
  3. These general terms and conditions also serve the benefit of directors, as well as those who work for the company.
  4. Any liability of International Law Firm Taheri is limited to the amount that is paid out in the case in question under its liability insurance, less the amount of any deductible that is not borne by the insurer according to the policy conditions. If and insofar, for whatever reason, no payment is made under the liability insurance, the liability is limited to a maximum of the amount of the invoice (s) in the case in question.
  5. International Law Firm Taheri will consult with its client in advance when engaging third parties, if this is reasonably possible, and will in any case exercise due care when selecting third parties. International Law Firm Taheri is not liable for the shortcomings of these third parties. The client agrees that International Law Firm Taheri accepts liability limitation clauses of third parties on behalf of the client.
  6. International Law Firm Taheri will only commence or continue its activities for the client after the client has paid an advance or, where appropriate, has provided security. The amount will be determined by International Law Firm Taheri within reason.
  7. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the fee that the client must pay to International Law Firm Taheri is calculated on the basis of the number of hours spent multiplied by the hourly rates to be determined annually by International Law Firm Taheri and increased by the VAT costs. Costs that International Law Firm Taheri pays to third parties on behalf of clients will be charged separately. A percentage of 5% of the fee will be charged to cover all general office costs. General office costs do not only include costs such as paper, postage, telephone, fax, copy, and e-mail costs, but also all other costs related to the provision of service in a business.
  8. International Law Firm Taheri sends an invoice for its activities once a month or more often unless otherwise agreed upon immediately. Invoices must be paid within fourteen days of the invoice date, failing which the work can be suspended without further notice and the statutory interest can be charged. Collection costs are at the expense of the client.
  9. International Law Firm Taheri will return the documents originating from this client and any legal documents by ordinary mail upon the termination of the activities for the client and archive the file. International Law Firm Taheri reserves the right to destroy archived files in accordance with the applicable regulations 5 years after archiving. Proceedings in criminal matters received from a judicial authority shall be either returned to that authority or destroyed without delay after the case is closed.
  10. International Law Firm Taheri is free to participate in publicity about a case in the context of advocacy without further consultation, with due observance of the privacy of the client. This freedom also exists after the termination of the case, on the understanding that this takes place as much as possible in consultation with the client. Insofar as cooperation is given to publicity without this taking place in the context of advocacy, International Law Firm Taheri is free to do so, provided that the interests of the client are not harmed.
  11. International Law Firm Taheri is free, if necessary, to find alternative options for legal action.
  12. International Law Firm Taheri can record the content of a telephone conversation that has been conducted on a sound carrier.
  13. The legal relationship between International Law Firm Taheri and its clients is governed by Dutch law. All disputes arising from that legal relationship will be settled exclusively by the competent court in Rotterdam.