• Mr. drs. M. Vlaming, who holds both a Master’s degree and a doctoral degree, is associated with Vlaming Advies. Vlaming Advies is a legal and behavioral science consultancy. Mr. drs. M. Vlaming carries out independent research and guidance for clients involved with youth care or youth protection.
  • Mr. drs. M. Vlaming provides her services, regardless of whether a fee has been agreed upon, exclusively under the application of these general terms and conditions. Within the framework of these terms and conditions, the term ‘clients’ shall also be understood to mean the individuals or legal entities that utilize the services offered by mr. drs. M. Vlaming.
  • All assignments are deemed to have been given exclusively to and accepted by mr. drs. M. Vlaming, even if the explicit or tacit intention is that the task will be executed by a particular person. The application of Article 7:404 and 7:407(2) of the Dutch Civil Code is excluded.
  • All assignments are accepted with the limitation of professional liability to the amount that, in the event of a claim, is paid out under the professional indemnity insurance, increased by the amount of the deductible.
  • If mr. drs. M. Vlaming involves a third party not connected to her in the execution of an assignment, mr. drs. M. Vlaming is not liable to the client for any mistake made by this third party.
  • Work will generally be invoiced monthly on the basis of post-calculation at a fixed hourly rate, if applicable, increased by VAT. The individual hourly rate is partly based on the number of years of experience and may be increased during the duration of an assignment. Annually, on January 1st, the rates are revised. Additionally, costs incurred by Mr. drs. M. Vlaming in the context of an assignment, such as translation and transcription costs, will be charged. No office costs will be calculated. The payment term for invoices is 14 days, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Depending on the size of the work, an invoice may also be sent at longer intervals, unless agreed otherwise. Invoices must always be paid within 14 calendar days from the invoice date, unless different written agreements are made. If this period is exceeded, the client is in default by operation of law and is liable to pay statutory interest. The actual costs associated with collection measures may be charged to the client. Mr. drs. M. Vlaming is at all times entitled to request an advance payment as security for the client’s payment obligations and is authorized to suspend the work if timely payment of the requested advance remains outstanding.
  • Mr. drs. M. Vlaming reserves the right to cease services if the client does not comply with agreements in a timely manner, acts against the advice provided, or if there is a breach of trust.
  • Unless indicated otherwise, mr. drs. M. Vlaming will only process personal data in the context of service provision and to comply with legal obligations. The client shall immediately inform mr. drs. M. Vlaming if personal data is incorrect or needs to be rectified and/or deleted.
  • After the conclusion of the services by mr. drs. M. Vlaming, the file will be archived for three years and then professionally destroyed.
  • All claims and other powers of the client against mr. drs. M. Vlaming expire if the intended claim has not been legally instituted within one year, counting from the day on which the person entitled to the claim could reasonably have been aware of the facts and circumstances upon which the claim is based.
  • Not only mr. drs. M. Vlaming, but also all individuals involved in the execution of any client’s assignment may invoke these general terms and conditions.
  • If mr. drs. M. Vlaming engages third parties in the execution of an assignment, they are authorized to accept conditions and liability limitations used by these third parties on behalf of their client. Any liability of mr. drs. M. Vlaming for shortcomings of third parties engaged by her is excluded.
  • Dutch law applies to the legal relationship between mr. drs. M. Vlaming and her clients; only the court of Gelderland, location Arnhem, will be competent to hear any dispute that may arise between mr. drs. M. Vlaming and a client, insofar as the disputes result from the execution of the assignment.
  • These general terms and conditions are also applicable to additional and follow-up assignments from clients, even if the applicability thereof is not referred to again.
  • These general terms and conditions are sent to third parties upon first request.