In the world of innovation, every handshake eventually needs a written foundation. Whether you are partnering with a multinational corporation, hiring a fellow student, or selling a prototype, a well-drafted agreement is your best insurance. Contract Law (Contractenrecht) is the set of rules that ensures promises are kept and risks are managed.
What is Contract Law?
In the Netherlands, most contracts are governed by the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). A contract is more than just a piece of paper; it is a legally binding arrangement where parties agree on rights, obligations, and what happens when things don’t go as planned. Under Dutch law, “freedom of contract” is a core principle, but there are important mandatory rules you must follow to ensure your agreements are valid.
What we can help you with:
We assist student teams and startups in creating clear, fair, and professional agreements. Our focus areas include:
- General Terms and Conditions (Algemene Voorwaarden): Creating the “fine print” that protects your organization from liability and clearly states your rules for delivery, payment, and service.
- Cooperation Agreements (Samenwerkingsovereenkomsten): When two teams or companies work together on a project, we help define who does what, who pays for what, and who owns the results.
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs): For tech startups providing software or maintenance, we help draft clear expectations regarding uptime and support.
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Ensuring that sensitive information shared with potential partners or investors remains confidential under Dutch law.
- Breach of Contract & Liability: Providing guidance on what to do if a partner fails to deliver, and how to limit your team’s financial risk (exoneratiebedingen).
Free for students who want to innovate
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Laagdrempelig (Low-threshold)
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Innovatiegericht (Innovation-driven)
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Toegepast (Practical)
Free for students who want to innovate
Assistance with all business-related legal issues
Why choose us?
