Article 1. Applicability

1. These terms and conditions apply to all quotations, agreements, and deliveries from Jurien.dev (hereinafter: Contractor), unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. Any purchasing or other conditions from the client are hereby explicitly rejected.

Article 2. Quotations and Formation

1. All quotations are non-binding and valid for 30 days, unless otherwise stated.
2. The agreement is established when the client signs the quotation (digitally) or provides written confirmation.
3. The quotation will specify whether the work is carried out on a fixed price basis or on a time and materials (hourly rate) basis.

Article 3. Execution of the Assignment

1. The contractor will carry out the work to the best of their knowledge and abilities. This is a best-efforts obligation, unless a specific result is expressly guaranteed in writing.
2. The client must ensure timely provision of all necessary data, accounts, and access required for the execution of the software work.
3. If the work is performed in phases, the contractor has the right to suspend the start of a subsequent phase until the previous phase has been approved and/or paid for in writing.

Article 4. Rates and Payment

1. All prices mentioned are exclusive of VAT and other government levies.
2. Payment must be made within 14 days of the invoice date, unless agreed otherwise.
3. For fixed price projects, the contractor has the right to invoice in installments (e.g., a deposit at the start and a final invoice upon completion).
4. If the payment term is exceeded, the client is in default by operation of law and statutory commercial interest is due.

Article 5. Intellectual Property

1. All software, designs, and documentation developed by the contractor remain the property of the contractor until the client has fulfilled all payment obligations.
2. After full payment, the client receives a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the developed software for the purpose it was created for.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, the contractor retains the right to reuse acquired knowledge and general software components for other projects.

Article 6. Liability

1. The total liability of the contractor is limited to compensation for direct damages up to the amount agreed for that assignment (excluding VAT). For ongoing agreements, this is limited to the invoice amount of the last three months.
2. The contractor is never liable for indirect damages, including consequential damages, lost profits, missed savings, or damages due to business interruption.
3. The contractor is not liable for damage caused by errors in third-party software (such as APIs, hosting providers, or libraries).

Article 7. Confidentiality and Privacy

1. Both parties are required to keep confidential all sensitive information obtained from each other in connection with their agreement.
2. The contractor processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Article 8. Termination

1. Both parties may terminate the agreement in writing with a notice period of one month, unless it concerns a project with a fixed end date.
2. In the case of early termination by the client, they are required to reimburse the hours and costs incurred up to that point.

Article 9. Governing Law

1. All legal relationships between the contractor and the client are governed exclusively by Dutch law.
2. Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the district where the contractor is established.