General terms and conditions

General terms and conditions

These general terms and conditions apply to all offers, assignments and agreements of CMO as a Service (a brand of HJ de Boer Holding BV), based in Houten, the Netherlands and registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 66193168.

 

1. Definitions

  • Contractor: [Company name]
  • Client: any party acting in the course of a profession or business and using the services of Provider
  • Agreement: any agreement between Contractor and Principal
  • Services: strategic, advisory and executive marketing services, including interim and fractional CMO services

2. Applicability

  • These general terms and conditions apply to all offers, work, quotations and agreements.
  • Deviations are valid only if agreed in writing.
  • General terms and conditions of the Client are expressly excluded.

3. Offers and agreement

  • Quotes are non-binding and valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.
  • An agreement is established after written confirmation or as soon as the Contractor starts performance.
  • Verbal agreements are only binding after written confirmation.

4. Implementation of service provision

  • The Contractor shall perform the work to the best of his knowledge and ability.
  • There is an obligation of effort, not an obligation of result.
  • Client shall provide accurate and complete information in a timely manner.

5. Duration and termination

  • The agreement is for the agreed duration.
  • Unless otherwise agreed, a notice period of one month applies.
  • Contractor may terminate the agreement with immediate effect in case of default or bankruptcy of Client.

6. Compensation and payment

  • Fees are set out in the agreement or quotation.
  • Invoices must be paid within 14 days of the invoice date.
  • If payment is late, statutory commercial interest is due.
  • Collection costs shall be borne entirely by the Client.

7. Liability

  • Contractor's liability is limited to the amount paid out by the insurance company.
  • If no insurance pays out, liability is limited to the invoice amount with a maximum of €25,000.
  • The Contractor shall not be liable for indirect damage, such as consequential damage or lost profits.

8. Intellectual property

  • All developed strategies, advice, documents and materials remain the property of the Contractor.
  • Client is granted a non-exclusive right of use for internal purposes.
  • Reuse or transfer to third parties is only allowed after written consent.

9. Confidentiality

Both parties are obliged to keep confidential information confidential even after termination of the agreement.

 

10. Force majeure

The contractor shall not be liable if performance is impossible due to force majeure, including illness, technical faults or external circumstances.

 

11. Applicable law and disputes

  • All agreements are governed by Dutch law.
  • Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the district of Contractor.

12. Changes

The Contractor reserves the right to amend these general terms and conditions. The current version is always available on this website.

 

Last updated: January 2026