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Lawyer Contract & Terms and Conditions Check-ups Cologne
Compliance-focused legal advice for your business activities - personal, cross-border, cost-efficient.
Contract & Terms and Conditions Check-ups - Professional creation and review of your templates and contract documents at an attractive fixed price
Are your contract templates and general terms and conditions a bit outdated? Have they perhaps been partially copied or do you not have any at all? Do you see a risk that they are not in order or no longer up to date, particularly in terms of data protection, EU regulations or liability? Do you still use these documents as standard, for example with a reference on the order or invoice that only your general terms and conditions apply?
Make your own rules for your business with new standards and terms and conditions: Terms and conditions – your friend and helper!
Why is this important - in B2C and B2B?
Contract clauses are dynamic and must always be viewed in the context of new laws, guidelines and regulations from Berlin, Brussels and Washington. Clauses on corporate social responsibility (CSR clauses) or mutual compliance with and maintenance of codes of conduct are now a good, but also necessary, standard.
When using your own terms and conditions, you obviously cannot ignore the risk assessment: what risks and costs are offset by what benefits and profits for my company? Ultimately, the numbers have to add up.
German case law reacts almost allergically when it finds illegal clauses in general terms and conditions (in B2C and B2B). According to the principles of the Federal Court of Justice, general terms and conditions clauses that are considered incompatible with the basic pillars of the law are deleted without replacement (§§ 305-310 BGB). This means that the validity of your clause is not reduced to the extent that would have been just about permissible, but instead the tough legal regulation applies (so-called total cassation). From the seller's point of view in particular, the legal regulation is often miles away from what the seller wanted to have agreed in the contract as his protection. Unlimited liability, i.e. unlimited liability of the selling company including all financial and consequential damages, is a consequence that lawyers often mention. The same risk from a sales perspective applies to inadmissible warranty exclusions, inadmissible risk transfer regulations, e.g. through IncoTerms 2020 or through the use of inadmissible clauses on force majeure. The devil is often in the details with these clauses. In the detail of the wording. Therefore, it is worth investing in strong and effective terms and conditions!
Further advantages in B2B business when using legally reviewed terms and conditions and templates:
- Risk minimization and reputation protection for your company and the entrepreneur
- Commitment to Legal Compliance – Terms and Conditions Compliance
- As a solution among all options, the only economically sustainable
Summarized for B2B legal transactions
In the world of terms and conditions, precision is everything. I will work with you to determine the relationship between legal certainty and any residual risk that you may be willing to accept. Errors or ambiguities in your general terms and conditions (GTC) can have far-reaching legal consequences. As your partner for a comprehensive GTC check-up, I will help you to ensure that your contracts are both legally correct and clearly formulated. Let me show you how I can bring your GTC up to date and help you to minimize legal risks.
Review of your terms and conditions - for legal clarity and security
Whether you want to have your own terms and conditions checked or analyze those of third parties, my service covers both. I examine your terms and conditions for legal correctness and compliance with current laws and regulations. This includes a detailed review for possible liability risks, legal gaps and compliance with relevant laws.
Multilingual T&C Check - Precision in German, English and Italian
A particular advantage of my offer is the possibility to check your terms and conditions in three languages: German, English and Italian. Regardless of whether you operate internationally or just have a multilingual customer base, I will ensure that your terms and conditions are clear, precise and legally correct in every language.
Contract Check-up - Transparency and Security at a Fixed Price
My contract check-up includes a thorough analysis of your general terms and conditions at a transparent fixed price. This means that you know exactly what costs you will incur before the check begins. This way you can avoid unexpected surprises and rely on a detailed and comprehensive check of your terms and conditions.
Your benefits - security and clarity
- Legal certainty: By having your terms and conditions professionally reviewed, you avoid legal risks and ensure that your terms and conditions comply with all legal requirements.
- Multilingualism: Take advantage of the opportunity to have your terms and conditions checked in German, English and Italian and reach your international customers safely and effectively.
- Fixed price: With the transparent fixed price, you retain control over your costs and benefit from a clear, understandable offer.
Why you should choose me
With my expertise in the area of general terms and conditions check-up, I bring extensive knowledge and experience in the legal analysis of contracts. I attach great importance to accuracy and clarity in order to offer you a solid basis for your business activities.
Contact me today for a detailed general terms and conditions check-up and ensure the legal security you need for your business contracts. Let us work together to ensure that your general terms and conditions are optimally tailored to your needs and requirements.
I offer all services on the basis of a competitive hourly rate or – if the number of hours is clearly defined – on the basis of an affordable flat fee.
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We will be happy to advise you comprehensively and personally on your concerns.
Prices & Conditions
We offer all services on the basis of:
- the statutory fee schedule for lawyers (RVG) or
- an attractive flat rate (with a clearly defined number of hours) or
- after a competitive hourly rate agreement
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