Terms & Conditions.

Definitions

In these terms, the following definitions apply:

• "CuraLegis" refers to the legal and compliance practice operated by Karl Mittring, LL.M., based in Curaçao.
• "Client" refers to any individual, company or organisation that engages CuraLegis for services or uses this website.
• "Services" refers to the legal, compliance, administrative and coordination services described on this website or agreed in an engagement letter or scope document.
• "Engagement" refers to a specific service relationship between CuraLegis and a client, defined by an agreed scope.

Services

CuraLegis provides legal support, compliance execution, administrative coordination and related services as described on this website. All services are provided on the basis of an agreed scope of work.

CuraLegis is not a regulated law firm and does not hold a practicing certificate as an attorney-at-law (advocaat). Where a matter requires a licensed attorney, notary, tax advisor or other regulated professional, the right person is identified and brought in.

Nothing on this website is legal advice. Information here is provided for general information only.

Engagement and scope

Each engagement starts from an agreed scope of work, confirmed in writing, including by email. The scope sets out what is to be delivered, the format of the engagement and the fee arrangement.

CuraLegis may decline any engagement, including where a conflict of interest exists or where the work falls outside its scope.

Any changes to an agreed scope are discussed openly and confirmed in writing before additional work begins.

Client obligations

Clients are expected to:

• Provide accurate, complete and timely information necessary for the delivery of services
• Cooperate promptly with reasonable requests for documentation or clarification
• Notify CuraLegis promptly of any change in circumstances relevant to an engagement
• Comply with applicable laws in their dealings with CuraLegis and in relation to the subject matter of the engagement

CuraLegis cannot be held responsible for delays or deficiencies in service delivery caused by a client's failure to meet these obligations.

Fees and payment

Fees are agreed as part of the engagement scope. Depending on the nature and duration of the work, this may be an hourly rate, a fixed fee or a retainer.

Invoices are payable within the period stated on the invoice, typically 14 days. Late payment may lead to suspension of services and may attract statutory interest under Curaçao law.

Out-of-pocket expenses such as registration fees, translation costs and travel are charged at cost and invoiced separately, unless agreed otherwise.

For new clients or larger engagements, an advance payment or retainer may be required before work begins.

Confidentiality

CuraLegis treats all client information as confidential. Information shared in connection with an engagement will not be disclosed to third parties except:

• Where disclosure is required by law or by a regulatory authority
• Where the client has given prior consent
• Where disclosure is necessary to specialists (notaries, attorneys, tax advisors) engaged in connection with the client's matter, and only to the extent necessary

This confidentiality obligation continues after the end of an engagement.

Liability

CuraLegis performs services with reasonable care and professional skill. The following limitations apply:

• CuraLegis does not guarantee specific outcomes, whether legal, regulatory or financial
• Liability for direct loss arising from a service is limited to the fees paid for the specific engagement in which the loss arose
• CuraLegis is not liable for indirect, consequential or immaterial loss, including loss of profit or reputation
• CuraLegis is not liable for the acts or omissions of third-party specialists introduced in connection with an engagement, including notaries, attorneys and tax advisors

Nothing in these terms limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Intellectual property

Documents, templates, analyses and other work product produced by CuraLegis in the course of an engagement remain the intellectual property of CuraLegis until fees have been paid in full, at which point ownership transfers to the client for the purposes for which the work was commissioned.

The content of this website, including text, design and structure, is the property of CuraLegis and may not be reproduced without prior written consent.

Website use

This website is provided for informational purposes. While CuraLegis endeavours to keep content accurate and current, no warranty is given as to the completeness, accuracy or suitability of any information on this site.

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only. CuraLegis does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of linked sites.

CuraLegis reserves the right to modify or withdraw this website or any content on it at any time without notice.

Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by giving reasonable written notice, the length of which is to be agreed at the outset or, in the absence of agreement, at least 14 days.

CuraLegis may terminate an engagement immediately where a client fails to pay invoices, provides false or misleading information, requests work that is unlawful, or otherwise materially breaches these terms.

On termination, any fees for work completed up to the date of termination remain due and payable.

Governing law and disputes

These terms and any engagements entered into with CuraLegis are governed by the law of Curaçao.

Any dispute arising from or in connection with these terms or a service engagement will first be addressed through good-faith discussion between the parties. If a resolution is not reached within a reasonable period, disputes will be submitted to the competent court in Curaçao, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

CuraLegis reserves the right to update these terms. The current version is always available on this website. Continued use of services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Questions

Questions about these terms, or about any aspect of an engagement, can be sent to: