General Terms and Conditions (GTC) – Astrid Künemund

1. Scope of Application
1.1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts, services, and consulting activities concluded between Astrid Künemund (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant” or “Consulting Firm”) and her clients.
1.2. Deviations from these terms require written confirmation by the Consulting Firm.

2. Subject Matter and Description of Services
2.1. The subject of the agreement is consulting services in the fields of business consulting, strategy development, management consulting, and other services as defined in individual service descriptions or agreements.
2.2. The specific scope of services, including any milestones, is set forth in a separate proposal or individual consulting agreement.

3. Conclusion of Contract
3.1. A contract is concluded through the written (or electronic) acceptance of an offer by the client or by commissioning the Consulting Firm.
3.2. The contracting parties are the Consulting Firm and the client or a representative authorized by the client.

4. Obligations of the Consulting Firm
4.1. The Consulting Firm undertakes to provide the agreed consulting services with due care and professional expertise.
4.2. Changes to the scope of services or agreed content require written approval from both parties.

5. Obligations of the Client
5.1. The client agrees to provide the Consulting Firm with all information, documents, and access data required for the performance of the consulting services in a complete and timely manner.
5.2. Delays resulting from incomplete or late submission of such information shall not be borne by the Consulting Firm.

6. Fees and Payment Terms
6.1. The fee for the consulting services is specified in the respective contract or offer.
6.2. Unless otherwise agreed, all payments are due without deduction within 14 days of invoicing.
6.3. In the event of late payment, the Consulting Firm reserves the right to charge statutory interest and to suspend further service delivery.

7. Liability
7.1. The Consulting Firm is liable for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty.
7.2. For simple negligence, the Consulting Firm is only liable in the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties).
7.3. Liability for indirect damages or loss of profit is excluded to the extent permitted by law.

8. Confidentiality and Data Protection
8.1. Both parties agree to treat all confidential information disclosed in the course of the collaboration as strictly confidential.
8.2. Disclosure to third parties is only permitted with the express written consent of the affected party, unless a legal obligation to disclose exists.
8.3. The Consulting Firm undertakes to comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Duration and Termination of Contract
9.1. The duration of the contract is based on the term agreed in the respective contract.
9.2. Ordinary termination is possible in accordance with the contractual or statutory notice periods.
9.3. The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains unaffected.

10. Final Provisions
10.1. The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply.
10.2. If any provision of these GTC proves to be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
10.3. The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contractual relationship is, to the extent permitted by law, the registered office of the Consulting Firm.