GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF 2DIGITS BV
Article 1 – General
2DIGITS B.V., established in Utrecht, Chamber of Commerce number 84703083, is
referred to in these general terms and conditions as Contractor. The counterparty
of Contractor is referred to as Client. The parties together are Contractor and
Client. The agreement means: the agreement for the provision of services
between the parties.
Article 2 – Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms are designated with an initial
capital letter, both in singular and plural. These terms shall mean:
Services: The services to be provided by Contractor to Client pursuant to the
Agreement, including, if applicable, results of services;
IP Rights: All intellectual property rights and related rights, such as but not
limited to copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, design rights, trade name
rights, rights to domain names, databases and neighboring rights, as well as
rights to know-how and one-line performances;
Client: The natural or legal person who has entered into or will enter into an
Agreement with Contractor;
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural
person, as referred to in Article 4(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR).
Article 3 – Applicability
These terms and conditions apply to all quotations, offers, activities, agreements
and deliveries of services or goods by or on behalf of Contractor. Deviations from
these terms and conditions are only possible in writing and with mutual consent.
The agreement contains only best-efforts obligations for Contractor, unless
expressly agreed otherwise in writing. If Client refers to its own general terms and
conditions or declares other conditions applicable when accepting a quotation or
entering into an agreement, their applicability is expressly rejected.
Article 4 – Offers and quotations
Offers of Contractor are valid for a maximum of 1 month, unless stated otherwise.
Quotations are indicative and do not entitle Client to compensation or dissolution
in the event of exceeding a term, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Offers do not
automatically apply to follow-up assignments.
Article 5 – Prices and price changes
Unless stated otherwise, prices are exclusive of VAT and levies. Contractor may
change prices if unforeseen cost increases occur. In the case of services, unless a
fixed price has been agreed, Contractor’s regular hourly rate applies. If a target
price is issued, this may be exceeded by up to 10%. In the event of a higher excess,
Contractor must inform Client in a timely manner.
Article 6 – Price indexation
Contractor is entitled to adjust the agreed rates annually as of January 1 based on
inflation or cost developments. This adjustment will be communicated as soon as
possible. Contractor is also entitled to implement the cost increase at a later date
if this is desirable from an administrative perspective.
Article 7 – Provision of information by Client
Client shall provide all necessary information, data and documents in a timely
manner. Client guarantees the accuracy and completeness of this information.
Any damage resulting from incomplete or incorrect information shall be borne by
Client.
Article 8 – Execution and engagement of third parties
Contractor shall perform the assignment to the best of its ability and may engage
third parties in doing so. Activities commence after written approval and, if
agreed, after payment of an advance. It is Client’s responsibility to ensure that
Contractor can start in a timely manner.
Article 9 – Duration and amendment of the agreement
The agreement is entered into for an indefinite period unless agreed otherwise in
writing. An agreed term is never fatal. Amendments to the agreement shall be
made in writing in consultation. Contractor shall inform Client of the
consequences for price or planning.
Article 10 – Force majeure
There is no attributable failure in the performance of the agreement if there is
force majeure. Contractor is not liable for failures due to force majeure. Force
majeure includes, among other things: interruptions in the supply of electricity,
strikes, riots, government measures, fire, natural disasters, floods, failures of
suppliers of the Parties, failures of third parties engaged by the Parties,
disruptions in internet connectivity, hardware failures, disruptions in
(telecommunications) networks and other unforeseen circumstances. Obligations
are suspended for the duration of the force majeure. If this lasts longer than 30
days, the parties may dissolve the agreement in writing. In the event of force
majeure, Contractor is not obliged to pay any compensation.
Article 11 – Payment
Invoices must be paid within 14 days, without suspension or set-off. If timely
payment is not made, Client is in default by operation of law. Contractor may
suspend activities and charge collection costs, interest and compensation. In the
event of bankruptcy or suspension of payment, all claims become immediately
due and payable.
Article 12 – Data processing
If Contractor processes personal data on behalf of Client in the performance of the
agreement, the parties shall enter into a written processing agreement prior to
the processing that complies with Article 28 GDPR. This processing agreement
regulates at least the nature and purpose of the processing, the categories of
personal data and data subjects involved, the security measures, any engagement
of sub-processors, the duration of the processing and the rights of data subjects.
Insofar as and as long as no processing agreement has been concluded,
Contractor shall not process personal data for Client other than strictly necessary
for the initial contact and the execution of preparatory activities.
Article 13 – Termination and cancellation
Client may terminate the agreement subject to a notice period of 1 month,
commencing on the first day of the following calendar month. Contractor may
terminate with a notice period of 14 days. Obligations which by their nature
continue shall remain in force after termination.
Article 14 – Transfer and exit
Contractor is not obliged to transfer data, documentation or systems upon
termination, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Support in the transfer shall take
place at the hourly rate. Client is itself responsible for timely backups and
preparations for termination.
Article 15 – Liability of Contractor
1. Contractor is not liable for damage, unless there is intent or deliberate
recklessness.
2. Contractor is never liable for indirect damage, consequential damage, loss
of profit, loss of data, business interruption or reputational damage.
3. Liability is limited to the amount of the relevant assignment, with a
maximum of €25,000 per year.
4. Claims must be reported in writing within 14 days after discovery.
5. Client indemnifies Contractor against all claims of third parties.
Article 16 – Liability of Client
Client is fully responsible for the use of the delivered services, incorrect provision
of information and deployment in critical processes. Client shall take appropriate
measures and take out adequate insurance.
Article 17 – Indemnification
Client indemnifies Contractor against all claims of third parties, such as in the field
of intellectual property, privacy, data loss or damage resulting from the use of the
delivered services.
Article 18 – Intellectual property
Contractor remains the owner of all intellectual property rights to the generic
components of the software developed within the framework of the agreement,
such as underlying frameworks, libraries, development methods and reusable
modules. Client only receives the right of use described in these terms and
conditions.
Contractor grants Client an exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable
right to use the works delivered within the framework of the agreement, solely for
Client’s own business purpose.
In deviation from the above, for those parts of the software that have
demonstrably been developed specifically and exclusively for Client (“Custom
Code”), the intellectual property rights thereto shall accrue to Client after full
payment of all related invoices. Contractor transfers these rights to Client in
advance, subject to the suspensive condition that Client has paid in full.
Insofar as open-source components or third-party software are included in the
Custom Code, or parts that Contractor has previously developed independently of
the assignment, Client does not acquire ownership rights thereto but a right of
use in accordance with the applicable (third-party) license terms.
Article 19 – Confidentiality
Both parties are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of confidential information.
This obligation applies during the term of the agreement and up to three years
thereafter. Penalty in case of violation: €25,000 per violation plus €5,000 per day
for as long as the violation continues.
Article 20 – Non-solicitation of personnel
Client may not employ or directly or indirectly engage personnel of Contractor
during the collaboration and up to one year thereafter, unless agreed otherwise in
writing.
Article 21 – AI, open source and external components
Contractor is entitled to use AI tools, open-source software, frameworks and
third-party APIs. Contractor is not liable for damage or defects arising from these
components, unless there is intent or deliberate recklessness.
Article 22 – Software development: specific provisions
22.1 Working method in sprints
Contractor works on the basis of an iterative development process with sprints.
Each sprint is concluded with a (partial) delivery subject to acceptance by Client. If
no objections are raised within 7 days after delivery, the work is deemed to have
been approved.
22.2 Maintenance, SLA and management
Maintenance, updates, support or management are not part of the agreement,
unless laid down in writing in a separate SLA.
22.3 Security and business-critical use
Contractor applies security measures in accordance with the state of the art, but
does not guarantee complete protection. When deploying the software in
business-critical environments, Client itself is responsible for monitoring, risk
analysis, emergency procedures and data security.
Article 23 – Applicable law and disputes
The parties shall endeavor to resolve disputes first through consultation or
mediation. Dutch law applies exclusively to this agreement. Disputes shall be
submitted to the competent court in the district where Contractor is established.
Contractor excludes liability for damage arising from dispute procedures, unless
there is intent or deliberate recklessness.
These terms and conditions apply as of 20 January 2026.
