1. Scope
1.1 Shureluck B.V. and Stichting Shureluck, jointly referred to as Shureluck, form a financial and legal investigation practice specialising in the resolution of individual and collective financial and commercial disputes:
- Shureluck B.V. is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 74317792.
- Stichting Shureluck is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 74843362.
1.2 These terms apply to every engagement or other legal relationship between Shureluck and a counterparty (the “client”).
1.3 Persons engaged by Shureluck in performing an assignment, including third parties, may also rely on these terms.
1.4 These terms also apply to supplementary services and subsequent engagements for the same client.
1.5 Departures from these terms are binding only to the extent confirmed in writing by Shureluck.
1.6 The client's general purchasing terms do not apply unless accepted by Shureluck in writing.
2. Formation of the agreement
2.1 An agreement between Shureluck and the client is formed when the client submits the designated online registration form, when both parties sign written confirmation, or when Shureluck confirms in writing an engagement or registration submitted by email or telephone.
3. Duty of care and best endeavours
3.1 Shureluck will exercise the care that may reasonably be expected in the circumstances when providing its services.
3.2 The client must disclose all facts and circumstances that may be relevant to proper and careful performance, and must provide all information Shureluck considers relevant. The client warrants the accuracy and completeness of all information supplied.
3.3 Shureluck provides its services on a best-endeavours basis only. It will seek to achieve the intended result but never guarantees that result.
4. Engagement of others
4.1 Shureluck may have an assignment performed under its responsibility by persons it designates and may engage third parties where appropriate.
4.2 Shureluck will exercise due care when selecting others, including third parties.
4.3 The client authorises Shureluck to accept any limitations of liability imposed by third parties on the client's behalf.
5. Use of the internet and email
5.1 Shureluck seeks to communicate efficiently with clients and may use the internet, email and other electronic methods. It will take due care to secure its systems and communications, but is not liable for damage caused by viruses, worms, spyware or other threats unintentionally and unknowingly transmitted by Shureluck.
5.2 Email is sent without encryption unless the client expressly requests encryption in good time. Shureluck is not liable for damage caused by third parties unlawfully obtaining emails.
5.3 If the client receives no reply within a reasonable or agreed period, the client must verify whether electronic communications to or from Shureluck have been interrupted or blocked. Shureluck is not liable for loss caused by non-receipt or late receipt due to spam filters, interruptions, failures or other electronic communication problems.
6. Liability
6.1 Any liability of Shureluck arising from its work is limited to the amount payable under its professional liability insurance, plus the applicable excess. An event includes an omission.
6.2 If, for any reason, no payment is made under that insurance, liability is limited to the amount invoiced by Shureluck for the relevant engagement in the relevant year, excluding disbursements and VAT.
6.3 For interim assignments, and contrary to clause 6.2, liability is limited to the amount invoiced to the relevant client over the final three months of the relevant year.
6.4 Shureluck is not liable for acts or omissions of third parties. The application of Article 6:76 of the Dutch Civil Code is excluded.
6.5 The client indemnifies Shureluck against third-party claims.
6.6 Without prejudice to Article 6:89 of the Dutch Civil Code, any right to compensation expires six months after the event from which the damage directly or indirectly arose and for which Shureluck is liable.
7. Fees and invoices
7.1 Shureluck's fee is calculated by multiplying the hours worked by the standard or expressly agreed hourly rate, unless a fixed total amount or an advance plus success fee was agreed at the start. Shureluck may adjust an hourly rate, fixed amount or other fee where it cannot reasonably be required to maintain the stated amount. Before starting work, Shureluck may require an advance on fees and costs. All amounts exclude 21% VAT.
7.2 Actual out-of-pocket expenses paid for the client are charged separately. Shureluck does not charge general office expenses.
7.3 Services are normally invoiced monthly unless otherwise agreed.
7.4 Shureluck may set off any current or future, conditional or unconditional claim against amounts it owes or will owe the client.
7.5 Invoices must be paid without suspension or set-off within 14 days of the invoice date.
7.6 All judicial and extrajudicial collection costs are payable by the client.
7.7 Client funds and assets other than advances and fees due to Shureluck will be paid directly to the entitled party or an appropriate client-account foundation, so that they never become part of Shureluck's assets.
8. Intellectual property
8.1 Documents prepared by Shureluck for the client, including advice, memoranda, pleadings and articles, may not be supplied to third parties or otherwise distributed without Shureluck's express prior consent. Such advice and documents are intended exclusively for the client and may not be relied upon by third parties.
9. Governing law
9.1 The legal relationship between Shureluck and the client is governed exclusively by Dutch law.
9.2 Disputes will be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the District of Utrecht, without prejudice to rights of appeal and appeal in cassation.
10. Availability and amendment of these terms
10.1 These terms may also be consulted on Shureluck's website: www.shureluck.nl.
10.2 At the request of a prospective or current client, these terms will also be supplied by email or post.
10.3 Shureluck may amend these terms unilaterally at any time. Amended terms apply to all new engagements and to ongoing engagements from the date of amendment.
Venlo, 1 September 2026.