Terms and conditions

The Anthropology Edge 

1. Definitions and scope

• “Company” refers to The Anthropology Edge B.V., registered in the Netherlands.
• Chamber of Commerce: 98812602.
• “Client” refers to the contracting party.
• These terms govern all services offered by the Company, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

2. Formation of agreement

• An agreement comes into effect when the Client accepts a proposal, or when services are initiated.
• For international Clients, explicit awareness that these terms apply must be demonstrated.

3. Services

• Services may include anthropological consultancy, research design, fieldwork, data analysis and reporting as outlined in the proposal.
• Changes or additions to scope must be agreed in writing.

4. Fees and payment

• Fees are based on the proposal and invoiced according to its terms.
• Unless otherwise stated, payment is due within 30 days of invoice.
• Applicable taxes, travel costs, and other charges are additional.

5. Client responsibilities

• The Client shall provide access to information and cooperation needed for timely delivery.
• Delays caused by the Client may result in adjusted timelines and additional costs.

6. Confidentiality & data protection

• Both parties will treat all exchanged proprietary or personal data as confidential.
• Any processing of personal data will comply with applicable privacy laws.

7. Intellectual property

• The analysis, reports, and deliverables remain the intellectual property of the Company unless otherwise contractually assigned.
• The Client may not reproduce or share Company materials without written consent.

8. Liability

• The Company’s liability for direct damage is capped at the invoice amount.
• Liability for indirect or consequential damage is excluded, subject to reasonableness rules.
• Provisions that place unreasonable burden on the Client may be void under Dutch law.
• The Client retains full responsibility for the application, consequences, and impact of all interventions, transformation processes, or coaching services provided by the Company.
• The Company operates in a non-directive, systemic consulting role and does not assume liability for how insights, recommendations, or facilitation are used within the Client’s organization.

9. Force majeure

• Neither party is liable for delays or failures caused by unforeseeable events beyond control (e.g. strikes, natural disasters).
• Services will resume as soon as circumstances allow.

10. Termination

• Either party may terminate with reasonable notice. Outstanding work and fees remain payable.
• Termination does not affect accrued rights.
• Cancellation of a confirmed assignment is only possible up to one month prior to the scheduled start date.
• If cancellation occurs less than one month before the start date, the full agreed fee remains payable, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.

11. Amendments

• The Company may amend these terms, but must notify Clients in plain language in advance.
• Clients may terminate services if amendments are deemed unreasonable.

12. Complaints

• Complaints must be submitted in writing promptly — ideally within 14 days of the relevant event.
• The Company will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

13. Governing law and dispute resolution

• These terms and the agreement are governed by Dutch law.
• Disputes will be settled by Dutch courts unless both parties agree to arbitration.