TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEGAL SERVICES
Aida Litigation (eenmanszaak Sergey Kirpichev)
KVK 98856669, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Address: Hontenessiestraat 130, 3086KJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Email: hi@aida.ge
1. Identification of the Parties
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the provision of legal and consulting services (“Services”) by: Aida Litigation (eenmanszaak Sergey Kirpichev) acting as a legal services provider / juridisch adviseur (hereinafter: “Service Provider”) to the party receiving the Services (hereinafter: “Client”). By signing or accepting the Engagement, Client accepts these Terms.
2. Scope of Services
Service Provider offers legal consulting, strategic assistance and legal-document preparation, including:
  • legal analysis and research
  • drafting of submissions and legal documents
  • representation in written proceedings before international organisations (INTERPOL, ECtHR, UN bodies), where representation by non-advocates is allowed
  • communication with authorities or institutions
  • strategic advisory services
  • case evaluation and legal opinions
3. Responsibilities of the Service Provider
The Service Provider shall:
  1. Perform Services with reasonable care and professional diligence.
  2. Keep the Client informed of relevant progress.
  3. Respond within a reasonable time.
  4. Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR.
  5. Provide transparent invoicing.
No guarantee of a specific outcome is given.
Where representation before national courts or authorities requires the involvement of a locally licensed attorney, the Service Provider may, at its discretion and under its full responsibility, select, appoint, or replace a competent local lawyer (‘Local Counsel’). The Service Provider remains responsible for coordinating the work of Local Counsel and for the overall strategy of the case. The Client authorises the Service Provider to engage Local Counsel when necessary for the proper handling of the matter.
4. Responsibilities of the Client
Client shall provide accurate information, cooperate, deliver documents when required, supply identification documents when legally required, and pay invoices and deposits on time.
5. Fees and Billing
Fees are charged as stated in the Engagement Letter or Quotation.
Billing covers all professional time spent, including consultations, research, drafting, communication, preparation of submissions, and interactions with authorities.
Rates are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise specified.
6. Costs and Disbursements
Client is responsible for external costs such as:
  • filing fees
  • translation, certification or notary costs
  • expert fees
  • courier costs
  • apostille/legalisation costs
  • additional fees of foreign lawyers or institutions
7. Deposits
A deposit may be required and must be paid before Services begin. Non-payment may result in suspension of work. The Client may pay the Retainer as specified in the Invoice/Engagement. This Retainer is an advance on fees and costs and includes a non-refundable minimum fee for opening the file, initial analysis and reservation of capacity. The Retainer will be set off against invoices. Any amount of the Retainer that is not used for fees or costs may be refunded only insofar as mandatory law requires; otherwise the Retainer is not repayable.
8. Confidentiality
Service Provider handles all Client information confidentially and will not disclose it except:
  • to assistants or cooperating professionals subject to confidentiality;
  • when authorised by Client;
  • when required by law or lawful order.
Processing of personal data complies with GDPR and the Privacy Policy:
👉 https://kirpitsjov.nl/privacypolicy
9. AML Compliance
When legally required (e.g., under Dutch Wwft), the Service Provider may request identification documents or information regarding the origin of funds.
10. Limitation of Liability
Liability is limited to the total amount of fees paid by Client in the previous 12 months, except where prohibited by law or in cases of intent/gross negligence.
Service Provider is not liable for acts of third-party providers.
11. Termination
Either party may terminate the Engagement by written notice.
Client must pay all outstanding fees and disbursements.
Documents will be returned unless legal retention obligations apply.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Dutch law.
Disputes are submitted to the competent court in Rotterdam, unless mandatory law dictates otherwise.
13. Amendments
Amendments must be in writing and accepted by both parties.
The Privacy Policy forms part of these Terms:
👉 https://kirpitsjov.nl/privacypolicy
14. Effective Date
These Terms take effect exclusively upon payment of any invoice or deposit issued by Aida Litigation. By making such payment, the Client confirms that these Terms were provided prior to payment and that the act of payment constitutes full acceptance (aanvaarding) of these Terms.