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Eenmanszaak Sergey Kirpichev
Hontenessiestraat 130, 3086 KJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
KVK 98856669 · VAT NL005357828B67
hi@aida.ge · +31 6 86118463 · kirpitsjov.nl

Terms and Conditions

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 Letter, 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
  • European Court of Human Rights (CoE)
  • Working Group for Arbitrary Detention
  • UN Human Rights Committees 
  • 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 Invoice.
Billing covers all professional time spent in connection with the matter, including consultations, explanations, legal and factual research, drafting, preparation of submissions, communication with the Client, communication with authorities, and overall case coordination.
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. Advance Payment / Retainer

The Service Provider may require an advance payment / retainer before commencing or continuing any Services. No Services are required to begin or continue prior to receipt of such payment, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
Any advance payment / retainer is paid to secure the engagement, reserve professional capacity, and cover initial and ongoing work, availability, costs, and handling of the matter. It may be applied at the Service Provider’s discretion toward fees, costs, availability, and work performed in connection with the matter, without the need for separate itemisation or allocation unless otherwise agreed.
Any advance payment / retainer is non-refundable and non-repayable in full, including in the event of termination, suspension, change of instructions, non-use, non-completion of the matter, or the Client’s decision not to proceed, except only to the extent mandatory law expressly requires otherwise.

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/privacy

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

The Service Provider’s total liability arising out of or in connection with the Services shall be limited to the total amount of fees actually paid by the Client during the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
This limitation does not apply where liability cannot be limited under applicable law or in cases of intent or gross negligence.
The Service Provider shall not be liable for any acts, omissions, or conduct of third-party providers, including local counsel, experts, translators, or other external parties involved in the matter.

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.

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.