Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These terms apply to all consulting and advisory services provided by Kozel Fuel Solutions (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By working with us, you (“Client”) agree to these Terms & Conditions.

2. Our Services

  • We provide consulting and advisory services as described in our proposal or statement of work (SOW).

  • We deliver our services with reasonable skill and care, as required under Dutch law.

  • Any additional work or changes to scope must be agreed in writing.

3. What We Need From You

To deliver our services effectively, you agree to:

  • provide timely and accurate information;

  • give access to the people, systems, or materials we need;

  • make decisions and approvals on time.

We are not responsible for delays or extra costs caused by missing or inaccurate information.

4. Fees & Payment

  • Fees are stated in the proposal or SOW.

  • We invoice monthly or at project milestones.

  • Payment is due within 15 days of the invoice date.

  • If payment is late, statutory commercial interest (wettelijke handelsrente) applies.

  • We may pause work if invoices are overdue.

  • Prices are exclusive of VAT (BTW) and other taxes.

5. Changes & Delays

  • Any change to the agreed scope, timing, or assumptions must be made in writing.

  • If delays occur due to your actions or external factors, timelines will be extended and fees may be adjusted.

6. Intellectual Property

  • We retain ownership of our methods, tools, templates, and materials created before or outside the project.

  • Once all invoices are paid, you may use our deliverables for your organisation’s internal use.

  • You may not share, publish, resell, or reuse deliverables outside your organisation without our permission.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep each other's confidential information private, unless:

  • the information becomes public through no fault of the receiving party,

  • it was already known,

  • it is obtained lawfully from a third party, or

  • disclosure is required by law or court order.

Confidentiality continues after the agreement ends.

8. Warranties & Limitations

  • We perform our services with reasonable skill and care.

  • Our advice supports decision-making but does not guarantee business, financial, or operational outcomes.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by Dutch law, we exclude all other warranties.

9. Liability

  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the issue occurred.

  • We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses, including:

    • loss of profits or revenue,

    • loss of savings,

    • loss of reputation,

    • loss of data.

  • We are not liable for issues caused by incorrect or incomplete information you provide.

  • We do not exclude liability for intent or wilful recklessness.

10. Ending the Agreement

  • Either party may end the agreement with 30 days’ written notice.

  • Immediate termination is allowed if:

    • one party commits a material breach and does not fix it within 14 days, or

    • one party becomes insolvent or bankrupt, or enters suspension of payments.

  • When the agreement ends, you must pay for all work completed up to the termination date.

11. Non-Solicitation

  • You may not hire or directly approach any of our employees or contractors involved in your project for 12 months after the project ends.

  • If this happens, you agree to pay compensation equal to 100% of the person’s annual gross salary.

12. Subcontractors

We may use subcontractors to support our services, but we remain responsible for their work.

13. Force Majeure

Neither party is responsible for delays or failures caused by events outside reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, government measures).
If such a situation lasts longer than 60 days, either party may end the agreement without liability.

14. Notices

Official notices may be sent by email or registered mail to the contact details provided.

  • Emails sent before 17:00 CET count as received the same business day.

  • Registered mail within the Netherlands is considered received after two business days.

15. Governing Law & Disputes

  • These Terms are governed solely by the laws of the Netherlands.

  • Any disputes will be handled exclusively by the competent courts of Amsterdam.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with any proposal, SOW, or written changes, form the full agreement between you and us.