Consultancy Services

General Terms & Conditions

 
  • Each new project begins with an initial video call with the Client, free-of-charge, to get the first impression.

  • In case we believe we can be of service, we offer to visit the Client on location to get the full picture.

  • The First Visit is not charged. We only require compensation for travel and lodging expenses up-front.

  • Upon completion of the First Visit Report, there is no obligation for the Client to contract any further services.

  • Upon Client confirmation of our Advisory Report, we can serve our Client per project, from start to finish at customised fees.

  • All inquiries are served on the basis of mutual confidentiality.

  • Active cooperation by the Client is required throughout the project, to compile, prepare and provide any required data.

  • Services are provided in the English language only (exceptions may occur).

  • Translation for all instructed documents into the local language must be assured by the Client, while the Client is entirely responsible by himself for correct translation.

  • Fees are quoted net of VAT and charged in EUR.

  • Pre-payment for confirmed services and estimated travel cost is required, to be received latest 10 working days before the start of the project.

  • In case expenses have been incurred in other currency then EUR, the conversion is applied to EUR per advice from www.xe.com or the credit-card used, while receipts will be provided for.

  • Any open balance must be settled latest 14-days from the date of the final invoice.

  • Point of departure to Client location is either Chisinau (Moldova) or any other European airport (including those located in the European part of the Russian Federation).

  • Travel expenses are re-charged at cost only, for train or express coach in 1st or Business Class, travel by air under 4-hours at best available non-restricted fare (Y) for Economy Class (over 4 hours of travel next upgraded class), travel by car from € 0.42 per driven km, the cost for a visa, health-tests (such as vaccination for COVID), transfer, parking, WiFi, hotel-stay on basis of full-board + tax at a 3 to 4-star full-service hotel.

  • Consultants time for door-to-door travel under 4-hours is not charged; door-to-door travel over 4-hours is charged at 1/2 the daily Consultancy fee.

  • When Consultants are on the property of the Client, secretarial support (incl. translation service), copy machine, fax and telephone, e-mail and WiFi-access are to be assured and provided at no extra cost.