These terms of use govern your use of this website
These terms of use apply to your use of www.dutch-law.com, published by the Dutch Law Institute. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree to them, do not use this website.
These terms concern the use of the website itself. For what the content on this website is and is not (it is not legal advice), see our disclaimer. For how we handle personal data, see our privacy policy and cookie policy.
Visitor on-line conduct
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and only for its intended purpose: reading and researching information on Dutch law. The Dutch Law Institute reserves the right to prohibit any conduct involving this website that it deems inappropriate. You agree not to disrupt this website, not to interfere with or compromise the security of this website or any computer, server, account, network, data, software or hardware associated with it, and not to interfere with any other visitor's use of the website. You agree not to attempt to access any part of this website, or any related computer, server, account, network, software or hardware, from which you are restricted. You are solely responsible for your own actions while visiting this website and for complying with all applicable local, national and international laws and regulations, including copyright law.
Copyright and use of content
The text, structure, graphics and other content of this website are protected by copyright and other proprietary rights held by the Dutch Law Institute or its licensors. You may not copy, print, download, upload, post or otherwise distribute any part of this website protected by copyright unless the rights holder has given express authorization. You may read, print and quote from individual pages for personal, non-commercial or academic use, with clear attribution to dutch-law.com. Unauthorized use, uploading, posting or distribution of protected content is unlawful and may result in civil and criminal liability. To request permission for a use not covered above, contact info@dutch-law.com.
Third-party links
This website may link to other websites, including official sources such as wetten.overheid.nl and third-party lawyers and law firms. We encourage third parties to respect your privacy, but we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any website we do not operate.
Governing law and jurisdiction
Claims relating to this website, to its use, and to the information, content and material available through it are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. You unconditionally, voluntarily and irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts situated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for any claim or dispute concerning this website. You agree not to plead forum non conveniens in any such action and you consent to service of process.
Hold harmless
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Dutch Law Institute harmless from and against all damages, losses, costs and expenses it may incur as a result of your use of this website or of the content and information available through it.
Severability
If any provision of these terms of use is held invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, in any jurisdiction, that provision is ineffective in that jurisdiction to the extent of the invalidity, without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Headings
The section headings used in these terms of use are for reference and convenience only and do not form part of these terms for interpretation purposes.
Changes to these terms
The Dutch Law Institute reserves the right to change these terms of use at any time. We recommend you review this page from time to time to stay familiar with the current version. Continued use of the website after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Acceptance
By using this website, you agree to these terms of use, as well as to any posted changes to them. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this website.