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General Terms and Conditions: Why Copying Them Will Cost You Dearly
Copying another company’s general terms and conditions (algemene voorwaarden) is risky on three separate legal grounds, and those risks are cumulative rather than alternatives. First, terms drafted with an original structure and wording enjoy copyright protection under the Dutch Copyright
Using software with a non-commercial licence inside a business is an infringement of copyright, not
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Running a red light and causing an accident with serious injury is dealt with in
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When an employer suspects sick leave abuse, Dutch law offers real instruments but draws one
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Fair compensation (billijke vergoeding) is the sum a Dutch court may award an employee on
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Dating after divorce in the Netherlands is not restricted by law. There is no waiting
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Dismissing a toxic employee in the Netherlands requires a reasonable ground under Article 7:669 of
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New Dutch legislation 2026 has changed three things that reach almost every business in the
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A statement given to the police cannot simply be taken back. Once recorded, it forms
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A STAK (Stichting Administratiekantoor) is a Dutch foundation that holds shares in a company whilst
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AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E can create text, images, and other content in seconds.
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For same-sex couples in the Netherlands, establishing legal parenthood is a critical step to protect
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When an employee in the Netherlands calls in sick, the employer’s ability to monitor them
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