(1) These General Terms and Conditions apply to all consulting services provided by Sternberg Consulting („Consultant“) to the Client via sternberg-consulting.com.
(2) Any deviating terms of the Client are only valid if expressly agreed upon in writing.
(1) The Consultant provides consulting services, particularly in quality management (ISO 9001, ISO 13485), internal audits, and general business consulting.
(2) The specific scope and details of the services are defined in the respective offer or agreement. Economic success is not guaranteed.
(1) The Consultant may employ qualified employees or subcontractors for the provision of services but remains responsible towards the Client.
(2) Requests for changes by the Client will be considered and may result in adjustments regarding scope, time, and remuneration.
The Client shall provide necessary information and documents promptly and ensure cooperation from its employees as required.
(1) The Consultant agrees to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information for a period of 3 years following the termination of the contractual relationship.
(2) Personal data will be processed and deleted in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, except where statutory retention periods apply.
(1) Remuneration is based on the offer provided, either hourly or as a flat fee. Payments are due within 10 days of invoicing without deductions.
(2) In case of payment delay, statutory provisions for default interest (§ 288 BGB) apply.
Travel expenses, accommodations, and other necessary expenses will be invoiced separately.
The Consultant retains all copyrights to created materials and results. The Client receives simple usage rights exclusively for the agreed purpose.
The Consultant shall only be liable for intent or gross negligence. Liability for slight negligence is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages.
The duration of the contract is governed by the individual agreement. Extraordinary termination for cause remains unaffected.
(1) Amendments to these GTC require written form.
(2) Jurisdiction, if permissible, is Dresden. German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
(3) Should any provision be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.