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These terms apply to working with STN Studio, the business of Stijn Smit, based at AI AM, Jacob Bontiusplaats 9, 1018 LL Amsterdam and registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under 95518169. They are written in plain language, so you know where you stand. This English version is a courtesy translation; the Dutch text prevails.
These terms apply to every quotation, assignment and agreement between STN Studio and the client, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Any purchasing or other terms of the client do not apply.
I may amend these terms. For an ongoing agreement, I will give at least 30 days' notice of any material change.
Quotations are without obligation and valid for 30 days unless stated otherwise. An agreement is formed once the client accepts a quotation or proposal in writing, including by email, or once I start the work with the client's consent. Obvious errors or typos do not bind STN Studio.
I perform the services to the best of my insight and ability. This is a best-efforts obligation, not a guarantee of a predefined result. Any timelines mentioned are indicative and never strict deadlines.
I may engage third parties for parts of the work. I remain responsible for the agreed services.
The client provides, in good time, the information, access, systems and decisions I need to do the work well. The client warrants that the data provided may be used lawfully and does not infringe the rights of third parties. Delays or extra work caused by incomplete or late cooperation are for the client's account.
All amounts are in euros and exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. Invoices are paid within 14 days. For larger projects I may request an advance payment. In case of late payment, the client owes the statutory commercial interest, plus any reasonable collection costs.
Existing knowledge, methods, tools and templates I bring remain my property. For software, prompts and configurations I develop specifically for the client, the client receives a non-exclusive license for its own use. A full transfer is possible if agreed in writing.
Client data remains the property of the client. I do not use client data to train third-party AI models.
For the services I use third-party AI models, such as those from Anthropic, OpenAI or Microsoft. AI output may contain errors or inaccuracies, also known as "hallucinations".
The client verifies output before using it for important decisions or publishing it. Where possible, I process data through providers within the EU. When deploying AI toward third parties, we comply with the applicable rules, including the EU AI Act.
STN Studio and the client treat each other's confidential information with care and do not share it with third parties without consent. This obligation also applies after the agreement ends. Excluded is information that is already public, lawfully obtained from a third party, or must be disclosed by law.
Where I process personal data on behalf of the client, I do so as a processor under the GDPR. We record the related arrangements in a data processing agreement. I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data.
My liability is limited to direct damage and to no more than the amount the client paid for the relevant assignment in the twelve months preceding the damage.
I am not liable for indirect damage, consequential loss, lost revenue, data loss, or damage caused by AI output the client did not verify. These limitations do not apply in cases of intent or deliberate recklessness.
In the event of force majeure my obligations are suspended. This includes outages at AI or hosting providers, network failures or government measures. If the force majeure lasts longer than 60 days, either party may terminate the agreement without any obligation to pay damages.
The term is stated in the quotation or order confirmation. Ongoing agreements run for an indefinite period, with a notice period of 30 days. Either party may terminate the agreement immediately in the event of bankruptcy, or a material breach that is not remedied within a reasonable period after notice of default. On termination, I delete client data in line with the arrangements made.
Dutch law applies to these terms and to all agreements. We first try to resolve disputes amicably. If we cannot reach a solution together, the court of Amsterdam has jurisdiction.