Terms & Conditions of Engagement
Client Engagement
Transparency. Reliability. True partnership.
These Terms & Conditions govern the engagement between the Client and L & J Experience Group GmbH.
Parties
The client (natural or legal person) is hereinafter referred to as the “Client”.
L & J Experience Group GmbH is hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”.
Provision of Information and Documents
The Client undertakes to provide the Contractor with all information and documents required for the proper performance of the engagement in a complete, accurate and timely manner (in person, electronically or by post).
Fees / Remuneration
Unless expressly agreed otherwise, the following hourly rates shall apply:
- Administrative work: CHF 120/hour
- Professional services: CHF 160/hour
- Consulting / Advisory services: from CHF 220/hour, depending on the complexity and urgency of the engagement
- Travel expenses (by car): CHF 0.75/km
- Travel time: CHF 80/hour
Initial consultation (up to 30 minutes, advisory in nature): free of charge
Indicative budgets stated in offers or verbal agreements are provided for guidance only and do not constitute a fixed or lump-sum fee.
The hourly rates defined in offers or budget plans are binding and shall prevail.
If, during the course of the engagement, it becomes apparent that the actual workload will significantly deviate from the estimated budget, the Client shall be informed without undue delay.
All fees are stated exclusive of statutory VAT.
Confidentiality
Both parties undertake to treat all information obtained in the course of the engagement as strictly confidential.
This obligation shall continue to apply even after termination of the engagement.
Liability
The Contractor undertakes to perform the agreed services with due care and professional diligence, but does not guarantee any specific economic, tax or legal outcome.
The Client is expressly reminded of their statutory duty to cooperate and to disclose all relevant information.
The Contractor shall not be liable for any discrepancies in financial statements, tax returns or other reports arising from incomplete, delayed or inaccurate information provided by the Client.
Conclusion and Termination of the Engagement
The engagement is deemed concluded upon written or verbal instruction, and at the latest upon commencement of services or receipt of an advance payment.
Both parties may terminate the engagement at any time in accordance with Art. 404 of the Swiss Code of Obligations.
The right to claim damages for termination at an inopportune time remains reserved.
Applicable Law
This engagement shall be governed exclusively by Swiss law, in particular the Swiss Code of Obligations.
Power of Attorney / Representation
The Client may grant the Contractor a separate power of attorney within the scope of the engagement.
Such power of attorney authorizes the Contractor to represent the Client vis-à-vis authorities, public offices, social security institutions, insurance companies, banks, notaries and other involved parties, in particular in connection with:
- Company formations
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Tax matters
- Fiduciary services
The power of attorney is granted separately and does not form part of this agreement.
The scope, duration and revocation of the power of attorney are governed exclusively by the respective power of attorney document.
Interpretation
In the event of any discrepancies or inconsistencies in interpretation, the German version shall prevail.
The English and Chinese versions are provided for convenience only.