Terms and Conditions

Scope of application

These Terms and Conditions apply to all activities provided by Hapen, a partnership located at 15, rue Pierre-Fatio, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland.

Hapen owns and operates the website www.hapen.ch. Hapen provides legal services to businesses and startups and sells tailor-made contracts.

These Terms and Conditions apply to the above-mentioned services.

Contract

Within a short time-frame after our first meeting or call, we will confirm both the scope of our work and a flat fee offer via email. The conclusion of the contract takes place at the time of the acceptance by the client of the offer proposed by Hapen.

Regarding online contracts, the contract is concluded when the client orders products on the website.

VAT and other costs are not included in the prices displayed on our website or in our email confirmation. Upon request, we may provide you with a fair estimate of such costs.

Invoicing

Flat fees and packages are invoiced and payable in advance.

Subscriptions and hourly rates are invoiced monthly and payable within 30 days.

Intellectual Property Rights

The use of our work is limited to its unique purpose. We retain all copyrights and intellectual property rights related to our work. You may not provide any third party with our legal work.

Liability

We maintain professional liability insurance with a coverage of at least CHF 1 million.

Confidentiality

Attorney-client privilege applies to legal services (legal advice, drafting of legal documents and assistance or representation before an administrative or judicial authority) rendered by lawyers registered with the bar acting in the name and on behalf of Hapen.

For accounting and/or fiduciary services rendered by Hapen, we maintain high standards of confidentiality and ensure that your personal information is treated as if attorney-client privilege applied.

Termination

You can terminate our professional relationship by email. In this case, you will simply have to pay us for any incurred expenses and work we have done so far. We will continue to protect your confidential information after termination.

Applicable law and jurisdiction

Swiss law is applicable to the present Terms and Conditions.

Any dispute arising from, or related to, such Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Geneva, Switzerland.