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Terms and Conditions Proposals

These general terms and conditions apply to Villard & Partners Group AS and its subsidiaries Villard & Partners AS, Minnesota Agency AS, and StartUSA Inc., hereinafter collectively referred to as the Service Provider. These terms apply to all proposals, deliveries, and assignments between the Service Provider and the Client, unless otherwise agreed in writing. In the event of any inconsistency between these terms and a specific agreement, the latter shall prevail.


1. Fees and Scope

  • Budgets and estimates are based on preliminary information and are to be understood as realistic projections. Unless a fixed price has been agreed upon, billing will be based on actual time spent and costs incurred to fulfill the intent of the engagement.

  • Cost allocations presented in estimates serve as a management tool and may differ from final invoices. Any deviation from the initial estimate exceeding 20% will be communicated as early as possible.

  • The Service Provider’s hourly rates may be adjusted in line with market conditions or internal considerations, with at least one month’s prior notice before such changes take effect.

  • Use of royalty-free images or illustrations from image databases will be charged at NOK 500 (or USD 50) per element, in addition to any retouching or adaptation.

  • For purchases or disbursements to third parties not included in the estimate, a service and risk surcharge of 25% will be applied.

 

2. Invoicing and Payment

  • The Service Provider may invoice up to 30% of the estimated project value upon contract confirmation.

  • For projects exceeding 30 days in duration, invoicing of time and costs incurred will take place monthly unless otherwise agreed.

  • Payment terms: Net 10 days from invoice date.

  • All prices are exclusive of VAT or applicable sales tax.

  • In case of delayed payment, statutory interest on late payments will accrue in accordance with applicable law.

 

3. Amendments and Termination

  • Either party may propose changes to the scope or content of the engagement at any time.

  • If the assignment is terminated, the Client shall compensate the Service Provider for time and costs incurred up to the termination date.

  • The Service Provider may terminate the engagement on the same terms if the conditions for collaboration change materially.

 

4. Confidentiality

  • The Service Provider shall treat as confidential all information and documentation received in connection with the engagement.

  • This obligation does not apply where disclosure is required by law, court order, or public authority.

 

5. Intellectual Property and Licensed Materials

  • The Service Provider will inform the Client of any copyrighted or licensed materials used in the assignment.

  • The Client is responsible for complying with the applicable license terms and usage restrictions.

  • The scope and duration of use for such materials (photos, illustrations, videos, software, etc.) may vary and must be confirmed in each case.

 

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Norwegian law.

  • Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably shall be submitted to the Oslo District Court (Oslo tingrett) as the agreed legal venue.

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