GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Blyde B.V.
Gillis van Ledenberchstraat 60-H, 1052 VK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Chamber of Commerce: 60673931

Blyde BV
Grotehondstraat 44, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium

Company number: BE 0567.892.042

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) apply to all services provided by or on behalf of Blyde B.V. (Netherlands) and/or Blyde BV (Belgium) — hereinafter collectively referred to as “Blyde”.

Article 1 - Applicability and inspection

1.1 These General Terms and Conditions are available for inspection at Blyde's offices in Amsterdam and Antwerp and will be sent to you upon request.

1.2 The applicability of any purchase or other terms and conditions of the client is expressly rejected, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Article 2 - Services and best efforts

2.1 Blyde provides advice and communication services in the areas of communication, public relations and related disciplines.

2.2 Blyde will carry out the agreed activities to the best of its knowledge and skills, with an obligation to do its best. No guarantees are given with regard to specific results or publications unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Article 3 - Protected persons and legal persons

3.1 These General Terms and Conditions also apply to companies with which Blyde has or has had a (management) agreement, as well as their directors, shareholders, (former) employees and other persons who work or were working for Blyde in any way.

Article 4 - Involvement of third parties

4.1 Blyde may engage third parties in carrying out its work. In doing so, she will take the necessary care and, where reasonably possible, consult with the client in advance.

4.2 Blyde is not liable for the shortcomings of these third parties, except for intent or gross negligence on the part of Blyde itself.

Article 5 - Client's cooperation and duty to provide information

5.1 The Client is responsible for providing all information and materials necessary for the correct execution of the order in a timely and complete manner.

5.2 Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to delays or additional costs, which are borne by the client.

Article 6 - Fees, additional work and rates

6.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Blyde works on the basis of an hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours worked, or a pre-agreed fixed price.

6.2 Blyde is entitled to adjust its rates periodically. Rate changes will be notified in writing.

6.3 If, during the execution, it appears that additional work is necessary, Blyde will inform the client about this in advance as much as possible. Additional work is charged at Blyde's usual rates.

6.4 All amounts are exclusive of VAT, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Article 7 - Invoicing and payment

7.1 Blyde invoices monthly, unless otherwise agreed. Invoices must be paid within fourteen (14) days of the invoice date.

7.2 Blyde is entitled to request advances before commencing or continuing work.

7.3 In the event of late payment, the client is in default by operation of law and owes interest of 1% per month on the outstanding amount, with part of a month being considered a whole month.

7.4 The client also owes extrajudicial collection costs in accordance with applicable legislation (Staffel Extrajudicial Collection Costs in the Netherlands or the Belgian Act of 2 August 2002 on late payment), plus the statutory interest.

Article 8 - Suspension and settlement

8.1 In the event of non-payment or late payment, Blyde is entitled to immediately suspend its work or terminate the agreement.

8.2 Any costs resulting from suspension will be borne by the client.

8.3 Blyde may set off advances or amounts received against outstanding invoices, including for other orders or projects.

Article 9 - Duration and termination

9.1 Fixed-term or indefinite agreements can be terminated prematurely by both parties.

9.2 The minimum notice period is one (1) calendar month, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Termination must be made in writing, stating the reason.

9.3 Parties can agree on a longer notice period if the nature or scope of the assignment so requires.

Article 10 - Liability

10.1 All damage resulting from relationships between client and third parties in connection with Blyde's activities will be borne by the client.

10.2 Blyde's liability for direct damage resulting from an attributable shortcoming is limited to the invoice amount related to the assignment in question, or — if lower — to the amount paid out under Blyde's professional liability insurance.

10.3 Blyde is not liable for indirect damage, consequential damage, loss of profit, loss of data or missed savings.

10.4 If legal restrictions are not possible, Blyde's liability will be limited to the maximum specified in this article.

Article 11 - Indemnification

11.1 The Client indemnifies Blyde against all third-party claims related to or arising from the services or advice provided by Blyde, unless there is intent or gross negligence on the part of Blyde.

Article 12 - Force majeure

12.1 Blyde is not obliged to fulfil its obligations if this is prevented by circumstances beyond its control (force majeure), including but not limited to fire, flood, pandemics, government measures, power or internet failures, strikes or other non-attributable causes.

12.2 In the event of force majeure, Blyde's obligations will be suspended as long as the situation continues.

12.3 If the force majeure lasts longer than one (1) month, both parties can terminate the agreement in writing without compensation.

Article 13 - Bankruptcy and suspension

13.1 Blyde can terminate the agreement without judicial intervention and with immediate effect if the client is bankrupt, obtains a suspension of payments or its business is dissolved or terminated.

Article 14 - Change of terms

14.1 Blyde reserves the right to change or supplement these Terms and Conditions.

14.2 Changes will be notified in writing and will apply unless the client objects in writing within fourteen (14) days.

Article 15 - Applicable law and competent court

15.1 These General Terms and Conditions apply to all agreements and services performed by or on behalf of Blyde B.V. (Netherlands) and/or Blyde BV (Belgium).

15.2 If the agreement has been entered into with Blyde B.V., is exclusively Dutch law applies and is the Amsterdam District Court exclusively authorized.

15.3 If the agreement has been entered into with Blyde BV, is exclusively Belgian law applies and is the Antwerp District Court (or the court of the district of the registered office) has exclusive jurisdiction.

15.4 If it is unclear which company is the contracting party, the company listed on the offer, agreement or invoice is considered to be the contracting party.

Final provision
These General Terms and Conditions form an integral part of every agreement between Blyde and the client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Version: November 12, 2025

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