General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

Peter J. I. Ooms – VISIONARY                                                                                  Status: 03/2026 

Interdisciplinary Consulting & Creative Solutions

§ 1 Scope of Application

1. These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all contracts between Peter J. I. Ooms, operating under “Peter Ooms – VISIONARY” (hereinafter “Consultant”), and his clients for consulting, training, speaking, supervisory, and photographic services. 
2. These GTC are primarily directed at businesses within the meaning of § 14 BGB, legal entities under public law, and special public funds. If expressly agreed, these GTC also apply to consumers within the meaning of § 13 BGB. For consumers, the special provisions contained in these GTC additionally apply.
3. Conflicting terms and conditions of the client do not apply unless the Consultant expressly agrees to their validity in text form.
4. Services provided by Sonic Grid Agency Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt) are not covered by these GTC and are subject to separate contractual terms.
5. These GTC also apply to future business relationships without requiring renewed reference.

§ 2 Subject Matter of the Contract and Scope of Services

1. The contract may include, but is not limited to:
2. Interdisciplinary business and organisational consulting
3. Strategic consulting, facilitation, mentoring
4. Workshops, training, keynotes, and lectures
5. Qualified supervision according to MVStättVO § 40(5) (B2B only, with separate commissioning)
6. Photographic services, particularly archival, artistic, and documentary photography 
7. The specific scope of services is defined in the respective offer or order confirmation.
8. The Consultant does not owe any specific economic or organisational success, but a professionally executed service.
9. Business consulting for consumers is provided only in a limited form — particularly as coaching, impulses, or orientation — and not as comprehensive business consulting.
10. Legal or tax consulting is not part of the services.

§ 3 Conclusion of Contract

1. A contract is concluded through written or electronic acceptance of an offer. A contract is also deemed concluded when the client uses the offered service or when service delivery begins. 
2. Changes or additions require text form. 

§ 4 Client’s Duty to Cooperate

1. The client must provide all information, documents, and access necessary for service delivery fully, correctly, and in a timely manner, and must appoint an authorised contact person.
2. Delays or additional effort resulting from missing, late, or incorrect cooperation are not the responsibility of the Consultant. The Consultant may charge additional effort separately and adjust agreed deadlines accordingly. 

§ 5 Fees and Payment Terms

1. Fees are based on the respective offer. As a small business under § 19 UStG, no VAT is charged or shown.Additional expenses — particularly travel or material costs — are charged separately if agreed.
2. Invoices are payable within 10 calendar days of the invoice date without deduction.
3. In case of late payment, the Consultant may charge: Default interest of 9 percentage points above the base rate (for business clients) a €40 late fee pursuant to § 288 BGB. The Consultant may suspend further services until full payment is received. 

§ 6 Cancellation and Termination

1. Cancellations are free of charge up to 30 calendar days before the start of service.
2. For later cancellations, the Consultant may charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the agreed net fee. 
3. The client may provide evidence of lower damages. 

§ 7 Qualified Supervision under MVStättVO (B2B Only)

1. Qualified supervision is provided exclusively to business clients and only with explicit, separate commissioning.
2. The Consultant does not assume organiser, operator, or overall responsibility.
3. The role is limited to the advisory and supervisory function defined by MVStättVO. Responsibility for the event remains with the organiser or operator. 

§ 8 Copyright and Usage Rights

1. All materials created by the Consultant — including concepts, documents, presentations, texts, and photographs — are protected by copyright.
2. The client receives a simple, non‑transferable usage right for the agreed purpose.
3. Any transfer, reproduction, or other use requires prior consent from the Consultant. 

§ 9 Photo, Video, and Audio Recordings at Events

1. During keynotes, workshops, training, and other group events, the Consultant or authorised third parties may create photo, video, or audio recordings.
2. These recordings may be used for documentation, public relations, self‑promotion, and publication on websites, social media, and other digital or print media.
3. By participating in the event, the client and participants consent to the creation and use of such recordings unless explicitly objected to in advance.
4. A justified objection must be communicated before the event begins. 

§ 10 Photography and Archival Material

1. Peter J. I. Ooms is the copyright holder of all photographic works. Negatives, original files, and archives remain with him.
2. Photographs are sold as artistic works. Copyright ownership is not transferred.
3. The buyer receives a simple, non‑transferable usage right as agreed. Liability for third‑party personality rights exists only to the extent required by law.
4. The buyer is responsible for lawful use within the agreed rights. 

§ 11 Confidentiality

1. Both parties must treat all non‑public information obtained during the collaboration as confidential and may not disclose it to third parties.
2. This obligation continues after the end of the contractual relationship.
3. Exceptions apply to information that is publicly known, lawfully obtained from third parties, or must be disclosed due to legal or official requirements. 

§ 12 Liability

1. The Consultant is liable for intent and gross negligence.
2. For slight negligence, liability exists only for breaches of essential contractual obligations — those enabling proper contract performance and on which the client regularly relies. In such cases, liability is limited to foreseeable, contract‑typical damages.
3. Liability for injury to life, body, or health remains unaffected.
4. Liability for lost profits or consequential damages is excluded to the extent permitted by law. 

§ 13 Right of Withdrawal (Consumers Only)

1. Consumers have a statutory 14‑day right of withdrawal.
2. The right expires if the Consultant has fully performed the service and the consumer has expressly agreed to the start of service before the withdrawal period ends and confirmed awareness that the right of withdrawal is lost upon full performance. 

§ 14 Data Protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, particularly the GDPR. Details are provided in the Consultant’s Privacy Policy. 

§ 15 Final Provisions

1. German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Mandatory consumer protection laws remain unaffected.
2. For business clients, the place of jurisdiction is the Consultant’s registered office. For consumers, statutory jurisdictions apply.
3. If any provision of these GTC is or becomes invalid, the remaining provisions remain unaffected. A valid provision that most closely reflects the economic intent of the invalid provision shall apply instead. 
4. Legal Validity of the English Version - This English version is provided for convenience. Only the German version is legally binding.