Terms & Conditions

By accessing or using the services provided by Harry Kohlmann (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant", "we", "us", or "our"), you ("Client", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Harry Kohlmann regarding your use of our consulting services.

Harry Kohlmann provides professional business strategy consulting and digital implementation services, including but not limited to:

• Business strategy development and analysis
• Growth planning and opportunity assessment
• AI workflow implementation and automation setup
• Digital transformation consulting
• One-on-one advisory sessions
• Custom report and documentation creation

Services are delivered remotely via video conference, email, and collaborative digital tools unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Client agrees to:

• Provide accurate and complete information necessary for service delivery
• Grant necessary access to tools or systems when required for implementation services
• Participate actively in scheduled sessions and provide timely feedback
• Make payments according to agreed terms
• Use services only for lawful purposes
• Maintain confidentiality of any proprietary information shared by the Consultant

4.1 Fees: All fees are quoted in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice for future engagements.

4.2 Payment Processing: Payments are processed securely through Stripe, Inc. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

4.3 Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and other payment methods available through Stripe.

4.4 Invoicing: For custom projects exceeding $500, a 50% deposit may be required before work begins, with the balance due upon completion or according to agreed milestones.

4.5 Late Payments: Invoices not paid within 14 days of due date may be subject to a late fee of 1.5% per month or the maximum allowed by law.

4.6 Taxes: As a German sole proprietor operating under the small business regulation (§19 UStG), we do not charge Value Added Tax (VAT) on services until annual turnover exceeds €22,000. Clients are responsible for any taxes applicable in their jurisdiction.

5.1 Consulting Sessions: Scheduled one-on-one sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice may be charged at 50% of the session rate.

5.2 Service Packages: Pre-purchased service packages (e.g., multiple sessions, implementation projects) are non-refundable once work has commenced. Unused portions of packages may be refunded within 14 days of purchase if no work has been initiated, at the Consultant's discretion.

5.3 Monthly Retainers: Monthly retainer agreements require 30 days written notice for cancellation. Payments for the current month are non-refundable.

5.4 Digital Products: Custom reports, templates, or other digital deliverables are non-refundable once delivered.

5.5 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, or internet infrastructure failures.

6.1 Consultant's IP: The Consultant retains all rights to methodologies, frameworks, templates, tools, and pre-existing materials. The Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables for their own business operations.

6.2 Client's IP: The Client retains all rights to their business information, data, and materials provided to the Consultant. The Consultant will treat such information as confidential.

6.3 Joint Work Product: Materials specifically created for the Client during the engagement shall belong to the Client upon full payment, with the Consultant retaining the right to use anonymized, generalized versions for portfolio purposes.

6.4 Prohibited Use: The Client may not resell, redistribute, or reverse engineer any materials provided by the Consultant without written permission.

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information received from the other party. Confidential information includes business strategies, financial information, client lists, and any information marked as confidential.

This confidentiality obligation survives termination of these Terms and continues for three years thereafter, except for trade secrets which shall remain protected indefinitely.

9.1 By Client: The Client may terminate services with written notice according to cancellation terms in Section 5.

9.2 By Consultant: The Consultant may terminate services immediately if the Client breaches these Terms, fails to make payments, or engages in unlawful activities.

9.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, the Client must pay for all services rendered up to the termination date. Any prepaid amounts for unrendered services will be refunded according to Section 5.

10.1 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, specifically the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Jurisdiction: Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Bremen, Germany.

10.3 Informal Resolution: Before initiating formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally for at least 30 days.

10.4 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.