General Terms and Conditions (AGB) for a law consultancy firm (or consultancy firm providing legal-adjacent services) in English typically cover scope of services, liability limitations, confidentiality, and cooperation obligations.
Based on standard industry templates and legal-focused consulting structures, here is a structured outline that can be used as a draft:
General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
[Name of Consultancy Firm] (hereinafter “Consultant”)
1. Scope of Application
1.1. These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all advisory, consulting, and legal-adjacent services provided by the Consultant to the client (hereinafter “Client”).
1.2. Any conflicting or deviating terms of the Client shall not apply unless expressly agreed upon in writing by the Consultant.
2. Scope of Services & Cooperation
2.1. The scope of a specific consultancy assignment shall be contractually agreed upon in a case-by-case basis (e.g., in a proposal or contract).
2.2. The Client is obliged to provide all information and documents necessary for the performance of the consultancy services in a timely manner, even without a specific request.
2.3. The Consultant may use qualified employees or third parties to fulfill its obligations.
3. Fees and Payment
3.1. Unless otherwise agreed, services are charged based on time spent (hourly rates) or as a fixed fee.
3.2. All fees are exclusive of applicable value-added tax (VAT) and expenses.
3.3. Invoices are due upon receipt without deduction. Late payments will incur default interest.
4. Confidentiality and Data Protection
4.1. The Consultant is committed to maintaining confidentiality regarding all business matters of the Client that become known during the assignment.
4.2. The Consultant shall process personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR).
5. Liability Limitations
5.1. The Consultant is liable for damages only in cases of intent or gross negligence. Liability for slight negligence is excluded, except in the case of a breach of essential contractual obligations (“cardinal duties”).
5.2. Liability for indirect damages, consequential damages, lost profits, or loss of data is excluded.
5.3. Liability is limited to the maximum amount covered by the Consultant’s professional liability insurance.
6. Termination
6.1. Unless otherwise agreed, either party may terminate the contract at any time with reasonable notice. In case of termination, services rendered up to that point must be paid for.
7. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
7.1. These Terms and Conditions and the contractual relationship between the parties shall be governed by the laws of [Country, e.g., Austria/Germany].
7.2. The place of jurisdiction is [City], provided that the Client is a merchant or a legal entity under public law.
8. Severability Clause
8.1. Should any provision of these GTC be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

