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Terms & Conditions

Applicable as of 1st of June 2020

SCOPE
These general terms and conditions of engagement apply—in addition to the terms and conditions stated in the possible engagement letter for each individual engagement—to services rendered by Legal Gaming Oy — Lakiasiaintoimsto (“LG”).

In the event of inconsistencies between the provisions in the general terms and conditions of engagement and the terms and conditions stated in the possible engagement letter for the individual engagement with clients, the latter will prevail.

ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is described in the possible engagement letter for the individual engagement with the client, or in another written form. The engagement may subsequently be amended or broadened by agreement.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERFORMANCE OF ENAGENGEMENT
A partner of LG will have the primary responsibility for the work performed and the services rendered in the assignment. Other lawyers, advisors, analysts and personnel will assist as appropriate.

CONDIFENTIALITY
The ordinary rules regarding the duty of confidentiality for attorneys apply to all engagements LG undertakes.Confidential information may be divulged to employees of LG other than the client’s contact person, when deemed appropriate for the effective handling of the engagement.

Due to legally mandated money laundering procedures and conflict of interest checks client information will also be used in internal controls. Once the contents of an assignment have been made publicly available or an assignment has been finalized, LG retains the right to use information from the assignment in marketing the firm.

FEES
LG’s methods for calculating lawyer’s fees are tailored to comply with the “Fee Guidelines of the Finnish Bar Association”.

LG’s fees are based primarily on the resources that are employed in the assignment, adjusted for the complexity of the case, results achieved, and the interests attended to during the engagement.

We are either offering a flat fee or calculated the fees based on the hours the individual expert has spent on the engagement. The hourly rates vary according to the qualifications and experience of the individual advisor. Individual hourly rates are used for paralegals, translators and trainees, while secretaries and other office services are included unless otherwise stated in the engagement letter.
LG records, on an on-going basis, all the time spent on an assignment, but only the effective time employed will be invoiced to the client. The recording of hours begins at the onset of the assignment. The engagement letter sets out the prices agreed on for an engagement. The hourly rates are subject to annual revision. Revisions that are in line with general developments in the firm’s cost will not be communicated to the client.

Value added tax (VAT) and any other government taxes will be added in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time. LG‘s fees shall be paid regardless of the outcome of the matter. Any estimate provided for the total fee of the entire engagement is intended as a budgetary guideline only, and must not be perceived as a fixed flat fee unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties.

COSTS AND EXPENSES
In addition to our fees, clients will be required to pay for any expenses LG incurs in connection with the engagement, such as travel expenses, court fees, etc.

If the engagement requires extraordinary use of personnel, supplies or aids, such as copying, office supplies, use of databases, overtime for office personnel, etc., the client will be charged for these costs in their entirety.

LG will consult with the client before any substantial costs or expenses are incurred.

If LG hires consultants, experts, foreign lawyers or other third parties on behalf of clients, we do so in our capacity as the client’s representative, and the client will be responsible for the third party’s fees as well as any related costs or duties.

INVOICING AND PAYMENT
Unless otherwise specifically agreed, LG reserves the right to render invoices on a monthly basis. Unless otherwise agreed, the payment terms are 14 days from the date of invoice. If the payment due date is not met, LG reserves the right to:

a) demand late payment interest pursuant to the Act relating to interest on overdue payments etc. from the due date until payment is made, plus any collection or recovery costs,

b) cease any performance of engagements, both the engagement in question and other engagements, and

c) exercise a possessory lien on the case documents, files, etc., received.

RELATION TO THIRD PARTIES
LG only has obligations to the client named in the engagement letter or otherwise, and no liability is owed to any third parties.

A request by a third party to rely on LG‘s advice will be considered, but LG reserves the right to decline any such requests.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
We reserve the right to use unencrypted electronic communication (e.g., e-mail, SMS, telefax) in relation to clients and opposing parties, unless the client explicitly requests that communication will not be conducted electronically, or that all electronic communication must be encrypted.

We renounce any liability for economic damages, loss of data or similar, that arise from the use of unencrypted electronic communication, technical issues, viruses and similar. We do not assume any liability for communication transmitted in error.

DOCUMENTS AND FILES
LG retains documents in accordance with the recommendation of the Finnish Bar Association.

EXTERNAL ADVISORS
LG‘s engagement is limited to advice and assistance based on Finnish law, unless otherwise specifically agreed. Should the need arise, LG Law will assist in establishing contact with counsel abroad who can advise on foreign law. LG can handle all communication with the foreign lawyer concerning the scope and performance of this portion of the engagement.

LG is not liable for services or advice rendered by consultants, experts, foreign lawyers or third parties, even if they have been chosen based on the recommendation of LG.LG does not assume any legal liability for any errors in the advice rendered by foreign lawyers concerning foreign law.LG will not engage other advisors in the matter without the client’s approval. LG is not liable or responsible for any errors made by external advisors.

TERMINATION OF ENGAGEMENT
The client is at any time free to terminate LG engagement, unless otherwise agreed in the individual matter via a separate engagement letter.

LG shall provide reasonable notice prior to termination of the work. The client is obligated to pay LG’s fees, costs and expenses, as well as the VAT accrued until the termination of work and any work that is necessary thereafter, regardless of who has terminated the engagement.

If an engagement is terminated and a fixed fee has been agreed on for the engagement, LG reserves the right to invoice the number of hours spent on the case.LG has a possessory lien on all of the documents and any items of value we are in possession of pending payment of a claim.

LIABILITY INSURANCE
Certain guarantees and liability insurance must be provided in connection with the practice of law to cover any liability for damages incurred in this context.LG’s liability insurance coverage covers the requirements applicable to lawyers.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LG’s potential liability for damages, including liability for the lawyer responsible for the engagement and any other employees, is limited to the lesser of 1,5 times the size of the fee unless otherwise agreed in a separate engagement letter.

LG, the lawyer responsible for the engagement and any other employees are not, under any circumstances, liable for any form of indirect or consequential losses, including operating losses, loss of earnings, loss of goodwill, etc.

AMENDMENTS
The terms and conditions contained herein will be sent to the client in connection with the firm’s finalizing of the engagement.

The terms and conditions are assumed to be accepted unless the client, within reasonable time, objects to the lawyer responsible for the engagement.

LG reserves the right to reject an assignment if such an objection is made. LG reserves the right to amend or supplement these general terms and conditions of engagement, either on a general basis or in relation to an individual matter.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These terms and conditions and our engagement shall be governed by Finnish law without regard to its principles and rules on conflict of laws.

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach, termination or validity thereof, shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Finland Chamber of Commerce. The arbitral tribunal shall be composed of one (1) arbitrator. The seat of arbitration shall be Helsinki, Finland.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we shall have the right to refer claims concerning our uncontested fees, costs and expenses to the Päijänne-Tavastia District Court or the competent court of the client’s domicile.

Legal Gaming Oy
www.legal-gaming.com
Pajukuja 6
19600 Hartola
Finland
Tel. +358 40 843 5510
Business Identity Code: 3131447-5
VAT number:

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