General Terms and Conditions

1. scope of application

These GTC govern the business relationship between the Meng & Partner Group (hereinafter referred to as “MPG”) and its clients in the areas of auditing, tax consulting, fiduciary services, business and financial consulting, personnel administration and business succession for SMEs. They apply to all services unless individual agreements have been made. This applies to both national and international business relationships.

2. conclusion of contract

A contract is concluded by written confirmation of acceptance of the offer or by using the services of MPG. Amendments and supplements must be made in writing. Verbal collateral agreements are not valid.

3. services and liability

MPG provides its services to the best of its knowledge and belief in accordance with legal and professional standards. There is no guarantee of success. Liability is limited to intent and gross negligence. In the event of slight negligence, MPG shall only be liable in the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations, but limited to the foreseeable damage typical of the contract. Liability for loss of profit and indirect damages is excluded. MPG accepts no liability for tax or economic disadvantages resulting from advice or recommendations.

4. confidentiality and data protection

MPG treats all customer-related information as strictly confidential and takes appropriate security measures to protect sensitive data. Personal data is processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, including the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable. All employees and authorized third parties are obliged to maintain confidentiality.

5. remuneration and terms of payment

Remuneration is based on the respective agreement. Invoices are payable within 30 days. In the event of late payment, MPG may charge default interest of 5% p.a. A right of retention or offsetting against counterclaims is only permitted with undisputed or legally established claims.

6. limitation of liability for financial services

MPG is not liable for indirect damages or loss of profit. Consulting results are based on information available at the time of preparation and may change due to changes in the law or new economic developments. MPG accepts no liability for tax or economic disadvantages resulting from advice or recommendations.

7. termination of the contractual relationship

The contractual relationship may be terminated by either party by giving 30 days’ written notice. We reserve the right to terminate the contract without notice for good cause. Services already rendered shall be remunerated in any case.

8 Applicable law and place of jurisdiction

The law of the country in which MPG has its headquarters shall apply to disputes, unless otherwise agreed. Disputes with international customers are settled before a neutral court of arbitration in accordance with the arbitration rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Unless otherwise agreed, the law of the country in which MPG has its headquarters shall apply. Disputes shall be settled before a neutral arbitration tribunal in accordance with the arbitration rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).