The law regarding IT and ICT is dynamic and continuously evolving. IT encompasses the entire Information Technology, including hardware, software, and the network. ICT is a subset of IT, mainly focused on the digital devices used to transmit or receive digital information, such as apps, computers, and the cloud.
Legislation often lags behind digital developments, making the rules not always clear or outdated. With my extensive experience in this sector, I am well-informed about what is allowed and not allowed, especially which rules apply to certain (digital) technologies.
Here are some of the topics and questions where I can be of service:
Websites
Every website, whether small or large, faces legal documents and legal obligations to include certain information on the site. Consumer law, trade name law, intellectual property law, and privacy rules impose various obligations on companies operating online. Below is a brief overview of the matters I can assist with:
Documents
- Terms and Conditions
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy/Notice
- DMCA Policy
- Content Removal Policy
- User Agreement
- Domain Name Purchase Agreement
- License Agreement
- What information is mandatory to include on my website?
- Do I need licenses to display thumbnails?
- Can I embed content?
- Which cookies can I place without consent?
- Do I need to comply with DMCA and Section 230 if I buy traffic from the USA?
- etc.
Software
Every company deals with software and licenses. Whether it’s the use of Office 365 or accounting software, no one can avoid it. Additionally, many entrepreneurs want a custom solution or a white-label software package with corresponding restrictions. This often leads to disputes about the (improper) delivery of software, using software beyond the license terms, and issues during the bankruptcy or acquisition of the software provider. All these disputes come down to making good agreements at the beginning, which I am happy to assist with.
- Service Level Agreement
- License Agreement
- Distribution Agreement
- Outsourcing Agreement
- SaaS Agreement
- What should I do if my software package is not delivered on time?
- I’m not meeting my SLA levels; do I have a problem?
- I want to purchase my CRM system externally; what should I look for in the contract?
- How do I avoid vendor lock-in?
- etc.