Lexicon

SLA is short for service – level agreement. For the definition, see service – level agreement.

The most common way to protect software is through copyright. In addition, in some cases, a patent can be granted on software. Copyright Software is […]

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) includes the provision and use of software as an online service. Where software has traditionally been purchased for a one-time fee, the software […]

The ground judge is the judge in the main proceedings. In simple terms, the basic procedure is the normal civil procedure. The term ‘soil procedure’ […]

In addition to quoting from texts and quoting from images, it is also permitted to quote from music (sound quote). However, it is required that […]

Spearphishing is a variant of phishing that focuses on one person or a very limited group of people in, for example, an organization, who are […]

In addition to the “normal” personal data that identifies a person, there is also special personal data (or sensitive data). This includes information about a […]

Standard software is software that has not been developed for one specific party and can, therefore, be used by a large group of users. Advantages […]

See SGOA for information about the Stichting Geschillenoplossing Automatisering (Dispute Resolution Automation Foundation).

The subdistrict judge is a judge who handles the somewhat smaller lawsuits. The subdistrict court judge in private law deals with cases up to an […]

The subpoena is a written appeal to appear before a certain judge at a specific time. The summons begins with the subpoena. Content of the […]

In some cases, it is possible to claim a sum of money instead of the service to be provided by the other party. This is […]

Applications for interim measures are rapid legal proceedings. The interim order is made by the preliminary relief judge and is a preliminary judgment. Urgent Interest […]

A summons is an urgent request to fulfil a legal or contractual obligation within a certain period. A letter that says “summation” is called a […]

A summons letter is a letter in which someone is “summoned” to take certain actions. These are often actions concerning the execution of an agreement, […]

The right of suspension means that a debtor can suspend the fulfilment of his obligation until the creditor fulfils his obligation (s). Conditions A suspension […]

A suspensive condition is a condition in an agreement that stipulates that the agreement will only come into effect when a certain (uncertain) event occurs.

De tegenvordering is de vordering van de verweerder in een vorderingsprocedure. Vroeger (voor de inwerkingtreding van Programma KEI) heette dit de eis in reconventie.

A term sheet is a point-by-point overview of the most important conditions of a yet to be concluded business agreement. The purpose of a term […]

‘Termination’ is an act in contract law that aims to end the agreement. There are several ways in which an agreement can be terminated. How […]

In principle, agreements are the basis for long-term cooperation. In some cases, however, something occurs, so that cooperation is no longer desirable and you want […]

If a debtor fails to fulfil his obligations under the agreement (falls short), the creditor can claim compensation (in the event of default), demand (still) […]

Termination is an important aspect of contracts. In the Netherlands, there is contractual freedom. This means that, in principle, everyone is free to determine the […]

A seizure may be placed on assets held by the debtor. However, it is also possible to seize assets held by a party that is […]

TLD stands for Top-Level Domain. A top-level domain (also known as TLD) is the “highest level domain”. It concerns the extension that is (usually) displayed […]