Terms and conditions

These general terms and conditions apply to all contracts for architectural and engineering services between Formwerk Architekten & Ingenieure GmbH (hereinafter “the office”) and its clients. Deviating client terms apply only if the office agrees to them in writing.

Offers by the office are non-binding. A contract is concluded by both parties signing a planning agreement or by written order confirmation. Verbal side agreements require text form.

The type and extent of services follow from the planning agreement, usually structured along the HOAI work stages. Changes and additional services are commissioned and remunerated separately.

Fees follow the contractual agreement; where agreed, the HOAI fee tables serve as orientation. Interim invoices according to work progress are permissible and payable within 14 days without deduction.

The client provides the documents required for planning (as-built plans, soil surveys, powers of attorney) in good time and makes necessary decisions without culpable delay. Delays caused by late cooperation are not attributable to the office.

The office is liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence; for ordinary negligence only in case of breach of essential contractual obligations, limited to the foreseeable damage typical for the contract. Professional liability insurance in the statutory amount is in place.

German law applies. Place of jurisdiction — where legally permissible — is the office's registered seat. Should individual provisions be invalid, the remainder of the contract remains in force.