Haas Sustainable Group

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 2025, August 29


  1. Scope of Application

1.1 These Terms & Conditions (“T&C”) apply to all consulting services provided by Haas Sustainable Consulting (“Consultant”) to its clients (“Client”), unless otherwise agreed in writing.

1.2 Deviating or supplementary terms of the Client shall not apply, unless explicitly accepted in writing by the Consultant.

  1. Services

2.1 The Consultant provides independent engineering and consulting services in the field of energy efficiency, decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainable real estate transformation.

2.2 The exact scope of services (e.g., audits, reports, studies, funding applications, project management support) shall be defined in the individual service agreement or proposal.

2.3 Unless otherwise agreed, the Consultant is not responsible for implementation of technical measures, procurement, or construction work, but acts exclusively in an advisory capacity.

  1. Fees and Payment

3.1 Fees shall be based on the agreed proposal or contract. If no fixed fee is agreed, services shall be billed on a time and material basis according to the current rate schedule.

3.2 All invoices are due within 14 days from the invoice date, unless otherwise stated.

3.3 All amounts are exclusive of applicable taxes, duties, or VAT, which shall be borne by the Client.

3.4 In case of late payment, the Consultant may suspend services until full settlement.

  1. Client’s Obligations

4.1 The Client shall provide all necessary information, data, and documents required for the proper execution of the consulting services.

4.2 The Client shall ensure timely cooperation, access to premises (if applicable), and availability of relevant staff.

4.3 The Client is responsible for the correctness and completeness of the information provided.

  1. Confidentiality

5.1 Both parties shall treat as confidential all business and technical information received in the course of cooperation.

5.2 Confidentiality obligations shall remain in force for 3 years after termination of the contract.

  1. Intellectual Property

6.1 All reports, analyses, concepts, and deliverables prepared by the Consultant are protected by copyright.

6.2 The Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable right of use for internal purposes only.

6.3 Publication or transfer to third parties requires prior written consent of the Consultant.

  1. Liability

7.1 The Consultant shall be liable for damages caused by gross negligence or intent.

7.2 Liability for slight negligence is excluded, except for breaches of essential contractual obligations (“cardinal duties”).

7.3 In any case, liability is limited to the contract value of the respective assignment.

7.4 The Consultant is not liable for economic success, funding approvals, or performance of third parties.

  1. Force Majeure

The Consultant shall not be liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, governmental actions, strikes).

  1. Termination

9.1 Each party may terminate the contract with 30 days’ written notice.

9.2 In case of early termination by the Client, the Consultant is entitled to payment for all services rendered up to the termination date.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

10.1 These T&C and all agreements shall be governed by the laws of UAE (Haas Sustainable Consulting LLC) or Turkey (Haas Energy, Consulting), excluding conflict-of-law rules.

10.2 The place of jurisdiction shall be the Consultant’s principal business location, unless otherwise mandatory by law.

  1. Final Provisions

11.1 Amendments and supplements require written form.

11.2 Should individual provisions be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.