These Terms of Business, together with any Scope of Work document issued to you, constitute the entire contract between you (“the Client”) and Deban Derecho S.L.
We are consultancy company registered in Spain (CIF: B70659701), registered at Calle de San Marcos, 21, 3º, 28004 Madrid, Spain.
1. Purpose and scope of services
1.1. Deban Derecho S.L. is a consultancy firm that supports UK law firms and estate agencies in improving their operations, client experience, marketing, financial systems, and quality assurance.
1.2. The services we provide are described in each project’s Scope of Work. Your acceptance of the Scope of Work and these Terms creates a binding agreement.
1.3. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal services. We operate strictly as consultants under Spanish commercial law and are aligned with international contracting principles.
2. Communication & responsibility
2.1. We only act on information provided directly by the Client. We do not accept instructions from third parties without explicit written authorisation.
2.2. Instructions may be verbal or written, but we may request written confirmation in cases involving complexity, sensitive data, or regulatory impact.
2.3. If the Client is a legal entity, any officer, director, or authorised representative is deemed empowered to instruct us.
2.4. We may communicate by email, telephone, video call, or in-person meetings. We are not liable for loss arising from misdelivery, interception, or third-party tampering with communications.
3. Fees and invoicing
3.1. Our fees are agreed in advance, either as a fixed fee or based on the type and duration of services provided. All arrangements are confirmed in your Scope of Work.
3.2. Fixed fees apply only to the clearly defined scope. Additional services will be quoted separately.
3.3. All rates are exclusive of applicable VAT, travel, accommodation, software licenses, or any third-party costs required for service delivery.
3.4. Invoices will be issued monthly. Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date.
3.5. We reserve the right to pause services where invoices remain unpaid after the due date. Interest will accrue at the statutory rate in Spain plus 2% per annum for late payments.
3.6. Where debt collection services are required, the Client will be liable for all related administrative and legal costs incurred.
4. Confidentiality
4.1. We treat all information shared with us as confidential and protect it under EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Spain’s Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD).
4.2. We do not disclose Client data to third parties unless it is essential for the service and compliant with data protection laws.
5. Data protection
5.1. Deban Derecho S.L. is the Data Controller of all personal data processed as part of our services.
You may exercise your GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, etc.) by contacting us at hola@debanderecho.com
5.2. Our full Privacy Policy is available at www.debanderecho.com.
6. Intellectual property
6.1. All deliverables, documents, or materials created during the engagement remain the intellectual property of Deban Derecho S.L., unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6.2. The Client receives a non-exclusive internal-use license for the deliverables related to their project.
7. Termination
7.1. Either party may terminate this agreement with a written notice of at least 15 days.
7.2. The Client must pay for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the date of termination. Final deliverables may be withheld until all outstanding fees are paid.
8. Conflict of interest
If we discover a material conflict of interest that could affect our ability to act impartially, we will notify you promptly.
In such cases, we may withdraw from the engagement to maintain ethical standards.
9. Governing law and jurisdiction
9.1. This agreement is governed by the laws of Spain. Both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Madrid.
9.2. Given our work with Scottish law firms and estate agencies, we also apply reasonable efforts to align operational standards with principles of Scots Law where applicable.
10. Acceptance and modifications
Continued use of our services shall constitute your acceptance of these Terms. Any updates or amendments to these Terms will be communicated to you in writing and shall be deemed accepted unless you notify us in writing of your objection within (10) business days from the date of receipt of the notice.