TERMS and CONDITIONS ACT Advanced Canine Technologies, SDA Scent Detection
Academy, ACT Advanced Canine Trust / HL&HONDEN / HL consultation, mentoring,
coaching, therapy, advice and education, breeding, selecting, training including all
departments
Scent Detection Academy / Scent Detection Research / Animal Behaviour & Cognition
/ Advanced Canine Technologies® / Bournepark Academy/ Bournepark Gundogs/
Bournepark Beagles / ACT Advanced Canine Trust
Article 1: Definitions
For the purposes of these general conditions shall apply, humans, dogs and other animals
the same:
(a). Behavioural therapist: the canine behaviour specialist, specializing in advice and
guidance on unwanted behaviour of dogs and other animals, working for HL
kynologic consultancy and all other sections;
(b). Instructor/trainer: the instructor/lecturer/trainer working for a division of HL, ACT & all
sections / Academy, specializing in training and raising dogs and other animals,
instructor / lecturer instructing others (humans) and trainer instructing animals;
(c). Client/customer: dog owner, handler, agency, foundation, company, who wishes to
enable behaviourist/instructor on unwanted behavior/education/training his/her dog
(s), animal (s) and other request;
(d). Assignment: A contract within the meaning of article 7: 400 e.v.BW of the Dutch Civil
Code, in which the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer is committed to
the client/customer/training in a cognitive-behavioural treatment for the dog (s), or any
other training, from any client/customer;
(e). Cognitive-behavioural treatment: to format a case history, diagnosis, determining a
therapy/training plan and advising, instructing and guiding the client/customer to
perform the therapy;
(f). Contract period: The agreed duration of the assignment in the form of one or more
follow-up appointments of predetermined length of time.
(g). Ditto for Teacher/ Lecturer
(h). If named as one it is also meant for behaviour counseller, therapist / trainer /
instructor / breeder / scientist / lecturer.
Article 2: Applicability of these conditions and the conclusion of the contract
2.1 These general terms and conditions are applicable to all assignments, which have been
agreed upon by the client/customer and by the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer
/lecturer/breeder and in following parts of these Terms and conditions if one is named it goes
for all, in accordance with article 2.2.
2.2 Contract(s) are established by the parties orally or in writing by making an appointment to
determine a diagnosis and/or by (a series of) follow-up appointments to advise and coach the
client/customer in performing the therapy/training.
2.3 Inclusion in the data recording system of the behaviourist/instructor is on the emergence
of the agreement to the assignment as proof.
Article 3: Performance of the contract/agreement
3.1 The behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer/breeder is responsible for
maintaining his abilities, expertise and knowledge to complete the contract
agreement.
3.2 The client/customer has to follow the instructions of the behaviourist/instructor/trainer.
3.3 The client/customer must use the tools advised by the trainer/instructor/behaviourist
related to the safety of the client/customer, the trainer/instructor/behaviourist and the
surrounding area.
3.4 Commitments in any sense advised by the behaviourist/trainer/instructor if not
confirmed in writing, shall be deemed not to have been completed
3.5 Dogs that undergo a cognitive-behavioural treatment/training shall be deemed to have
been vaccinated against transferable diseases through required vaccinations through
a veterinarian and be able to show proof of such.
Article 4: Extension and termination
4.1 Extension of the Contract period is possible by both parties agreeing to make follow-
up appointments in accordance with article 2.
4.2 The agreement ends automatically after the expiration of the contract period without
termination by one or both parties.
4.3 However, by agreement of both parties interim suspension is possible.
4.4 Parties may end the agreement or terminate the agreement without giving any reason
with immediate effect if:
(a). The other party is declared bankrupt;
(b). The other party (provisional) suspension is granted;
(c). Other party to the power of judgment is condemned to a term of imprisonment
(conditional or not), because of criminal offence;
(d). The counterparty acts in violation of the right.
Article 5: fees
5.1 In respect of the assignment by the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer
/lecturer/breeder services to be provided, the claim to an agreed fee, which is fixed in
the contract.
5.2 The establishment of the contract in accordance with article 2, always leads to the
obligation of payment in full. The price as mentioned is, unless explicitly mentioned
excl. VAT/BTW
5.3 The fee is payable directly or via bank account or in cash, well in advance, then after
transmission of invoice inclusive of 10% administrative and organizational costs
increase, at least 14 days after the due date.
5.4 Part payments of the fee for cognitive-behavioural treatment/training are only possible
after written approval by the behaviorist/instructor/trainer.
5.5 Cancellation by the client/customer of agreements have to be accepted by the
behaviourist/trainer/instructor or lecturer personally.
5.6 If the client/customer cancels an agreement unilaterally, the payment obligation
remains in position.
5.7 In a behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer/breeder accepted cancellation
within 5 days before the start of the event concerned, 50% of the fee will be charged
for that appointment.
5.8 If the client/customer cancels the agreement related to illness or death of the dog or
other matters which, in the view of the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer
/lecturer/breeder through force majeure can be counted. The costs paid in so far as
they relate to agreements that have not yet taken place under deduction of 10%
administration and organizational costs will be refunded.
5.9 If cancelled within 48 hours by the customer/client is the agreed the total amount will
be charged.
5.10 When participating in a course of several lessons after participation of 2 lessons no
tuition fee will be refunded if cancelled.
5.11 (a). If the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer due to force majeure or
circumstances is forced to cancel an appointment, the client/customer will be notified
in advance by telephone if possible.
(b). In a matter of non-receipt of notice of cancellation, refunds or any rights hither
thereto are not legally binding.
5.12 (a). Certification or recertification will only be awarded after receiving payment in full.
(b). certification is only valid for the period named on the certificate or agreement.
5.13 If agreed on an initial deposit there is also agreement on refundable or non-refundable
initial deposit.
Article 6: Liability
6.1 (a). The behavioral therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer/breeder cannot be held
responsible for the failure by the client/customer's desired end result.
(b). On the other hand, the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer will
reasonably exercise the utmost effort to attain the desired result with the cognitive-
behavioural treatment/training.
(c).The obligation to pay the full fees will remain even if the desired result is not
fulfilled.
6.2 The behaviourist is not liable for diseases and/or (alleged) defects, mentally or
physically, which the dog, other animal may incur during or as a result of the
cognitive-behavioural treatment/training, unless there is gross negligence in which
case the compensation is limited to the amount for which the behaviourist is insured.
Breeder will do all that is possible to breed healthy and sound dogs, this includes the
possible medical parent testing. If it turns out a dog still has medical issues in spite of
all taken precautions, breeder can not be held responsible for the cause of nature.
6.3 Participation by the client/customer to the cognitive-behavioural
treatment/training/therapy is at your own risk and responsibility. The client/customer
remains at all times to be liable for the conduct of his/her dog (s), other animal (s).
6.4 The client/customer is deemed to have liability insurance for third parties (WAP)
which must be current for his/her dog and other animal (s)
Article 7: Secrecy
7.1 The behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer will contain all information
provided to him as confidential to the extent that this results from the nature of the
information.
7.2 The behavioural therapist, working for ACT, SDA, HL including all departments, has a
registration with the Dutch data protection authority, CBP.
7.3 The behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer is entitled that the description of
the behaviour problem, diagnosis, therapy and result without any reference to the
client/customer and/or his dog (s), or other animal (s) for research and/or educational
purposes.
7.4 The behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer will possibly make photos and/or
video material and will not use, publish or sell this material to the extent that the
client/customer can be recognized, and will not use for purposes other than the
cognitive-behavioural treatment/training without the written consent of the
client/customer.
Article 8: Intellectual property and copyright
8.1 The behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer reserves all intellectual,
industrial property and technology rights in carrying out the mission concerning
material, teaching material and methods, therapy and tools have been developed in
the broadest sense.
8.2 Everything provided by the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer but not
confined to as there are dog jackets, reports, opinions, guidelines, recommendations,
articles, training materials, teaching materials and hand-outs are for use only on the
cognitive-behavioural treatment/training/lessons and training and may not without the
prior written consent of the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer be
reproduced, made public or brought to the attention of third parties.
8.3 Image material may only be made after written consent, a copy of it must be sent to
the company. Use of any image material can be displayed only after written consent.
8.4 No part of teaching materials, articles and other items listed under 8.2 and 8.3 may
be used, provided to third parties in person or social media or be increased without
written permission
8.5 If any of above mentioned is discarded, a compensation and obligation to payment
will be in place.
8.6 A dog jacket / harness provided by the company for a dog to wear to show it’s in
function and to give access to public places will remain property of the company en is
only provided under Terms and Conditions or contract for the use on one specific dog
and is not transferable. If not used, dog not re-certified or dog passes away the jacket
/ harness has to return to the company within 4 weeks.
Article 9: Final provisions of these general terms and conditions
9.1 All costs, both judicial and not made by the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer
/lecturer/breeder relating to the recovery of any amounts due by the client/customer
shall be borne by the client/customer.
9.2 For all things not mentioned above, the behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer
/lecturer/breeder decides, these decisions are binding.
9.3 Parties with regard to all disputes which may arise from these terms and conditions,
agree that these disputes be submitted to the District Court in the region of the
behavioural therapist /instructor /trainer /lecturer/breeder.
9.4 In the event of disclosure or provision to third parties of items listed under article 8
follows a penalty provision and, where appropriate, debt collection.
Visual Material of teachers, training material, clients, students or dogs, can only be
made after written consent from both the CEO’s of the Scent Detection Academy and
other company owned by either. Copies of this material has to be send to the SDA. A
written contract has to be signed by all parties. If any pictures or films may be made
and appear in public a penalty per guessed day will be laid upon the person
responsible or thought responsible.
Terms and Conditions of shipping dogs
(a) If the dog is sold to a country outside of the Netherlands all transportation costs
will be met by the owner
(b) If the dog is sold outside of the Netherlands any travel container replacement will
be met by the owner
(c) If medical checkups are needed for travelling this will be included in the price or
be met by the owner in negotiation.
Netherlands, 20-02-2002
Scent Detection Academy & Research, Detection Dog Education and Training, Vapour
System, Bio-Medical Detection, HL& HONDEN Animal Behaviour & Cognition,
Advanced Canine Technologies®, Bournepark Academy, Bournepark Gundogs,
Bournepark Beagles, SDA, ACT.
Research on scent detection capabilities. Training, research and detection dogs in
various disciplines. Medical Alert, Medical Detection, Scent Service, Hunting etc.
© HL / ACT
