Effective as of: 1 March 2026
Service Provider: Legal Arts Kft.
Registered seat: 1024 Budapest, Káplár utca 11–13., Hungary
E-mail: contact@energyadvisory.hu
Represented by: Dr Tibor Firtkó, Attorney-at-Law – Managing Director
1. Purpose and Scope of the GTC
These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter: “GTC”) define the terms and conditions of the professional advisory and evaluation services in the field of energy law provided by the Service Provider.
The scope of the GTC extends to all natural persons, sole proprietors and legal entities (hereinafter: “Client”) who use the services.
The contract between the Service Provider and the Client is concluded electronically and shall qualify as a written contract.
2. Definitions
Base Fee: An amount of HUF 50,000 + VAT, payable as consideration for the commencement of the service and the performance of the preliminary review. The Base Fee shall be credited against any further costs specified in the proposed solution.
Decision-Support Expert Opinion: a written professional evaluation containing a summary of the facts, legal and technical interpretation, and possible further courses of action.
Receipt of the Last Document: the date on which the last document submitted by the Client is received in the Service Provider’s electronic system, regarding which the Client must expressly declare that document submission has been completed.
Complex Case: a case involving extensive documentation, multiple consumption points, multiple accounting periods, or requiring the involvement of an expert.
3. Subject Matter and Nature of the Service
The Service Provider provides professional advisory services in legal and technical matters relating to the energy sector, in particular in the following areas:
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regulatory and compliance matters,
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licensing and administrative procedures,
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contractual and billing disputes,
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metering and smart meter disputes,
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system usage fee assessments,
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private line and grid-related matters,
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photovoltaic and end-user matters,
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debt management and disconnection issues,
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matters related to the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme (EEOS / EKR).
The service is of a decision-support nature and:
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does not constitute legal representation by an attorney,
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does not constitute an administrative procedure,
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does not constitute alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or mediation,
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does not constitute collective enforcement of claims.
The Service Provider does not provide any guarantee regarding the outcome of administrative, judicial, or utility-related proceedings.
4. Formation of the Contract
The contract is concluded upon receipt of the Base Fee in the Service Provider’s bank account.
Payment of the Base Fee constitutes:
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acceptance of these GTC,
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acceptance of the Privacy Notice,
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consent to electronic invoicing,
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designation of the field(s) of expertise to be examined.
The Service Provider shall confirm receipt within 2 working days.
Statements sent by e-mail shall be deemed delivered on the working day following dispatch.
5. Service Process
(1) Payment and order
The Client pays the Base Fee and specifies the type of case to be examined.
(2) Confirmation
The Service Provider confirms the formation of the contract by e-mail.
(3) Submission of documents
The Client submits the relevant documents (e.g., contracts, invoices, correspondence, administrative decisions).
(4) Analysis and evaluation
The Service Provider performs a professional assessment.
(5) Written result
The Client receives the Decision-Support Expert Opinion, including legal assessment, risk analysis, and proposed next steps.
(6) Further decision
The Client decides on further legal or procedural steps.
No further legal representation or litigation mandate arises automatically under these GTC; a separate agreement is required.
6. Performance Deadline
The expert opinion shall be prepared within 15 calendar days from the day following receipt of the last document.
In the case of a Complex Case, the deadline may be extended by up to an additional 15 days.
If the Client fails to submit the necessary documents within 30 days, the contract shall terminate and 50% of the Base Fee shall be retained as an administrative fee.
7. Fees and Scope of Documentation
The Base Fee includes the preparation of the professional analysis and the decision-support legal opinion, as well as the legal analysis and assessment of the matter, including the identification of possible solution options and any potential additional costs.
The Base Fee covers the review of up to 50 pages of documentation related to the matter. If the documentation exceeds this volume, or if the examination involves multiple sites of use, the Service Provider shall be entitled to determine and charge an additional fee.
8. Client’s Duty of Cooperation
The Client is responsible for the authenticity, accuracy, and completeness of the documents submitted.
The Service Provider shall not be liable for consequences arising from incomplete or inaccurate data provided by the Client.
9. Liability and Limitation of Liability
The Service Provider’s liability – except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence – shall be limited to the amount of the Base Fee.
The Service Provider shall not be liable for:
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loss of profit,
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indirect or consequential damages,
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damages resulting from decisions of third parties (authorities, courts, utilities),
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damages resulting from decisions made by the Client based on the expert opinion.
10. Use of Subcontractors
The Service Provider is entitled to involve experts.
The Service Provider shall be liable for subcontractors in accordance with the Hungarian Civil Code.
11. Confidentiality
The parties shall treat each other’s business, technical, and financial information as confidential.
The confidentiality obligation shall survive termination of the contract.
12. Data Processing
The Service Provider processes personal data in accordance with the GDPR and the Hungarian Information Act.
13. Complaints and Legal Remedies
Complaints may be submitted in writing.
The Service Provider shall respond within 30 days.
14. Force Majeure
The Service Provider shall not be liable for delay or failure to perform due to force majeure.
15. Termination of the Contract
The contract shall terminate:
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upon delivery of the expert opinion,
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in the event of Client delay,
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by mutual agreement,
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in the event of impossibility.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These GTC shall be governed by Hungarian law.
In the event of disputes – except for consumer disputes – the court having jurisdiction at the registered seat of the Service Provider shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
CLIENT DECLARATION – SPECIALIZED FIELD VERSION
Client: ____________________________
E-mail: ____________________________
Description of the case / Specialized field(s): ____________________________
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that:
☐ I order the service for the following specialized field(s):
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☐ I accept the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
☐ I accept the Privacy Policy
☐ I accept that the service is of a decision-support nature
☐ No guarantee of results
☐ I consent to electronic invoicing and the involvement of experts
Dated: ____________________,
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Signature: ____________________