General Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Legal Services
of SALMON LEGAL s.r.o., ID No. 21222223, with its registered office at Revoluční 763/15, Staré Město, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic, registered in the Commercial Register maintained by the Municipal Court in Prague under File No. C 398469
(hereinafter referred to as „SALMON LEGAL“)
Updated version as of 1 June 2026
Disclaimer: If an English version of this document is prepared for the same contractual relationship, such English version is provided solely for convenience and to facilitate communication between the parties. In the event of any conflict, ambiguity or discrepancy in interpretation, the Czech version shall prevail.
1. Introductory Provisions
1.1 These General Terms and Conditions (the „GTC“) govern the rights and obligations between SALMON LEGAL and the Client in connection with the provision of legal services, unless the parties agree otherwise in the legal services agreement, order, order confirmation or any other express arrangement.
1.2 These GTC form an integral part of framework agreements for the provision of legal services and other agreements for the provision of legal services concluded between SALMON LEGAL and the Client after 1 January 2024, provided that the relevant agreement or other arrangement refers to them.
1.3 These GTC shall apply in the version effective as of the date of conclusion of the relevant agreement, unless the parties subsequently agree otherwise in writing.
1.4 SALMON LEGAL practices law in accordance with applicable legal and professional regulations, in particular the Czech Advocacy Act and the professional regulations of the Czech Bar Association.
1.5 The Client confirms that, before entering into the relevant agreement, the Client had the opportunity to become acquainted with these GTC and that these GTC were provided to the Client in text form or in a manner enabling their storage and repeated display.
2. Definitions
2.1 „Client“ means any natural person or legal entity to whom SALMON LEGAL provides legal services.
2.2 „Agreement“ means a framework agreement for the provision of legal services, an individual legal services agreement, an order confirmed by SALMON LEGAL, or any other demonstrable arrangement between the parties on the basis of which SALMON LEGAL provides legal services to the Client.
2.3 „Legal Services“ means the provision of legal services within the meaning of the Czech Advocacy Act, in particular legal advice, consultations, legal analyses, preparation and review of agreements and other documents, drafting of submissions, representation in proceedings, representation in negotiations on behalf of the Client, and any other directly related activities.
2.4 „Consumer“ means a Client who, when entering into and performing the Agreement, does not act within the scope of the Client’s business activity or independent profession.
2.5 „Assigned Lawyer“ means an attorney-at-law, employed attorney-at-law, trainee lawyer or any other person involved in the provision of legal services to the extent permitted by applicable law and under the responsibility of SALMON LEGAL.
3. Conclusion of the Agreement and Order of Priority of Documents
3.1 The Agreement may be concluded in hard copy form, electronically, by e-mail communication or orally, provided that the nature of the matter permits such form. SALMON LEGAL is entitled to require written form for a particular type of matter or Client.
3.2 In the event of any inconsistency between the relevant documents, the following order of priority shall apply:
a) an individual written agreement,
b) a written order confirmation or written individually agreed terms,
c) these GTC.
3.3 E-mail communication shall amend or supplement the Agreement only if it is clear from its content that both parties intended to agree on a specific amendment or supplement.
4. Staffing and Provision of Legal Services
4.1 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to determine which lawyer or other assigned person will handle a specific legal matter.
4.2 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to entrust the provision of legal services to its employees, permanently cooperating attorneys-at-law and other persons to the extent permitted by applicable legal and professional regulations.
4.3 SALMON LEGAL shall be responsible for proper staffing of the Legal Services provided.
5. Scope and Content of Legal Services
5.1 The scope of Legal Services shall be governed by the Agreement, the Client’s instructions, the nature of the matter and the applicable legal and professional regulations.
5.2 Legal Services also include activities directly related to their provision, in particular:
a) receipt, registration, sorting, printing, scanning and archiving of documents,
b) maintenance of files in paper or electronic form,
c) review of supporting documents, case law, legal literature and legal regulations,
d) internal discussions of the legal team regarding the Client’s matter,
e) communication with the Client, the counterparty, courts, administrative authorities and other persons,
f) preparation of submissions, drafts, agreements, legal opinions and other outputs,
g) organisational and administrative tasks directly related to the Legal Services provided.
5.3 Unless expressly agreed otherwise, Legal Services do not include tax advice, accounting advice, audit services, expert services or other professional services outside the field of law. Where a legal matter extends into these areas, SALMON LEGAL provides a legal perspective only; the Client is responsible for obtaining the opinion of the relevant specialist where required.
5.4 SALMON LEGAL provides Legal Services on the basis of the facts, documents and instructions supplied by the Client. SALMON LEGAL shall not be liable for the consequences of incomplete, incorrect, delayed or distorted information or documents provided by the Client.
6. Client Cooperation and Communication
6.1 The Client shall provide SALMON LEGAL with truthful, complete and timely information and shall deliver, without undue delay, all documents and materials necessary for the proper provision of Legal Services.
6.2 The Client shall inform SALMON LEGAL without undue delay of all facts relevant to the legal matter, in particular of any documents received, negotiations held, running deadlines, changes in contact details or changes in the factual background of the matter.
6.3 SALMON LEGAL shall inform the Client of its legal opinion and recommended course of action. If, despite being duly informed, the Client insists on instructions that are contrary to legal or professional regulations, this may lead to termination of the provision of Legal Services in accordance with applicable law.
6.4 The Client shall provide SALMON LEGAL with an e-mail address and, where applicable, other contact details. If the Client repeatedly communicates from a different e-mail address than previously used, SALMON LEGAL may treat such address as an additional approved communication address, unless the Client objects without undue delay.
6.5 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to communicate with the Client by e-mail, data mailbox, telephone, online communication tools or postal services, depending on the nature of the matter and the previous communication between the parties.
6.6 Unless agreed otherwise, the Client shall send instructions and documents primarily to the Assigned Lawyer or to the central contact address of SALMON LEGAL.
6.7 SALMON LEGAL is not obliged to accept an instruction from the Client if it is vague, unintelligible, incomplete, contrary to legal or professional regulations, clearly impracticable or outside the agreed scope of Legal Services.
7. Fees for Legal Services
7.1 The fees of SALMON LEGAL shall primarily be governed by the individual agreement of the parties.
7.2 Unless agreed otherwise in the Agreement or another express arrangement, the basic hourly rates of SALMON LEGAL shall be as follows:
a) lawyer: CZK 4,000 plus VAT per hour of Legal Services,
b) specialist lawyer: CZK 5,000 plus VAT per hour of Legal Services,
c) senior lawyer: CZK 5,000 plus VAT per hour of Legal Services,
d) senior specialist lawyer: CZK 6,000 plus VAT per hour of Legal Services.
7.3 SALMON LEGAL shall determine the applicable billing category for a specific legal matter with regard to the nature of the matter, the required expertise, specialisation and seniority of the person providing the Legal Services, and shall notify the Client thereof in advance or without undue delay after taking over the matter.
7.4 If the Client requests that Legal Services be provided outside regular business hours, in a foreign language, in a matter involving multiple parties, or outside the territory of the Czech Republic, SALMON LEGAL is entitled to charge double the basic hourly rate of the applicable billing category.
7.5 If two or more of the circumstances referred to in Clause 7.4 apply simultaneously, SALMON LEGAL is entitled to charge three times the basic hourly rate of the applicable billing category.
7.6 For the purposes of these GTC, a matter involving multiple parties means, in particular, a matter in which multiple persons act on the side of the Client, the counterparty or other participants, and this increases the legal, coordination or procedural complexity of the Legal Services provided.
7.7 Unless agreed otherwise, fees are billed in 15-minute increments; each commenced 15-minute period constitutes a separately billable unit of time.
7.8 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to request a reasonable advance payment for fees and out-of-pocket expenses. Failure to pay a duly requested reasonable advance may constitute grounds for refusal to provide Legal Services or for termination of the Agreement to the extent permitted by applicable law.
7.9 SALMON LEGAL is a VAT payer. VAT at the statutory rate shall be added to fees and reimbursements where applicable under legal regulations.
7.10 The Client acknowledges that the time required for a legal matter depends in particular on the complexity of the matter, the volume of documents, procedural developments, the speed of the Client’s cooperation and the required form or language of the output. Any time estimate provided by SALMON LEGAL is indicative only, unless expressly agreed in writing as binding.
7.11 If the Client is awarded reimbursement of legal costs in proceedings, or such reimbursement is paid by the counterparty out of court, such amount shall be applied towards settlement of SALMON LEGAL’s claims against the Client to the extent permitted by applicable legal and professional regulations and in accordance with the agreement of the parties.
7.12 If expedient in a specific matter and agreed between the parties, SALMON LEGAL may receive funds intended for the Client into its bank account and set off against them its due fees, reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses and any other due claims against the Client, provided that applicable legal and professional regulations allow such arrangement.
8. Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Other Costs
8.1 The Client shall reimburse SALMON LEGAL for reasonably incurred out-of-pocket expenses related to the provision of Legal Services, in particular court and administrative fees, notarial fees, postage, telecommunication charges, travel expenses, translation costs, expert opinions, professional statements, copying, certified conversion of documents and similar costs.
8.2 Unless agreed otherwise, out-of-pocket expenses shall be charged according to the actually incurred costs. SALMON LEGAL is entitled to request a reasonable advance payment for such costs.
8.3 If travel outside the registered office or branch of SALMON LEGAL is necessary for the proper provision of Legal Services, SALMON LEGAL shall be entitled, in addition to its fee, to reimbursement of travel expenses and compensation for time spent, unless agreed otherwise.
8.4 Unless agreed otherwise, reimbursement of travel expenses when using a motor vehicle shall correspond to the legal regulations governing travel reimbursements. If public transport is used, the actually incurred travel costs shall be charged.
8.5 Unless agreed otherwise, compensation for time spent shall correspond to the time reasonably spent travelling to and from the place where the Legal Services are provided or waiting directly related to the provision of Legal Services, and shall be charged based on the agreed hourly rate in proportion to the actual time spent.
8.6 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to charge:
a) CZK 100 plus VAT for each page of an authorised conversion of a document,
b) CZK 100 plus VAT for each declaration on the authenticity of a signature made by an attorney-at-law,
unless the parties agree otherwise or the nature of the matter implies that such acts are included in the agreed fee.
8.7 If the Client delivers documents in a language other than Czech and the nature of the matter requires an official, expert or otherwise qualified translation, SALMON LEGAL is entitled, after prior notice to the Client, to arrange such translation through a third party; the Client shall bear the related costs.
9. Billing and Payment Terms
9.1 SALMON LEGAL shall issue tax documents or other payment requests to the Client typically on a monthly basis, or after completion of a particular part of the Legal Services or after a specific act has been performed, depending on the nature of the matter.
9.2 Unless the Agreement or the invoice provides otherwise, invoices are due within 10 days of the date of issue.
9.3 The Client shall pay invoices by bank transfer to the bank account stated on the invoice, unless agreed otherwise.
9.4 If the Client defaults in payment of a monetary debt, SALMON LEGAL is entitled to claim statutory default interest and reimbursement of costs associated with the recovery of the debt to the extent permitted by law.
9.5 If the Client is in default with payment of any due claim, SALMON LEGAL is entitled, after prior notice, to suspend the provision of Legal Services to the extent permitted by applicable legal and professional regulations; this shall not affect the obligation to take indispensable steps necessary to protect the Client’s rights if required by law.
10. Case Handling, Deadlines and Timing
10.1 SALMON LEGAL shall provide Legal Services in accordance with the Agreement, the Client’s instructions that are not contrary to legal or professional regulations, and with due regard to the nature and requirements of the relevant matter.
10.2 SALMON LEGAL may provide the Client with an expected work schedule or an estimated completion date. Such schedule or estimate shall not be binding unless expressly confirmed in writing as binding.
10.3 The Client acknowledges that the time required to handle a matter depends in particular on the complexity of the matter, the availability of documents, procedural deadlines applicable to third parties and the extent of the Client’s cooperation.
10.4 If the Client requires a fixed deadline, the Client shall expressly and in due time notify SALMON LEGAL thereof. SALMON LEGAL shall accept an obligation to meet a fixed deadline only by express confirmation.
10.5 The regular business hours of SALMON LEGAL are Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. SALMON LEGAL is closed for ordinary business operations on Fridays. Legal Services may be provided outside regular business hours upon prior agreement between the parties.
11. Delivery and Communication Between the Parties
11.1 Documents shall be delivered to the addresses and contact details communicated by the respective party.
11.2 An e-mail sent to the last notified e-mail address shall be deemed delivered at the moment of dispatch, provided that it is not returned to the sender as undeliverable. If the addressee proves that, for reasons beyond the addressee’s control, the addressee could not become acquainted with the e-mail, it shall be deemed delivered at the moment when the addressee could realistically become acquainted with it.
11.3 Delivery to a data mailbox shall be governed by the applicable legal regulations.
11.4 A postal item sent to the last notified address shall be deemed delivered on the third business day after demonstrable dispatch within the Czech Republic, unless the addressee proves later delivery without fault on the addressee’s part.
12. Conflict of Interest, Refusal and Limitation of Legal Services
12.1 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to refuse to accept a matter or to terminate the provision of Legal Services in cases provided for by legal or professional regulations, in particular due to a conflict of interest, disruption of the necessary trust relationship, lack of necessary cooperation by the Client, failure to pay a reasonable advance or the Client’s insistence on instructions contrary to legal or professional regulations.
12.2 SALMON LEGAL is also entitled to refuse Legal Services if their provision would be contrary to professional ethics, the law, internal risk-management rules or obligations under anti-money laundering regulations.
13. Termination of the Agreement and Handover of the File
13.1 The Client is entitled to terminate the Agreement for the provision of Legal Services at any time, even without stating a reason.
13.2 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to terminate the Agreement or otherwise discontinue the provision of Legal Services in cases provided for by legal and professional regulations.
13.3 Termination of the Agreement shall not affect SALMON LEGAL’s entitlement to fees, reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, compensation for time spent or reimbursement of any other costs relating to Legal Services provided up to the time of termination.
13.4 Upon termination of the Agreement, SALMON LEGAL shall, without undue delay, return to the Client the originals of documents delivered by the Client and any other documents which, by their nature and under applicable law, must be handed over to the Client. SALMON LEGAL is entitled to make copies of the documents handed over for the purpose of complying with its legal and professional obligations.
13.5 SALMON LEGAL is not obliged to hand over to the Client its internal working notes, internal drafts, working versions of documents, internal team communications or any other internal materials not intended as final output for the Client.
13.6 Even after termination of the Agreement, SALMON LEGAL is obliged, for the period stipulated by law, to take urgent steps necessary to prevent harm to the Client’s rights or legitimate interests, unless the parties agree otherwise or the Client makes other arrangements.
14. Liability and Insurance
14.1 SALMON LEGAL shall be liable to the Client for damage caused in connection with the provision of Legal Services to the extent stipulated by applicable law.
14.2 SALMON LEGAL shall not be liable for damage arising as a result of:
a) false, incomplete or delayed information or documents provided by the Client,
b) the Client’s failure to comply with instructions or obligations,
c) action taken on the basis of the Client’s express instruction, if the Client had been warned in advance of the related risks and such action was not contrary to legal or professional regulations,
d) acts or omissions of third parties that SALMON LEGAL could not prevent even with the exercise of professional care.
14.3 SALMON LEGAL is insured against liability for damage caused in the course of legal practice to the extent required by applicable legal and professional regulations.
15. Confidentiality
15.1 SALMON LEGAL shall maintain confidentiality regarding all facts learned in connection with the provision of Legal Services, to the extent required by applicable legal and professional regulations.
15.2 The Client acknowledges that SALMON LEGAL may share information concerning the matter, to the extent necessary, with persons participating in the provision of Legal Services, external providers of professional services, public authorities or other persons, if this is necessary for the proper provision of Legal Services or required by law.
16. Personal Data Protection
16.1 SALMON LEGAL processes the personal data of the Client and other concerned persons to the extent necessary for:
a) negotiating the conclusion and performance of the Agreement,
b) providing Legal Services,
c) compliance with the legal and professional obligations of SALMON LEGAL,
d) protection of the legitimate interests of SALMON LEGAL, in particular for record-keeping, debt recovery, risk management, proving compliance with obligations and protection of its rights.
16.2 Personal data are processed for the period necessary for performance of the Agreement and thereafter for the period stipulated by the relevant legal and professional regulations, or for the period necessary for the protection of the rights of SALMON LEGAL.
16.3 SALMON LEGAL may entrust the processing of personal data to other persons if this is necessary for the provision of Legal Services or operation of SALMON LEGAL and provided that appropriate personal data protection and confidentiality are ensured.
16.4 More detailed information on the processing of personal data shall be provided by SALMON LEGAL in a separate information document or by another appropriate means.
17. AML and Client Identification
17.1 SALMON LEGAL is an obliged entity within the meaning of the legal regulations governing certain measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.
17.2 In cases stipulated by law, SALMON LEGAL is entitled and obliged to carry out identification and verification of the Client, or other persons where relevant, to request the necessary documents and information, and to make copies or records thereof.
17.3 The Client shall provide SALMON LEGAL with the cooperation necessary for compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Failure to provide the requested cooperation may constitute grounds for refusal to accept the matter, refusal to provide Legal Services or termination of the Agreement.
17.4 SALMON LEGAL shall fulfil its obligations under anti-money laundering regulations in the scope and manner prescribed by law, including the special rules applicable to attorneys-at-law.
18. Special Provisions for Consumer Clients
18.1 If the Client is a Consumer, the relevant provisions of the Czech Civil Code and the Czech Consumer Protection Act shall apply in addition to the Agreement and these GTC.
18.2 Before conclusion of the Agreement, SALMON LEGAL shall provide the Consumer, to the extent required by law, with in particular its identification and contact details, the main characteristics of the service, the price or the method of its calculation, the payment method, conditions for termination of the Agreement, information on the right of withdrawal where such right exists, and information on out-of-court consumer dispute resolution.
18.3 If the Agreement with the Consumer is concluded at a distance or outside premises ordinarily used for the business of SALMON LEGAL, the Consumer has the right to withdraw from the Agreement within 14 days from its conclusion, unless the law provides otherwise.
18.4 The Consumer acknowledges that if the Consumer expressly requests commencement of the provision of Legal Services before expiry of the withdrawal period and subsequently withdraws from the Agreement within that period, the Consumer shall pay SALMON LEGAL a proportionate part of the price for services already provided up to the moment of withdrawal, as well as reasonably incurred out-of-pocket expenses.
18.5 The Consumer acknowledges that the right to withdraw does not arise or ceases to exist in the cases provided for by law, in particular where the service has been fully provided with the Consumer’s prior express consent and after prior notice that the right of withdrawal will cease.
18.6 A Consumer may submit complaints regarding the provision of Legal Services in writing to the registered office of SALMON LEGAL or electronically to the contact e-mail address of SALMON LEGAL. SALMON LEGAL shall assess and handle the complaint within a reasonable time corresponding to the nature of the matter.
18.7 The entity competent for out-of-court resolution of consumer disputes between an attorney-at-law and a Consumer is the Czech Bar Association, with its registered office at Národní 16, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic.
18.8 These GTC shall always be interpreted in relation to a Consumer in a manner consistent with mandatory consumer-protection laws. If any provision of these GTC is invalid or ineffective vis-à-vis a Consumer, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions; the relevant legal regulation shall apply instead.
19. Assignment and Amendments
19.1 The Client is not entitled to assign its rights and obligations under the Agreement to a third party without the prior written consent of SALMON LEGAL.
19.2 SALMON LEGAL is entitled to assign to a third party its due monetary claim against the Client, provided that such assignment is not contrary to legal or professional regulations; if the Client is a Consumer, such assignment is permissible only if it does not worsen the Client’s legal position.
19.3 The Agreement and these GTC may be amended only by written agreement of the parties, unless otherwise provided by law or expressly stated in these GTC.
20. Final Provisions
20.1 Legal relations not expressly governed by the Agreement and these GTC shall be governed by the laws of the Czech Republic, in particular the Czech Advocacy Act, the Czech Civil Code and related legal and professional regulations.
20.2 If any provision of these GTC is invalid, ineffective or unenforceable, such circumstance shall not affect the validity and effectiveness of the remaining provisions. The parties shall replace such provision with one that corresponds as closely as possible to its purpose and meaning.
20.3 These GTC are effective as of 1 January 2024.
In Prague on 1 June 2026
SALMON LEGAL s.r.o. JUDr. Jan Salmon, attorney-at-law