Terms and Conditions
1. Identity of the company
Name: Art of Investigations
Business number (KBO): BE 1020.510.274
Licences: Art of Investigations is licensed as a private investigator in accordance with the Act of 18 May 2024 (Private Investigators Act), under licence number 14.2073.11; and is authorised to operate a security advisory firm by the Federal Public Service Home Affairs, pursuant to the Act of 2 October 2017 regulating private and special security, under company number BE 1020.510.274.
2. Applicability
These general terms and conditions apply to all agreements, investigations, assignments, and services provided by Art of Investigations, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3. Services
Art of Investigations provides services as a licensed private investigator and security advisory firm, including:
Private investigation
• Inheritance investigations
• Observations and discreet surveillance
• Background checks
• Business investigations
• Support in conflict mediation
• Establishments in family and social files
• Investigations into fraud or unwanted behaviour (e.g. employees)
• Collection of evidence for legal purposes
• Locating persons, assets and property
• Digital and open-source analysis within the legal framework
Security advisory
• Risk and security analyses
• Integrity and vulnerability analyses
• Advice on organisational and preventive security measures
• Advice on insider risk, information security and human risks
• Support with security policy, procedures and governance
• Awareness and strategic security advice for businesses and organisations
The specific assignment is agreed in writing with the client. The content and scope of the services are specified per assignment. This list is non-exhaustive.
4. Legal framework
Art of Investigations only operates within the scope of Belgian legislation, in particular the Act of 18 May 2024 (Private Investigators Act) regulating the profession of private investigator and the Act of 2 October 2017 regulating private and special security. Each assignment is carried out respecting privacy, proportionality and subsidiarity.
5. Client obligations
The client undertakes to provide correct and complete information necessary to perform the assignment. The client declares not to use the assignment in breach of the law and remains responsible for the ultimate use of any collected evidence.
6. Fees and payment
• Unless otherwise agreed, work is performed at a fixed hourly rate, plus travel costs, mileage reimbursement and any additional expenses.
• Quotes are valid for 30 days and are indicative; the final cost may vary depending on the duration and complexity of the assignment.
• Invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date. For late payment, default interest of 8 % per year is due, in addition to a fixed compensation of 10 % with a minimum of € 50.
7. Cancellation and termination
If an assignment is cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled start, a compensation of 30 % of the estimated amount may be charged. Art of Investigations reserves the right to refuse or terminate an assignment if it turns out to be illegal or incompatible with professional ethics.
8. Liability
Art of Investigations undertakes an obligation of means, not of result. Liability is limited to the value of the invoice amount, with a maximum of € 1,000. Art of Investigations is not liable for indirect or consequential damage.
9. Reporting and evidence
The results of the investigation are reported in a written report, intended solely for internal and legal use. Distribution, publication or use of this report without the permission of Art of Investigations is prohibited, except where required by law.
10. Privacy and data processing
All assignments are carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data are processed only for the purpose of performing the assignment and are retained for as long as legally required. The privacy statement of Art of Investigations is available via https://artofinvestigations.be or on request.
11. Governing law and disputes
These terms are governed exclusively by Belgian law. Any disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Brussels, unless compellingly otherwise determined.
Art of Investigations
KBO: BE 1020.510.274
FOD BiZa licence private investigator: 14.2073.11
Security advisory licence under company number BE 1020.510.274
For questions regarding our terms and conditions, please contact us at contact@artofinvestigations.be.