Terms of Service

Legal Services Agreement under Indonesian Law

1. Scope of Legal Services

ALFA SENTOSA & PARTNERS provides comprehensive legal services in accordance with Indonesian Law No. 18 of 2003 on Advocates and PERADI regulations, including:

  • Corporate law and business formation under Indonesian Company Law
  • Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
  • Mergers & acquisitions with escrow services
  • Contract drafting and legal compliance
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Legal representation before Indonesian courts

2. Attorney-Client Relationship

An attorney-client relationship is established only upon:

  • Execution of a written retainer agreement (Surat Kuasa)
  • Payment of agreed retainer fees
  • Completion of client identification procedures as required by Indonesian AML regulations

Initial consultations, website communications, or informal discussions do not create an attorney-client relationship.

3. Professional Standards and Licensing

Our advocates are licensed by PERADI (Indonesian Bar Association) and comply with:

  • Indonesian Advocate Code of Ethics
  • Supreme Court Regulations on Advocate Practice
  • Anti-Money Laundering regulations for legal professionals
  • Continuing legal education requirements

4. Fees and Payment Terms

Retainer Services: Annual retainer agreements with fixed monthly fees

Hourly Rates: As specified in engagement letters, billed monthly

Contingency Fees: Available for certain litigation matters, subject to Indonesian regulations

Payment Terms: Net 30 days unless otherwise agreed. Late payments subject to 1.5% monthly interest.

Currency: Fees quoted in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) unless otherwise specified.

5. Client Obligations

Clients must:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Comply with Indonesian legal requirements
  • Pay fees according to agreed terms
  • Cooperate in legal proceedings and document production
  • Notify us of any conflicts of interest

6. Confidentiality and Privilege

All communications are protected by:

  • Attorney-client privilege under Indonesian law
  • Professional secrecy obligations of advocates
  • Data protection requirements under UU PDP

7. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to:

  • Direct damages only, excluding consequential damages
  • Maximum amount equal to fees paid for the specific matter
  • Claims must be brought within 2 years of discovery
  • Limitations permitted under Indonesian professional liability law

8. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through:

  • Good faith negotiation
  • Mediation through Indonesian Mediation Center
  • Arbitration under BANI (Indonesian Arbitration Board) rules
  • Indonesian courts as final resort

9. Termination

Either party may terminate the relationship with 30 days written notice, subject to:

  • Completion of urgent matters
  • Payment of outstanding fees
  • Return of client documents
  • Compliance with PERADI withdrawal procedures

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Governing Law: Republic of Indonesia

Jurisdiction: Indonesian courts, specifically Jakarta courts for commercial matters

Language: Bahasa Indonesia for legal proceedings, English for international transactions

Effective Date: February 14, 2026
Regulatory Compliance: PERADI, Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights