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English translation: timely and responsible instructions given

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Dutch term or phrase:tijdige en verantwoord gegeven aanwijzingen
English translation:timely and responsible instructions given
Entered by: Dave Calderhead

16:12 Aug 11, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general) / unusual sentence
Dutch term or phrase: (section of sentence)
The second part of this sentence is a little confusing--any ideas how it all fits together?

Slechts indien dit schriftelijk uitdrukkelijk is overeengekomen, is X gehouden bij de uitvoering van de consultancywerkzaamheden tijdige en verantwoord gegeven aanwijzingen van afnemer op te volgen.
bgranger
Netherlands
Local time: 17:20
timely and responsible instructions given
Explanation:
or reasonable instructions given in good time ....
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Dave Calderhead
Netherlands
Local time: 17:20
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2timely and responsible instructions given
Dave Calderhead
4 +1In short: X should follow customer's instructions when performing his services. see explanation.
Arsen Nazarian
4 +1to follow up the customer's prompt and sound indications
jarry (X)
4.... to obey timely and rational tips given by the buyer
D.K. Tannwitz


Discussion entries: 4





  

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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
.... to obey timely and rational tips given by the buyer


Explanation:
... tijdige en verantwoord gegeven aanwijzingen van afnemer op te volgen

D.K. Tannwitz
Germany
Local time: 17:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 14

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  writeaway: rational tips? in a contract?
1 hr
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
In short: X should follow customer's instructions when performing his services. see explanation.


Explanation:
This is what I understand from the phrase. You may change the wording to suit your taste.

"Only if it is agreed expressly in writing, X shall be deemed obligated to comply with customer's instructions - to be provided in a timely and responsible manner - when performing his consultancy services".

I hope this helps.


Arsen Nazarian
Netherlands
Local time: 17:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in Persian (Farsi)Persian (Farsi), Native in ArmenianArmenian
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  D.K. Tannwitz: and I respect your given assistance not counting for words ....
27 mins
  -> Thank you
neutral  writeaway: gehouden isn't deemed in this context , it's obliged.
1 hr
  -> I mentioned first you may change the wording to suit your own taste!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
timely and responsible instructions given


Explanation:
or reasonable instructions given in good time ....

Dave Calderhead
Netherlands
Local time: 17:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 88
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agree  writeaway
35 mins
  -> Thanks, :-)>
agree  Pierre Grabowski (X)
14 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
to follow up the customer's prompt and sound indications


Explanation:
that's nine words, so it fits the rules!

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Note added at 1 hr 16 mins (2005-08-11 17:28:36 GMT)
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or directions.

jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 17:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 334

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: yes 9 words fit, but if one took the 'second section' to mean from the comma on, then it was way too long. response didn't arrive straightaway. and you waited to answer until that was cleared up. ;-)
2 mins
  -> Have it your way!
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