General Terms & Conditions (AGB)

Strategic Grid Advisory

ProductThe Grid Accelerator™ (Version 2.2)
ProviderClifford Omari Ondieki (Strategic Grid Advisor)

1. Scope of Application & Purpose

  • These General Terms and Conditions (AGB) apply to all contracts regarding the "Grid Accelerator" methodology and related audit products.
  • The Provider offers methodological optimization and technical audits based on pre-established, independent research. The purpose is to accelerate grid connection processes through process innovation and geospatial optimization.
  • These terms are designed to ensure professional neutrality and the protection of independent intellectual property.

2. Definition of "Prior IP" (Intellectual Property)

  • All methodologies, algorithms, and frameworks utilized in the Grid Accelerator are the exclusive property of the Provider and were established prior to the current engagement.
  • Technical Pillar: The multi-objective geospatial optimization pipeline (NSGA-II) as validated in the IEEE ETECOM 2025 publication.
  • Process Pillar: The BPMN 2.0 transformation frameworks and RACI matrices developed during the M.Sc. Engineering Management (Arden University) research.
  • The Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the results of the specific audit report for the intended project only.

3. Scope of Services & Productization

  • The Provider delivers a <strong>Standardized Audit Dossier</strong> or <strong>Process Playbook</strong>. Services are provided as a fixed-output product, not on an hourly labor basis.
  • The analysis is conducted using the Provider’s proprietary toolchain (Python, PowerFactory API, Pandapower) and is based on public VDE/BDEW regulatory standards.
  • The Provider does not provide legal advice or final regulatory certification. The output is a technical recommendation to support the Client’s compliance efforts.

4. Independence & TSO Neutrality Disclosure

  • The Provider maintains a strict professional firewall. No proprietary data, internal scheduling, or non-public network information from any Transmission System Operator (TSO) is utilized in the performance of these audits.
  • All consulting is restricted to <strong>Medium and Low Voltage (MV/LV)</strong> distribution interfaces. There is no overlap with transmission-level (EHV) grid operations.
  • The Provider remains neutral toward all market participants (DSOs, CPOs, Manufacturers). Recommendations are strictly data-driven and methodology-based.

5. Data Protection & GDPR (DSGVO)

  • The Provider adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO).
  • Data uploaded for the "Grid Integrity Scan" (e.g., BDEW XML, CIM files) is processed solely for the purpose of the audit.
  • All technical data is encrypted and deleted from the Provider's active processing environment within 30 days of deliverable completion unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Professional Liability & Warranties

  • The Provider maintains professional liability insurance (<strong>Berufshaftpflichtversicherung</strong>) for engineering consulting.
  • Liability for financial losses is limited to the total value of the contract, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
  • The Provider warrants that the methodology follows recognized rules of technology (VDE/IEC) and peer-reviewed scientific standards.

7. Final Provisions

  • Amendments to this agreement must be made in writing.
  • The place of jurisdiction is Berlin, Germany.
  • If any provision of these AGB is found to be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

Disclaimer: This document outlines the general terms of business for the provision of standardized technical audits and process optimization deliverables.