These General Conditions (the “Policy”) apply to this website and other sites or applications that are under our control if we post the Policy to the website or application. The Policy is a legally binding contract between Irimia & Partners S.r.l. (“we”, “our”, or “us”) and any person who elects to use the website (“you” or “your”). By using the website, you agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Policy as such terms and conditions may be modified by us from time-to-time. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of the Policy, do not use the website. Any disputes or claims related to this Policy will be resolved by arbitration to the extent permitted by law. The Policy contains a waiver of any rights to sue in court, including through a class action.

1. THE COMPANY

Irimia & Partners S.R.L. (“Irimia & Partners”) is an industrial property agency established and operating in accordance with the laws of Romania, registered with the Trade Registry of Bucharest under No. J40/17480/2023, VAT No. RO48805978, headquartered in 90-92 Drm. Gilaului, 2-nd entrance, 1-st floor, suite 23, Sector 4, Bucharest 041715, Romania.

2. WEBSITE USE

Our website provides general information about the services offered by Irimia & Partners, as well as certain legal procedures. With respect to the website and related software, source code, platforms, servers and interfaces, whether owned by us or third parties, you must not copy, redistribute, publish, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, alter, revise, translate, creative derivative works, or make any unauthorized attempt to access or use, or sell, assign, sublicense, transfer, distribute, lease, rent or grant a security interest, or reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit for commercial purposes, or access or use in a manner prohibited by applicable laws, directives, or regulations or this Policy.

3. AGE RESTRICTION

Our website is intended for persons who are at least 18 or older and are of legal age to form a binding agreement. If you are under 18, or not of age to form a legally binding agreement, you may not access or use our website without your parent or guardian’s consent and such parent or guardian will remain responsible for your and their compliance with our Policy.

4. VIRUS PROTECTION

Irimia & Partners makes every effort to verify the materials provided on this website. We strongly recommend users to use antivirus software when downloading any material from the Internet. Irimia & Partners assumes no responsibility for any loss, interruption, or damage to your data or system that may occur while browsing this website.

5. COPYRIGHT

The materials presented on this website are protected by copyright unless otherwise indicated. You do not have the right to reproduce the content of this website in any way without the written permission of Irimia & Partners.

6. Q&A

When you submit a request using the phone numbers or email addresses identified on the Irimia & Partners website, we will use the personal data obtained through communication to respond to your request.

7. PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

Certain personal data is collected through this website. Details regarding the processing of this personal data by Irimia & Partners are available in the Privacy Policy.

8. SUBMISSIONS

We do not accept any unsolicited ideas including without limitation images, suggestions about promotion of the website, additions to our services, or changes in methods of doing business. If, notwithstanding this Policy, you send us any ideas, suggestions, images, drawings, graphics, innovations, concepts, recommendations, or similar materials, you agree that the submissions are not confidential and we assume no obligation, expressed or implied, by considering them. You hereby assign such submissions to us without compensation (or the expectation of compensation) and agree that we may disclose, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, display, perform, transmit, sell, or otherwise use your submissions for commercial or non-commercial purposes with no compensation to you. For any submissions that cannot be legally assigned to us, you hereby grant us an unrestricted, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable and worldwide license to disclose, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, display, perform, transmit, sell, or otherwise use your submissions for commercial or non-commercial purposes in any manner and medium with no compensation to you.

9. DISCLAIMER

The website may contain links to other websites and resources that are not owned by us. Irimia & Partners has no control over these websites and resources found therein and, therefore, will not be responsible for the availability of these websites, nor for the content, advertising, goods, services, information, or other materials available on these websites, for the functionality or performance of these websites, or for the infringement of intellectual property rights or other rights arising within these websites. By accessing the indicated websites, you confirm that you understand the possible consequences of accessing the indicated websites and accept the above Terms and Conditions. This website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is not intended to replace legal advice from an industrial property attorney.

10. OFFICIAL FEES

In relation to our Client engagements, all service requests requiring the payment of official fees are contingent upon the prior receipt of said fees in our bank account. Specifically, providing of any service necessitating the payment of official fees will commence only upon the full payment of such fees in advance by the Client. Irimia & Partners S.r.l. shall not be held liable for any damages, delays, or failures in service delivery arising from the non-receipt of the official fees in the bank account, irrespective of the reasons for the delay or non-payment. This includes, but is not limited to, any delays in the execution of services or any consequences resulting from such delays or non-performance, as long as the official fees have not been duly credited to our bank account. Clients are hereby advised to ensure that all applicable official fees are settled prior to the initiation of any service to prevent any delays or complications. Should there be any questions or concerns regarding the payment of fees or the status of service requests, Clients are encouraged to contact us promptly to address and resolve any issues.

11. CARD PAYMENTS

The services contracted through the website www.irimia-ip.ro can be paid using a bank card, through the Netopia online payment system. Any Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, and Maestro cards are accepted, provided they are valid, have sufficient funds, and the bank allows online payments with the respective card. Payment details are as follows: IRIMIA & PARTNERS SRL, Trade Registry Number J40/17480/2023, VAT No.: RO48805978, IBAN Account RO09BTRLRONCRT0677660701, opened with Banca Transilvania.

12. CANCELLATION OF ORDERED SERVICES

In case of your withdrawal from continuing a procedure concerning an intellectual property asset, as communicated to us in writing subsequent to the provision of the service, you are liable for the fees associated with the formalities executed by our firm concerning the discontinued procedure, along with the official fees prepaid by our firm. If your withdrawal from continuing such a procedure is communicated to us in writing prior to the provision of the service, the professional fee related to the formalities carried out by our firm concerning the discontinued procedure will be reimbursed to you within 30 days in the bank account solely in accordance with the terms outlined in the service agreement between the parties, in adherence to pertinent legal provisions, following the same protocol applied to the value of official fees accrued but unpaid by our firm.

13. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and release us and our affiliates and our respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, contractors, and representatives (and their respective successors and assigns) from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and costs, arising from or related to: (i) your access, use, attempted use, inability to use or misuse of the website or content; (ii) your violation of any of terms of this Policy or any applicable law; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property or privacy right; and (iv) any claim that your use of the website or content caused damage to a third party.

14. ILLICIT OR UNETHICAL ACTIVITIES

In the event of any suspicion regarding the involvement of a Client or business partner of Irimia & Partners S.r.l. in illicit, illegal, harmful activities or any other activities that could potentially cause damage to Irimia & Partners S.r.l., whether material or reputational, Irimia & Partners S.r.l. reserves the right to terminate the collaboration with the respective Client or business partner without prior notice and without being liable for any compensation. Illicit or unethical activities include, but are not limited to: if there is evidence or reasonable suspicion that a Client or business partner is involved in illicit or illegal activities that could negatively impact the reputation, operations, or commercial interests of Irimia & Partners S.r.l., the company has the right to immediately suspend the collaboration with the respective Client or business partner without prior notice; in situations where involvement in illicit or unethical activities has caused or could potentially cause material or reputational damage to Irimia & Partners S.r.l., the company has the right to unilaterally terminate the collaboration without being liable for any compensation. Any amounts received from the Client or business partner will be refunded in accordance with the provisions of Sections 10, 11, and 12 of this Policy. Additionally, payment for services rendered up to the termination of the collaboration will be governed by the same applicable provisions. The termination of the collaboration will be carried out immediately, without prior notice, and Irimia & Partners S.r.l. shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from this unilateral decision. This Policy is intended to protect the integrity and reputation of Irimia & Partners S.r.l. and to ensure compliance with applicable legal and ethical standards. If you have any further questions or require clarification regarding the application of this Policy, please contact our legal department at office@irimia-ip.com.

15. POLITICAL NON-AFFILIATION

Irimia & Partners S.r.l. operates as an independent and politically neutral entity. We do not support, endorse, or favor any political party, candidate, political movement, or ideology. Any statements, opinions, or declarations made by our employees, contractors, or representatives are personal and do not reflect the official position of the company. Our employees and collaborators are encouraged to exercise their civic and political rights individually; however, any political involvement must be conducted outside the scope of the company’s activities and resources. The use of company resources, including but not limited to equipment, funds, working time, or company-associated social networks, for political purposes is strictly prohibited. Irimia & Partners S.r.l. will not make donations, contributions, or sponsorships to political parties, electoral campaigns, or other political organizations, regardless of government level or territory. Any donations or contributions made by employees or collaborators will be considered personal actions. Irimia & Partners S.r.l. will not organize, host, or sponsor political events on its premises or through its resources. Employee participation in such events must be conducted personally and outside of working hours. All communication and marketing materials of Irimia & Partners S.r.l. will remain politically neutral. No advertising messages, press releases, or promotional materials will include or endorse political views, candidacies, or political initiatives. Any violation of this political non-affiliation Policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or collaboration. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact our legal department at office@irimia-ip.com. This political non-affiliation Policy is an integral part of the general terms and conditions for using the services and resources of Irimia & Partners S.r.l. and must be adhered to by all employees, collaborators, and representatives of the company.

16. MODIFICATIONS

Irimia & Partners continually strives to provide an excellent and secure user experience, and we may make periodic changes to the Terms and Conditions to reflect changes in our services, as well as to ensure that you are always aware of your rights and responsibilities as a user. Continued use of the website after the publication of any changes constitutes your implicit acceptance of these changes to the Terms and Conditions.

17. MISCELLANEOUS

You agree that we may send to you in electronic form any notices or other communications regarding the website and such electronic form will satisfy any legal requirements with respect to communications or notice. The website is controlled and operated by us from our offices in Romania. We make no representation that that the website is available in, appropriate for or comply with laws outside Romania. If you access the website outside Romania, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with your local laws and regulations; provided, however, that you agree that your access to the website does not subject us to any laws, regulations or jurisdictions of any area outside Romania. If any part of this Policy shall be held or declared to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be ineffective but shall not affect any other part of this Policy, and in such event, such provision shall be changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish the objectives of such unenforceable or invalid provision within the limits of applicable law or applicable court decisions. Our failure to partially or fully exercise any rights or our waiver of any breach of this Policy shall not prevent our subsequent exercise of such right or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term of this Policy. Our rights and remedies under this Policy and any other applicable agreement between us and you shall be cumulative, and the exercise of any such right or remedy shall not limit our right to exercise any other right or remedy. We may at any time, without notice and for any reason in our sole discretion, modify or discontinue the websites, delete content, or terminate or restrict your access to the website. In addition, this Policy may be changed at any time. We will notify you of such changes by posting them on the website. You should check the website for such changes frequently. Your continued access of the website after such changes have been posted conclusively demonstrates your acceptance of those changes.

Questions regarding this Policy should be directed to:

Irimia & Partners S.r.l.
90-92 Drm. Gilaului
2nd entrance, 1st floor, suite# 23
Bucharest 041715, Romania

office@irimia-ip.com