TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: August 27, 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the readytechconsulting.com website (the “Website”) operated by ReadyTech Consulting SRL (“ReadyTech Consulting”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

1. Purpose of the Website

The Website readytechconsulting.com (the “Website”) is owned and operated by ReadyTech Consulting (“ReadyTech Consulting”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

The primary purpose of the Website is to:

• Provide general information about ReadyTech Consulting, our services, and areas of expertise.
• Serve as a point of contact for individuals and organizations interested in our consulting services.
• Share general updates, articles, and insights relevant to legal, compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Legal advice
• Compliance advice
• Professional recommendations tailored to your specific circumstances

2. Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content available on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, icons, videos, downloadable materials, design layout, and code (collectively, the “Content”), is the property of ReadyTech Consulting or its licensors and is protected under Romanian, European Union, and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks and Branding

• The name ReadyTech Consulting, the company logo, and other brand elements displayed on the Website are trademarks (registered or unregistered) of ReadyTech Consulting.
• You may not use our trademarks, service marks, or trade names without our prior written consent.

Copyright

• All original works published on the Website are protected by copyright law.
• Any unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, or public display of the Content is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission.

Images and Photographs

• Unless otherwise stated, all photographs used on the Website are licensed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
• This means the images are free to use for any purpose, including commercial use, without attribution, although credit to the original creator is appreciated when possible.
• The CC0 license applies only to images and photographs, and does not apply to other Website Content such as text, design, or code, which remain protected by copyright.

3. License to use the Website

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, ReadyTech Consulting grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to:

• Access and view the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

• Download or print portions of the Website’s Content solely for informational purposes, provided that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from the Website or its Content.
• Use the Website or its Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
• Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices contained in the Content.
• Use automated tools such as web scraping, bots, or crawlers to extract or collect data from the Website without express permission.
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to obtain the source code of the Website or any associated software.

4. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

1. Unlawful Use – Use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws and regulations.
2. Security Breaches – Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or any associated systems.
3. Malware or Harmful Content – Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malicious code, or other harmful software.
4. Interference – Engage in activities that disrupt or impair the operation, performance, or security of the Website.
5. Misrepresentation – Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization.
6. Automated Access – Use bots, scrapers, or other automated tools to access, extract, or collect data from the Website without prior written consent.
7. Infringement – Upload, post, or share content that infringes the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party.
8. Harassment or Abuse – Use the Website to harass, threaten, defame, or otherwise harm any individual or organization.

5. Third-Party links and resources

The Website may contain links to external websites, resources, or services operated by third parties. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes.

No Control or Endorsement

• We do not control, monitor, or endorse the content, products, services, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
• The inclusion of a link does not imply any partnership, sponsorship, or recommendation by ReadyTech Consulting.

Your Responsibility

• Accessing and using third-party websites is at your own risk.
• You should review the applicable terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Third-Party Content on Our Website

• Any third-party content, tools, or embedded features (e.g., maps, videos, or form integrations) made available on the Website are subject to the terms and policies of the respective third-party providers.
• We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of such third-party content.

6. No professional advice

The content provided on readytechconsulting.com is for general informational purposes only.

Not Legal or Compliance Advice

• Nothing on the Website constitutes, or should be construed as, legal, compliance, regulatory, or other professional advice.
• The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation or jurisdiction.

No Reliance Without Consultation

• You should not rely solely on the Website’s content for making legal, compliance, or business decisions.
• Before taking, or refraining from taking, any action based on the information provided on the Website, you should seek professional advice from a qualified legal or compliance consultant.

No Client–Consultant Relationship

• The use of the Website, including sending us a message through the contact form or email, does not establish a client–consultant relationship with ReadyTech Consulting.
• A formal engagement is only established after both parties have signed a written agreement outlining the scope of services and responsibilities.

7. Disclaimers

The Website and all content, materials, and information provided through readytechconsulting.com are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

We do not guarantee that:

1. The Website will operate without interruptions or errors.
2. The Website will always be secure or free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
3. The content on the Website is complete, accurate, up-to-date, or suitable for your particular needs.
4. Any defects or issues will be corrected promptly.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including (but not limited to) implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

You acknowledge that:

• Use of the Website is at your sole risk.
• We do not warrant or represent that any advice, opinion, or statement available on or through the Website is accurate, reliable, or applicable to your specific circumstances.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ReadyTech Consulting, its directors, employees, agents, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

1. Your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its Content.
2. Any reliance you place on information provided on the Website.
3. Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.
4. Any errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, or failures in the operation of the Website.
5. Any viruses, malware, or harmful components transmitted through the Website by third parties.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ReadyTech Consulting, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

1. Your violation of these Terms of Use.
2. Your misuse of the Website or its Content.
3. Your violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or the rights of a third party (including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other proprietary rights).
   Any content or information you submit to the Website that causes damage or liability to us or others.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses.

10. Intellectual Property Infringement Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our Website users to do the same. If you believe that any material on readytechconsulting.com infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, you may submit a written notice to us at contact@readytechconsulting.com containing the following information:

1. Your contact details – including your full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
2. Identification of the work – a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property you claim has been infringed.
3. Location of the material – a direct link (URL) or detailed description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the Website.
4. Proof of rights – a statement that you are the owner of the intellectual property or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
5. Good-faith statement – a declaration that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the rights holder, its agent, or the law.
6. Accuracy and authenticity statement – a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate.

Upon receiving a valid infringement notice, we will:

• Review the claim.
• Remove or restrict access to the allegedly infringing content if appropriate.
• Take any other action required by applicable law.

Knowingly submitting false claims may result in liability for damages.

11. Changes to the Website and Terms

We reserve the right to:

1. Modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Website, including its content, features, and functionality, at any time without prior notice.
2. Update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in our operations, services, legal requirements, or for any other reason we deem necessary.

Notification of Changes

• The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision of these Terms.
• If the changes are material, we may post a notice on the Website’s homepage or send you an email (if we have your contact details) before the changes take effect.

Your Responsibility

• It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
• Continued use of the Website after updated Terms have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules.

Jurisdiction

• Any dispute, claim, or legal action arising out of or relating to your use of the Website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
• By using the Website, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.

Severability

• If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms of Use or the operation of the Website, you can contact us using the details below:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.