TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE OF THIS WEBSITE

www.debtcollectionfrance.com

1. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of these Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms”) is to define the terms under which SELARL LEGASTRAT, operating under the commercial name “Petroff”, a limited liability law firm registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 814 433 470 and with the Paris Bar under Toque number C2396 (hereinafter the “Firm” or the “Publisher”), makes available the website accessible at www.debtcollectionfrance.com (the “Website”), as well as the conditions under which users may access and use the Website and its content.

Any access to or use of the Website implies full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms.

These Terms do not constitute a contract for the provision of legal services, nor an offer to provide such services.

2. No Legal Advice – No Reliance

2.1 Informational Purpose Only

All information published on the Website, including but not limited to:

  • articles,

  • legal analyses,

  • commentaries,

  • guides,

  • templates,

  • sample documents,

  • models,

  • checklists,

  • FAQs,

  • and any other written, visual, or downloadable content,

is provided for general informational purposes only.

Such information does not constitute legal advice, a legal opinion, or a substitute for advice from a lawyer admitted to practice law in France.

2.2 No Reliance

The information available on the Website may be incomplete, simplified, general in nature, or outdated, and may not reflect the most recent legal, regulatory, or case-law developments.

Users expressly agree that they may not rely on any information, document, template, or model available on the Website to take legal action, make legal decisions, or refrain from acting.

Any use of the Website’s content is made at the user’s sole risk.

2.3 Mandatory Consultation with a French Registered Lawyer

Any legal procedure, enforcement action, contractual decision, or litigation strategy in France must be assessed and handled by a lawyer duly registered with a French Bar Association.

Users are expressly advised to contact a French registered lawyer before taking any action based on information found on the Website.

The Firm’s lawyers remain available to assist users and provide tailored legal advice only within the framework of a formally established attorney-client relationship.

3. Initial Free Consultation

The Firm may offer an initial free consultation exclusively in connection with the practice areas advertised on the Website.

The Firm reserves the absolute right to decline any request for an initial free consultation, with or without reason, including but not limited to:

  • unavailability,

  • internal organisational policies,

  • conflicts of interest,

  • lack of competence in the matter presented.

The Firm is under no obligation to justify its refusal.

Any initial free consultation is strictly limited to:

  • a preliminary review of the matter, and

  • the provision of general initial considerations.

It does not constitute a legal opinion, is subject to further analysis, and is capped at a maximum of four (4) hours of work.

4. Intellectual Property

The general structure of the Website, as well as all content including texts, graphics, images, sounds, videos, newsletters, brochures, databases, software, writings, and any other elements composing the Website, are the exclusive property of the Publisher or its partners.

Any reproduction, representation, adaptation, distribution, or exploitation, in whole or in part, of the Website or its content, by any means whatsoever, without the prior written authorisation of the Publisher, is strictly prohibited and may constitute an infringement under Articles L.335-2 et seq. of the French Intellectual Property Code.

The trademark “PETROFF” is a registered trademark. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.

5. Hypertext Links

The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Accessing such links causes the user to leave the Website. The Publisher exercises no control over these websites and accepts no responsibility for their content.

Hyperlinks to the Website are permitted without prior authorisation. However, the Publisher reserves the right to request the removal of any link at any time, without justification.

6. Publisher’s Liability

The information and documents published on the Website come from sources considered reliable. However, they may contain inaccuracies, errors, or omissions.

The Publisher:

  • does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content;

  • reserves the right to modify or correct content at any time without notice.

The use of the Website and its content is under the sole responsibility of the user. The Publisher shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use, interpretation, or reliance upon the Website’s content.

7. Access to the Website

The Publisher endeavours to ensure access to the Website 24/7, except in cases of force majeure, technical incidents, or maintenance operations.

The Publisher does not guarantee uninterrupted availability and shall not be liable for any interruption, suspension, or malfunction of the Website or its services.

8. Modification of the Terms

The Publisher reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, without prior notice, in order to reflect changes in the Website or its operation.

Users are encouraged to review the Terms regularly.

9. Rules Governing Internet Use

Users acknowledge:

  • the technical limitations and risks inherent in Internet use;

  • that data transmitted over the Internet may not be secure;

  • that the Publisher has no control over third-party content accessible online.

Users remain solely responsible for the data they access, transmit, or store.

10. Privacy Policy

By using  this Website, you also agree to our Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The Website and these Terms are governed by French law, irrespective of the user’s location.

In the absence of an amicable resolution, French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding the Website or these Terms, you may contact us through any of the contact forms available on this website. 

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