Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Fortify Business Group ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at your-domain.com (the "Website") and all related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access our Services.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- "User," "you," or "your" refers to the individual or entity accessing our Services.
- "Content" means text, images, graphics, data, information, and other materials.
- "Services" includes all business consulting, advisory services, and website functionality provided by us.
- "Agreement" refers to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.
3. Use of Services
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
3.2 Account Registration
Certain Services may require you to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.3 License to Use
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for lawful business purposes.
4. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use our Services to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
- Engage in unauthorized access, data scraping, or automated use
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
- Collect or harvest personal information about other users
- Engage in spamming, phishing, or fraudulent activities
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
- Remove or modify any proprietary notices or labels
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Property
All Content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and trademarks, are owned by Fortify Business Group or our licensors and are protected by Croatian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of any Content you submit to our Services. By submitting Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such Content solely for providing and improving our Services.
5.3 Trademarks
"Fortify Business Group" and related logos are trademarks of our company. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
6. Services and Fees
6.1 Service Description
We provide business consulting and advisory services. Specific service details, deliverables, and timelines will be outlined in separate service agreements or proposals.
6.2 Fees and Payment
Fees for Services will be specified in your service agreement. Unless otherwise stated:
- All fees are in Croatian Kuna (HRK) or Euros (EUR) as specified
- Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date
- Late payments may incur interest charges
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed
6.3 Taxes
Fees exclude applicable taxes, levies, or duties. You are responsible for paying all such charges except taxes based on our net income.
7. Disclaimers and Warranties
7.1 Service Availability
Our Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Results obtained will be accurate or reliable
- Quality of Services will meet your expectations
- Defects will be corrected
7.2 Professional Advice
Information provided through our Services is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.
7.3 Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for any third-party content, websites, or services accessed through our Website. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Croatian law:
8.1 Exclusion of Damages
Fortify Business Group, its officers, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill arising from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to use our Services
- Any conduct or content of third parties on the Services
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
- Any other matter relating to the Services
8.2 Liability Cap
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or €1,000, whichever is greater.
8.3 Essential Purpose
These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy fails of its essential purpose.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fortify Business Group and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of our Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any Content you submit or transmit through the Services
- Your negligence or willful misconduct
10. Termination
10.1 By You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or discontinuing use of the Services.
10.2 By Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Violation of applicable laws
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Upon your request
10.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Services immediately ceases
- We may delete your account and Content
- Provisions that by nature should survive will remain in effect
- You remain liable for all obligations accrued prior to termination
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
11.1 Applicable Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Croatia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11.2 Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Croatia.
11.3 EU Rights
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may have additional rights under applicable EU consumer protection laws.
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal claim, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Contact us at [email protected] with a detailed description of the dispute.
12.2 Mediation
If informal resolution fails, parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing litigation. Mediation shall be conducted in Croatia by a mutually agreed mediator.
12.3 Arbitration
If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Permanent Arbitration Court at the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
12.4 Class Action Waiver
To the extent permitted by law, all disputes must be brought individually and not as a class action or collective proceeding.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice through the Website or via email to registered users.
14. Privacy
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.
15. General Provisions
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Fortify Business Group regarding the Services.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
15.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.
15.6 Language
These Terms are prepared in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of conflicts, the English version prevails.
15.7 Survival
Provisions that by nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:
Fortify Business Group
Email: [email protected]
Website: your-domain.com
Address: [Your Business Address], Croatia
17. Acknowledgment
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025