Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
1. Website owner:
This website (the “Site”) is operated by OLIVERA Legal y Negocios (“OLIVERA”, the “Firm”), Uruguay.
2. Acceptance of the terms:
Access to, browsing and use of the Site imply that the user (the “User”) has read and accepts these terms and conditions (the “Terms”). If the User does not agree, the User must refrain from using the Site. OLIVERA may amend these Terms at any time. Amendments will be effective as from their publication on the Site.
3. Informational purpose:
The contents of the Site (including publications, alerts, articles, news, newsletters, downloadable materials and any other content) are provided solely for general informational purposes. The content does not constitute legal advice, nor a legal opinion applicable to a specific matter, nor does it replace professional consultation. Before making decisions based on information from the Site, the User should obtain specific advice according to the User’s circumstances.
4. No attorney-client relationship:
Use of the Site, and the sending of inquiries through forms, emails or other means published on the Site, does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship with OLIVERA. The provision of legal services by OLIVERA is subject to acceptance of the engagement, conflict-of-interest checks where applicable, and—if relevant—the execution of the corresponding proposal/engagement letter or other agreed documentation.
5. Permitted use of the Site:
The User undertakes to use the Site diligently, lawfully and in good faith. In particular, the User agrees not to: (i) infringe the rights of OLIVERA or third parties; (ii) introduce or disseminate viruses, malware or any harmful components; (iii) attempt to access without authorization the Site’s systems, accounts or databases; (iv) use the Site to send unlawful, misleading, offensive communications or communications that breach applicable regulations.
6. Intellectual property:
Unless expressly stated otherwise, all contents of the Site (texts, designs, logos, trademarks, images, audiovisual material, documents and others) are owned by OLIVERA or used with authorization, and are protected by applicable law. The User may view and, where applicable, download/save contents solely for personal and non-commercial use, preserving their integrity and acknowledging the source where appropriate. The reproduction, distribution, public communication, transformation or
exploitation of the contents for commercial or mass purposes is prohibited without OLIVERA’s prior written authorization.
7. Links to third-party sites:
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Such sites are outside OLIVERA’s control. Therefore, OLIVERA assumes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, availability, policies or practices of those third parties.
8. Liability:
OLIVERA seeks to ensure that the information on the Site is reasonable and up to date, but does not guarantee that the content is accurate, complete, current or error-free at all times. To the extent permitted by applicable law, OLIVERA shall not be liable for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the Site or the inability to use it, including (without limitation) damages due to interruptions, technical failures, viruses, or decisions made based on the published content.
9. Electronic communications and confidentiality:
Communications sent by the User through the Site (including forms and emails) may not be secure. Therefore, OLIVERA recommends that the User not send sensitive or confidential information through these means without previously arranging an appropriate channel. Without prejudice to OLIVERA’s professional duty of confidentiality within duly accepted professional relationships, OLIVERA cannot guarantee the inviolability or absolute confidentiality of unencrypted electronic communications or communications transmitted over public networks.
10. Personal data protection:
When the User completes forms, subscribes to updates or contacts OLIVERA, the User may provide personal data (for example, name, email address, telephone number, company and message). OLIVERA will process personal data in accordance with applicable laws in Uruguay, for the following purposes: (i) responding to the User’s inquiries or requests; (ii) managing institutional and professional communications; (iii) administering newsletter subscriptions and content preferences; (iv) complying with legal obligations and/or requirements of a competent authority. The User declares that the data provided is accurate and that, if the User provides data of third parties, the User is entitled to do so. Data subject rights: the User may exercise the rights of access, rectification, updating, inclusion, erasure and any other rights recognized by applicable law, by requesting it at contacto@olivera.com.uy and properly identifying themselves.
11. Email subscription to updates:
By subscribing, the User consents to receive at the User’s email address newsletters, updates, publications, event invitations and/or institutional information related to the Firm’s activities. OLIVERA will store the User’s email address confidentially and will use it to send the communications described in these Terms. OLIVERA will not sell or transfer the User’s email address to third parties for third-party advertising purposes, except where required by law or by a competent authority. The User may unsubscribe at any time. The subscription is intended for persons aged 18 or older. If the User is a minor, the User must refrain from subscribing.