The team of Valkov, Genova & Co. Law Firm ("the Law Firm") thanks you for visiting our website. The Law Firm maintains and provides you with access to its informational website - http://www.valkov-genova.com ("the Website"), which contains information about our activities and team. Since it is of utmost importance to us that you familiarize yourself with the general terms and conditions for using the Website ("the Terms"), we ask you to read them carefully and in detail.
WEBSITE OWNER DETAILS
The Website is owned by Valkov, Genova & Co. Law Firm, registered in the Unified Register of Law Firms at the Supreme Judicial Council under No. 2400080710, Sofia Bar Association (SBA), as well as in the BULSTAT Register under UIC 181395314, with registered office and address of management at: Sofia, 3 Prof. Hristo Vakarelski Str., Entrance B, Floor 2, Apt. 10. The Law Firm is represented individually by the managing partners Attorney-at-Law Lyubomir Emilov Valkov and Attorney-at-Law Betina Gencheva Genova.
WEBSITE CONTENT
The Website presents the practice and team of the Law Firm, the services we provide, interesting and useful information, as well as analyses on current topics. Additionally, we provide news regarding the development of our practice, legislative changes, topical public issues, as well as career opportunities within our team.
Various contact options are provided on the Website to reach out to the team of Valkov, Genova & Co. Law Firm in case of questions related to our practice areas, consultations, meetings, and job applications.
Access to the Website's content is free and does not require prior registration. Every visitor may freely browse the published information.
DISCLAIMER
We make every effort to ensure that the content and information on the Website are up to date, reliable, and presented in an understandable and accessible manner for the User. Nevertheless, all information on the Website is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and should not be construed as legal consultation.
The Law Firm assumes no liability for any actions taken based on the published content, nor does it guarantee its completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or applicability to a specific case. To receive legal advice, an individual consultation with an attorney-at-law should be carried out.
The Law Firm shall not be liable for difficult, temporarily interrupted, or permanently terminated access to the Website, regardless of the reason. The same applies to changes in the design, structure, or content of the Website, which may be made at any time without prior notice.
The Law Firm shall not be liable for any damages that may arise in connection with accessing or using the Website, unless caused intentionally or through gross negligence on our part. This includes, but is not limited to, damages caused by:
unsolicited electronic messages (spam) sent by third parties on behalf of the Law Firm;
distribution of viruses, malicious code, Trojan horses, spyware, or other harmful software via email belonging to the Law Firm;
unauthorized access, attacks, or interference by third parties with the User's information systems;
interception, damage, loss, or alteration of data due to software or hardware malfunctions or external interventions.
The Law Firm does not guarantee that the Website is completely protected from such threats or that access to it will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Users should take standard cybersecurity measures, including using antivirus software, a firewall, and other protection means.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Intellectual property rights in and to the Website, including but not limited to: texts, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, documents, and other materials, unless otherwise indicated, belong to Valkov, Genova & Co. Law Firm and are protected under applicable law. The same may not be used by third parties without prior permission.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Law Firm does not represent or act on behalf of third parties unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Access to the Website does not grant any right to copy, reproduce, store, distribute, transfer, or otherwise make unauthorized use of intellectual property objects. The use of published content is permissible solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use is permissible only with the express prior written consent of the Law Firm or the respective rights holder, where applicable.
EXTERNAL LINKS
To provide additional information and convenience to visitors, links to third-party websites may be published on the Website. The publication of such links does not imply that the Law Firm endorses, supports, or agrees with the content, products, or services accessible through them.
When using external links, the User agrees to be bound by the general terms and conditions and policies of the respective external website. The Law Firm has no control over the content, terms, privacy policies, or practices of such third parties and assumes no responsibility for them.
All claims, objections, or lawsuits related to the use of external websites should be directed directly to the relevant third party.
USER RESPONSIBILITY
Users have the right to access and use the Website in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and applicable legislation, and to use the published content solely for personal and non-commercial purposes. They have the right to review the information provided on the Website, including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, and to submit inquiries to the Law Firm through the specified contact options.
When using the Website, Users are obliged to act in good faith and lawfully, not to violate the rights and legitimate interests of the Law Firm or third parties, and not to use the content of the Website in ways that conflict with these Terms and Conditions or applicable legislation. Users must refrain from actions that may impede the normal operation of the Website, damage its structure or security, or lead to unauthorized access to systems, servers, or other information, as well as any other actions that could compromise the site's functionality.
Users are liable for all damages caused to the Law Firm or third parties as a result of their actions or omissions when using the Website in violation of the law, these Terms and Conditions, or good morals. In such cases, Users undertake to indemnify the Law Firm and all affected third parties for all damages incurred and lost profits.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
When processing personal data, the Law Firm complies with applicable legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Personal Data Protection Act. Detailed information regarding the categories of data, processing purposes, retention periods, and data subject rights is contained in our Privacy Policy published on the Website.
The use of the Website may require processing a minimal amount of technical data related to its operation (e.g., cookies), as described in the separate Cookie Policy. The policy constitutes an integral part of these Terms.
MISCELLANEOUS
The laws of the Republic of Bulgaria apply to these Terms and Conditions. For issues not explicitly settled in these Terms and Conditions, the provisions of the effective legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria shall apply.
The Terms and Conditions may be modified unilaterally by the Law Firm at any time. The applicable version of the Terms and Conditions is the one published on the Website at the time of accessing and using its services or content. By publishing the modifications, Users are deemed notified. The invalidity or unenforceability of any individual provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not invalidate the Terms in their entirety.
Any disputes arising between Users and the Law Firm in connection with or resulting from these Terms and Conditions shall first be resolved in a spirit of understanding and goodwill through negotiations and mutual concessions. In the event of failure to reach an agreement, the dispute may be referred for resolution to the competent court under the effective legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria, with venue in the city of Sofia.
Upon request of the parties, prior to or independently of court proceedings, out-of-court mediation or another method for dispute resolution by mutual agreement may also be utilized.
These Terms and Conditions enter into force on August 07, 2026.