Terms and Conditions

1. Introductory Provisions

1.1. These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter: "T&C") constitute an integral part of all contracts, agreements, and orders (hereinafter: "Agreements") concluded between SLOVENIA LAW BUSINESS & RESIDENCE, operated by POGODBA.NET, Tadej Možina, s. p. (hereinafter: "SLBR"), and the client as a service user.

1.2. The T&C are an integral part of all Agreements concluded between SLBR and the service client, which may be a legal entity or natural person (hereinafter: "Client").

1.3. By entering into a legal relationship with SLBR (entry is considered to be acceptance of an offer, acceptance and/or confirmation of a quote, conclusion of an agreement, signing of authorization, payment of advance, or confirmation of service), the Client is deemed to expressly agree with and fully accept these T&C.

1.4. The Client expressly acknowledges that all legal relationships between them and SLBR are governed exclusively by the mutual Agreement, these T&C, and any special agreements concluded in written form.

1.5. The T&C are published electronically on the website www.slovenia-law.com.

1.6. The T&C are composed in accordance with the Code of Obligations (OZ), Consumer Protection Act (ZVPot-1), Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Electronic Communications Act (ZEKom-2).

2. Scope of Services

2.1. SLBR is a legal advisory platform providing professional support in the following areas:

a) Business Consulting and Company Formation:

• Advice on selecting the appropriate legal form (LLC, sole proprietorship, branch office, etc.)
• Preparation of formation documentation
• Coordination of registration procedures with AJPES and other competent authorities
• Advice on opening business bank accounts
• Assistance in obtaining tax numbers and other identifiers

b) Residence Permits:

• Advice on types of residence permits in the Republic of Slovenia
• Assistance in preparing documentation for application submission
• Coordination of procedures with administrative units
• Advice on family reunification

c) Tax Consulting:

• Basic tax consulting for individuals and legal entities
• Advice on tax residency
• Assistance with tax registration

d) Other Legal Consulting:

• Consulting in the field of commercial law
• Review and preparation of contracts
• General legal consulting for foreign nationals in Slovenia

2.2. SLBR expressly does not provide legal representation services. Representation services before courts, state authorities, and other institutions requiring attorney authorization are provided exclusively through external cooperating law firms or attorneys.

2.3. SLBR also provides through cooperating service providers:

• Notary services
• Court translations and interpreting
• Document certification
• Accounting services
• Other specialized services

2.4. For services performed by external contractors, SLBR acts as an intermediary and coordinator. The quality and correctness of such services is guaranteed by SLBR, but is the direct responsibility of the external service provider in accordance with regulations governing their activity.

3. Prices and Payment Terms

3.1. The Client and SLBR agree on the service price when concluding the Agreement. SLBR uses a price list published on its website, or a price determined by an authorized SLBR representative based on the Client's inquiry.

3.2. Initial consultation, during which cooperation possibilities and service implementation options are verified, is free of charge for the Client, unless the authorized SLBR representative and the Client agree otherwise.

3.3. If the price for a service is not predetermined or specially agreed upon, further services are charged at an hourly rate of EUR 100.00 per commenced hour. The same rate applies to additional services not explicitly stated in the offer or agreement but related to the ordered service (additional consultations, meetings, inquiries, communication with third parties).

3.4. Telephone consulting is charged at EUR 50.00 per commenced 30 minutes.

3.5. Regular Clients and Returning Clients enjoy a 25% discount on all services.

3.6. All prices are stated in EUR and do not include VAT, unless expressly stated otherwise. SLBR is not a VAT payer.

3.7. The price stated in the offer or quote is valid until the value date indicated on the document. After this date expires, the offer is no longer binding.

3.8. SLBR, by agreement with the Client, issues a quote for the purchase of consulting hours or an invoice with a payment term of 3 days from issuance, unless agreed otherwise in writing with the Client.

3.9. For payments received from abroad, the Client bears all costs of bank commissions and any exchange rates.

3.10. In case of Client's payment delay, SLBR is entitled to charge statutory default interest and reminder costs of EUR 25.00 per reminder and collection costs in accordance with applicable legislation.

3.11. If the Client delays payment by more than 15 days, SLBR may temporarily suspend service provision until all outstanding obligations are settled. If the delay exceeds 30 days, SLBR may withdraw from the Agreement and demand payment for all services already performed.

3.12. Clients with known poor payment discipline or past unsettled obligations must prepay all services (advance payment), unless expressly agreed otherwise.

4. Ordering and Service Delivery Procedure

4.1. The Client may order SLBR services in the following ways:

• Through the contact form on the website www.slovenia-law.com
• By email at office@slovenia-law.com
• By phone or mobile apps at +386 40 753 123

4.2. Upon receiving an inquiry, SLBR provides the Client with an offer or quote containing a service description, price, and anticipated delivery timeframe.

4.3. Business cooperation is considered concluded on the day SLBR receives:

• Written confirmation of the offer from the Client, or
• Full payment of the quote to SLBR's transaction account

4.4. SLBR reserves the right to refuse an order without stating a reason, especially if it assesses that the matter exceeds the scope of its services or conflicts with legislation or ethical standards.

4.5. The Client must provide SLBR with all necessary data, documents, and information for the execution of the ordered service in a timely manner. In case of incomplete or false documentation, SLBR reserves the right to extend the delivery deadline or withdraw from the Agreement.

5. Rights and Obligations of Clients

5.1. Client Obligations:

• a) The Client is responsible for providing complete, accurate, and truthful data and documents.
• b) The Client must immediately inform SLBR of all changes affecting service delivery.
• c) The Client must pay the agreed price within the agreed deadline.
• d) The Client undertakes not to misuse SLBR services for illegal purposes.

5.2. SLBR Rights and Obligations:

• a) SLBR undertakes to perform services professionally, diligently, and within the agreed timeframe.
• b) SLBR will keep the Client informed about the progress of procedures and any complications.
• c) SLBR has the right to request additional information or documents from the Client necessary for service delivery.
• d) SLBR has the right to withdraw from the Agreement if the Client fails to fulfill their obligations or if continuing services would constitute a violation of legislation or ethical standards.

6. Copyright

6.1. All documents, opinions, templates, analyses, and other materials that the Client receives from SLBR are the copyrighted work of SLBR and are subject to copyright protection under the Copyright and Related Rights Act (ZASP).

6.2. The Client has the right to use received materials exclusively for their own purposes and within the scope of the purpose for which they were prepared.

6.3. Any reproduction, distribution, public disclosure, sale, or other use of received materials for commercial or non-commercial purposes without prior written consent from SLBR is prohibited.

6.4. In case of copyright infringement, SLBR has the right to claim damages and assert all other rights in accordance with applicable legislation.

7. Confidentiality

7.1. SLBR and the Client agree that all information, documents, communication, and materials exchanged within the scope of business cooperation constitute a business secret.

7.2. Both parties undertake to strictly protect confidential information and not disclose it to third parties, except:

• If disclosure is necessary for the execution of the ordered service (e.g., to external contractors)
• If disclosure is required by law or a competent authority
• If the Client has given express written consent

7.3. The confidentiality obligation remains in effect even after the termination of business cooperation.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. SLBR provides legal consulting services of an informative and advisory nature. SLBR's consultations and opinions do not constitute legal representation services and are not directly applicable in judicial proceedings without appropriate legal processing.

8.2. SLBR guarantees the achievement of a specific success or realization of the Client's desired goal in accordance with the agreement and possibilities. The success of proceedings before state authorities depends on the Client meeting legal conditions and decisions of competent authorities.

8.3. SLBR is not liable for damages arising from:

• Inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information provided by the Client
• Client's delay in providing necessary documents
• Changes in legislation or case law after issuing an opinion
• Services of external contractors (lawyers, notaries), whose activities are regulated by state legislation and supervised by competent regulatory authorities
• Decisions of state authorities contrary to the Client's expectations
• Force majeure or other circumstances beyond SLBR's control

8.4. SLBR's liability for damages is in any case limited to the amount of payment SLBR received for the specific service.

8.5. SLBR is not liable for any indirect damages, lost profits, or other consequential damages.

9. External Service Providers

9.1. For certain services (legal representation, notary services, court translations, accounting services, etc.), SLBR cooperates with external contractors.

9.2. For external contractor services, SLBR acts as an intermediary and coordinator. A direct contractual relationship for these services is established between the Client and the external contractor, when such contractor is regulated by state legislation and supervised by competent regulatory authorities.

9.3. SLBR will inform the Client about the external contractor and the anticipated price of their services before starting the service.

9.4. The quality of external contractor service delivery is guaranteed by SLBR, the direct responsibility of the external contractor in accordance with regulations governing their activity (Bar Act, Notary Act, etc.).

9.5. Any complaints regarding external contractor services should be addressed by the Client to SLBR or directly to the external contractor or the competent supervisory authority.

10. Withdrawal from Agreement

10.1. Withdrawal by Client:

• a) The Client has the right to withdraw from the Agreement in writing at any time.
• b) In case of withdrawal, the Client must pay for all services already performed until receipt of written withdrawal.
• c) The Client loses the right to withdraw once SLBR has fully performed the service.
• d) For services individually prepared for the Client (opinions, analyses, documentation preparation), the Client has no right to refund after service delivery.

10.2. Withdrawal by SLBR:

a) SLBR may withdraw from the Agreement if:

• The Client fails to fulfill their obligations (especially payment obligations)
• The Client provides false or misleading information
• Continuing services would constitute a violation of legislation or ethical standards
• Circumstances arise that objectively prevent SLBR from executing the service

b) In case of SLBR withdrawal, SLBR refunds any advance payments for unperformed services, reduced by costs of work already performed.

11. Complaints and Grievances

11.1. The Client has the right to file a written complaint about a service within 8 days from the date of receiving the performed service.

11.2. The Client submits the complaint with explanation to the email address: office@slovenia-law.com.

11.3. SLBR undertakes to respond to the complaint within 14 days of receipt.

11.4. If SLBR determines the complaint is justified, it will correct or supplement the service free of charge or refund an appropriate portion of the payment to the Client.

12. Personal Data Protection

12.1. SLBR processes Clients' personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2), and the Privacy Policy published on the website www.slovenia-law.com.

12.2. SLBR processes personal data exclusively for the purposes of executing contractual services, fulfilling legal obligations, and communicating with the Client.

12.3. Details about categories of personal data, processing purposes, retention periods, and individual rights are specified in the Privacy Policy.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1. SLBR and the Client undertake to resolve all potential disputes amicably.

13.2. If an amicable solution is not possible, the materially competent court in Ljubljana has jurisdiction for dispute resolution.

13.3. The law of the Republic of Slovenia applies exclusively to all disputes.

13.4. Clients who are consumers have the option of out-of-court consumer dispute resolution. Information on out-of-court dispute resolution is available on the European Commission website: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

14. Final Provisions

14.1. These T&C are valid from the date of their adoption until revocation or amendment.

14.2. SLBR reserves the right to amend the T&C at any time without prior notice. Amendments take effect from the date of publication on the website www.slovenia-law.com.

14.3. For the Client, the T&C that were valid at the time of concluding the Agreement apply. In case of T&C amendments after Agreement conclusion, amended T&C apply only if the Client expressly agrees to the amendment.

14.4. In case of conflict between provisions of an individual Agreement and the T&C, the Agreement provisions prevail.

14.5. If any provision of the T&C is invalid or unenforceable, this does not affect the validity of other provisions. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely corresponds to the purpose of the original provision.

14.6. The T&C are available in Slovenian and English. In case of discrepancy between language versions, the Slovenian version prevails.

15. Contact

For all questions, suggestions, or requests regarding these T&C, please contact:

These General Terms and Conditions have been prepared in accordance with the Code of Obligations (OZ), Consumer Protection Act (ZVPot-1), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2), and Electronic Communications Act (ZEKom-2).

Ljubljana, January 1, 2026
SLOVENIA LAW BUSINESS & RESIDENCE
POGODBA.NET, Tadej Možina, s. p.