Subject of the General Terms and Conditions of Business
These General Terms and Conditions of Business set forth the business terms of Attorney Josip Perkušić, with office registered at Zagreb, Desinićka ulica 4 (hereinafter: Attorney), governing the mutual rights and obligations between the Attorney on one side and the client/customer/orderer (hereinafter: Client) on the other, in relation to the provision and use of services and products offered by the Attorney.
All mutual relations between the Attorney and the Client that are not specifically regulated by these General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the Obligations Act and all other applicable regulations of the Republic of Croatia.
These General Terms and Conditions shall apply together with the power of attorney, instructions, representation agreement, or any other contract concluded with the Client.
In the event of a discrepancy between the provisions of the power of attorney, instructions, representation agreement, or other agreement with the Client and these General Terms and Conditions, the relationship between the Attorney and the Client shall be determined in the following order of priority: power of attorney/instructions/representation agreement, these General Terms and Conditions, and any other agreement with the Client.
Copyrights
The website https://odvjetnik-perkusic.hr (hereinafter: the Website) consists of proprietary paid and free content. All content published on the Website is the exclusive property of the Attorney and may only be used for private and non-commercial purposes. It may not be copied, reproduced, publicly displayed, transmitted, or distributed in any manner without the author’s consent and mandatory citation of the source; while paid content may under no circumstances be copied, reproduced, publicly displayed, transmitted, or distributed except for the Client’s personal use for which the paid content is intended.
The content of the Website is protected by copyright owned by the Attorney. The Attorney holds copyright over all proprietary content. Unauthorized use of any part of the Website shall be considered an infringement of the Attorney’s copyright and subject to action before competent criminal and civil authorities.
Furthermore, the Website contains trademarks, names of individuals, and other intellectual property owned by the Attorney. Any infringement of copyright, whether intentional or accidental, constitutes a serious violation of the terms of use of the Website and the Attorney’s copyright.
Legal Services Provided by the Attorney and Quality Standards
The Attorney provides services and products in accordance with applicable regulations, the Law on Advocacy, the Code of Legal Ethics, and within the scope of legal practice, offering professional and competent legal assistance, including legal advice, drafting documents, representing clients before courts, administrative bodies, and other institutions, and providing access to educational materials (articles, guides, digital educational products). All Clients are entitled to equal treatment and the highest possible service quality, regardless of the scope or nature of the engagement.
The Attorney cannot and will never guarantee success in a dispute or a favorable outcome of legal consultations or the use of educational materials. Services are provided based on a written engagement (power of attorney), instructions (written or oral), or a representation agreement, with work commencing upon acceptance of the offer. Products are delivered only upon receipt of the payment stated in the issued invoice.
When providing services, we rely on information and documents related to factual circumstances provided by the Client or obtained from other sources as agreed or instructed by the Client. To ensure the highest service quality, the Client must provide all relevant data and documents. The Client is responsible for the accuracy of the information and documents provided, and the law firm is not liable for any damages resulting from the provision of incorrect information or documents.
Upon request, we can provide an offer detailing the description of the service/product, pricing or pricing method, and the expected completion time. The offer is based on the information and documents provided by the Client or obtained from other sources as agreed or instructed. The Attorney is not liable for damages incurred by the Client or third parties due to improper or unlawful use of services or the use of any independent or unverified educational material without attorney review.
Terms of Use and Data Protection
Clients of the Attorney’s services/products may be natural or legal persons. Before issuing an offer/invoice, the Client must provide the Attorney or an authorized person with the necessary data for preparing the offer or invoice, which may later serve for contract execution.
The Client agrees that the Attorney may, before concluding a contract, conduct verification of the Client’s personal data, identity, status, and financial solvency with the competent authorities that have access to such data, provided explicit consent is given by the Client.
By placing an order, whether orally or in writing, or by entering into a contract, the Client (natural or legal person) explicitly consents to the Attorney collecting, recording, and processing their personal data, including their personal identification number (PIN), for internal records and the provision of complete services and product delivery. Furthermore, the Client consents to the Attorney, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, sharing their personal data with accounting services, financial institutions, creditors, debt collection agencies, creditworthiness verification entities, and value-added service providers to fulfill legal obligations, verify solvency, mitigate risks, and protect the interests of both the Client and the Attorney, as well as to minimize potential future debts of the Client.
The Attorney may process the Client’s personal data and that of associated persons (e.g., directors, proxies, etc.) based on the Law on Advocacy, a granted power of attorney, a concluded contract, or a decision by a competent authority, all for the purpose of providing legal assistance, particularly in initiating and conducting proceedings before competent bodies, providing legal advice, drafting documents, or general representation. More details on the Attorney’s data protection policy can be found here.
Provision of Legal Services
For specific actions, Clients may issue special instructions. Additionally, if deemed necessary, we may request written confirmation of instructions before undertaking specific actions. In the absence of special instructions, we will take actions deemed in the Client’s best interest. If the Client fails to respond to a written request for instructions within 8 days, consent for the specific action is presumed.
A power of attorney may be issued as a special power of attorney for a particular proceeding or action or as a general power of attorney for representation in multiple similar or diverse matters before courts, administrative bodies, institutions, and individuals.
If no term is specified in the power of attorney, it is deemed issued for an indefinite period, until revoked, or until the fulfillment of other legal conditions for its termination.
All actions taken within the scope of the power of attorney are considered valid, and the Client is obliged to compensate the law firm and cover all incurred costs.
Delivery of Ordered Products and Services
Unless otherwise agreed, services are delivered via email, while products (guides, analyses, digital programs, etc.) are always delivered via email.
Complaints and Dispute Resolution
Complaints must be submitted in writing within 15 days of receipt of the invoice for the service or product. A complaint must be in written form, signed, and, if applicable, stamped. The Attorney will respond in writing within 15 days of receiving the complaint.
In the event of a dispute, the Attorney and the Client will endeavor to resolve it amicably. If resolution is not possible, the competent court in Croatia shall have jurisdiction, and Croatian law shall apply.
Final Provisions
The applicable Attorney shall be those in force at the time of acceptance of the offer, conclusion of the contract, or issuance of the power of attorney. We reserve the right to amend these Attorney, which will take effect upon publication on our Website.