Legal Notice

⚖️ Regulatory Compliance

Romanian Business Registration

• Registered with the Romanian Trade Register (Registrul Comerțului)
• Authorized for retail trade and e-commerce activities
• Compliant with Romanian Commercial Code
• Annual financial statements filed as required

EU E-Commerce Compliance

• EU E-Commerce Directive (2000/31/EC) compliance
• Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) implementation
• Digital Services Act (DSA) adherence
• Cross-border EU trading authorization

Tax & VAT Compliance

• Romanian National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) registration
• EU VAT Information Exchange System (VIES) participation
• One Stop Shop (OSS) compliance for EU sales
• Quarterly VAT returns and annual tax declarations

📜 Business Licenses & Authorizations

Professional Memberships

• Romanian E-Commerce Association (ARCE) - Member
• European E-Commerce and Omni-Channel Trade Association (Ecommerce Europe) - Associate
• Better Business Bureau International - Accredited
• Romanian Chamber of Commerce - Registered

🎯 Intellectual Property Rights

Trademarks

• "Homelyf" - Registered trademark in Romania and EU
• Logo and Brand Elements - Protected design rights
• Domain Names: homelyf.shop, homelyf.ro - Owned
• Trademark registration numbers available upon request

Website Content

• All original content, images, and text are copyright protected
• Product descriptions and photography rights reserved
• Website design and user interface elements protected
• Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited

Third-Party Rights

• Product brands and trademarks belong to their respective owners
• Licensed use of manufacturer product images and descriptions
• Attribution provided where required by licensing agreements
• Respect for all intellectual property rights

🛡️ Liability & Insurance Coverage

Professional Liability Insurance

• Provider: [Romanian Insurance Company]
• Coverage Amount: €1,000,000 per incident
• Policy Number: [Policy Reference]
• Coverage Period: Annual renewal

Product Liability

• Comprehensive product liability insurance coverage
• EU-wide coverage for consumer protection
• Covers defective products and related damages
• Coordination with manufacturer warranties

Cyber Security Insurance

• Data breach and cyber attack protection
• GDPR compliance breach coverage
• Business interruption due to cyber incidents
• Customer notification and credit monitoring services

⚖️ Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Internal Dispute Resolution

• Dedicated customer complaints department
• 14-day internal resolution target
• Escalation procedures for complex cases
• Documented resolution process

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

• EU Online Dispute Resolution: ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
• Romanian Consumer Protection Agency (ANPC): anpc.ro
• European Consumer Centre Romania: eccromania.ro
• Romanian Arbitration Court: court-arbitration.ro

Judicial Proceedings

• Competent Courts: Arges County Court, Romania
• Consumer Protection: Consumer's domicile court jurisdiction
• Applicable Law: Romanian law and EU regulations
• Small Claims Court: Available for disputes under €5,000

🏛️ Regulatory Authorities & Oversight

Primary Supervisory Authorities

• Romanian Trade Register: Company registration and commercial law compliance
• ANAF (Romanian Fiscal Authority): Tax compliance and VAT obligations
• ANSPDCP: Data protection and GDPR compliance
• ANPC: Consumer protection and fair trading practices

EU-Level Oversight

• European Commission: Single Market and competition law
• European Data Protection Board: GDPR interpretation and enforcement
• European Consumer Centre Network: Cross-border consumer protection
• VIES (VAT Information Exchange System): EU VAT compliance verification

Industry Standards Compliance

• ISO 27001: Information security management
• PCI DSS: Payment card industry data security
• EU Cybersecurity Act: Cybersecurity requirements
• Accessibility Standards: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

🌱 Environmental & Social Responsibility

Environmental Compliance

• EU WEEE Directive compliance for electrical products
• RoHS Directive adherence for restricted substances
• Packaging and packaging waste regulations compliance
• Carbon footprint reduction initiatives

Social Responsibility

• Fair labor practices and working conditions
• Equal opportunity employment policies
• Community engagement and local sourcing
• Charitable contributions and social impact programs

Sustainability Commitments

• Sustainable product sourcing policies
• Reduced packaging and eco-friendly materials
• Digital-first approach to reduce paper usage
• Energy-efficient operations and green hosting

📞 Contact Information & Updates

Legal Inquiries

• General Legal: legal@homelyf.shop
• Compliance: compliance@homelyf.shop
• Data Protection: dpo@homelyf.shop
• Intellectual Property: ip@homelyf.shop

Document Updates

• This legal notice is reviewed and updated annually
• Significant changes will be communicated via website notifications
• Historical versions available upon request
• Latest version date is displayed at the top of this document

Business Hours for Legal Matters

• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EET
• Response Time: Maximum 72 hours
• Urgent Matters: Mark email subject with "URGENT LEGAL"
• Language Support: Romanian, English