Terms and Conditions of Use – Geo Veritas
1. Definitions
1.1 Geo Veritas is a division of LU.RO.MA FZC, with registered office at 2nd Floor, Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.? 1.2 User means any natural or legal person using the Company’s services.? 1.3 Services means all services provided by the Company, including but not limited to registrations, verifications, expert assessments, databases, and research relating to valuable minerals.? 1.4 Agreement means the contract between the Company and the User consisting of these Terms and Conditions and any specific conditions related to the requested service.
2. Subject of the Agreement
2.1 The Company agrees to provide the Services to the User according to the methods, timelines, and fees specified in the relevant quotation or registration form.? 2.2 The User agrees to provide all information and documents requested by the Company in a timely manner for the proper delivery of the Services.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 The User declares that all information and documents provided are true, complete, and up to date.? 3.2 The User must cooperate with the Company at every stage of the Service, including providing additional information when requested.? 3.3 The User acknowledges that the issuance of a certificate or report does not constitute an absolute guarantee of absence of risk, but represents a due diligence measure based on available information.
4. Company Rights and Responsibilities
4.1 The Company will verify the information provided by the User and carry out the activities described in the quotation or agreement.? 4.2 The Company cannot guarantee the discovery or recovery of stolen or missing minerals and shall not be liable for unforeseeable events or for information not provided by the User.? 4.3 The Company may suspend or terminate the Services if the User fails to comply with information or cooperation obligations.
5. Fees and Payments
5.1 Service fees are those indicated in the request form or attached quotation.? 5.2 The User agrees to pay the amounts within the agreed deadlines. In case of delay, the Company may suspend the Services and charge late payment interest.? 5.3 Any additional costs will be communicated to the User before being applied.
6. Validity of Certificate or Report
6.1 The certificate or report issued by the Company confirms that:? a) the mineral is not reported at the time of the available evidence;? b) no known claims have emerged in the consulted databases.? 6.2 The certificate or report does not constitute legal proof of ownership or an absolute guarantee of absence of risk, nor does it exempt the User from further verification of provenance or applicable regulations.? 6.3 The validity of the certificate depends on the accuracy of the information provided by the User.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
7.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, particularly those applicable to international commercial agreements.? 7.2 Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal or courts located in the United Arab Emirates. In the case of arbitration, UAE arbitration law applies, including Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration.? 7.3 If the parties choose court jurisdiction, the competent court shall be that of the Company’s registered office unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8. Privacy and Data Processing
8.1 The Company will process the User’s personal data in accordance with UAE law and its Privacy Policy.? 8.2 The User authorizes the Company to store and process submitted data solely for the purpose of providing the Services and protecting the Company’s rights.
9. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential all information obtained within the scope of the Agreement, except where disclosure is required by law or authorized in writing by the other party.
10. Amendments
The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions. Changes will be communicated to the User and will take effect from the specified date. Continued use of the Services after that date implies acceptance of the changes.
11. Final Clause
11.1 If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain fully effective.? 11.2 This Agreement replaces any prior understanding between the parties on the same subject and constitutes the entire agreement.