Terms and Conditions (T&C)

SCG COMPANY & CO S.R.L. (hereinafter referred to as “SCG“)
Last updated: November 2025

§1 General Information

These Terms and Conditions govern:
• the use of the website https://scggroup.ro (“Website”), and
• all services and contractual relationships provided or performed by SCG COMPANY & CO S.R.L.
Company Details:
SCG COMPANY & CO S.R.L.
Strada Rozelor 11, 107400 Paulesti, Prahova, Romania
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +40 733 390 150
EUID: ROONRC J29 / 1395 / 2023
VAT Reg. No.: RO48371801
Trade Register: Ploiești
Technical Infrastructure:
Hosting provider: IONOS SE (EU)
Technical services: may include, among others, Elementor, Jetpack, Cloudflare and similar tools.
By accessing or using the Website or engaging SCG’s services, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this Website or SCG’s services.

§2 Scope of Application / B2B Clause

1. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and customers of the Website, and to all business relationships, offers, services and contracts between SCG and the Customer.
2. These Terms apply in compliance with:
o applicable EU law, including GDPR and relevant commercial regulations,
o Romanian civil and commercial law,
o where relevant for cross-border services: German Civil Code (BGB) and Bulgarian commercial regulations, if SCG provides services into those jurisdictions.
3. The Customer confirms that all contracts with SCG are concluded exclusively as an entrepreneur (B2B), not as a consumer.
4. Conflicting or deviating terms and conditions of the Customer are expressly rejected and shall not apply, even if SCG does not expressly object to them in each individual case.

§3 Services Provided

SCG provides, in particular:
• Web design and development (incl. WordPress, Elementor)
• Online marketing, SEO and digital advertising services
• Installation, configuration and support of IT, network and security systems
• Hosting-related configuration and technical support (in cooperation with third-party providers)
• Consulting, technical integration, automation and business support services
SCG reserves the right to modify, extend or discontinue specific services, provided that existing contractual obligations already accepted by SCG are fulfilled.

§4 Contract Formation

A binding contract between SCG and the Customer is formed when:
• the Customer signs an offer or contract (physically or digitally), or
• the Customer returns a signed agreement by e-mail, fax or post, or
• the Customer places an online or electronic order and SCG confirms acceptance in writing (e.g. by e-mail, order confirmation or invoice).
All offers from SCG are non-binding until confirmed in writing.
Electronic communication (including e-mail, scanned signatures, digital signatures) is deemed legally valid where permitted by applicable law.

§5 Storage of Contract Text

For online or electronic transactions, SCG does not guarantee permanent storage of the full contract text for the Customer.
The Customer is responsible for storing or archiving copies (e.g. print, PDF, screenshot).

§6 Customer Data and Content

1. The Customer is solely responsible for all content, data, materials and information provided to SCG.
2. The Customer warrants that all such content is lawful and free of third-party rights and indemnifies SCG in full against any claims by third parties arising therefrom.
3. SCG is not liable for loss of Customer data unless caused by intentional misconduct or gross negligence by SCG.
4. In case of data loss, the Customer must provide all necessary data again at no additional cost.

§7 Scope of Services, Delivery and Availability

1. The concrete scope of services results from:
o the individual contract or order,
o the written offer,
o or the service description on https://scggroup.ro.
2. SCG will perform services with due professional care. Deadlines are only binding if expressly confirmed in writing.
3. Service availability is guaranteed only up to the interface to the public internet.
Interruptions or limitations caused by third parties (e.g. hosting providers, network carriers, Cloudflare, Jetpack, external APIs) are outside SCG’s responsibility.
4. After submission of drafts or previews, the Customer must review and approve them.
Adjustments within the agreed scope are included; additional changes may be charged separately.
5. After final approval, publication, go-live or handover is deemed acceptance. Later changes are separate services.
6. Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, support or content management are only owed if explicitly agreed in a separate service or maintenance contract.

§8 Prices and Payment Terms

1. All prices are stated in Euro (EUR) and, where applicable, subject to Romanian VAT or other applicable tax rules.
2. Accepted payment methods may include: bank transfer, credit card, RevolutPay, Apple Pay, Google Pay or other methods stated in the offer/invoice.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, invoices are due within five (5) business days from the invoice date, without deduction.
4. SCG may require advance payments or deposits before starting work.
5. In case of late payment, SCG is entitled to:
o charge statutory default interest according to applicable law,
o suspend ongoing services or temporarily block access,
o withhold deliveries or project releases until full payment.
6. Objections to invoices must be submitted in writing within five (5) business days of receipt.
If no objection is raised within this period, the invoice is deemed accepted.
7. Recurring services (e.g. hosting, maintenance, support packages) are typically invoiced annually in advance, unless agreed otherwise.

§9 Intellectual Property and Use Rights

1. All concepts, designs, layouts, source code, scripts, graphics, texts, documentation and other materials created by SCG remain protected by copyright and related IP laws.
2. Unless explicitly agreed in writing, SCG grants the Customer a non-exclusive, project-related right of use for the delivered work results, limited to the agreed purpose.
3. There is no automatic right to obtain open files, raw design files or source code (beyond what is technically required for operation), unless such transfer is expressly agreed.
4. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that all content supplied by the Customer (logos, images, texts, data) is legally usable.
SCG may remove or refuse to implement unlawful or infringing content.
5. SCG may place a discreet credit (e.g. “Site by SCG COMPANY & CO S.R.L.”) on created websites. The Customer may request its removal for legitimate reasons.

§10 Use of the Website

Users and Customers must not:
• use the Website or SCG systems for illegal, fraudulent or abusive purposes,
• attempt to gain unauthorized access, circumvent security, or overload infrastructure,
• upload malware, harmful code or unauthorized content,
• misuse contact forms for spam or mass mailing.
SCG may restrict or block access, report incidents to authorities and take legal action in accordance with Romanian and EU law in case of violations.

§11 Domains and E-Mail Services

1. If SCG assists in registering or managing domains, the terms and conditions of the relevant registries (e.g. DENIC, EURid, ROTLD) apply.
2. SCG acts as intermediary; no guarantee is given for domain availability, continuity, or non-infringement of third-party rights.
3. Upon termination of the contract, domains may be transferred, released or deleted as specified in the agreement.
4. E-mail services are provided, if agreed, within technical limits; uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.

§12 Service Adjustments and Technical Changes

1. SCG may modify, extend, restrict or discontinue services if this is:
o technically necessary,
o required by law or regulatory changes,
o necessary for security or data protection,
o required to prevent misuse or system instability.
2. Material changes affecting existing contracts will be communicated to the Customer in advance.
If the Customer does not object in writing within one (1) month, the changes are deemed accepted (this consequence will be clearly indicated in the notification).

§13 Data Protection and Privacy

1. SCG processes personal data in accordance with:
o EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
o Romanian Law No. 190/2018,
o and, where applicable, German BDSG and Bulgarian PDPA.
2. Details of data processing are set out in the current Privacy Policy available at:
https://scggroup.ro/privacy-policy/
3. By using the Website or entering into a contract with SCG, the Customer acknowledges the Privacy Policy.
Where required, SCG will obtain explicit consent for specific processing operations.

§14 Liability and Damages

1. The Customer is fully liable for all content and instructions provided to SCG and shall indemnify SCG against all third-party claims arising therefrom.
2. SCG is liable without limitation only for damage caused by intent or gross negligence.
3. In cases of slight negligence, SCG is liable only for breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties) and limited to the typical, foreseeable damage.
4. SCG is not liable for:
o temporary technical interruptions, downtime or maintenance work,
o indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including loss of profit, data loss, business interruption),
o failures or malfunctions caused by third-party providers (e.g. IONOS, Cloudflare, Jetpack, Google).
5. Mandatory liability (e.g. for injury to life, body or health, or under product liability law) remains unaffected.
6. Any further liability is excluded to the extent permitted by applicable law.

§15 Term and Termination (for Ongoing Services)

1. Unless otherwise agreed, ongoing service contracts have an initial term of 12 months from the effective date.
2. Contracts automatically renew for additional 12-month periods, unless terminated in writing with one (1) month’s notice before the end of the current term.
3. If the Customer cancels a project before completion and SCG agrees, SCG may charge a cancellation fee of at least EUR 1,500 net to cover work performed, reserved capacities and loss of profit. The exact amount may be adjusted reasonably depending on the project scope.

§16 Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites.
SCG has no control over their content or data practices and assumes no liability for such third-party material.
Users should review the applicable legal and privacy notices before using third-party sites.

§17 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

1. These Terms and all contracts with SCG are governed exclusively by the laws of Romania, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
2. In cross-border situations, relevant EU regulations, including Regulation (EU) 1215/2012 (Brussels I Recast), apply.
3. The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with the contractual relationship is Ploiești, Romania, to the extent legally permissible.

§18 Dispute Resolution

1. Customers within the European Union may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution Platform (ODR):
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
2. SCG is not obliged to participate in consumer dispute resolution before an arbitration body, but may do so voluntarily in individual cases.
(Note: as SCG contracts exclusively with businesses, consumer procedures are typically not applicable.)

§19 Changes to These Terms

SCG reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time to reflect legal, technical or business developments.
The current version will be published on https://scggroup.ro/terms-and-conditions/.
Continued use of the Website or services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

§20 Severability and Final Provisions

1. No oral side agreements exist. Any modifications or additions must be made in writing.
2. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid one that most closely reflects its commercial and legal intent.