TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

1. General Requirements
   These Terms of Use (hereinafter – “Terms”) govern the rights and obligations related to the use of franchef.lv (hereinafter – “Website”). The Website is maintained and operated by MCF EUROPE, SIA (hereinafter – “Company”).

2. Data Controller and Contact Information
   MCF EUROPE, SIA
   Reg. No.: 50203531711
   VAT No.: LV50203531711
   Address: Malienas iela 76-20, Rīga, LV-1064
   Phone: +371 24001300
   E-mail: info@franchef.lv

3. Acceptance of the Terms
   By using the Website, you confirm that you have read these Terms, understand them, and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree with the Terms, please do not access or use the Website.

4. Access Rights and Conditions of Use
   4.1. The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Website in accordance with these Terms.
   4.2. You are prohibited from:

• modifying, copying, distributing, transmitting, displaying, reproducing, publishing, licensing, or creating derivative works from any content on the Website without the Company’s written permission;

• compromising the operation or security of the Website (e.g., attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems);

• using any automated methods (e.g., bots, scripts) to harvest data without the Company’s consent.

5. User Responsibility
   5.1. You are responsible for all materials and information you post on the Website (comments, reviews, photos).
   5.2. You warrant that your published content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy, or data protection laws of others and is not offensive, false, or illegal.

6. Intellectual Property Rights
   All content on the Website (texts, graphics, logos, images, videos, software) is owned by the Company or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7. Links to Third-Party Resources
   The Website may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. The Company assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of such third-party websites.

8. Limitation of Liability
   8.1. The Company provides the Website “as is” and makes no additional warranties regarding its availability, security, or content.
   8.2. The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers
   You understand that the Website’s content may contain errors or inaccurate forecasts and should not replace professional advice (e.g., legal or financial).

10. Amendments to the Terms
    The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon publication on the Website. It is recommended to review the Terms regularly.

11. Termination of Use
    The Company may at any time limit or terminate your access to the Website if these Terms are violated or your actions threaten the Website’s operation.

12. Effective Date of the Terms
    These Terms came into force on May 22, 2025.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
    These Terms and any disputes arising hereunder are governed by the laws of the Republic of Latvia. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the Republic of Latvia.

14. Contact Information
    For questions or remarks, please contact us:
    E-mail: info@franchef.lv
    Phone: +371 24001300