Terms and Conditions of Use
1. Definitions
1.1 Geo Veritas is a division of LU.RO.MA FZC, with its registered office at 2nd Floor, Amber Gem Tower, Ajman – UAE.
1.2 “User” refers to any natural or legal person who uses the services provided by the Company.
1.3 “Services” refers to all services offered by the Company, including but not limited to registrations, verifications, expert reports, database access and research related to mineral specimens.
1.4 “Agreement” refers to the contract between the Company and the User, consisting of these Terms and Conditions and any specific conditions applicable to the requested service.
2. Purpose of the Agreement
2.1 The Company undertakes to provide the Services to the User according to the procedures, timelines and fees indicated in the relevant quotation or registration form.
2.2 The User agrees to provide all information and documentation requested by the Company within the required timeframe for the correct execution of the Services.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 The User declares that all information and documents provided are truthful, complete and up to date.
3.2 The User must cooperate with the Company throughout the provision of the Services, including supplying additional information when requested.
3.3 The User acknowledges that any certificate or report issued by the Company does not constitute an absolute guarantee of the absence of risk, but represents a due diligence assessment based on the information available at the time.
4. Rights and Responsibilities of the Company
4.1 The Company will verify the information provided by the User and perform the activities described in the quotation or Agreement.
4.2 The Company cannot guarantee the discovery or recovery of stolen or missing minerals, nor can it be held liable for unforeseeable events or information not communicated by the User.
4.3 The Company may suspend or terminate the provision of Services if the User fails to fulfil required informational or cooperative obligations.
5. Fees and Payments
5.1 Service fees correspond to those indicated in the request form or attached quotation.
5.2 The User agrees to pay the amounts within the established deadlines. In case of late payment, the Company may suspend Services and charge interest for late payment.
5.3 Any additional costs will be communicated to the User before being applied.
6. Validity of the Certificate or Report
6.1 The certificate or report issued by the Company states that:
a) the mineral is not reported in the consulted databases at the time of analysis;
b) no known claims emerged from the available sources.
6.2 The certificate or report does not constitute a legal guarantee of ownership or absolute absence of risk, nor does it exempt the User from further provenance verification or compliance with applicable regulations.
6.3 The validity of the certificate depends on the accuracy and completeness 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 (UAE), particularly those applicable to international commercial agreements.
7.2 Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the arbitral or judicial authorities of the UAE. In the case of arbitration, Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration applies.
7.3 Should the parties opt for judicial proceedings, the competent court shall be the one 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 compliance with UAE data protection laws and its own Privacy Policy.
8.2 The User authorises the Company to store and process submitted data solely for the purpose of delivering the Service and protecting the Company’s rights.
9. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality over all information obtained in connection with the Agreement, except where disclosure is required by law or authorised in writing by the other party.
10. Amendments
The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions. Amendments will be communicated to the User and will take effect from the date indicated. Continued use of the Services after that date constitutes 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 validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain fully effective.
11.2 This Agreement supersedes any previous understanding between the parties on this matter and constitutes the entire agreement.
