Terms and Conditions

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Terms and Conditions of Use

Last updated: 26.07.2026

1. Website Operator Identification

This website, accessible at https://danielstanica.com (the "Website"), is operated by:

MEDIADIGI INTELLIGENCE SRL

  • Registered office: Sos Berceni 17, Bucharest, Romania
  • Email: hello[@]danielstanica[.]com
  • Represented by: Daniel Stanica

(hereinafter the "Operator", "we", "us", or "our")

This identification information is provided in accordance with Article 5 of Romanian Law no. 365/2002 on electronic commerce and Directive 2000/31/EC (the e-Commerce Directive).

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you ("User", "you") confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

These Terms apply together with our [Privacy Policy] and [Cookie Policy], which form an integral part of the legal framework governing your use of the Website.

3. Purpose of the Website

The Website is a personal and professional publication of Daniel Stanica. It provides:

  • articles, guides, and commentary on SEO, AI visibility, competitive intelligence, digital marketing, and digital business (the "Content");
  • an email newsletter to which Users may voluntarily subscribe;
  • contact forms through which Users may reach the Operator;
  • interactive elements, including browser-based games, provided for entertainment purposes;
  • links to third-party websites, services, and resources.

The Website does not sell goods online and does not operate as an online store. Any professional services referenced on the Website (such as consulting or advisory work) are contracted separately, under individual written agreements, and are not governed by these Terms except as expressly stated.

4. Informational Nature of the Content — No Professional Advice

All Content published on the Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It reflects the personal opinions and professional experience of the author at the time of publication.

The Content does not constitute legal, financial, investment, tax, or other professional advice, and no professional–client relationship is created by your reading or use of the Content. Before making business, financial, or legal decisions, you should seek advice from a qualified professional, taking into account your specific circumstances.

While we make reasonable efforts to keep the Content accurate and up to date, the digital marketing and AI landscape changes rapidly, and we do not warrant that any Content is accurate, complete, or current at the moment you read it.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our rights

All Content on the Website including text, articles, graphics, logos, images, page design, source code of interactive elements, and the selection and arrangement thereof is the property of the Operator or of Daniel Stanica, or is used under licence, and is protected by Romanian Law no. 8/1996 on copyright and related rights, EU copyright legislation (including Directive (EU) 2019/790), and applicable international treaties.

5.2 What you may do

You may:

  • view, read, and download Content for your personal, non-commercial use;
  • share links to pages of the Website;
  • quote short excerpts of the Content with proper attribution to Daniel Stanica and a link to the source page, within the limits of the legal right of quotation (Art. 35 of Law no. 8/1996).

5.3 What you may not do

Without our prior written consent, you may not:

  • reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit substantial parts of the Content;
  • use the Content to train, fine-tune, or ground artificial intelligence models for commercial purposes, beyond any uses permitted by law; we expressly reserve our rights under Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2019/790 regarding text and data mining;
  • remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices;
  • use the name "Daniel Stanica", the Website's branding, or associated marks in a manner suggesting endorsement or affiliation.

5.4 Trademarks and names

All trade names, trademarks, and product names of third parties mentioned on the Website belong to their respective owners and are used solely for identification and informational purposes.

6. Acceptable Use

When using the Website, you agree not to:

  • use the Website in any way that breaches applicable Romanian, EU, or other applicable law;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or associated infrastructure;
  • introduce viruses, malware, or other technologically harmful material;
  • carry out scraping, crawling, or automated bulk extraction of Content, except as permitted by law or by our published technical policies (e.g., robots.txt);
  • use the Website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications (spam);
  • interfere with or disrupt the availability of the Website, including through denial-of-service attacks or excessive automated requests.

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to the Website for Users who breach these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

7. Newsletter and Electronic Communications

Subscription to our newsletter is voluntary and requires your prior express consent, in accordance with Article 12 of Romanian Law no. 506/2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector, and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

  • You may unsubscribe at any time, free of charge, using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email or by contacting us at the email address in Section 1.
  • Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
  • Details on how subscriber data is processed are set out in our [Privacy Policy].

8. Personal Data Protection

The processing of personal data collected through the Website (for example, via contact forms, newsletter subscription, or analytics) is governed by:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR);
  • Romanian Law no. 190/2018 on implementing measures for the GDPR;
  • Romanian Law no. 506/2004 on e-privacy.

Full information about the categories of data we process, the purposes and legal bases of processing, retention periods, recipients, international transfers, and your rights as a data subject (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and the right to lodge a complaint) is provided in our [Privacy Policy].

The supervisory authority in Romania is the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP), B-dul G-ral Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, Bucharest — www.dataprotection.ro.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) are used only with your consent, as required by Law no. 506/2004 and the GDPR. Details, including how to manage or withdraw your consent, are provided in our [Cookie Policy] and through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.

10. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

10.1 Third-party links

The Website contains links to third-party websites and services. These are provided for your convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, terms, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Accessing them is at your own risk, and we recommend reviewing their own terms and privacy policies.

10.2 Affiliate and commercial relationships

Some links on the Website may be affiliate links, meaning the Operator may receive a commission if you make a purchase or sign up through them, at no additional cost to you. Where required by Law no. 363/2007 on combating unfair commercial practices and applicable EU consumer law, such commercial relationships are disclosed on the relevant pages. Editorial opinions remain independent of any affiliate relationship.

11. Interactive Features and User Submissions

Where the Website allows Users to submit content (for example, through contact forms or comments, if enabled):

  • you retain ownership of your submissions but grant the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use them for the purpose for which they were submitted;
  • you warrant that your submissions do not infringe third-party rights and do not contain unlawful content;
  • we reserve the right to refuse, remove, or not respond to submissions at our discretion, in compliance with applicable law, including Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) to the extent applicable.

To report content on the Website that you believe is unlawful or infringes your rights, contact us at the email address in Section 1. We will review notifications diligently and in good faith.

12. Availability of the Website — No Warranty

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available". While we take reasonable measures to maintain its availability and security, we do not warrant that:

  • the Website will be available without interruption or error;
  • defects will be corrected within any particular timeframe;
  • the Website or its hosting infrastructure will be free of vulnerabilities or harmful components.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time, without prior notice.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • the Operator shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, loss of profit, loss of business opportunity, or loss of data arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website or reliance on its Content;
  • the Operator shall not be liable for damage resulting from third-party websites, services, or content accessed through links on the Website;
  • the Operator shall not be liable for events of force majeure or fortuitous events as defined by the Romanian Civil Code (Law no. 287/2009).

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Romanian law, including liability for damage caused by intent (intenție) or gross negligence (culpă gravă), or any mandatory rights granted to consumers under applicable consumer protection legislation (including OG no. 21/1992 and OUG no. 34/2014, where applicable).

14. Consumer Information

If, in connection with the Website, you act as a consumer within the meaning of Romanian and EU consumer law, you benefit from all mandatory consumer rights, which these Terms do not restrict.

Complaints may be addressed:

  • directly to the Operator at the email address in Section 1 — we aim to resolve any issue amicably first;
  • to the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) — anpc.ro; consumers may also use the alternative dispute resolution (SAL) mechanism through the ANPC's SAL Directorate, in accordance with OG no. 38/2015 on alternative dispute resolution between consumers and traders.

15. Amendments to These Terms

We may amend these Terms from time to time, for example to reflect legislative changes, new Website features, or changes in our practices. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Amendments apply from the date of publication. Continued use of the Website after publication constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms. For material changes affecting registered newsletter subscribers, we may additionally provide notice by email.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Romanian law and applicable European Union law.

Any dispute arising from or in connection with the use of the Website shall be submitted, after a good-faith attempt at amicable resolution, to the competent courts of Bucharest, Romania — except where mandatory legal provisions (in particular consumer protection rules under Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012) establish a different competent court in favor of a consumer.

17. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid one that most closely reflects its intended purpose.
  • No waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  • Entire framework: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy, represent the complete framework governing the use of the Website. Separate written agreements govern any professional services engagement.
  • Language: These Terms are drafted in English for the convenience of the Website's international audience. In the event of a dispute before Romanian authorities or courts, a Romanian translation may be provided; questions of interpretation are resolved under Romanian law.

18. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

MEDIADIGI INTELLIGENCE SRL

Email: hello[@]danielstanica[.]com

Address: Sos Berceni, 17, Sector 4, Bucharest, Romania

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