1. Scope and Acceptance
These terms govern access to and use of the website of Stoychev, Dr Valkov & Co, including its published legal materials, presentation of the team and services, contact details and links to external resources. By using the website, you acknowledge that you have read these terms and will use it in good faith and in accordance with the law.
2. Informational Nature of the Content
The published content is for general information only. It does not constitute individual legal advice, a legal opinion, litigation strategy, tax advice or a recommendation to take or refrain from taking any particular action. A legal assessment depends on the facts, evidence, applicable law, deadlines and current judicial and administrative practice. Information on this website should not replace consultation with a lawyer familiar with the particular matter.
3. Establishing a Lawyer–Client Relationship
Visiting the website, making a telephone call, sending an email or submitting an enquiry through the form does not, in itself, establish a lawyer–client relationship or constitute acceptance of an instruction. Such a relationship arises after the necessary checks, the firm's express confirmation, and agreement on the subject matter, scope and terms of legal assistance. Until you receive express confirmation, you should not assume that the firm represents your interests or has undertaken to take any action.
4. Conflict Checks
Before accepting an instruction, the firm may check for conflicts of interest and other professional impediments. For this purpose, you may need to identify the parties, related persons and general nature of the matter without unnecessarily disclosing sensitive details. Receipt of information for a conflict check does not mean that an instruction has been accepted. If a conflict exists or may arise, the firm may decline to act without being required to disclose information protected by professional secrecy.
5. Confidentiality of Initial Communications
The firm handles information received with professional care and in accordance with applicable confidentiality rules. Nevertheless, electronic communications and public networks cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure. Do not send originals, classified information, special categories of personal data, information protected by banking secrecy or other particularly sensitive materials before receiving confirmation of an appropriate communication channel and acceptance of your instruction.
6. Documents and Attachments
Documents sent by email with an initial enquiry are for preliminary information. Sending a file does not establish its receipt, validity, authenticity or completeness, nor does it create an obligation to review it within a particular period. Users are responsible for having the right to provide the document and the data it contains. Malicious, unlawful, misleading or third-party materials must not be sent without a lawful basis.
7. Deadlines, Limitation Periods and Urgent Action
The website and initial email enquiries are not channels for urgent procedural action. Sending a message does not suspend or interrupt any statutory, contractual, administrative or court deadline. If your matter involves an imminent hearing, appeal, limitation period, interim measure, detention or another short deadline, you should contact a lawyer immediately and obtain express confirmation that the matter has been accepted.
8. Scope of Instructions and Fees
The scope of legal assistance, responsible lawyers, communication arrangements, fees, expenses and termination terms are agreed separately for each instruction. Information on the website does not constitute a fee quotation. Court and notarial fees, translation, expert, travel, correspondent and other third-party expenses may be payable separately where necessary and agreed.
9. No Guarantee of Outcome
Legal services are provided with professional care and independent legal judgement. No information on the website, description of experience, publication or previous result constitutes a promise or guarantee of the outcome of a future matter. Outcomes may depend on the actions of courts, administrative authorities, opposing parties, experts and other circumstances beyond the firm's control.
10. Statutory Identification and Anti-Money Laundering Measures
For certain instructions, the firm may be required to establish the identity of the client and beneficial owner, the source of funds, and the purpose and nature of the relationship, and to request documents under applicable law. Failure to provide necessary information may prevent the firm from accepting or continuing the instruction. These checks do not displace professional secrecy obligations and are conducted within the limits of the law.
11. Other Professionals and Jurisdictions
International or specialist matters may require the involvement of local lawyers, notaries, tax advisers, translators, experts or other professionals. Their engagement and working arrangements are agreed with the client. Information on foreign law on this website is general only and does not replace an opinion from a qualified professional in the relevant jurisdiction.
12. Intellectual Property
The texts, analyses, structure, graphic elements, logo and other original content are protected by applicable law. Personal, non-commercial browsing and reasonable quotation with attribution are permitted. Systematic copying, republication, automated extraction, commercial use or presentation of the content as your own requires prior written consent.
13. Permitted Use and Security
The website must not be used for unlawful purposes, attempted unauthorised access, disruption, distribution of malicious code, mass automated submissions, impersonation or collecting data about other people. The firm may restrict access and take legal action in cases of abuse or security risk.
14. External Links and Services
The website may contain links to or embedded content from third parties, including mapping services. These are provided for convenience and operate under their own terms and policies. The firm does not control their availability, security, accuracy or data processing and is not responsible for their content.
15. Limitation of Liability
We make reasonable efforts to keep the website available and its information maintained, but do not guarantee uninterrupted operation, freedom from technical errors or complete currency. To the extent permitted by law, the firm is not liable for decisions based solely on the website's general content, missed deadlines where no instruction has been expressly accepted, or actions of external providers.
16. Governing Law, Amendments and Contact
Use of the website is governed by the law of the Republic of Bulgaria. These terms may change as services, technologies or the regulatory framework change. The version published on this page is the current version. Questions may be sent to [email protected].
Last updated: 14 August 2026