Terms and conditions

Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to www.novelans.com (the "Website"). This Website is operated by Sthar Advisory Services SRL, registered in Romania, with its registered office at Str. Dimitrie Orbescu nr. 8, et. 1, ap. 4, Sector 2, Bucharest, Romania ("Novelans", "we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We will endeavor to notify you of material changes where reasonably practicable.


2. Nature and Purpose of the Website

The content available on this Website is intended to be a general information resource only. Nothing on this Website should be construed as professional, legal, financial, or business advisory services. Sthar Advisory Services does not guarantee the availability, accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of any content published on this Website.

You should not rely on the information on this Website as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and all of its content — including but not limited to texts, images, logos, graphics, software, and other materials — are the sole and exclusive property of Sthar Advisory Services SRL or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit for any commercial purpose any portion of the Website or its content without the prior written consent of Sthar Advisory Services SRL.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any material that is unlawful, harmful, offensive, defamatory, or infringing upon the rights of any third party;

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its related systems or networks;

  • Introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other malicious or harmful code;

  • Take any action that could impair, overburden, or disrupt the normal operation of the Website;

  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract content from the Website without prior written authorization.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned, operated, or controlled by Sthar Advisory Services SRL. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of those websites and accept no responsibility for them.

The existence of a link on this Website does not imply any endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Sthar Advisory Services SRL of the linked website or its content. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk. We recommend that you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

Any third-party websites that wish to link to this Website must obtain the prior express written consent of Sthar Advisory Services SRL.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sthar Advisory Services SRL excludes all warranties, conditions, and representations relating to this Website, whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Sthar Advisory Services SRL shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

  • Access to or use of (or inability to access or use) this Website;

  • Any reliance on information contained on this Website;

  • Damage caused by viruses, malware, or other harmful components which may infect your computer equipment or other property;

  • Temporary unavailability of the Website due to maintenance, technical errors, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

7. Website Availability

Sthar Advisory Services SRL makes no warranty that the Website will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or free from defects. We may temporarily or permanently modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website, or any part thereof, at any time and without prior notice. Sthar Advisory Services shall not be liable for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

8.1 Data Controller

Sthar Advisory Services SRL is the data controller for personal data collected through this Website, as defined under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable Romanian data protection law.

The Site is not designed to receive any confidential information which you may submit. All types of information communicated by others on the Site will in no way be considered confidential.

8.2 Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Website and other social media we own (eg LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, so), we may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identification and contact data: name, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide via contact forms or account registration;

  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, language preferences, pages visited, session duration, and other automatically collected technical data;

  • Recruitment data: CV and cover letter content, where you apply for a vacancy through the Website;

  • Cookie and tracking data: as described in Section 9 below.

8.3 Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide information you have requested — legal basis: legitimate interest and/or consent;

  • To process job or internship applications — legal basis: pre-contractual measures / consent;

  • To ensure the technical operation, security, and improvement of the Website — legal basis: legitimate interest;

  • To comply with applicable legal obligations — legal basis: legal obligation;

  • To communicate with you regarding our services — legal basis: legitimate interest or consent, as applicable.

8.4 Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and processed in compliance with this data protection section. 

8.5 Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed primarily within Romania and the European Economic Area ("EEA"). Sthar Advisory Services SRL does not share personal data with partners operating outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”).

8.6 Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose your personal data to:

  • Service providers acting as data processors, strictly bound by contractual obligations to process data only on our instructions;

  • Legal and regulatory authorities, when required by applicable law or court order;

  • Professional advisors (e.g., lawyers, auditors), subject to confidentiality obligations;

  • Any acquirer in the context of a business sale or reorganization;

  • Law enforcement agencies, where required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

8.7 Your Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access: to obtain confirmation of and access to your personal data;

  • Right to rectification: to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data corrected;

  • Right to erasure: to request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected;

  • Right to restriction: to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances;

  • Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes;

  • Right to data portability: to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format;

  • Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;

  • Right to lodge a complaint: with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP) or any other competent data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@novelans.com. We may require proof of your identity before responding to your request.

9. Cookies Policy

9.1 What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small data file that is placed on your device by a website when you visit it. Cookies help websites function properly and provide information to website operators about how users interact with their sites.

9.2 Cookies We Use

This Website uses the following categories of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences or completing contact forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information;

  • Functional cookies: allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as login details or language preferences) to provide a more personalised experience;

  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the Website, for example by collecting information about pages visited and time spent on those pages. This information is used in aggregate and anonymous form.

9.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. If you choose to block cookies, please note that some parts of the Website may not function correctly. For information on managing cookies in your browser, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Romania to resolve any legal matter arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website.

11. Contact Details

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests in relation to these Terms and Conditions or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Company: Sthar Advisory Services SRL
Trading as: Novelans
Registered address: Str. Dimitrie Orbescu nr. 8, et. 1, ap. 4, Sector 2, Bucharest, Romania
Email: office@novelans.com
Website: www.novelans.com