Terms & Conditions

Last updated: February 19, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the ubcar.ro website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"), operated by the Religious Association – Union of Christian Apostolic Churches of Romania (U.B.C.A.R.), you expressly and unconditionally accept these terms and conditions.

If you do not agree with any of the provisions below, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Service Description

The ubcar.ro website is the official informational platform of the Union of Christian Apostolic Churches of Romania (U.B.C.A.R.), a legal entity under private law and of public utility, registered in accordance with Romanian legislation.

Through the Website, U.B.C.A.R. provides:

• Information about the organizational structure, mission, and values of the union.
• News, events, and educational resources for affiliated communities.
• Contact forms, affiliation forms, and tax redirection forms (Form 230).
• Official documents (statute, regulations, reports).

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, design elements, downloadable files, and source code — is the property of U.B.C.A.R. or its content providers and is protected by:

• Romanian Law No. 8/1996 on copyright and related rights.
• International treaties and conventions to which Romania is a party.

Use of the content for editorial, academic, or non-profit religious purposes is permitted provided the source is credited: "Source: ubcar.ro".

4. Permitted Use

Users may access the Website for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes. The following is strictly prohibited:

• Reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication of content without prior written consent from U.B.C.A.R.
• Use of the Website for illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.
• Transmission of harmful, offensive, defamatory material or material that violates the rights of third parties.
• Attempting to access restricted areas of the Website or to compromise its security.
• Automated data collection (web scraping) without express authorization.

5. Accounts and Forms

By completing any form on the Website (contact, affiliation, Form 230), you warrant that:

• The information provided is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• You have the legal right to submit such information.
• You will not use another person's identity without their consent.

U.B.C.A.R. is not responsible for consequences resulting from the submission of inaccurate or incomplete information.

6. Donations

Donations made through the Website are voluntary and irrevocable. U.B.C.A.R. uses the funds received in accordance with its statutory objectives. For details regarding the redirection of 3.5% of income tax (Form 230), please visit the Donate page.

7. External Links

The Website may contain links to external resources (third-party websites, social platforms, media resources). U.B.C.A.R. does not control and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. Access to them is at the user's own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

U.B.C.A.R. makes reasonable efforts to keep the information on the Website accurate and up to date. However:

• The Website is provided "as is", without express or implied warranties of any kind.
• U.B.C.A.R. does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Website and is not liable for technical errors or temporary interruptions.
• U.B.C.A.R. is not liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Website.

9. Data Protection

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Romanian Law No. 190/2018. For detailed information, please consult our Privacy Policy.

10. Modification of Terms

U.B.C.A.R. reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this page. We recommend periodic review of this page.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania. Any dispute arising from the use of the Website shall be resolved amicably, and in case of failure, by the competent courts at the headquarters of U.B.C.A.R.

12. Contact

For any questions or clarifications regarding these terms and conditions, you may contact us: