Legal notice & privacy policy

Legal information

The website accessible at www.hossou-avocat.com (hereinafter the “Site”) is published by Master Melkide HOSSOU, a lawyer practising as an individual, registered with Table of the Lyon Bar Association, carrying out an activity of legal advice, assistance and representation, as well as legal training.

HOSSOU Melkide
Individual entrepreneur — SIREN: 934 044 819
SIRET: 934 044 819 00027
Business address: 146 Avenue Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 LYON
Intra-community VAT number: FR 21 934 044 819
Phone: [to be completed]
Email address: [to be completed]

The activities of Maître Melkide HOSSOU are subject to the National Rules of Procedure for the Legal Profession (RIN), at Internal regulations of the Lyon Bar, as well as to the legislative and regulatory provisions governing this profession.

The Publishing director of the Site is Master Melkide HOSSOU.

Hosting of the site

The Site is hosted by:
Webflow Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 — contact@webflow.com

Design and technical development of the site:
Ourama — Simplified joint stock company, registered with the RCS of Nancy under number 978 351 245,
head office: 5 Rle Navette, 54270 Essey-lès-Nancy.

General conditions of use (CGU)

1. Acceptance and modification of the T&Cs

Access to the Site by any user (hereinafter the “Users”) implies full and complete acceptance of these terms and conditions. Legal information, of the Confidentiality policy And General conditions of use (hereinafter the “CGU”).

Maître Melkide HOSSOU reserves the right to modify these T&Cs at any time. The changes will come into force as soon as they are posted on the Site.

2. Intellectual property

The entire Site (texts, articles, structure, graphics, graphics, images, photographs, logos, etc.) is protected by French legislation, in particular by articles L.122-1 and following of the Intellectual Property Code.

The Site and its contents are exclusive property by Master Melkide HOSSOU.

Any reproduction, distribution, translation, adaptation or commercial exploitation, in whole or in part, without prior written authorization, is strictly prohibited.
Any unauthorized use constitutes a counterfeiting within the meaning of articles L.335-2 and following of the Intellectual Property Code and is subject to civil and/or criminal proceedings.

3. Hypertext links

The Site may contain hypertext links redirecting to other websites published by third parties.
Maître Melkide HOSSOU cannot be held responsible for the content of these sites or for any damage that may result from their use. Users are invited to consult the terms of use specific to these third party sites.

4. Applicable law and competent jurisdiction

These CGU are governed by the French law.

In the event of a dispute, the parties will endeavour to reach an amicable settlement. Otherwise, any dispute relating to the interpretation or execution of the T&Cs will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of lyons.

Mediator

In accordance with the provisions of articles L.612-1 and following of the Consumer Code, you have the possibility, in the event of a dispute, to have recourse free of charge to the Mediator of Consumer Affairs to the profession of lawyer at the National Council of Bars (CNB) whose contact details are as follows: CNB, Consumer Mediator for the profession of lawyer, 180 boulevard Haussmann - 75008 PARIS. For more information, you can connect to the platform: https://www.economie.gouv.fr/mediation-conso

Confidentiality policy

1. Protection of personal data

1.1. Responsible for the treatment

The person responsible for processing personal data is:

Master Melkide HOSSOU, 146 Avenue Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon. He is committed to respecting the Data Protection Act No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, in its amended version, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1.2. Data collected

The personal data collected via the Site's contact form may include:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Free message (describing the user's situation or request)

1.3. Purposes of the treatment

Data is collected for the following purposes:

  • Respond to requests for contact or information;
  • Ensure the administrative and legal management of customer files;
  • Respect the legal and ethical obligations of the legal profession.

1.4. Shelf life

The data from the contact form is kept for a maximum period of 13 months, unless there is a subsequent contractual relationship, in which case the data is kept for the legal retention period applicable to the legal profession.

1.5. Data security

Maître Melkide HOSSOU implements the technical and organizational measures necessary to ensure the security and confidentiality of users' personal data.

1.6. User rights

In accordance with current regulations, users have the following rights:

  • Right to access their personal data;
  • Right to rectification;
  • Right to object or delete (within the limits of legal retention obligations).

These rights can be exercised by email to: [email address to be completed]
or by mail addressed to:
Master Melkide HOSSOU, 146 Avenue Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon.

A response will be provided within one month of receiving the request.

In case of non-compliance with their rights, users can enter the CNIL :
https://www.cnil.fr/fr/adresser-une-plainte

2. Cookies

2.1. Definition

When browsing the Site, files called “cookies” may be saved on the User's terminal (computer, tablet, smartphone).

2.2. Purposes

These cookies allow:

  • To measure the number of visits to the Site (number of visitors, pages viewed);
  • To improve performance and the user experience;
  • To guarantee the security of the Site.

2.3. Cookies used

  • Necessary cookies : guarantee the proper functioning of the Site.
  • Analytical cookies : allow the performance and use of the Site to be analyzed.

2.4. Consent

An information banner appears the first time the Site is visited, allowing the User to accept or refuse all or some of the cookies.
The User can also configure their browser to refuse cookies: