1. Introductory provisions and definitions
1.1. These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern legal relationships in the sale of digital content via the websites audiopatente.it (the “Website”). All contractual relationships are concluded in accordance with the legal order of the Slovak Republic.
1.2. Author and content provider
The operator of the Website and the author of the digital content is a natural person:
Name and surname: Peter Parničan
Contact address: available via the Author details & contact page
E-mail: support@audiopatente.it
(the “Author”). The Author is not an entrepreneur (has no company ID number) and acts as the author of a work within the meaning of Act No. 185/2015 Coll., the Copyright Act.
1.3. Paddle as Merchant of Record
Purchases made through Paddle Checkout are sold by the applicable Paddle entity identified during checkout and in Paddle’s Buyer Terms. Paddle acts as the authorised reseller and Merchant of Record for the transaction and handles payment collection, invoicing, applicable transaction taxes and payment-related refunds. AudioPatente supplies the digital content and grants the applicable end-user licence under these Terms.
1.4. Purchaser (Buyer)
A “Purchaser” or “Buyer” means any natural or legal person who submits an order via the Website to obtain access to the digital content.
1.5. Recipient
A “Recipient” means the intended person who validly activates a Product purchased by a Purchaser for another person.
1.6. Activation Credential
An “Activation Credential” means the product-specific activation link or code supplied after a purchase for another person and used to activate the already-purchased Product on one AudioPatente account.
1.7. User
A “User” means any natural or legal person who creates a user account on the Website.
2. Subject of the contract and digital content
2.1. The Website offers digital content – in particular audiobooks intended to help prepare for professional qualification examinations for driving motor vehicles (the “Product”).
2.2. The Product is provided through online access (streaming), via a mobile application, or otherwise digitally through the Website interface.
2.3. The Buyer acknowledges that the Product is intended exclusively for personal, non-commercial use.
3. User account
3.1. Before concluding the purchase contract, each Buyer is required to create a user account through registration. During registration and when ordering access to the digital content, the User must provide all data accurately and truthfully. Data provided by the Buyer in the user account and during the order process are considered correct.
3.2. By registering, the User confirms that they have read and accepted these Terms. By registering an account, you agree to receive two AudioPatente welcome emails after verifying your email address or signing in with Google. Personal data necessary for account administration and performance of the contract are processed as described in the Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable data-protection law.
3.3. Marketing e-mails are sent only where the User has separately opted in. That choice is optional, does not affect registration, a purchase or activation of recipient access, and may be withdrawn at any time using the unsubscribe link in an e-mail or by contacting support@audiopatente.it.
3.4. Access to the user account is secured with a username and password. The User must keep confidential the information necessary to access their user account.
3.5. The User acknowledges that the user account may not be available continuously, especially due to necessary maintenance of hardware and software equipment of the Author or third parties.
4. Order and conclusion of the contract
4.1. The purchase contract is concluded between the Buyer and Paddle at the moment the Product is made available. It is governed by the Paddle Checkout Buyer Terms (available at: https://www.paddle.com/legal/checkout-buyer-terms).
4.2. The licence agreement is concluded between the Buyer and the Author and is governed by these Terms.
4.3. By completing the order, the Buyer expresses their consent to these Terms and to Paddle’s terms.
5. Price and payment terms
5.1. The Website displays all information about the works made available, including the prices for access. Prices are final and include value added tax (applied according to the Buyer’s country). Prices remain valid for as long as they are displayed in the Website interface. This provision does not limit the Author’s ability to conclude a licence agreement with the Buyer on individually agreed terms.
5.2. The tax document (invoice) is issued and delivered by Paddle by e-mail. On the bank statement, the payment will be marked as PADDLE.COM or PADDLE.NET.
6. Delivery and withdrawal
6.1. The Product is digital content that is not delivered on a tangible medium. Access to the content is provided immediately after payment via the Paddle payment gateway.
6.2. Loss of the right of withdrawal (digital content)
The Buyer acknowledges that the Product is digital content provided immediately after payment in an online form (streaming/access via the Website).
Under applicable legislation, the consumer has the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days without giving any reason; however, this does not apply if the provision of digital content started with their explicit consent and they were informed in advance that by giving such consent they lose the right of withdrawal.
During the order process via the Paddle payment gateway, the Buyer explicitly agrees to the provision of digital content before the end of the withdrawal period and acknowledges that they thereby lose the right to withdraw from the contract once the Product has been made available.
7. Complaints and support
7.1. Payment-related complaints:
In case of problems with payment, double charges or non-delivery of the invoice, contact Paddle support via their official website (e.g. https://paddle.com/support) or according to the contact details in the payment confirmation e-mail.
7.2. Content-related complaints:
In case of problems with the audiobook functionality or access, contact the Author at support@audiopatente.it. The Author undertakes to resolve justified complaints without undue delay (e.g. by restoring access).
8. Licence terms
8.1. The personal licence is granted to the Buyer or, where the Product was purchased for another person, to the Recipient who validly activates the Product.
8.2. It is prohibited to copy, distribute, sell or further license the Product; interfere with the content of the work; share access credentials with third parties; play it publicly; or otherwise use it commercially. Providing an unclaimed product-specific Activation Credential without charge to the intended Recipient in accordance with section 8.3 is permitted and is not prohibited distribution or sublicensing. Breach of these terms may lead to termination of access without compensation.
8.3. Purchases for another person
8.3.1. Specific Product. A Buyer may purchase one access entitlement to a specifically identified Product for activation by one Recipient. The exact Product, or all Products included in a fixed bundle, must be identified before payment.
8.3.2. Nature of the Activation Credential. The Activation Credential is a technical credential used to deliver the already-purchased Product to one AudioPatente account. It does not represent money, stored value, store credit, a gift card, a voucher, a discount or a right to select another Product.
8.3.3. Limitations. The Activation Credential cannot be used in checkout, applied toward another purchase, split, topped up, combined with another credential, exchanged for cash or used to obtain a different Product.
8.3.4. Recipient nomination. Before activation, the Buyer may provide the Activation Credential without charge to the intended Recipient or activate it on the Buyer’s own account. Selling or otherwise transferring an Activation Credential for payment is prohibited.
8.3.5. Recipient licence. The Recipient must create or sign in to an AudioPatente account and accept these Terms before activation. Upon activation, AudioPatente grants the Recipient a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable licence to use the specified Product. The Activation Credential becomes invalid, and the Buyer does not receive an additional copy or licence.
8.3.6. Transfer after activation. After activation, access is assigned to the Recipient’s account and cannot ordinarily be transferred. AudioPatente may correct an activation made to the wrong account where reasonably possible and may take any action required by applicable law.
8.3.7. Refunds and reversals. Refunds and payment disputes concerning the original transaction are administered by Paddle. A refund, payment reversal, chargeback, fraud determination or material breach of these Terms may result in cancellation of the Activation Credential or removal of access. Nothing in these Terms limits mandatory consumer rights.
9. Liability
9.1. The Author is not responsible for the outcome of professional qualification examinations for driving motor vehicles. The audiobook is a supplementary study aid and does not replace the wording of laws or official training.
9.2. The Author is not responsible for technical obstacles on the Buyer’s side (e.g. unstable internet, incompatible browser).
9.3. The Author is not responsible for failures or improper performance of services if caused by third parties (in particular mobile operators, providers of telecommunications services and electricity). This also applies to damage caused by computer viruses and similar software.
9.4. The Author is not responsible for the loss of the Buyer’s username and password, their use by a third party, or any damage caused by such use.
9.5. The Author reserves the right to temporarily disable access to the digital content due to repairs, modernisation, adjustments or maintenance of equipment or software, without prior notice to Buyers.
9.6. For proper functionality of the Website and the application, using the Chrome browser is recommended. The Author is not responsible for errors when using another web browser.
10. Personal data protection
10.1. Personal data necessary for processing the payment are processed by Paddle.
10.2. Personal data necessary to provide access to the Product (e.g. e-mail address) are processed by the Author, as a controller under Article 4(7) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), solely for the purpose of performing the contract and for the technical administration of user accounts. Data are not provided to other third parties, except where required by law. More detailed information is available in the “Privacy Policy” published on the Website.
11. Final provisions
11.1. These legal relationships are governed by the legal order of the Slovak Republic. Consumers can resolve potential disputes through the ODR system (Online Dispute Resolution) at https://consumer-redress.ec.europa.eu/index_en.
11.2. The Author may amend or supplement these Terms without prior notice to the Buyer. Changes become effective on the day of publication. This does not affect rights and obligations that arose during the effectiveness of the previous version of the Terms.
Effective from: 16 July 2026.