Terms of Use
Last updated: [DD Month YYYY]
1. Operator and scope
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of collectors-hub.io (the “Service”).
The Service is operated by [Legal entity / Name], [Address] (“we”, “us”, “our”).
2. Eligibility
You must be at least [minimum age, e.g., 16/18] years old to use the Service. If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
3. Account registration and security
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
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provide accurate information,
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keep credentials confidential,
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notify us of any unauthorized access.
You are responsible for activities under your account.
4. Service features
The Service may provide tools for collection management, community interaction, and (if enabled) marketplace-style functionality (buy/sell/trade between users).
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.
5. User content
“User Content” means any content you upload, post, or otherwise make available (e.g., text, images, collection entries, messages).
You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, and display it solely to operate, improve, and provide the Service (including making content visible according to your privacy settings).
You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate laws or third-party rights.
6. Prohibited conduct
You agree not to:
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break laws or infringe intellectual property or privacy rights,
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upload malware or attempt unauthorized access,
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scrape the Service or interfere with its operation,
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harass, abuse, defame, or publish unlawful content,
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circumvent access controls or security measures.
7. Marketplace / transactions (optional – include only if applicable)
If the Service enables user-to-user transactions:
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We may act only as an intermediary and are not a party to the contract between users, unless explicitly stated.
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Users are responsible for compliance (tax, consumer law, shipping, product safety, etc.).
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We may remove listings or suspend accounts for policy violations.
Payment processing (if any) may be handled by third-party providers and subject to their terms.
8. Intellectual property
All Service content and software (excluding User Content) are owned by us or our licensors and protected by IP laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service unless permitted by law or by us in writing.
9. Suspension and termination
We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, if required by law, or to protect the Service and other users. You may terminate your account at any time via [account settings / contact].
10. Disclaimer of warranties
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available”. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
11. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
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We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
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Our total liability for claims relating to the Service is limited to [amount, e.g., EUR 100 / fees paid in last 12 months], unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising out of your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms, including your User Content.
13. Privacy
Our processing of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy: [link to Datenschutzerklärung].
14. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms. We will inform users of material changes via [email / in-app notice / website notice]. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
15. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Germany / your country].
If you are a merchant (Kaufmann), a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, exclusive place of jurisdiction is [City].
16. Contact
[Company/Name] – [Address]
E-Mail: [Support email]