Terms of Service - Data & AI Business Design Community

Terms of Service – Datentreiber Community Platform

Version: June 2025
Scope: https://community.datentreiber.com
Operator: Datentreiber GmbH, Am Obstgarten 27, 82362 Weilheim i. OB, Germany
Contact: office@datentreiber.de

1 Purpose of the Platform and Legal Classification

The Datentreiber Community Platform (hereinafter “Platform”) is a closed, non‑public online space for professional exchange and self‑guided learning in the field of Data & AI Business Design. Community membership is free of charge and voluntary (see § 2).

Bookings of chargeable services – in particular trainings, certifications or consulting engagements – are governed by separate General Terms and Conditions (GTC) of Datentreiber GmbH:

GTC Individual Certifications (open B2B trainings)
GTC Enterprise Services (in‑house workshops & consulting)

These GTC are incorporated by reference into every booking (see § 3).

2 Community Membership (Free of Charge)

2.1 Registration requires:
a) completion of the sign‑up form;
b) confirmation of the e‑mail address (double opt‑in);
c) active tick of the checkbox “I accept the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy”.

2.2 Upon successful registration the member obtains a revocable, non‑exclusive right to use the Platform in accordance with these Terms.

2.3 The profile (name, avatar, optional company name) is visible by default to other members. Visibility may be reduced at any time under Profile › Privacy.

2.4 Membership does not entitle the member to the delivery of chargeable services and does not constitute automatic newsletter subscription.

3 Booking Chargeable Trainings within the Platform

3.1 Chargeable offerings are clearly marked “Paid Training”. The order button bears the legally required wording “order with obligation to pay” (Sec. 312j German Civil Code – Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, “BGB”).

3.2 Before submitting the order the applicable GTC (see above) are made available via clickable link; ticking the checkbox “I have read and accept the GTC” is mandatory.
The GTC are thus validly incorporated pursuant to Sec. 305 (2) BGB.

3.3 After completion the customer receives by e‑mail:

order / booking confirmation
invoice (generated via Moco)
PDF of the accepted GTC
training‑specific privacy notice All documents remain downloadable in the user account.

3.4 Participants are placed in a private course group visible only to fellow participants of the same course and authorised trainers. Group content and membership are invisible to the wider community.

3.5 Participation in a training does not grant automatic posting or participation rights in general community areas; separate consent pursuant to § 2 remains required. A consent banner prompts training participants who were registered as community members via a training booking to review the Community Privacy Policy and to grant consent by a single click.

4 Platform Features and Code of Conduct

4.1 Available features include: exclusive groups with subscribable posts, discussion feeds, direct messages, file sharing, embedded Miro boards, event calendar as well as (for course groups) learning modules and training resources. Datentreiber may additionally provide free digital content intended to foster interaction.

4.2 The following are prohibited:

illegal, defamatory, insulting or discriminatory content;
infringements of copyright or trademark rights;
unsolicited advertising or spam;
malware, phishing or other security attacks;
publication of confidential information without permission.

4.3 Moderation & takedown: Upon becoming aware of a violation, Datentreiber removes or blocks the offending content without undue delay and records the incident. Sanctions range from warnings to permanent account termination.

4.4 Private messages are stored encrypted in the database. Access is granted only where legally required or where a specific allegation of abuse exists; all access is logged.

5 User‑Generated Content and Licence

By uploading content the user grants Datentreiber a world‑wide, royalty‑free, simple (non‑exclusive) licence to store, display and reproduce such content within the Platform and in anonymised analytics. Copyright remains with the user.

6 Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided “as is”. Datentreiber is fully liable for intent, gross negligence, and for injury to life, body or health.
For slight negligence Datentreiber is liable only for breaches of essential contractual duties and limited to foreseeable, typical damages.
Datentreiber assumes no responsibility for user‑generated content or external links; upon notice such material is removed without culpable delay.

7 Data Protection and Third‑Party Services

Data processing is governed by the Community Privacy Policy. Integrated services (hosting, e‑mail dispatch, invoicing, Miro) are operated exclusively on the basis of valid data‑processing agreements or EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

8 E‑Mail Communication and Newsletter

System‑relevant e‑mails (e.g. account activation, password reset, booking confirmation, group activity notices) are sent without additional consent.
The newsletter is dispatched only after a separate checkbox and double opt‑in; unsubscription is possible at any time.
Many community‑related information e‑mails can be deactivated by the user; security‑critical e‑mails such as password resets are unaffected.

9 Intellectual Property of Datentreiber GmbH

All content, templates and trademarks created by Datentreiber remain the intellectual property of Datentreiber GmbH. Any use outside the Platform requires prior written consent.

10 Data Security, Back‑ups, Maintenance

Datentreiber applies appropriate technical and organisational measures (TOM), including:

encrypted transmission (TLS/SSL) of all connections;
regular encrypted data back‑ups stored on servers within the European Economic Area;
timely installation of security‑relevant system and plugin updates;
protected administrator access (strong passwords / multi‑factor authentication).

More detailed information on individual measures can be provided on request, provided this does not compromise system security.

11 Termination of Membership

Members may delete their account at any time under Profile › Account › Delete Account. Datentreiber may suspend or terminate accounts for serious or repeated violations of these Terms. Statutory data‑retention obligations remain unaffected.

12 Amendments to these Terms

Datentreiber reserves the right to amend these Terms. Amendments will be announced at least 30 days in advance by e‑mail and platform notice. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

13 Applicable Law, Venue, Severability

These Terms are governed by German law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). For merchants the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Weilheim i. OB, Germany. Should individual provisions be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.