Terms and Conditions

2.1 Compliance with Laws

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of our website and services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements in your jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to:

• Local, national, and international laws governing internet usage
• Data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR where applicable
• Intellectual property and copyright laws
• Export control and trade sanctions regulations
• Professional standards and codes of conduct relevant to your industry

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree to refrain from the following prohibited behaviors and activities:

• Engaging in any unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive practices
• Violating or infringing upon the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights
• Transmitting harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempting to circumvent security measures or gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using our services to distribute spam, malware, or unsolicited communications
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our website
• Collecting or harvesting personal information about other users without consent
• Misrepresenting your identity, affiliation, or the source of any content you submit

2.3 Content Guidelines

When submitting content, providing feedback, or communicating with Verve Lantern, you must ensure that all content:

• Is truthful, accurate, and not misleading
• Does not violate any third-party rights
• Does not contain defamatory, discriminatory, or hateful material
• Is appropriate for professional business communications
• Does not include confidential information without proper authorization

2.4 Professional Conduct

We expect all users to maintain professional standards in their interactions with Verve Lantern, our team members, and other users. This includes respectful communication, honoring commitments, and conducting business relationships with integrity and good faith.

2.5 Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify and hold Verve Lantern harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your use of our services, or your violation of any third-party rights.

3.3 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

In no event shall Verve Lantern be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages whatsoever, including damages for loss of business, profits, revenue, data, or business interruption, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

3.4 Force Majeure

Verve Lantern shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, internet service failures, or other events outside our control.

3.5 Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party content. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and that third party, and Verve Lantern disclaims all liability arising from such interactions.

4.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Cologne, Germany. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.

4.2 Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the parties agree to follow this dispute resolution process:

1. Informal Negotiation: First, contact us at [email protected] to describe the dispute and seek an informal resolution. We commit to working with you in good faith to resolve concerns.
2. Mediation: If informal negotiation does not resolve the matter within 30 days, either party may request mediation by a mutually agreed neutral third party.
3. Litigation: If mediation is unsuccessful or not pursued, either party may initiate formal legal proceedings in accordance with the jurisdiction clause above.

4.3 Severability and Enforceability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms and Conditions. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

4.4 Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and any separate written agreements between you and Verve Lantern, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

4.5 Waiver and Amendment

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by Verve Lantern.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be notified through our website or via email to registered users. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

4.6 Assignment and Transfer

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4.7 Survival of Terms

Provisions of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.

4.8 Language and Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions are written in English. Any translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.