General Terms of Use

1. Subject Matter of the Contract, Amendment Clause

About Us

We, Deutsch-Vorbereitung.com, are an online platform for preparing for German language exams at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, as well as the citizenship test. On our platform, you will find a wide variety of exercises and tests. Some of these are available for free, while others are accessible only through a paid subscription. We offer a subscription service (hereinafter referred to as the "Service") that allows subscribers, upon payment of a subscription fee (hereinafter referred to as the "Subscription Fee" or "Price"), to access our specially developed exercises for exam preparation.

To use our service, you must create a user account (hereinafter referred to as the "Account") on our platform after completing a certain number of test tasks.

2. Subject and Scope of the Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern the conditions for using your Account and our Service. The Service mentioned in these Terms of Use refers exclusively to the exercises we offer for preparing for German language exams, including all associated features, recommendations, reviews, the user interface, as well as all content and software offerings related to our Service.

Please note that certain offers, discounts, and promotions may be subject to separate terms and conditions that either replace or supplement these Terms of Use. In the event of any contradictions between these Terms of Use and the additional terms and conditions, the latter shall take precedence.

These Terms of Use do not apply to services provided by third parties that we reference or promote as part of our Service. Such third-party services may have their own terms and conditions, for which we are not responsible.

Amendment Clause

We reserve the right to amend or supplement these Terms of Use with future effect if there is a valid reason to do so. A valid reason exists if changes in legal or regulatory requirements necessitate such amendments, if the changes are purely technical or due to our operational processes, if they are necessary to improve the functionality of the Account and/or our Service, or in other cases where the changes are solely beneficial or neutral to you. If the amendment significantly disrupts the contractual balance between you and us or is unreasonable for you, the amendment will not be implemented.

Changes to these Terms of Use will be communicated to the email address associated with your Account, along with the revised version. The changes will be deemed accepted by you unless you object within four weeks of receiving the amendment notice. We will explicitly inform you of your right to object, the deadline, and the legal consequences, particularly regarding the implications of not objecting, in the amendment notice. An email to us ([email protected]) is sufficient to object. Your right to terminate the contract remains unaffected.

Third-Party Offers

We are entitled to offer additional products and services through our platform that are published by third parties in connection with their own products and services. In such cases, we do not act as the provider but merely promote these offers. If you wish to purchase products or services from these third parties, you must visit the website of the respective third party.

3. Account

Opening, Changes, Closure

To use our Service, you must open an Account on our platform. To do so, you must provide a series of personal details (e.g., your email address) and set a personal password during the registration process on our website www.deutsch-vorbereitung.com. You may also need to verify the information you provide as part of our security measures. You can access the Account you create at any time until its closure and retrieve information stored there and provided by us, such as billing details. You can also make changes to your personal details at any time. If necessary, you may need to verify the new information you provide for security reasons.

Additionally, you can subscribe to various newsletters through your Account. You can unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time.

If any information provided during Account opening changes after the Account is created, you must update this information in your Account immediately. We will always communicate with you via email to the last email address you provided, so please ensure that the email address we have on file is always up to date. Please ensure that emails from us reach you at the provided email address, particularly by adjusting your spam filter settings accordingly. We are only responsible for emails not reaching you if we have failed to take the necessary steps on our part, especially if the error occurred during the sending process on our end. This does not shift the burden of proof to your disadvantage.

Unless otherwise agreed between us, your Account, including your password, is generally for your personal use only, meaning you may not share the Account with others who do not live in your household or provide them with access to the Account. Please secure your password with the usual precautions and do not share it with others. If a third party uses your Account after gaining access to your login credentials due to your fault, you are jointly responsible for the resulting appearance and may be treated as if you had acted yourself.

We reserve the right to suspend your Account if we suspect misuse by a third party (especially suspected hacking) until the matter is clarified or your login credentials are changed. If the misuse is intentionally caused by you, we are further entitled to terminate your subscription immediately and close your Account. If you suspect misuse, please contact us immediately. You can find our contact information on our website.

Finally, you have the option to close your Account. Please note that your Account cannot be closed as long as a subscription you have entered into has not ended.

4. Subscription and Terms of Use

Free Use

As a user of our platform, you have the opportunity to complete the first five exercises for free without registration. After registering on our website, you will gain access to an additional ten free exercises. In total, you can access 15 exercises at no additional cost.

Contract Agreement for Paid Use

After completing the first 15 exercises, a paid membership is required to continue accessing all content and features of the platform. You can choose between two subscription types:

  • Monthly Subscription: This subscription renews automatically every month and can be canceled at any time. It is only available via PayPal.
  • One-Month Access: This access provides full use of all content for one month and ends automatically after the month expires. Payment can be made via credit card, Klarna, Przelewy24, WeChat, Revolut Pay, Bancontact, iDEAL, or eps transfer.

Subscription Options

We offer two types of monthly subscriptions:

  • Basic Subscription (€5.99/month): You get access to all exercises and model tests, but without explanations of the correct answers.
  • Premium Subscription (€7.99/month): You get access to all exercises, model tests, and detailed explanations of the correct answers.

The price for one-month access is €9.99. This gives you full access to all exercises, model tests, and explanations.

Terms of Use

The subscription or paid monthly access can be used on a maximum of 3 different devices.

Contract Start and Duration

The contract for the paid subscription begins on the day of successful payment and renews automatically every month unless canceled. The one-month access ends automatically after the month expires and does not renew.

Cancellation

You can cancel your subscription at any time. The cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. After cancellation, you will still have access to the platform until the end of the already paid period. Cancellation can be done through the "My Data" function in your account.

Payment Terms

Payment for the subscription is made in advance on a monthly basis. For monthly subscriptions, the amount is automatically debited via PayPal. For one-month access, various payment methods are available, including credit card, Klarna, Przelewy24, WeChat, Revolut Pay, Bancontact, iDEAL, and eps transfer.

Price Adjustments

We reserve the right to adjust the prices for subscriptions and access at our reasonable discretion. Price increases will be communicated to you at least 30 days before they take effect. Your right to cancel remains unaffected.

5. Email Newsletter

Consent to Receive the Newsletter

When registering on our website or using our platform, you have the option to subscribe to receive informational and promotional emails. By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree that we may regularly send you emails with information about new exercises, website features, promotions, updates, and other platform-related content.

Newsletter Content

Our newsletters may include:

  • Notifications about new exercises and tests added to the platform.
  • Information about new features and improvements to the website.
  • Special offers, promotions, and discounts on paid services.
  • Tips and recommendations on how to use the platform effectively to achieve better results.

Unsubscribing from the Newsletter

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Use the unsubscribe link included in every email or adjust your subscription settings in your personal account under "My Data." After unsubscribing, you will no longer receive promotional or informational emails from us, except for service notifications related to your account or payments.

Privacy

We commit not to share your email address with third parties without your consent. All newsletters are sent in accordance with our privacy policy.

6. Affiliate Program

Participation in the Affiliate Program

Users who wish to promote our website and receive compensation can participate in our affiliate program. Participation allows you to earn passive income by promoting our platform. The conditions of the affiliate program are as follows:

Individual Promo Code

Each participant in the affiliate program receives an individual promo code. This code can be shared online to attract new users to our platform.

Benefits for Users

All users who use a partner's promo code receive a specific discount when purchasing a subscription or another paid access option. This increases the appeal of the code and supports the partner's promotional efforts.

Compensation for Partners

As a participant in the affiliate program, you are entitled to a one-time commission of 50% of the price of the monthly subscription or access purchased by a user using your individual promo code. This commission is credited to you once the user completes the purchase.

Payment of Commission

The commission payment is made upon the participant's request. A payout is only possible once the accumulated commission reaches at least €100. Once this amount is reached, you can request a payout. The payout will be processed within 14 business days of receiving the request.

Participation Requirements

To participate in the affiliate program, you must register through your user account on our platform and agree to the terms of the affiliate program. We reserve the right to exclude participants who violate our guidelines or misuse the program.

Changes to the Affiliate Program

We reserve the right to change or modify the terms of the affiliate program at any time. You will be informed of significant changes via email or through your user account.

Warranty

The statutory warranty rights for digital products that apply to you as a consumer remain unaffected.

7. Usage Rights

Rights Holder

We hold or are licensed for all rights to the platform's content, including exercises, model tests, and explanations. All materials are subject to our copyright or third-party copyrights.

Usage Restrictions

The use of the platform and its content is strictly for personal use. Commercial use, distribution, or reproduction of the content is prohibited. In case of misuse, we reserve the right to terminate the subscription without notice.

8. Right of Withdrawal

There is no right of withdrawal for this contract if you agree to the immediate provision of the service.

9. Technical Features, Availability of Content, Warranty

Service Availability

The service is generally available at all times, day and night. However, we reserve the right to temporarily interrupt the service for maintenance and updates, but we strive to keep these interruptions as short as possible.

Changes to Our Service and Adjustment of Content

Our content may change over time. We reserve the right to update the content.

Furthermore, we reserve the right to modify individual components of our service, including the website, user interfaces, and advertising functions, to fulfill our contractual obligations.

Updates to our services that go beyond maintaining contractual compliance may be made to improve your user experience (e.g., through new features or usability improvements), adapt to a new technical environment, accommodate an increased number of users, ensure functionality or security, implement legal requirements, or comply with court rulings or regulatory decisions. These changes will not result in additional costs for you.

10. Transfer to Third Parties

We are entitled to transfer payment claims against you as well as all rights and obligations arising from the subscription contract to third parties without your consent. In the event of a transfer of all rights and obligations, we will inform you 30 days in advance. You have the right to terminate the subscription contract at the time the transfer takes effect.

11. Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

Applicable Law

Any contract concluded under these Terms of Use, as well as the Terms of Use themselves, shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the provisions of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and the rules of German Private International Law.

No Dispute Resolution

We do not participate in alternative dispute resolution procedures before a consumer arbitration board and are not legally required to do so.

Data Protection

We comply with legal regulations when processing personal data. Details can be found in our data protection notice, which can be accessed here.