Scope and Applicability

• These General Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of the website, services, and network activities of the Levantine Network.
• The Levantine Network operates as a voluntary business and professional network facilitating communication, cooperation, information exchange, and project-related interaction among its members and partners.
• These Terms apply to all users, members, and registered participants unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
• Deviating or conflicting terms of users shall not apply unless explicitly accepted in writing by the Levantine Network.

Definitions

• “Network” refers to the Levantine Network.
• “User” refers to any visitor of the website.
• “Member” refers to a registered participant of the Network.
• “Registration” refers to the voluntary creation of a user or member account.
• “Contribution” refers to voluntary or agreed membership fees or financial contributions.

Services of the Levantine Network

• The Network provides access to information, publications, and network-related content.
• The Network enables professional exchange, cooperation, and matchmaking.
• The Network facilitates participation in projects, events, and initiatives.
• No guarantee is given for economic success, business outcomes, or project realization.
• The Network may modify, expand, limit, or discontinue services if reasonable.

Voluntary Registration

• Registration with the Levantine Network is voluntary.
• Registration requires truthful, complete, and up-to-date information.
• There is no entitlement to registration or membership.
• The Network may reject registrations without stating reasons.
• Members are responsible for safeguarding their access credentials.

Membership and Contributions

• Membership may be subject to voluntary or agreed contributions or fees.
• Contribution details are communicated transparently prior to payment.
• Contributions are generally non-refundable unless legally required.
• Non-payment may result in suspension or termination of membership.

• Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the GDPR.
• By registering, members consent to data processing for administration, communication, events, and billing.
• Further details are provided in the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

• Members must use the Network lawfully, respectfully, and professionally.
• Members must not provide false information or misuse the Network.
• Members must not infringe third-party rights or distribute unlawful content.
• Violations may result in suspension or termination.

Intellectual Property

• All Network content and materials are protected by intellectual property laws.
• Use beyond internal network purposes requires prior written consent.
• Members are responsible for the legality of content they provide.

Liability

• The Network is liable only for intent and gross negligence unless mandatory law applies.
• The Network is not liable for business decisions or failed collaborations between members.
• Liability for simple negligence is excluded where legally permissible.

Term and Termination

• Membership is concluded for an indefinite period unless otherwise specified.
• Members may terminate membership at any time with effect for the future.
• The Network may terminate membership for good cause.
• Termination does not affect prior obligations.

Amendments to the Terms

• The Network may amend these Terms for legal, organizational, or technical reasons.
• Members will be informed of material changes.
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of amended Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• The place of jurisdiction is the registered seat of the Levantine Network, where legally permissible.

Severability Clause

• If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain effective.
• The invalid provision shall be replaced by a provision closest to the original intent.

Final Provisions

• These Terms enter into force upon publication on the Levantine Network website.