- 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.
- “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.
- 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.
Data Processing and Consent
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain effective.
- The invalid provision shall be replaced by a provision closest to the original intent.
- These Terms enter into force upon publication on the Levantine Network website.
