General Terms and Conditions
General terms and conditions for the delivery of goods
Preliminary remark
These terms and conditions apply to all deliveries of goods (books, magazines, loose-leaf works, supplementary deliveries, tables, brochures, CD-Rom, DVD and the like) from Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG.
If the conditions are not accepted, the consignment must be returned free of charge and postage, otherwise an objection shall be deemed not to have been raised. The terms and conditions of delivery and payment shall not be nullified by the customer's counter-conditions, even if the publisher does not expressly object to them.
The General Terms and Conditions for Online Products (GTC Online Products) apply to online products which are used exclusively by means of remote data transmission via the Internet.
In the case of the delivery of software (CD-ROM, DVD, download of applications), supplementary provisions (software licence conditions, download licence conditions) shall apply.
Conclusion of contract
The contract is concluded when we accept the order by means of an express order confirmation or by sending the goods.
In the case of electronic orders, we automatically confirm the receipt of orders. This confirmation of receipt does not constitute acceptance of an order within the meaning of Section 2.1.
Binding delivery dates must be agreed in writing.
The revocation of an order can only be considered if it is received by us before sending the order confirmation.
Certain delivery dates cannot be guaranteed for new publications and new editions. If necessary, the delivery can be made in partial deliveries.
The publisher's books shall be sent by the most favourable means at our discretion. Special shipping instructions must be stated unmistakably for each order. If, in the case of subscription orders, the book trade requests delivery to an address other than the invoice address, the publisher reserves the right to reduce the discount.
The publisher's book production is generally price-linked. Works with non-binding recommended prices are marked accordingly. By accepting the consignment, the recipient expressly undertakes to comply with the retail price set by the Publisher (including the special prices set). Intermediaries must obligate their customers accordingly. Any infringement of these obligations shall entitle the Publisher to cease further delivery.
Terms of payment
The invoice is payable after due date without deduction. In the case of subscriptions, the subscription price becomes due upon receipt of the invoice.
Delivery shall be made at the gross final price valid at the time (net price plus statutory value-added tax). The publisher reserves the right to change prices between order and delivery. The customer is not entitled to withhold payments unless he has a statutory right of retention. If a direct debit is not objected to within 5 days of the collection date, it shall be deemed approved. All deliveries are made at the customer's expense and risk. The actual shipping costs can be found in the respective order offer.
Discount and bank charges shall be borne in full by the customer and are payable immediately. If the term of payment is exceeded, all further outstanding invoices and claims of the Publisher shall become due immediately, irrespective of previously granted terms of payment. We reserve the right to charge interest on arrears at a rate of 2% above the respective discount rate of the Deutsche Bundesbank plus the usual bank commission - but at least 8% from the due date - without any further reminder being required.
In addition, the publisher is entitled to refuse further delivery. Complaints can only be considered within one week after receipt of the consignment and with simultaneous sending of the original invoice and the delivery note or the packing slip. Justified complaints entitle the customer to replacement delivery (exchange) of the books. Rectification of defects or credit note at the discretion of the publisher. Further claims, in particular claims for damages, are excluded.
In exceptional cases, however only with the written consent of the Publisher and only against simultaneous purchase of other books, will books purchased for a fixed price be taken back to the value of the return. The purchaser shall bear the costs for the return and exchange shipment plus a processing fee in the amount customary in the industry. Returns based on the right of return granted shall only be accepted up to the fixed date. The return will only take place if the delivery is in perfect, resaleable condition. Returns without a proper and complete return invoice cannot be accepted. Non-perfect copies and unauthorized returns will be returned at the expense and risk of the Buyer.
Termination
In the case of a contract for continuous delivery for an indefinite period, the contract may be terminated at any time, unless the subscription contains a specially agreed period of notice.
Any termination must be made in writing. A refusal to accept deliveries shall not be deemed a termination.
In the case of contracts with a termination that takes effect immediately, the customer is entitled to a pro-rata refund of the unused amount less any fees that may be incurred.
Retention of title
We reserve the unrestricted right of ownership for all deliveries until the complete fulfilment of all payment obligations by the customer.
In the case of deliveries to resellers, the latter shall be entitled to resell the goods in the ordinary course of business. He is basically authorized to collect the claims. As security, the reseller assigns to us all claims against his customers in the amount of the invoice value of the goods (extended retention of title).
Warranty/Liability
Complaints must be made immediately in writing to Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG in so far as they concern the delivery of subscriptions; in the case of other complaints / obvious defects at the latest within one month after acceptance of delivery.
Within the statutory warranty period, it is possible to demand subsequent improvement or replacement delivery.
If we are not willing or able to remedy the defect or deliver a replacement, or if this fails for other reasons, the customer is entitled to withdraw from the contract or to demand an appropriate reduction of the purchase price.
Further claims of the customer, in particular claims for damages due to delayed or non-delivery, are excluded.
Data protection
Note according to § 33 BDSG: The storage and processing of customer data takes place under strict observance of the Federal Data Protection Act by the Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG by neutral service providers and friendly companies commissioned by us.
The customer agrees that Deutsche Post AG Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG will communicate the applicable current address if a postal item could not be delivered under the previously known address (§ 4 Postdienst-Datenschutzverordnung).
Severability clause
Should any provision of these terms of delivery and payment be invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
Final provisions
German law applies exclusively. Place of performance and jurisdiction for merchants is Hanover and Hamburg.
Status: January 2005
General Terms and Conditions for Online Products
These terms and conditions apply to all contracts concluded by Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG, for a fee and free of charge, for all digital databases, applications, information, sample contracts, explanations and other online services (hereinafter referred to as online products), the use of which takes place exclusively by means of remote data transmission via the Internet. For deliveries of goods (books, loose-leaf works, supplementary deliveries, tables, brochures, CD-ROMs and DVDs), the General Terms and Conditions for Deliveries of Goods shall apply. Supplementary provisions pursuant to the Software License Terms shall apply to the delivery of software.
preamble
The Ferdinand Holzmann publishing house in the Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG makes various electronic products available to its customers in its online offerings. These terms of use regulate the rights and obligations of the parties with regard to access to these contents if and insofar as the provisions of the respective license agreement between Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG and the customer for the respective electronic product. The following General Terms and Conditions (Terms of Use) apply exclusively. Deviating contractual conditions of the customer only apply if they have been confirmed by Ferdinand Holzmann.
Customer / User
Customer within the meaning of these Terms of Use is the person who concludes a contract with Ferdinand Holzmann in accordance with the Terms of Use. The customer (of a single license) is himself entitled to use or designates (multiple license) to Ferdinand Holzmann by name (first name, surname, e-mail address) persons (users) who should be entitled to use the product. The customer of a multi-user license may name users up to a number corresponding to the number of licenses purchased.
Conclusion of contract
The customer places a binding order by pressing the button "order now for a fee". Ferdinand Holzmann usually confirms receipt of the order by e-mail. The confirmation e-mail is not yet an acceptance of the order.
The contract is concluded when Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG expressly accepts an order.
If the customer is a consumer, there is a legal right of withdrawal. The right of revocation expires prematurely if the customer expressly agrees that the execution of the contract is started, and he confirms his knowledge that the right of revocation expires through the agreement, and the execution of the contract is started.
Cancellation Policy
right of withdrawal
You have the right to revoke this contract within fourteen days without giving reasons. The revocation period shall be fourteen days from the date of conclusion of the contract. In order to exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us (contact see imprint) by means of a clear declaration (e.g. a letter, fax or e-mail sent by post) of your decision to withdraw from this contract. In order to comply with the revocation period, it is sufficient that you send the notification of the exercise of the right of revocation before the expiry of the revocation period.
Consequences of the revocation
If you revoke this Agreement, we shall reimburse you immediately and no later than fourteen days from the date on which we received notice of your revocation of this Agreement for all payments we have received from you, including delivery charges (other than additional charges arising from your choice of a method of delivery other than the cheapest standard delivery offered by us). We will use the same means of payment used by you in the original transaction for such refund, unless expressly agreed otherwise with you and in no event will you be charged for such refund.
Scope of use
All rights and claims to the contents remain with Ferdinand Holzmann, unless these are expressly granted to the customer in the license agreement. During the contract period Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG grants the customer the non-exclusive, revocable and non-transferable right to access the contents and to view, display, search or retrieve them for its own purposes. The use of the contents is limited to the extent conclusively stipulated in the respective license agreements. Under no circumstances may the customer reproduce, distribute, make publicly accessible or in any other way pass on and/or edit the contents to third parties. In particular, the customer is also prohibited from updating, changing, revising, adapting, modifying, translating, converting or creating derivative works from the contents. The right to use the contents ends upon expiry of the contract term. The customer may not remove, conceal or change the copyright notices, the trademarks, logos or marks, or other protected rights that appear in or on the licensed content.
Access to content
During the contract period, the customer receives access to the licensed content via an authentication method specified by Ferdinand Holzmann (e.g. username, password or IP authentication). After conclusion of the license agreement, Ferdinand Holzmann will provide the customer with a set of access data. These access data may only be used by an authorized user and are not transferable to other persons. The access data is technically limited to the access of a single license. The customer and/or the users are prohibited from passing on the access data to third parties.
Rights and duties of Vincentz Network
Ferdinand Holzmann Published by Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to analyse the log files in compliance with data protection regulations in order to detect misuse by the customer and/or third parties. Ferdinand Holzmann may remove parts of the content from the websites for which Ferdinand Holzmann no longer holds publication rights or in respect of which it has reasonable grounds to assume that these infringe copyrights or otherwise violate other legal provisions. The availability of the contents is guaranteed by Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG in the manner in which Ferdinand Holzmann generally makes such content available to its customers, but at least within the scope of the technical standards customary on the market. Ferdinand Holzmann will take appropriate and reasonable measures to grant the customer or authorized users uninterrupted access to the website and continuous availability of the content. However, availability at all times is expressly not guaranteed. In particular, access may be temporarily restricted for technical reasons, such as necessary maintenance and repair work.
Rights and duties of the customer
In the case of a multiple license, the customer shall inform the authorized users about the intellectual property or other property rights applicable to the contents as well as about the forms of use prohibited according to Section 3 of these Terms of Use. The Customer shall take all reasonable measures to prevent any infringement by users or third parties of the intellectual property rights or other rights of Ferdinand Holzmann to the Content.
If the Customer detects an abuse of the access to the contents by an employee or a third party, the Customer shall immediately inform Ferdinand Holzmann about the details of the abuse and take the necessary measures to prevent a repetition of the abuse. As far as possible, the customer shall immediately block the access authorisation of the abuser after becoming aware of the abuse. Depending on the type and extent of the abuse, Ferdinand Holzmann may, at its own discretion, take further action against the abusing authorized user.
Remuneration
The customer is obliged to pay the agreed remuneration. If payment is not made, Ferdinand Holzmann may, at its own discretion and without further notice, prevent the customer from receiving the payment. Further claims remain unaffected.
Payment shall be made after invoicing by Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG, either by credit card, direct debit or bank transfer. The invoice is payable after due date without deduction. In the case of subscriptions, the subscription price becomes due upon receipt of the invoice. In the event of late payment, interest on arrears shall be charged at a rate of 2 percentage points above the base rate plus the usual bank commission - but at least 8 % from the due date - without the need for further reminders. Vincentz Network is entitled to limit the payment options individually per customer.
Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG can adjust or change the basis for the calculation of the annually recurring license fees.
Contract period
Subscription contracts have a term of 12 months from the start of the contract and are extended by a further 12 months if they are not terminated in advance with a notice period of 3 months to the end of the contract. The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains unaffected for both parties. Any termination requires the written form (letter, fax, e-mail). In the case of so-called trial subscriptions, the term is 14 days. At the end of the 14-day trial period, a change to the equivalent subscription model will take place.
Warranty, liability and indemnity
Ferdinand Holzmann shall be liable for damages to the customer caused intentionally or by gross negligence, which are the result of the absence of a guaranteed quality of the object of performance, which are based on a culpable breach of essential contractual obligations (so-called cardinal obligations), which are the result of a culpable injury to health, body or life or, if liability is provided for under the Product Liability Act, in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Cardinal obligations are those contractual obligations the fulfilment of which is essential for the proper performance of the contract and the compliance with which the contractual partner may regularly rely, and the breach of which on the other hand endangers the achievement of the purpose of the contract.
In the event of a breach of a cardinal obligation, liability - insofar as the damage is based solely on slight negligence and does not affect life, limb or health - shall be limited to such damage as is typically and foreseeably expected to occur in the course of the provision of services such as the contractual services.
In all other respects, Vincentz Network as well as its vicarious agents shall not be liable - for whatever legal reason.
The customer commits himself to publishing Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG and its affiliated companies with regard to such claims and losses resulting from unauthorized use of the licensed content and which the customer could have prevented by observing the care required in traffic. The customer undertakes to inform Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG from claims of third parties.
The liability of Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG is excluded in any case as far as the customer uses the contents beyond the authorization granted according to the respective license contract.
Final provisions
Ferdinand Holzmann reserves the right to change the terms of use at any time and without giving reasons. Ferdinand Holzmann may assign its rights from the subscription contract in whole or in part or transfer its obligations from it in whole or in part without the prior consent of the customer. Without the prior consent of Ferdinand Holzmann, the customer is not entitled to transfer rights or obligations arising from this agreement in whole or in part to a third party.
Should any provision of the Terms of Use be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
This Agreement shall be governed by German law. The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Hanover.
Status: November 2015
Software License Terms
preliminary remark
These license conditions apply in addition to the General Terms and Conditions for Goods Deliveries (GTC Goods Deliveries) or the General Terms and Conditions for Online Products (GTC Online Products) as well as for Downloads (GTC Downloads). The license conditions are accepted by opening the seal.
Granting of rights of use
With the conclusion of the contract for the delivery/downloading of software (irrespective of the storage medium), the customer is granted the non-transferable and non-exclusive right to use the contractual software, which is limited to the use described below. All rights of use not expressly listed therein shall remain with Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG as owner of all copyrights and industrial property rights.
Scope of rights of use
With the delivery, the customer acquires the right to use the software delivered to him on any computer suitable for these purposes. In addition, the customer is expressly granted the right to use an online database for some products. The duration of the right of use is determined by the respective software product; it is communicated to the customer at the beginning of the contract and with each further update. Insofar as the right to use the software subject to the contract is limited in time, this shall end after expiry of the agreed period of use. The right of use of the online database is exclusively determined by the reference period for the respective software product and ends at the same time.
The customer undertakes to use the program only for his own purposes and not to make it available to third parties either free of charge or against payment. The software may only be used by one person on one computer, but not simultaneously on two or more computers, whether by the same or different persons at the same time.
The Customer is entitled to install and use the Software on a hard disk and to make a backup copy of the original diskette or CD-ROM, which may not be used simultaneously with the original version. In the case of a contract for a network version/multi-license, the customer is entitled to use the software at any time on one or more computers with several persons at the same time in accordance with the contractual agreement.
The customer is not entitled to make copies of the software unless the copies are made for data backup purposes and are used only for this purpose. Furthermore, he may not reproduce the software components, images supplied with the software, the manual, accompanying texts or the documentation belonging to the software by photocopying or microfilming, electronic backup or other methods, neither distribute the software and/or the associated documentation, nor lease it to third parties, nor grant sublicenses to it to third parties in any other way. The customer is not entitled to pass on access codes and/or passwords for the product or for database accesses in connection with the product to third parties. The Customer shall not be entitled to change, modify, adapt or decompile the software and/or the associated documentation in whole or in part insofar as this goes beyond the scope of §§ 69d para. 3, 69e UrhG (German Copyright Act). It is also forbidden for the customer to change copyright notices, marks/trademarks and/or ownership data of the publisher on programs or documentation material.
Liability
The use of Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag in the Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG to other software or to data carriers / data processing systems of the customer is only liable if the damage-causing defect to the delivered software / data carrier has been caused intentionally or grossly negligently by a legal representative or vicarious agent and this is foreseeable, typically occurring damage. In the case of contracts with legal entities under public law, special funds under public law as well as merchants - in relation to the latter, however, only if the contract belongs to the operation of their commercial business - liability for gross negligence by vicarious agents is excluded in addition to the limitation of liability in the preceding sentence, unless it is the fault of executive vicarious agents or main contractual obligations are violated. Statutory warranty claims for defects for subsequent performance, withdrawal or reduction - but not for damages - shall remain unaffected by the above provision.
German law applies exclusively. Place of performance and jurisdiction for merchants are Hanover and Hamburg.
Status: January 2005
Download documents
preliminary remark
The following terms and conditions apply to the digital content, information, sample documents and explanations (hereinafter referred to as Content) made available for download free of charge.
With the commencement of the retrieval of content (as a download or by e-mail attachment), a contractual obligation comes into being, in accordance with the previous references to use.
Terms of payment
The contract is concluded when the customer pays the amount displayed after selecting an online product by credit card or electronic direct debit to Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG.
Initial credit
Each user can use a possible starting credit only once for himself. Unused credit expires after the expiration date (90 days after registration) without further notice. A cash payment or settlement of a starting balance is not possible.
Copyright
Vincentz Network retains all copyrights, rights of use and other protective rights to the content. The user is only entitled to use the content for his own purposes. He is not entitled to make the content available to third parties on the Internet, in Intranets and in Extranets. Commercial duplication and resale of the content are expressly excluded.
Warranty/Liability
The content is regularly revised and updated. Despite all prudence and care, it must always be ensured when using the content that a change in the legal situation or a change due to jurisdiction could make it necessary to modify the content. It is therefore advisable to use the current version of the retrieved content promptly. The selection and use of the content is the sole responsibility of the user. Further claims of the user, in particular due to loss of profit or consequential damage, are excluded. This shall not apply if the cause of damage is based on intent or gross negligence for which we are responsible.
Data protection
Note according to § 33 BDSG: The user data is only stored for internal use. The use of user data and processing by neutral service providers is carried out in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act. By registering, the user expressly agrees that his data may be stored for occasional information about the updating of the content and new offers. Such consent may be withdrawn by informal notification by e-mail, fax or letter.
Final provision
German law applies exclusively.
Place of performance and jurisdiction for merchants is Hanover and Hamburg.
Status: January 2005
Events
Cancellation conditions
Cancellation policies are the following: Fees will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received up to 4 weeks before the conference. 50% of the fee will be refunded if cancellation is received later, but no later than two weeks before the conference. Delegates who cancel less than two weeks before the conference or fail to attend without notifying the organiser will be liable for the whole conference fee. In all cases postmark shall apply. Substitutions of delegates may be made at any time. Cancellations and changes should be made in writing and will be confirmed by the organiser. Any fee refunded will be paid after the conference.
In case of exceptional circumstances ("for good reasons") the organizer reserves the right to changes of program or the cancellation of the event. In particular, the organizer is obligated to take such measures entitled, in cases of force majeure, due to official orders, in case of a hazardous situation for life, body or health of the participants. In these cases there is no obligation for the organizer to pay damages and / or reimbursement of expenses to the participants. In particular this applies to any cancellation fees of third parties (e.g. hotel bookings, train or flight tickets).
If a participant can prove that he/she is unable to travel due to travel restrictions, it is possible to convert the physical participation into a digital participation if a digital solution is offered.
The participant agrees to follow the instructions of the organizer and the event location. Contraventions can lead to exclusion from the event.
Note
Please note
Photographs and videos of delegates will be taken during the conference and may be used for promotional purposes. Vincentz Network produces a list of delegates for each event which may include the following information: company name, address (street, zip code, city), name and job function of delegate. This list of delegates will be made available for all conference delegates, speakers and possible sponsors of the event, who may use them for promotional purposes. Objection against publication and circulation of this data may be made at any time until 3 weeks prior to the event and has to be made in writing to the organiser.
In the event of an official order, the organizer is entitled to forward personal data to the local health authority in accordance with GDPR.
Status: February 2020
Terms and conditions for accompanying exhibitions & sponsoring at technical conferences run by Ferdinand Holzmann Verlag im Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG
Contract
In order to participate as an exhibitor and/or sponsor, you must apply to Ferdinand Holzmann in writing. By signing the application form, you agree to accept the terms and conditions. These are binding on the exhibitor/sponsor and on any representatives of the exhibitor/sponsor at the event. The contract between the exhibitor and Ferdinand Holzmann shall enter in force upon order confirmation by Ferdinand Holzmann. Where the content of the order confirmation differs from the content of the application, the contract shall be deemed to have been concluded based on the order confirmation, unless the exhibitor/sponsor objects within 14 days after receipt of the order confirmation.
Exhibitor/Sponsor accreditation
Accreditation is granted to those suppliers, service providers and institutions whose exhibits help to illustrate or complement the subject matter. Products which contravene the regulations on the protection of industrial property in Germany (copies, fakes, etc.) are not allowed. A legal right to accreditation does not exist. Ferdinand Holzmann shall be entitled to revoke any accreditation where such accreditation was based on false information or where the preconditions for accreditation no longer apply.
Assignment and change of exhibit space
Any conditions appended to the application shall be ignored. Every endeavor will be made to meet special requests regarding exhibit space, but such requests cannot be recognized as a precondition for participation. The organizer cannot agree to the exclusion of competition.
Terms of payment
The entry fee shall be charged to the exhibitor/sponsor before the event in one amount. Payment may not be made by instalments. All payments must be in EURO resp. in the currency indicated in the respective conference flyer and must state the invoice number; bank charges shall be borne by the customer. Complaints in relation to the invoice will be recognized only if reported to us within 14 days of invoicing. A right to occupancy of the assigned exhibit space or sponsoring activities shall come into force only after the invoice amount has been paid in full. The exhibitor/sponsor shall prove that payment has been made.
Co-exhibitors and pavilions
The exhibit space is assigned to one exhibitor only. Where the stand is used by another company with its own products and staff, a separate application and exhibitor fee are payable. The main exhibitor shall be responsible for ensuring that co-exhibitors meet all obligations.
Design and configuration of stands
The information concerning the design and configuration of the accompanying technical exhibition is binding and forms part of the contract. The relevant statutory provisions and administrative rules are also binding on the exhibitor.
Technical services
All technical installations shall be agreed with Ferdinand Holzmann. The production of installations by the exhibitor's own technicians is not permitted. In the event of contravention, the exhibitor shall be liable for the damage caused. Any connections, machines and equipment that have not been authorized or do not comply with the relevant regulations may be removed at the exhibitor's expense.
Setting up and dismantling
Setting up and dismantling of exhibits as well as the equipping and configuration of the stand shall be carried out by the exhibitor. Unless otherwise specifically agreed, the exhibitor shall set up and dismantle the exhibits and transport them away by the time specified in the contract. Ferdinand Holzmann shall be entitled, where necessary, to arrange for the clearing of the stand and for the exhibits to be stored at the expense and risk of the exhibitor. The rented stand space shall be handed back in the original condition.
Advertising, press, technical presentations
Advertising is permitted within the stand. Outside the exhibitor’s stand -especially on tables, walls and in the corridors of the event area- advertising is permitted only in agreement with Ferdinand Holzmann and for a fee. Ferdinand Holzmann shall be entitled to commission photographs, film and video recordings as well as drawings of the event, the stands and the goods on display or to have them made by the press and to use them for advertising or general press publications. The organizer shall be entitled to restrict or prohibit any presentations that jeopardize or have a substantial detrimental effect on the running of the event.
Terms and conditions for accompanying exhibitions & sponsoring at technical conferences run by Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG
Liability
The exhibitor shall be liable for damage to the floor, walls, doors, windows, furniture and other facilities. Attaching of nails, screws, hooks or other fasteners to the premises of the event center as well as the painting or attaching of stickers to flooring, doors, windows, walls and columns are not permitted. Any defects shall be rectified in full. Otherwise, the organizer shall be entitled to have this work carried out at the expense of the exhibitor/sponsor. Further claims for damages remain unaffected by this.
Theft and loss
The exhibitor shall be responsible for security on his stand. The exhibitor shall take out insurance cover against damage to and theft of exhibits. The organizer expressly shall not be liable for theft or other loss.
Verbal agreement
All agreements, individual permissions, and special arrangements shall be valid only after written confirmation has been provided by Ferdinand Holzmann.
Amendments
Ferdinand Holzmann reserves the right to cancel, postpone, transfer, shorten or extend the event.
Right to withdraw
The exhibitor/sponsor can withdraw free of charge up to 90 days before the event. Between 89 and 65 days before the event, a cancellation fee of 50% of the full rate applies. Thereafter or in the event of non-attendance, the full fee shall be payable. Cancellations or amendments shall be made in writing and will be confirmed by Vincentz Network.
Disruption due to force majeure
Should Vincentz Network be forced to cancel the event due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond its control, it will immediately notify the exhibitor/sponsor. If the event is rescheduled for a later date, the exhibitor/sponsor will be informed immediately. Exhibitors/sponsors have the right to cancel within 14 days of the announcement for this event change.
Data protection
Ferdinand Holzmann protects the personal information of the exhibitor/sponsor and adopts all the necessary security measures. The data are collected in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other applicable data protection rules for the running, supervision and evaluation of the event offered and are gathered and used for the purpose of optimizing the offering, but are not transmitted to third parties. Exhibitors, sponsors and event partners are not deemed to be third parties, but are also subject to the above provisions. At any time, the exhibitor/sponsor can revoke the use of its data for purposes of information by informing Vincentz Network in writing, stating the name and full address of the event in question, or to make changes of address.
Statute of limitations
All appeals by the exhibitor/sponsor to the organizer shall be made in writing. The statute of limitations begins at the last day of the event.
Governing law
The governing law shall be that of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction is Hanover, Germany. However, Ferdinand Holzmann reserves the right to assert its claim in the exhibitor’s/sponsor’s place of jurisdiction.
Valid as of 01 January 2020
Dispute settlement procedure
The European Commission provides a platform for out-of-court online settlement of disputes (the so-called OS platform) under ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ We are neither willing nor obliged to participate in a dispute resolution procedure before a consumer arbitration board.
Status: February 2017
