1. Scope of Application

These Terms and Conditions (“T&Cs”) govern the contractual relationship between Mesut Arslan (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”) and registered attorneys/law firms (hereinafter referred to as “Attorney” or “User”) regarding the paid listing on the Trademark-law.digital platform (hereinafter referred to as the “Platform”).
Individual agreements shall always take precedence over these T&Cs. The content of such agreements must be evidenced by a written contract or written confirmation from the Operator.

2. Subject Matter of the Contract

The Operator does not provide legal services, in particular no legal advice. The Operator provides trademark-related information worldwide on its Platform.
The Operator assumes no warranty or responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information and offers made available on the Platform.
Attorneys have the opportunity to present themselves through a listing adjacent to country-specific information. The listing includes the information provided in the form (name, law firm, contact details, logo, link to the website, etc.).

3. Conclusion of the Contract

(1) The contract is concluded when the Attorney fully completes the provided online form, accepts these T&Cs, submits the form, and the Operator confirms the Attorney’s order.
(2) Upon receipt of the form and confirmation by the Operator, the Attorney will be sent an invoice for the applicable fee.
(3) The Operator reserves the right to reject entries at its sole discretion.
(4) Orders placed via the form may be cancelled by the Attorney within two hours of submitting the order form. After this period, the Operator may process the order under the agreed conditions at the Attorney’s expense.

4. Fees and Payment Terms

(1) The applicable fee for the contractual service is determined by the Operator’s respective order confirmation.
(2) Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice and must be made within 14 days without any deductions.
(3) The contract shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless terminated in writing at least one month prior to the expiration of the current term.

5. Obligations of the Attorney

(1) The Attorney agrees to provide only truthful and complete information in the form.
(2) Changes to the provided information must be communicated to the Operator without undue delay.
(3) The Attorney warrants that the content provided does not infringe upon any third-party rights.

6. Liability

(1) The Operator does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of the trademark information presented on the Platform.
(2) The Operator is only liable for damages resulting from intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty.
(3) For cases of ordinary negligence, the Operator is only liable for breaches of essential contractual obligations.

7. Data Protection

Personal data collected via the form will be used exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling the contract. Further information regarding data processing can be found in the Platform’s Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including the attorney listings, remains protected by copyright law. Use of any content by third parties is only permitted with the prior written consent of the Operator.

9. Term and Termination

(1) The contract runs for one year from the date of invoicing and automatically renews for successive one-year periods unless terminated in writing at least one month before the end of the current term.
(2) Both parties may terminate the contract in writing for good cause. Good cause shall particularly exist if the Attorney remains in default of payment despite a reminder and the setting of a reasonable deadline, or if the Attorney suffers financial collapse without a petition for insolvency proceedings being filed.
(3) Termination must be made in text form (e.g., by e-mail).

10. Amendments to the T&Cs

(1) The Operator reserves the right to amend these T&Cs with future effect.
(2) The Attorney will be informed of any changes in a timely manner. If the Attorney does not object within 14 days after notification, the amendments shall be deemed accepted.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

German law shall apply, excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract shall be Lüdenscheid, Germany.