Terms of use

§ 1 General, scope

These General Terms and Conditions apply to all legal relationships between LV digital GmbH, Hülsebrockstr. 2-8, 48165 Münster (hereinafter: "Provider") and the users of the internet site www.rimondo.com and all subpages (hereinafter also: "website"). A user is anyone who registers on the website or who concludes a contract with the provider for the use of the website.

Deviating provisions of the user shall not apply unless the provider has expressly and in writing confirmed them. Individual agreements shall always take precedence.

The provider does not store the contract text after the contract has been concluded and it is therefore not accessible. The contract language is German. The user can access, save and print these General Terms and Conditions.

The business relations between the provider and the user are governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. For consumers this choice of law applies only insofar as the protection granted by mandatory provisions of the law of the state in which the consumer has his habitual residence is not withdrawn. The application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is excluded.

The place of jurisdiction is Münster insofar as the user is a merchant, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.

§ 2 Services of the provider, contents of the website

rimondo.com is an interactive platform where equestrians, breeders, horse owners, riding clubs or other people interested in horses can present themselves, network and inform each other. rimondo.com centralizes all relevant information around equestrian sport and presents the long-standing history between riders, breeders and horses in multimedia form.

The provider may point users to third-party content and applications ("third-party content") via links. Such third-party content is clearly marked by an appropriate note. If and to the extent that a contract is offered in connection with these third-party contents, it is concluded exclusively with the respective provider.

The provider may restrict access to its own services if the security of the network operation, the maintenance of network integrity, in particular the avoidance of serious disruptions of the network, software or stored data so require.

§ 3 Use as a "bystander"

Visiting the website as a so-called bystander is possible even without registration. Active use of the features of the website is not possible, however.

§ 4 Use as Basic member or Pro member

Active use of the website is only possible after prior registration as a member. A user can register as a Basic member free of charge or as a paying Pro member. The two user accesses differ in the extent to which the website can be used, e.g. with regard to the information offered.

Registration is carried out by opening a user account as a Basic member or Pro member, whereby each user must accept these General Terms and Conditions. With the completion of the registration process a contract for the use of the website ("user contract") is concluded between the provider and the respective user. Until completion of the registration process the user can correct his entries directly in the corresponding input fields using the usual keyboard and mouse functions. The provider confirms the conclusion of the user contract by e-mail. This e-mail also includes these General Terms and Conditions and the cancellation policy. There is no entitlement to the conclusion of a user contract. For registration of underage users we require parental consent.

Each user may only have one account; transferring the account is not possible.

The data requested by the provider at registration must be provided in full and correctly, e.g. first and last name, current address (no PO box) and telephone number, valid e-mail address. If the data change afterwards, the user is obliged to amend the information immediately.

When registering users provide a username and choose a password. Communication between the provider and the users takes place via the e-mail address provided. Users must keep their password secret.

Each user is obliged to notify the provider immediately if there are indications that his account has been misused. Each user is generally liable for all activities carried out under his account and indemnifies the provider against any claims for damages by third parties, unless the user is not responsible for the misuse.

§ 5 Duration of the user contract, discontinuation of the website by the provider

Registration as a Pro member is possible either for half a year or for a whole year. It is automatically extended for an indefinite period after expiry of the minimum contractual term unless the user terminates the user relationship in the intended process no later than 2 weeks before the end of the contract. After the expiry of the minimum contractual period, termination is possible at any time with one calendar month’s notice.

Registration as a Basic member is unlimited. A Basic member may terminate his user contract at any time via the intended process.

The provider reserves the right to discontinue the website entirely. He will notify the users at least 6 weeks in advance by e-mail and promptly refund any existing credit balances for usage fees to the respective users.

The right to extraordinary termination remains unaffected.

§ 6 Usage fees as Pro member

The usage fees for registering as a Pro member depend on the chosen membership duration and will be communicated to the user at registration. Unless otherwise stated, the usage fees include the current VAT (currently 19%).

The usage fees are due in advance. The user can pay the usage fees by direct debit or credit card. In the event of renewal of the user relationship the provider will request payment of the further usage fees in good time. If a user is in default of payment the provider may claim damages pursuant to statutory provisions and/or withdraw from the contract. The user is responsible for the correctness and sufficiency of the accounts provided for payment processing. Costs incurred due to failed direct debits or credit card payments shall be borne by the user unless he is not at fault.

The provider is entitled to make the activation of the Pro member access dependent on prior receipt of payment.

The provider may increase the usage fees payable by the user if external technical, service or license costs for providing the program or content increase. A price increase must be communicated to the subscriber at least 14 days in advance. The subscriber is entitled to terminate the user contract at the time the increase becomes effective if the increase is 10 percent or more of the original user fees within the agreed contract term. The termination must reach the provider no later than the effective date of the price increase. The provider will inform the user of the right to termination and the period to be observed. If the user does not exercise his right to terminate, the change shall be deemed approved.

The provider reserves the right to adjust the usage fees in a way deviating from the case described here. In this case the provider will inform the user in good time, but at least 14 days before the price change becomes effective. The user is entitled to terminate the Pro membership in text form with effect from the time the price change becomes effective. The provider will inform the user about his right to termination and the period to be observed.

The provider will make an invoice for the usage fees available to the user in the invoice archive.

§ 7 Users’ duties of conduct, indemnification for breaches

The contributions of users on the website are generally not reviewed by the provider. However, if the provider becomes aware that a user is violating these General Terms and Conditions or statutory provisions with his contribution, the unlawful contents will be removed immediately or the access to them will be blocked.

The user alone is responsible for ensuring that he holds all rights regarding the contents he publishes and that no third party rights are infringed. For example, if pictures are uploaded that show additional persons besides the user, the upload of the image file may only take place with the consent of these persons.

Each user undertakes not to use the website to publish content or transmit messages which - are immoral, pornographic, racist or otherwise offensive, - are inappropriate or intentionally untrue, - infringe the rights of third parties, in particular copyrights, - violate applicable laws or constitute a criminal offense, - contain viruses or other computer programs that could damage software or hardware or impair the use of computers, - are surveys or chain mails or disguised advertising, or - are intended to collect and/or use personal data of other users, especially for commercial purposes.

If the provider becomes aware of such a breach, he reserves the right to change or delete the offering. If third parties assert claims for damages against the provider due to such a breach, the responsible user shall indemnify the provider.

§ 8 Blocking

The provider may take the following measures if there are concrete indications that a user is infringing statutory provisions, rights of third parties or these General Terms and Conditions, or if the provider has another legitimate interest, in particular to protect other users: - warning of users, - temporary, partial or permanent blocking.

The provider may permanently exclude a user from active use of the website (final blocking) even if he provided false contact data when registering, in particular a false or invalid e-mail address, if he significantly harms other users or providers, or if another important reason exists.

As soon as a user has been temporarily or permanently blocked, he may not use the website with other user accounts and may not register again.

§ 9 System integrity and disruption of the website

Users must not use mechanisms, software or scripts in connection with the use of the website that can disrupt the functioning of the website, in particular those that allow automated page requests or page requests to be generated.

Users must not take measures that could result in an unreasonable or excessive load on the infrastructure.

Users must not block, overwrite or modify content generated by the provider or otherwise interfere disruptively with the website.

§ 10 Responsibility for content, liability

The provider assumes no responsibility that the information and documentation provided on the website are complete and correct and up to date. This also applies to all links contained on the website. The provider is not responsible for the content of a page accessed via such a link.

Except for liability for defects in quality and title, the provider is fully liable to the extent that the damage is caused intentionally or by gross negligence. The provider is also liable for slightly negligent breach of essential contractual obligations (obligations whose breach jeopardizes the achievement of the contractual purpose) and for breach of cardinal obligations (obligations which make the proper performance of the contract possible in the first place and on compliance with which the user regularly relies), but only for foreseeable, contract-typical damage. In particular the provider is liable for data loss only up to the amount of the effort that arises if the user has carried out regular and application-appropriate data backups and thus ensured that lost data can be recovered with reasonable effort. The provider is not liable for slightly negligent breaches of duties other than those mentioned above. Liability for indirect damages, in particular for lost profits, exists only in the case of intentional or grossly negligent conduct of the legal representatives, senior executives or other vicarious agents of the provider.

The above limitations of liability do not apply in the event of injury to life, body and health, for a defect after assumption of a guarantee and in the case of fraudulently concealed defects.

If the provider's liability is excluded or limited, this shall also apply to the personal liability of employees, representatives and vicarious agents.

§ 11 Amendment of these GTC

The provider reserves the right to change these GTC at any time without giving reasons. Users will be informed about changes to the GTC by e-mail at least two weeks before their entry into force. If a user does not object to the validity of the new GTC within six weeks after receipt of the e-mail, the amended GTC shall be deemed accepted. The provider will draw the user's attention to the significance of this period in the e-mail containing the amended conditions.

As of 13.04.2023

Instruction on the right of withdrawal in distance contracts

Right of withdrawal: You can revoke your contractual declaration within 14 days without giving reasons in text form (e.g. letter, fax, e-mail). The period begins after receipt of this instruction in text form, however not before conclusion of the contract and not before fulfillment of our obligations to provide information according to Article 246 § 2 in conjunction with § 1 para. 1 and 2 EGBGB and our obligations according to § 312g para. 1 sentence 1 BGB in conjunction with Article 246 § 3 EGBGB. To meet the withdrawal period it is sufficient that the revocation is sent in time. The revocation is to be addressed to:

LV digital GmbH, Hülsebrockstr. 2-8, 48165 Münster, Fax: +49 (2501) 9889633, E-mail: [email protected].

Consequences of withdrawal: In the event of an effective withdrawal the performances received by both parties shall be returned and any benefits derived (e.g. interest) shall be surrendered. If you cannot return the service received or can do so only in a deteriorated condition or only partly, you must compensate the provider for the value. This may result in your having to fulfil the contractual payment obligations for the period up to the withdrawal. Refunds must be made within 30 days. The period begins for you upon dispatch of your revocation, for us upon receipt.

Special notes: Your right of withdrawal expires prematurely if the contract has been fully performed by both parties at your express request before you exercised your right of withdrawal.

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