General terms and conditions for the use of  www.contacto-la.com

Preamble

The function of the Competence Center Lateinamerika (CCLA) is to offer its own services/products as well as introduce or broker services or products from its partners.

Utilisation of the range of products and services on offer from CCLA through www.contacto-LA.com is basically available to everyone. Without registering every user can as a “Guest” look at the range of products and services on offer from CCLA through www.contacto-LA.com. However in order to be able to gain access to this registration is necessary. On registration the “Guest” becomes a so-called “Guest Partner”.  The registration for this status is free. The  “Guest Partner” can allow access to the CCLA run out or register as a “Premium Partner” for a fee. 

The “Premium Partner” has the opportunity of concluding a so-called service contract with the CCLA. With this he/she has the opportunity of having his/her products or services made known to other service providers. More detailed information about the service provider contract is available on request from the e-mail address “ \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Diese E-Mail Adresse ist gegen Spam Bots geschützt, Sie müssen Javascript aktivieren, damit Sie es sehen können ”

The current general terms and conditions of www.contacto-LA.com regulate relationships  between the CCLA and the “Guest Partners”, “Premium Partners” and the service providers according to the terms of the CCLA brokerage contract. 

The services offered by the CCLA on www.contacto-LA.com are directed exclusively at people who are of full age.

§ 1 Service offer

1.1 With the aid of the networking platform www.contacto-LA.com the CCLA is able to offer registered users the opportunity of establishing business networks and relationships. The registration is  regulated by § 2 in these general terms and conditions.

1.1.1 As a “Guest Partner” one can make use of  the services on  www.contacto-LA.com free of charge for a period of one year in the following ways:

- setting up and  surveying private or commercial profiles

- setting up of one’s own web presentation 

- post box utilisation

- telephony option

- accessing  the company register

1.1.2 As a “Premium Partner” there are no time limits or limitations on our range of services. 

1.2. Current price information on the “Premium Partnership” can be found here: www.contacto-LA.com.

1.2.1 The prices there are binding and are payable immediately on registration. The “Premium-Partner” has an opportunity of making use of the debit or online payment process for making payments.

1.2.2 If the amount payable cannot be withdrawn from the specified account because of the unavailability of adequate funds the user will be made to pay the additional resulting costs. The CCLA will make the “Premium-Partners” invoices available online for a period of 6 months. The current invoice will be sent by via e-mail.

1.2.3 Should the user/partner fall behind in payment then CCLA has the right to charge 10% interest from the beginning of the default period. 

1.3 On conclusion of a brokerage contract the  “Premium-Partner” has the opportunity of becoming a so-called service provider.

Such a service provider may present his/her products or services on the CCLA internet pages and can, in this way, be introduced to other partners or service providers. 

These service providers enjoy a privileged partnership. Their rights and obligations are stipulated in the brokerage contract. 

1.4 All the partners can make use of the so-called extra services of the CCLA. These so-called extra services are all the services which go beyond the mere establishing of contact (for example, CCLA visiting partners, telephone calls, exchanging correspondence with partners and external service providers, travelling amongst other things).

These extra services may be charged separately if appropriate. This is why confirmation by pressing the appropriate button (“extra services”) is necessary. The CCLA reserves the right to advance payment for these services. Should the extra services requested be fulfilled without incurring costs then the partner will be informed accordingly.

1.5 The CCLA does not guarantee the permanent availability of the internet pages (www.contacto-LA.com) of the CCLA. The user accepts that maintenance, security maintenance as well as inevitable events can lead to a disruption in transmission.  

§ 2 Registration

2.1 Registration is necessary in order to be able to use the range of services on offer from the CCLA on the www.contacto-LA.com website. With this registration the user expressly declares that he is familiar with the present general terms and conditions.

2.2 On registration the partner confirms that all data given is true. In case of changes then the partner is obliged to inform the CCLA immediately. The use of pseudonyms or pen names is prohibited.

2.3 On registration the partner also confirms that he/she is over 18 years of age and is using the CCLA’s range of services and products on a business, private or self-employed basis.

2.4 A password must be entered on registration. The partner is obliged to keep this password  secret and not disclose it to anyone.

2.5 Double registration is prohibited. Should a partner register a second time as a “Guest Partner” free of charge the CCLA reserves the right to exclude this partner from its services. The CCLA should be informed in exceptional circumstances and a decision will be reached according to each individual case.

2.6 The CCLA accepts no responsibility for the correctness of the partner’s data. With regard to possible negotiations among partners/service providers checking the authenticity of their contractual partner(s) is their sole responsibility.

§ 3 Obligations of the partners

3.1 The “Guest Partner” or “Premium Partner” is obliged to furnish the CCLA with current photographic images which are a maximum of one year old.  At the same time the partner gives his consent to the utilisation of these images by CCLA. In addition, the partner assures the CCLA that there are no third party claims to the images and indemnifies the CCLA of any other third party claims made against the CCLA for any infringement of these rights.   

3.2 The partner is solely responsible for the information he/she has made available.  The partner indemnifies the CCLA from all possible liability. 

3.3 The partner is not allowed to post,

- contents of an insulting nature,

- contents with pornographic statements or which violate laws for the protection of youth,

- to use pornographic advertising,

- to implement multi-level marketing,

- to violate fair trade law,

- to send chain letters or spam e-mails,

- to use die software, scripts or similar software,

- to block, overwrite, modify the content or function of the CCLA’s range of services on the internet,

- to copy material using search machine technology like “Robot/Crawler” etc.,

- to misuse the content or information available on the CCLA website or that of the CCLA’s partners for advertising purposes or similar,

- to participate in activities which  compromise the range of functions and reputation of the CCLA and its internet presence.

Should a partner violate the general terms and conditions or legal requirements the CCLA reserves the right to remove or no longer present any data or information relating to the partner on the CCLA website.

§ 4 Changes in content

CCLA reserves the right to modify its current service or offer new services at any time.

§ 5 Termination

5.1 Termination of  the “Guest partnership” which is free of charge is possible at any time and without giving reasons.  The termination should proceed through the use of the contact form stating the user name and the registered e-mail address.  

5.2 Termination of the  “Premium partnership” is also possible without giving reasons. The termination must be declared at least fourteen days before the minimum utilisation period of six months expires. The termination must be in written form and can be declared through use of the contact form which can then sent by fax or by post. The user name and registered e-mail address must be stated.   

5.3 After termination the partner’s data will remain on the CCLA internet pages for a period of three months. The partners agree to allow the CCLA to use the posted information beyond the termination date. 

5.4 The CCLA can terminate the contractual relationship without notice upon good cause shown.

Important causes among others which come into consideration:

- Violation of the general terms and conditions.

- Breaking the law.

- Suspicion of causing damage to the reputation of the CCLA or other third party partners through the actions of the partner (for example through criminal offences).

- Advertising for illegal organisations.

5.5 The  CCLA reserves the right upon good cause shown,  

- to warn the CCLA partner.

- to delete the content provided by the CCLA partner on the CCLA internet pages.

- to block the partner’s access to the CCLA internet pages

5.6 Termination as a result of good cause shown means that the partner has no right to reimbursement of any overpaid amounts. The same applies when access to the CCLA internet pages is blocked. 

§ 6 Liability

6.1 The CCLA is not responsible for business or the result of business between partners or service providers.

6.2 The partners indemnify the CCLA of all third party claims resulting from the utilisation of the CCLA internet pages.

6.3 The partners are obliged to reimburse the CCLA for any legal costs incurred as a result of the partner’s actions.

§ 7 Data protection

In order for business transactions to proceed essential data is saved and when necessary, within the framework of order processing, transferred to associated companies. In cases of legitimate interest we implement, incidentally, for the purpose of  running a credit check, the company SCHUFA’s (or other companies) mathematical/statistical process for creditworthiness. Utilisation of data also includes the passing on of addresses to third parties for advertising purposes.  Naturally one can object to the use of their data for advertising purposes at any time. Send us corresponding notification (enter the e-mail address or the company address). 

§ 8 Final provisions

8.1 The CCLA reserves the right to make changes to the present version of the general terms and conditions. The CCLA will make these changes known immediately. Provided that no objections are made to CCLA within the 14-day deadline then these changes come into effect.

8.2 This contract is subject to the applicable law of the Federal Republic of Germany.

8.3 Exclusive jurisdiction for litigation resulting from or because of this agreement shall be the official location of the broker’s business premises.

§ 9 Severability Clause

9.1 Should any part of this agreement be or become invalid or void then this does not affect the remaining parts of the agreement.

9.2 The parties are obliged to modify invalid or void terms in such a way that is legally allowed and reflects the original intention. The same applies should the agreement contain a loophole.