{"id":262,"date":"2020-02-06T12:59:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T12:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ext-us.intraworlds.com\/installer-co\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2025-02-06T16:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:19:25","slug":"terms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hpi-alumni.de\/login\/terms\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Terms and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8220;on&#8220; admin_label=&#8220;Section&#8220; module_class=&#8220;iw-header&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_fullwidth_code module_class=&#8220;iw-header-content&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; module_class=&#8220;iw-section-text&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.22.2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8220;4.27.4&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8220;off&#8220; hover_enabled=&#8220;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220; sticky_enabled=&#8220;0&#8243;]<pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>General Terms and Conditions for the Use of the &quot;HPI Alumni and Career Portal&quot; of the Hasso Plattner Institute<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><em>Please note that this is a convenience translation from German to English. <\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><strong>1. General Provisions<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">1.1. The HPI Alumni and Career Portal of the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering gGmbH (hereinafter referred to as &quot;HPI&quot;) is an online platform designed to facilitate networking and support the professional placement of HPI students and alumni on the job market.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">Registered companies have the opportunity to create a user profile and publish job advertisements on this online platform. Companies that have subscribed to the &quot;Partner Package&quot; also have the option to search for candidates in the portal\u2019s alumni and student directory using filters (the so-called &quot;People Search&quot; feature).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">1.2. The legal relationship between HPI and the company registering on the HPI Alumni and Career Portal (hereinafter referred to as the &quot;Client&quot;) is governed exclusively by these General Terms and Conditions. Deviating terms, particularly the Client\u2019s own general terms and conditions, shall only apply if they have been expressly acknowledged in writing by HPI. This applies even if the Client refers to its general terms and conditions in subsequent correspondence.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><strong>2. Remuneration and Duration of Publication<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>2.1. The amount of remuneration is determined according to the current price list plus the statutory value-added tax (see price list in the paragraph 3 below).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>2.2. A job advertisement, company profile, or activation of a booked package will be published after an internal review, usually within five working days.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>2.3. The duration of the publication depends on the selected product. After this period has expired, HPI is entitled, but not obliged, to delete the publication.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>3. Products<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">Publications of internships, working student jobs and positions for co-founders are always free, regardless of the selected package. Publications of graduate job advertisements are always subject to a fee.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">Clients can book the following products and packages for job advertisements:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Publication of a Single Job Advertisement:<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Publication of internships and working student jobs (8 weeks): <strong>0,\u2013 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Publication of graduate jobs (8 weeks): <strong>350,\u2013 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Extension for an additional 8 weeks: <strong>150,\u2013 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Free Package:<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Includes a limited company profile and the publication of internships and working student job ads for 8 weeks (within 12 months from the package booking date): <strong>0,\u2013 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Basic Package:<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Includes a full company profile and the publication of up to <strong>4 graduate job ads<\/strong> for 8 weeks (within 12 months from the package booking date): <strong>1.500,\u2013 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Partner Package:<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Includes a full company profile, the publication of up to <strong>15 graduate job ads<\/strong> for 8 weeks, and access to the alumni and student directory of the portal, or so-called &quot;People Search&quot; (within 12 months from the package booking date): <strong>3.500,\u2013 \u20ac<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Offers and Discounts:<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>HPI alumni startups receive a <strong>50% discount<\/strong> on all services. <em>HPI alumni startups must be less than 5 years old and can have up to 50 employees.<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t<\/p>\n<li>Small, regional startups and micro-enterprises receive a <strong>30% discount<\/strong> on all services. <em>Startups and micro-enterprises must be less than 5 years old and can have up to 50 employees.<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>3.1. Company Profiles<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">The limited company profile on the platform includes the company logo, industry information, contact details, and the company\u2019s website. The profile can be added in text form and via an upload function (logo).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">The full company profile additionally allows for detailed descriptions, images, and the inclusion of multiple locations and contact details. Furthermore, the clients can upload their logo and PDF files.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">The company name will be displayed in the directory of the HPI Alumni and Career Portal after approval by HPI.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>3.2. Job Advertisements<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">Job ads must be created using the predefined form of the HPI Alumni and Career Portal. Job ads can only be entered in text form. Uploading a logo and filling out profile information (limited or full profile) is possible.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">The job ad title will be displayed on the job board of the portal for 8 weeks. After the expiration period, the ad\u2019s details remain stored in the client\u2019s account but will no longer be visible to candidates. Reactivating an expired job advertisement through an extension is possible.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>3.3. Candidate Search<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">The candidate search allows clients to browse the profiles of students and alumni in the portal&#039;s directory using specific keywords (so-called \u201cPeople Search\u201d feature). Only the profiles of students and alumni who have selected the \u201cOpen to Work\u201d option are visible in the directory.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">Clients are permitted to view profiles and contact individuals for filling a vacant position.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">Clients agree to use the search function solely for the purpose of identifying and contacting potential candidates for specific job openings within their company. Searching for or collecting candidate profiles\/data beyond this purpose\u2014particularly for general data collection without a specific job opening or for contacting candidates with the intent of passing on their data to third parties\u2014is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate exclusion from the HPI Alumni and Career Portal.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>4. Obligations of Clients<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.1. The client bears sole responsibility for the content and legal admissibility of the provided text and image materials. The client indemnifies HPI against any third-party claims that may arise due to violations of legal provisions, including costs for necessary legal defense. The client grants HPI all copyright usage rights, related protective rights, and other necessary rights required for executing the order. This includes, in particular, the rights to reproduction, distribution, transmission, broadcasting, public accessibility, extraction from a database, and retrieval. These rights are granted without geographical limitations in all cases.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.2. HPI reserves the right to remove or refrain from publishing the client\u2019s job ads and company profile, especially if the content violates laws, third-party rights, or moral standards. If unlawful content or other legal violations are the cause of removal or non-publication, the client&#039;s payment obligation remains unaffected.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.3. The following requirements apply to the content of job ads and company profiles:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">a. The client is obligated to clearly specify the type and nature of the advertised position in the job ad. In particular, they must clarify whether it is an employment relationship, a self-employed position, or an internship.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">b. It is prohibited to post advertisements, as well as listings promoting participation in illegal pyramid schemes (\u00a7 16 UWG) or the conclusion of a club or association membership.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">c. The job title, job description, and required qualifications must be accurate and must not be misleading or ambiguous.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">d. A link in the job ad or company profile may only direct to the client\u2019s website. This website must meet the legal minimum requirements and, in particular, include an imprint that complies with statutory and judicially established principles.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">e. The provisions of the General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG) must be observed.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">f. No content unrelated to the job ad or the client\u2019s self-description may be published.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">g. HPI reserves the right to independently assess whether a job ad violates these content requirements. In such cases, HPI is entitled to remove or refrain from publishing the respective job ad.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.4. The client is aware that content published on the internet can be indexed by search engines or other third parties, and these search engines may archive the published content. If a job ad is archived by a search engine, HPI is not responsible for it. Any requests for deletion of archived data must be directed by the client to the search engine or the respective third party.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.5. HPI assumes no responsibility for the information posted on the HPI Alumni and Career Portal and is not obligated to store or return such information to the client. HPI is entitled to create routine backup copies of electronic data traffic and to retain copies of them.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.6. By placing an order, the client confirms that they have acquired or have unrestricted rights to use all necessary copyrights, related rights, and other rights from the respective rights holders for the materials and data they provide for online publication. The client shall compensate HPI for any damages resulting from a violation of this provision.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">4.7. If the client receives a cease-and-desist request or legal notice due to certain information or representations related to job ads or other information published on the HPI Alumni and Career Portal, or if they have already issued a cease-and-desist declaration, or if an injunction, court ruling, or other official or regulatory decision has been issued, the client is obligated to inform HPI immediately in writing. If the client fails to do so, HPI is released from liability in this regard. In such cases, the client shall indemnify HPI against all related third-party claims and compensate for any damages incurred by HPI.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>5. Students and Alumni Profiles<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">5.1. The data of students and alumni who register on the HPI Alumni and Career Portal is strictly confidential and may only be used by the client in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The client commits to complying with all relevant data protection regulations. Students and alumni may only be specifically searched for and contacted for the purpose of candidate recruitment for concrete job vacancies. HPI reserves the right to block the client\u2019s account and restrict access to applicant data in case of violations. Additionally, HPI reserves the right to prevent the client from contacting specific students and alumni upon their request.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">5.2. HPI is not liable for the accuracy or completeness of the data and information uploaded by students and alumni. HPI does not verify the identity or the correctness of the provided information. Data entry is done solely by the respective students and alumni at their own responsibility. Furthermore, HPI does not guarantee a specific number of responses to contact requests.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">5.3. Downloads\u2014especially of files from students and alumni\u2014are carried out at the client\u2019s own risk. HPI assumes no liability for damages resulting from the downloading, installation, storage, or use of documents, software, or content from our website. Although HPI employs up-to-date virus scanning programs, it assumes no liability for damages or malfunctions caused by viruses or worms. This limitation of liability does not apply in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or damages affecting life, body, or health.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">5.4. Access to the alumni and student directory is strictly personal and permitted for the client\u2019s own use only. The client commits to handling all stored information, particularly the personal data of students and alumni, with strict confidentiality and protecting it from access by third parties. Under no circumstances may the stored information be shared with third parties.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">5.5. While the HPI Alumni and Career Portal technically facilitates contact between students and alumni on the one hand and the client on the other, the success of this contact\u2014particularly the availability of students and alumni through this platform\u2014is not part of HPI\u2019s service obligations. Any subsequent application process is not covered by this agreement but remains solely between the relevant parties, namely the client and the students and alumni.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>6. Software<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">6.1. As part of the user agreement, no transfer of ownership or usage rights, nor the granting of licenses or other rights to the software of the HPI Alumni and Career Portal, takes place for the client. HPI reserves all rights to the software used, including trademarks, titles, copyrights, and industrial property rights. These remain fully with HPI.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">6.2. The client grants HPI the database rights to the job ads and company profiles to be published.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>7. Liability<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.1. HPI will operate the HPI Alumni and Career Portal and the associated technical infrastructure with the best knowledge and care, according to its usual diligence and based on the current state of science and technology known to it. HPI does not guarantee that a specific result will be achieved. In particular, HPI does not guarantee that a specific job ad will generate interest from applicants, that a certain number of interested candidates will apply for a job offer, or that a certain number of applicants will be listed in the HPI Alumni and Career Portal.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.2. HPI guarantees the implementation of services to be provided by HPI in accordance with usual technical standards.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.3. No exclusivity in competition will be granted.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.4. The rights of the client under the contract are non-transferable and non-assignable. The transfer of the contract to third parties requires the consent of HPI.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.5. The client agrees to provide HPI with all documents and information in a timely manner that are necessary and appropriate for achieving the objectives described in the contract. In particular, the client will remove job ads or information that are no longer up to date. If these requirements are not met in a timely manner, any deadlines for the provision of services by HPI will be extended accordingly.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.6. HPI is entitled to use agents to fulfill its obligations under the usage agreement.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.7. The client is responsible for exercising the utmost care when using IDs, passwords, usernames, or other security devices provided in connection with HPI&#039;s services. The client must take all necessary measures to ensure the confidential and secure handling of data and prevent its disclosure to third parties. The client is also responsible for the use of their passwords or usernames by third parties and will be held accountable if they cannot demonstrate that the access to such data was not due to their own fault or negligence. The client must immediately inform HPI of any possible or already known unauthorized use of their access data.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.8. If the client processes personal data, the client must ensure, through appropriate agreements with their employees or organizational measures, that the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act, the GDPR, the applicable state data protection laws, and any applicable special data protection regulations are complied with. HPI is entitled to store personal data of the client&#039;s employees and may process it within the scope of the contractual purpose.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.9. HPI is only liable for property and financial damages caused by intent or gross negligence.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.10. In the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations, HPI is liable for both intent and negligence. In the case of simple negligence, the liability is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical, and direct damages. Essential contractual obligations are those duties that protect the fundamental legal positions of the contracting parties, which must be granted to them according to the content and purpose of the contract. Also essential are those contractual obligations whose fulfillment is necessary for the proper execution of the contract and on whose compliance the contracting parties could regularly rely.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">7.11. The above liability limitations\/exclusions do not apply to claims under the Act on Liability for Defective Products, for fraudulent conduct, for liability for guaranteed quality characteristics, and for violations of life, body, or health.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>8. Confidentiality<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">8.1. The parties agree to keep all information marked as &quot;confidential&quot; that they receive from the other party under this contract confidential. This obligation also applies for five years after the termination of the contract.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">8.2. The confidentiality obligation regarding the aforementioned data of students and alumni applies regardless of separate labeling and is indefinite in duration.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">8.3. The above confidentiality obligation does not apply if and to the extent that the relevant information:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>is generally known,<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>becomes generally known without fault of the affected contracting party,<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>has been or will be lawfully obtained from a third party,<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>is already in possession of the affected contracting party,<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>has been or will be independently developed by the receiving contracting party without the disclosure, or<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<li>must be disclosed due to legal or regulatory\/judicial order.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>9. Duration<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">The duration of the usage contract is indefinite. It can be terminated by either party at any time. The booking of the packages is for a period of 12 months each. It will automatically end unless extended.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\"><strong>10.<\/strong> <strong>Final Provisions<\/strong><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">10.1. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions or the contract as a whole. The invalid provision shall be retroactively replaced by a legally permissible provision that comes closest to the original provision in terms of its content. The same applies to any existing contractual gaps.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">10.2. Amendments and additions to the contract must be made in writing. This written form requirement can only be waived in writing.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"text-align:justify\">10.3. The place of jurisdiction is Potsdam. 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