As of July 2025

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS “SPEDIFORT” ONLINE LEARNING PORTAL OF INN-OVATIV GMBH & CO. KG

1. Scope

1.1. The following General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts concluded between INN-ovativ GmbH & Co. KG – hereinafter referred to as "Provider" – and businesses (within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB)) or consumers (within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB)) – hereinafter referred to as "Users" – for the purchase of products on the online platform "Spedifort". A consumer within the meaning of the law is any natural person who enters into a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly neither commercial nor related to their independent professional activity. Where expressly stated otherwise, individual provisions of these terms and conditions apply only to consumers.

1.2. The provider's General Terms and Conditions, in their currently valid version, shall apply exclusively. The provider does not recognize any conflicting terms and conditions. Any conflicting terms and conditions of a user that are not expressly acknowledged in writing by the provider are not binding upon the provider, even if the provider does not expressly object to them.

1.3. By submitting the order, the user agrees to these General Terms and Conditions.

1.4. The "User" (also referred to as user, end user, or operator) is a person who uses the online platform for their own personal benefit. This includes, for example, the User's employees. By logging into the learning platform, the User agrees to all provisions of the Terms and Conditions, in particular the regulations on data protection and data security (see section 8. Data Protection, Data Security). The contractual components of the purchase agreement apply to the User only if they have also simultaneously concluded a contract with the provider as a buyer and are a "User" (see section 1.1).

1.5. No distance learning courses as defined by the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG). The "Spedifort" learning platform is used exclusively for professional or company-sponsored continuing education in accordance with Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB). Individual learning support or regular personal progress monitoring is not provided. Therefore, the offered courses do not constitute distance learning courses as defined by the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG) and do not require approval by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU), with the exception of specifically marked, certified courses.

2. Subject matter of the contract

2.1. The offering comprises a variety of paid services and products on an innovative online learning platform under the internet domain www.spedifort.com. The learning content is professionally produced and ad-free.

2.2. The provider's services and products can be used via both the internet browser and mobile applications.

3. Contract conclusion, term, termination, flat rate, users

3.1. The purchase agreement is concluded when the supplier either expressly accepts the order or actually fulfills it by providing access to the ordered product.

3.2. Upon conclusion of the contract, the user is granted the non-transferable and non-exclusive right to use the online products that are the subject of the contract, for a period corresponding to the order offer, which is limited to the scope of use described in section 4.

3.3. The contract concerns a service provided for a limited period, the duration of which varies depending on the course offered. Reference is made to the respective offering on the learning platform. An extension of the usage period is possible in special cases upon written request.

3.4. The user agreement between the provider and the user has a term of one year. If the user does not make use of the learning platform within this period, the contractual relationship terminates automatically. Flat-rate contracts are governed by separate regulations (see section 3.6).

3.5. The provider's service is considered rendered as soon as access to the selected product is granted.

3.6. Flat rate

The term "flat rate" refers to a fixed-price contract. The user pays an agreed monthly amount in advance, and in return, the provider makes a specific number of e-learning programs available on the learning platform. This is based on an individual offer. The flat rate begins 14 calendar days after the contract is signed and has a term of one year.

Any exceeding of the agreed number of activated users will be billed separately.

After that, it is automatically renewed for one month at a time and can be terminated with one month's notice. Termination must be in writing.

3.7. The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains unaffected. Termination is only effective if it is in writing.

4. Access, scope of use, availability

4.1. After filling out the order form on the online platform, the user has the opportunity to correct his information again before submitting the order.

4.2. User access to the online products is password-protected via the internet. The user is obligated to keep their login credentials and password confidential and to protect them from misuse by third parties. The user must immediately inform the provider if they lose their login credentials or password, or if they suspect misuse of this information. Furthermore, the provider is entitled to block access to the online products in cases of misuse. The user is liable for any misuse attributable to them.

4.3. The login details are valid for one user only. When placing an order on the online platform, the user is obligated to provide truthful information. Furthermore, the user is responsible for ensuring that the email address provided is accessible from the time of registration.

4.4. The user is responsible for ensuring the technical requirements for accessing the learning platform are met, in particular with regard to the operating system software used, the internet connection, and the current browser software. If the software platform is further developed by the provider, it is solely the user's responsibility to make the necessary adjustments to their software.

4.5. The provider endeavors to ensure continuous access to the online platform, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, uninterrupted availability is expressly not guaranteed. In particular, access may be temporarily restricted for technical reasons, such as necessary maintenance and repair work or due to technical and other problems beyond the provider's control (force majeure, fault of third parties).

4.6. The provider reserves the right to respond to user complaints within 24 hours.

5. Usage fee, payment terms

5.1. The price for the ordered products shall be that which results from the current information on the provider's website or from a respective contract.

5.2. Prices are exclusive of statutory value added tax.

5.3. The user can make payment via the payment systems listed in detail: prepayment, credit card, SEPA direct debit scheme, instant bank transfer, PayPal.

5.4. For SEPA basic direct debits, a shortened advance notice period of 2 calendar days in Germany, Austria and Spain, and 5 calendar days in other countries, is agreed.

5.5. The invoice will be sent to the user's provided email address immediately after ordering and is available as a PDF. The invoice amount is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice without deduction.

5.6. Access will be activated for the user upon receipt of the invoice amount. In case of default, the provider has the right to deny access to the learning platform until full payment is received.

6. Terms of use for users referred by the Federal Employment Agency with funding under SGB III

6.1. For users referred by the Federal Employment Agency who receive funding under Book III of the German Social Code (SGB III) for vocational training, the special provisions outlined in point 6 apply. The training is undertaken to integrate users into the workforce in the event of unemployment, to prevent impending unemployment, or because the need for further training is recognized due to a lack of vocational qualifications, and the Federal Employment Agency has provided them with counseling prior to the commencement of participation. The provider is authorized to conduct training programs for the Federal Employment Agency.

6.2. The payment terms for payment by education voucher or education check remain the responsibility of the Federal Employment Agency. The price includes course fees, learning materials, and the cost of the knowledge test. Expenses for hardware use and telecommunications costs are not included.

6.3. Users referred by the employment agency are entitled to terminate the contract with proper notice if funding under the German Social Code, Book III (SGB III) is subsequently not granted, is terminated, or is withdrawn. The contract will then be retroactively terminated without any costs to the user.

6.4. Users referred by the employment agency are also entitled to give notice of termination if they receive funding from the job center under the German Social Code, Book III (SGB III) and subsequently take up employment subject to social security contributions. Appropriate proof of this employment subject to social security contributions must be provided.

6.5. Users referred by the employment agency are entitled to ordinary termination within 14 days of the conclusion of the contract, provided they have not yet used the online platform "Spedifort".
If the vocational training agreement concluded is a measure for which funding has been applied for by the Employment Agency, the participant is additionally granted the following further right of withdrawal, without incurring any costs:
The course is not approved for funding, or the participant is not approved for funding after submitting an application. The participant must provide proof of the funding rejection to the training provider.
Termination or withdrawal from the contract must be in writing.
The contract for vocational training or further education can be terminated by either contracting party for good cause.

6.6. The user assigns the benefits of the cost bearer (Federal Employment Agency) to the provider.

6.7. The provider undertakes to professionally impart all skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the training objective. The training is based on the requirements and guidelines necessary for certification by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). The user will be provided with all learning materials and resources (excluding hardware and communication equipment) required to complete the training and take knowledge tests. Information sheets will be forwarded to the user by the provider.

6.8. The user undertakes to make every effort to acquire all necessary knowledge and to participate in the courses offered by the "Spedifort" learning portal within the specified period of 30 days and to complete the course. The user undertakes to actively collaborate with other individuals within the course, in particular with the provider's tutors, to follow necessary instructions, and to participate in measures to determine the level of training (knowledge tests).

6.9. If the course is cancelled, the provider and the Federal Employment Agency must be notified immediately, stating the reasons.

6.10. If needed, employees of INN-ovativ GmbH & Co. KG are available for an initial consultation or further consultations. Consultations can be conducted in person, by telephone, or via web meeting.

6.11. In the event that you prematurely terminate the seminar or fail the final test, we will certify your participation in the course up to the time of termination, specifying the chapter completed up to that point.

6.12. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of participation online.

7. Warranty, Liability

7.1. The provider strives to create the products using the latest and most widely used technologies and to update the learning content to reflect the current state of the art. However, the accuracy and freedom from content-related and technical errors of the learning content are expressly not guaranteed.

7.2. Within the statutory warranty period, the user may demand repair or replacement. If the provider is unwilling or unable to repair or replace the product, or if this fails for other reasons, the user is entitled, at their discretion, to withdraw from the contract or demand a reasonable reduction in the usage fee. Otherwise, the provider only warrants that the product is free from defects at the time of delivery that negate or more than insignificantly reduce its value or suitability for its ordinary use or for the use stipulated in the contract. The warranty is void if the user or third parties commissioned by the user tamper with or otherwise manipulate the product.

7.3. Unless otherwise stated below, the provider's liability is excluded. Where the provider's liability is excluded or limited, this also applies to the personal liability of its employees, representatives, and agents. The foregoing limitations of liability do not apply if the cause of the damage is due to intent or gross negligence. Furthermore, the foregoing limitations of liability do not apply in cases of injury to life, body, or health.

8. Data protection, data security

8.1. The provider collects, transmits, stores, and uses the user's personal data. The use of personal data in accordance with legal requirements is guaranteed.

8.2. If users transmit data for processing, the provider is obligated to keep this data confidential. If external data center service providers are involved in providing the service, the provider will adhere to the principles of proper data processing on behalf of the controller and continuously monitor compliance.

8.3. The provider guarantees that the system and the data transmitted by the user are adequately secured according to the current state of the art.

8.4. Furthermore, the information in our separate privacy policy, in its currently valid version, applies.

9. Consumer's right of withdrawal

The following cancellation policy applies exclusively to consumers.

Right of withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days from the day of its conclusion without giving any reason.

To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us of your decision to withdraw from this contract by means of a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or email). You can use the model withdrawal form for this purpose by downloading it as a PDF. Please send your withdrawal to:

INN-ovativ GmbH & Co. KG
Am Neugrund 39
83088 Kiefersfelden, Germany

Telephone: 0049 (0) 8033 6089955
Fax: 0049 (0) 8033 6089924

Email: info@spedifort.com
Website: www.inn-ovativ.com

To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient that you send your notification of exercising your right of cancellation before the cancellation period expires.

Consequences of the revocation

If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse all payments received from you. This reimbursement will be made immediately and, subject to the situations mentioned below, no later than fourteen days from the day on which we receive your cancellation notice. For this reimbursement, we will use the same payment method that you used for the original transaction, unless expressly agreed otherwise. In no case will you be charged any fees for this reimbursement.

End of the cancellation policy

10. Copyrights

10.1. The provider's content is protected by copyright. The user is obligated to respect existing copyrights and to use the content only to the extent permitted by the contract.

10.2. The user acknowledges that all rights to the offer and the respective designations, including any trademark, patent, copyright or license rights, belong exclusively to the provider.

11. Termination of the contractual relationship

11.1. The provider has the right to block access to products made available online in the event of serious breaches of contract by the user.

11.2. Upon termination of the contractual relationship, the provider has the right to delete all data stored by the user on the system for products made available online. The provider expressly points out that there is no entitlement to further storage of the stored data. It is therefore the user's responsibility to ensure timely storage or sufficient backup of their data.

12. Final Provisions

12.1. The place of jurisdiction is the provider's registered office. This also applies if the user acting in a commercial capacity is not domiciled in Germany. If the user is a consumer, the place of jurisdiction is the consumer's place of residence.

12.2. German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

12.3. Should any provision of these General Terms and Conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. In such a case, the contracting parties are obligated to cooperate in creating a provision that most closely approximates the economic intent of the invalid provision and is legally valid.

12.4. The provider is entitled to amend, supplement, and adapt these Terms and Conditions at any time with future effect. Subsequent amendments or supplements will become an effective part of the contract if the user, if a consumer, does not object within 30 days of being notified of the amended Terms of Use. If the user objects to the amendments, the provider is entitled to block the user's account, in which case any payments already made will be refunded proportionally to the remaining term of the account.