Terms of Service

Our commitment to transparency and fair use of our services

Last updated: May 15, 2024

Please read these terms of service carefully before using the WHUSH website operated by WHU Students Help e.V. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the WHUSH website ("Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Site.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Site, including without limitation users who are browsers, volunteers, donors, partners, and/or contributors of content.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily view the materials on WHUSH's website for personal, non-commercial use only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

- Modify or copy the materials

- Use the materials for any commercial purpose

- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Site

- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by WHUSH at any time.

3. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by WHUSH and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

The WHUSH name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of WHUSH or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of WHUSH.

4. User Contributions

The Site may contain message boards, forums, bulletin boards, and other interactive features that allow users to post, submit, publish, display, or transmit content or materials. Any content you post to the Site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary.

By providing any content on the Site, you grant us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material.

5. Disclaimer

The materials on WHUSH's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. WHUSH makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, WHUSH does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

6. Limitations

In no event shall WHUSH or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on WHUSH's website, even if WHUSH or a WHUSH authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

7. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on WHUSH's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. WHUSH does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete or current. WHUSH may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, WHUSH does not make any commitment to update the materials.

Information on the Site about projects, events, and initiatives is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions.

8. Links

WHUSH has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by WHUSH of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

9. Modifications

WHUSH may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Service means that you accept and agree to the changes.

10. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Service or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of Germany.

11. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It is WHUSH's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service, explains how we collect, use, and disclose information that pertains to your privacy.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our practices described in it.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless WHUSH, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the Site.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.

We welcome your comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions. Please send feedback to us by visiting our Contact page.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help clarify any points and address your concerns.