Terms and conditions (draft)
§ 1 Scope
These terms apply to the use of the “hostily Captcha” service (captcha.hostily.de) provided by connect – Media & Teledienst, Marienstraße 54, 26452 Sande, Germany (“Provider”) to businesses (“Customer”). Consumers excluded? check The Customer’s own terms do not apply.
§ 2 Service
The Provider supplies a service that protects web forms from automated submissions (form component, verification interface, management area). The scope depends on the selected plan. The component is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, whose terms apply to it.
§ 3 Plans and quota
The plans on the website apply (Free, Start, Business, Agency, Custom) with the number of checks per month and websites stated there. When usage approaches the quota, the Provider notifies the Customer by email. If the Customer repeatedly exceeds the quota, the Provider may require a change to a suitable plan and, if refused, terminate the contract with ordinary notice. define deadlines for plan change and termination On the Free plan the notice “Protected by hostily” stays visible.
§ 4 Contract and account
The contract is concluded on registration or when the Provider confirms the order. The Customer keeps credentials and secrets confidential and uses them only on its own servers.
§ 5 Prices and payment
The prices on the website at the time of order apply; they include statutory VAT. Billing monthly or annually (annual payment: two months free). add payment terms, payment methods (WHMCS), default
§ 6 Term and termination
define terms and notice periods (suggestion: monthly or annually renewing, termination at the end of the period) The right to terminate for good cause remains unaffected.
§ 7 Customer obligations
The Customer uses the service only for lawful purposes and not to disrupt or circumvent it. The Customer informs visitors of its websites about the use of the service in its privacy policy.
§ 8 Availability
The Provider strives for uninterrupted operation but owes no specific availability. Should an availability commitment (SLA) be given? None so far Maintenance is announced where possible. The operating state can be seen on the status page.
§ 9 Liability
have the liability clause drafted by a lawyer Intent and gross negligence, injury to life, body and health and mandatory statutory liability remain unaffected. The Provider does not owe complete protection from spam; no method detects every automated submission.
§ 10 Data protection
Where the Provider processes personal data on behalf of the Customer, the parties conclude the data processing agreement (DPA). Details in the privacy notes for the service.
§ 11 Changes
The Provider may announce changes to these terms and the plans in text form with reasonable notice; regulate right to object / special termination right
§ 12 Final provisions
German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. define jurisdiction (suggestion: Provider’s registered office) If individual provisions are invalid, the rest of the contract remains valid.