General Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)

1. Scope

These General Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) apply to all contracts between Emil Wege (hereinafter 'Provider') and the client (hereinafter 'Customer') that are concluded via the website or by other means. By requesting a service, the customer agrees to these T&Cs as binding.

2. Scope of Services

The subject matter of the contracts is web design and development services. The Provider creates websites based on information and wishes provided by the Customer. The exact services are determined by the respective offer or individual agreement.

The Provider's website displays exemplary packages (e.g., "One-Pager", "Business", "Custom"). These packages are for orientation purposes only and do not constitute a binding service commitment. The specific scope of services and remuneration are agreed upon individually between the Provider and Customer and are not dependent on the package designations or prices shown on the website.

3. Contract Formation

A contract is formed as soon as the Provider accepts the Customer's offer — this can be done via order confirmation by email or by commencing the work. By placing the order, the Customer confirms that they have the necessary decision-making authority.

4. Remuneration and Payment Terms

Remuneration for the agreed services is determined solely by the individual contractual agreement between the Provider and Customer. The prices shown on the website are non-binding reference values and do not form the basis for actual billing.

The Provider is a small business in accordance with Section 19(1) of the German Tax Code (UStG). For this reason, no VAT is shown or charged on invoices.

The agreed remuneration is due upon order placement, unless otherwise agreed. The Provider reserves the right to require a deposit of up to 50% for larger projects. Payment must be made within 7 days of the invoice date in accordance with the payment information in the offer or invoice.

If the Customer is in default of payment, they must pay default interest of 5 percentage points above the respective base rate. The Provider reserves the right to withdraw from the service after an unsuccessful grace period has elapsed.

5. Customer's Cooperation Obligations

The Customer is obligated to provide all content required for website creation (texts, images, logos, information, etc.) in a timely manner and in appropriate form. Delays resulting from the Customer's lack of or insufficient cooperation do not shorten the agreed delivery times and may result in additional costs.

6. Acceptance and Defects

Upon completion of the service, the Provider makes the website available for acceptance. Acceptance is deemed complete if the Customer confirms the service in writing or by email, or if the Customer uses the website for 14 days without objection to defects.

Defects must be reported to the Provider in writing immediately upon discovery. The Provider undertakes to remedy any identified defects within a reasonable period.

Changes to the website's code or content made by third parties after acceptance will result in the forfeiture of all warranty claims.

7. Intellectual Property and Usage Rights

All drafts, designs, and code work created by the Provider in the course of service delivery are subject to German copyright law.

Upon full payment of the agreed remuneration, the Provider grants the Customer a simple, non-exclusive, unlimited usage right to the created website in time and place.

The Provider reserves the right to use the created website as a reference project (e.g., in their portfolio). Content provided by the Customer (texts, images, logos, etc.) remains the property of the Customer. The Customer warrants that they have the necessary usage rights for such content.

8. Liability

The Provider is liable without limitation for intentional and grossly negligent conduct. For slightly negligent breach of duty, the Provider is liable only if a material contractual obligation is violated; in that case, liability is limited to typical, foreseeable damages.

Liability for indirect damages, consequential damages, lost profits, or data loss is excluded unless such damages result from intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the Provider.

The Provider does not warrant the permanent availability of the website on the Internet, for third-party hosting issues, or for changes due to browser updates or technological developments.

9. Data Protection

The Provider processes personal data solely in accordance with applicable laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more information about data protection, please refer to the Privacy Policy on this website.

10. Termination

The contract may be terminated by either party with two weeks' notice at the end of the month, provided that no service delivery is in progress.

During service delivery, the Customer may terminate the order with 14 days' written notice. Services rendered up to the time of termination must be paid for. Any deposits already paid will be offset against services already rendered; any remaining credit will be refunded.

11. Amendments and Supplements

Amendments and supplements to this contract and these T&Cs must be in writing. This also applies to the waiver of the writing requirement.

12. Final Provisions

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply.

The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contract is Görlitz, Germany.

If any provision of these T&Cs is or becomes invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. In place of the invalid provision, a provision shall be deemed agreed that comes closest to the economic purpose of the original provision.