Contact Sharing Agreement

Contact Sharing Agreement

Users of the CAPLINK platform

(hereinafter referred to as "Users").

The following terms and conditions govern the use and sharing of contacts, pitch decks, data rooms, or other materials via the CAPLINK platform.

§ 1 Purpose

The purpose of this agreement is to establish a structured and legally sound framework for the exchange of information and contacts to facilitate collaboration and investment decisions.
All contacts and materials shared via the platform may only be used for evaluating startups and investment opportunities. Any other use, particularly for commercial purposes or disclosure to third parties without permission, is strictly prohibited. The use of this information is limited to making informed decisions about potential investments and facilitating communication between the parties involved.

§ 2 Responsibility for content

Each user is solely responsible for the contacts, documents, pitch decks, or data rooms they share on the platform. This responsibility includes ensuring that the information provided is accurate, complete, and lawful, and does not infringe upon the rights of third parties.
The platform does not verify or confirm the accuracy, legality, or completeness of the shared content. The platform merely provides the technical infrastructure and assumes no content control or liability for the information provided.
The user confirms that they are fully responsible for all content or contacts they provide. This includes, in particular, compliance with data protection regulations, copyright laws, and other relevant legal requirements. The user ensures that they have the necessary rights and permissions to share the information on the platform.

§ 3 Usage restrictions

Contacts and materials may not be sold, transferred, or misused. Any commercial use or disclosure without the express consent of the owner of the information is prohibited. The user agrees to use the information solely for the purposes specified in Section 1.
Access to content must remain strictly confidential and may only be used for legitimate purposes within the scope of this agreement. The user must take appropriate measures to maintain the confidentiality of the information and prevent unauthorized access.
The user agrees not to share any contacts or materials without the express consent of the owner. This applies both to disclosure to third parties and to using the information in a manner that goes beyond the agreed-upon purpose.
Any unauthorized use or disclosure constitutes a breach of this agreement and may result in legal action.

§ 4 Compliance with legal regulations

All users must comply with applicable data protection laws, copyright laws, and anti-spam regulations. This includes, in particular, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and all other relevant national and international regulations for the protection of personal data.
Before disclosing personal data, the consent of the data subject must be obtained if required by law. The user is responsible for ensuring that all legal requirements regarding consent and the obligation to inform data subjects are met. The platform cannot assume any responsibility for this and accepts no liability for violations of data protection regulations by the user.

§ 5 Liability

Users are liable for the data, contacts, documents, pitch decks, or data rooms they upload to the platform. They are responsible for ensuring that the information they provide is accurate, complete, and lawful, and does not infringe upon the rights of third parties. The user warrants that they possess all necessary rights and permissions to publish and distribute the information.
The user shall indemnify the platform against all third-party claims arising from the use or distribution of the information they provide. This includes, in particular, claims for infringement of copyrights, data protection rights, personality rights, or other intellectual property rights of third parties. The user shall bear all costs, including reasonable legal defense costs, incurred by the platform in this connection.
The platform does not verify or confirm the accuracy, legality, or completeness of the content provided by users. The platform merely provides the technical infrastructure and assumes no content control or liability for the information provided.
The user is liable for all damages incurred by the platform or other users as a result of the unauthorized use, distribution, or publication of the information. This includes, in particular, damages caused by breaches of confidentiality obligations or the misuse of the platform.
The user is liable for all actions and omissions carried out using their user account on the platform. The user is obligated to keep their login credentials secure and protect them from unauthorized access. The user must inform the platform immediately if they suspect misuse or unauthorized use of their user account.
The user's liability also extends to their legal representatives and agents if claims are asserted directly against them.
The aforementioned limitations of liability do not apply if the user has demonstrably acted intentionally or with gross negligence. In such cases, the user is liable without limitation in accordance with statutory provisions.

§ 6 Measures in case of violations

If the user violates the provisions of this agreement, in particular the regulations in Sections 2, 3, and 4, the platform is entitled to temporarily suspend or permanently delete the user account.
The platform reserves the right to take legal action and claim damages in the event of violations of this agreement.
Before their account is suspended or deleted, the user will be informed of the violation and given the opportunity to respond and rectify the violation within a reasonable timeframe.
In the event of a justified suspension or deletion of the account, the user has no right to reinstatement or compensation.

§ 7 Revocation of consent

Users can withdraw their consent to the sharing of their contacts at any time by ceasing to use the platform for this purpose.
After withdrawal, all previously received contacts or materials must be deleted or destroyed.

§ 8 Entry into force and duration

This agreement becomes effective upon the user's first use of the platform.
The term of this agreement corresponds to the term of the user agreement with the platform. If the user agreement terminates, this agreement also terminates automatically.
Each party's right to terminate this agreement for cause remains unaffected. Cause for termination exists, in particular, if the user breaches any material provision of this agreement.

§ 9 Inclusion of the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

The platform's Terms and Conditions are an integral part of this agreement. The user confirms that they have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions.
In the event of any conflict between this agreement and the platform's Terms and Conditions, the provisions of this agreement shall prevail to the extent that they contain more specific regulations.

§ 10 Final Provisions

Any amendments or additions to this agreement must be in writing.
Should any provision of this agreement be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. In place of the invalid or unenforceable provision, a valid and enforceable provision that most closely approximates the economic purpose of the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed agreed.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction shall be, to the extent legally permissible, the registered office of the platform.

By using the platform and sharing contacts, the user declares that they have read and agree to the terms of this agreement.

This Contact Sharing Agreement is provided in German and English. In the event of any discrepancies, ambiguities, or inconsistencies between the language versions, the German version shall be binding and prevail