General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for the Use of the “RIEFILT Waterjobs” Platform

1. Scope

1.1 These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all contracts and the use of the “RIEFILT Waterjobs” platform by companies (hereinafter “Companies”) and candidates (hereinafter “Candidates”). The GTC regulate the relationship between RIEFILT GmbH, Lüner Weg 32a, 21337 Lüneburg (hereinafter “RIEFILT”), the Companies, and the Candidates.

1.2 Deviating conditions of the users are not recognized unless RIEFILT expressly agrees to their validity in writing.

1.3 RIEFILT reserves the right to amend these GTC at any time. Changes will be communicated to the users in due time. If a user does not object to the changes within 14 days of receiving the notice of change, the changes are deemed accepted. If the user objects, RIEFILT has the right to terminate the contract extraordinarily.

2. Subject Matter of the Contract

2.1 RIEFILT provides an online platform that allows companies to post job advertisements and candidates to apply for these positions. In addition, the platform offers additional services such as employer branding consulting, recruitment strategy planning, and access to a specialized talent pool.

2.2 RIEFILT reserves the right to change, expand, or limit the services offered at any time. There is no claim to the permanent provision of certain functions or services.

3. Registration and User Account

3.1 Companies and Candidates must register to use the platform. Registration is free of charge, but it obliges compliance with these GTC.

3.2 The data provided during registration must be truthful and complete. Changes to the data must be updated in the user account immediately. False or incomplete information may lead to the immediate suspension or deletion of the account.

3.3 RIEFILT reserves the right to reject registrations without giving reasons or to suspend or delete already created accounts at any time, especially in case of violations of the GTC or suspicion of misuse of the platform.

4. Obligations of the Users

4.1 Companies are obliged to comply with all legal requirements, especially labor and data protection laws. In case of violations, the company is fully liable for all resulting damages, including those incurred by RIEFILT.

4.2 Candidates are obliged to provide truthful and complete information in their application documents and details. False information may lead to the suspension of the candidate’s account.

4.3 Users are prohibited from posting content that violates applicable law or infringes on the rights of third parties. RIEFILT reserves the right to remove such content without prior notice and to exclude the user from the platform in case of severe or repeated violations.

5. Contract Duration and Termination

5.1 The contract duration is determined by the package booked. Companies can book packages with a duration of 30, 45, or 60 days. The contract duration does not automatically renew unless expressly agreed.

5.2 An ordinary termination of the contract by the company or the candidate before the end of the agreed contract duration is excluded. RIEFILT reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without notice in case of violations of the GTC or for important reasons.

5.3 In the event of early termination of the contract by RIEFILT due to violations of the GTC or for important reasons, there is no entitlement to a refund of fees already paid.

6. Prices and Payment Terms

6.1 The prices for the individual packages are indicated on the platform and are net, plus applicable VAT. RIEFILT reserves the right to change prices at any time. Price changes do not affect contracts already concluded.

6.2 Payments are due immediately upon receipt of the invoice without any deductions. In case of late payment, RIEFILT is entitled to suspend access to the platform without prior notice and to terminate the contract after a reasonable grace period without notice. In this case, the user remains obligated to pay the agreed fee.

6.3 RIEFILT reserves the right to engage collection agencies to collect outstanding claims. All costs associated with collecting the claims are borne by the user.

7. Liability

7.1 RIEFILT is only liable for intent and gross negligence. For simple negligence, RIEFILT is only liable for the violation of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) and only for the typically foreseeable damage. Liability is limited to the amount of the fee paid by the user for the relevant contract period.

7.2 Liability for lost profits, indirect damages, or consequential damages is excluded.

7.3 RIEFILT assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content posted by users or for the availability of the platform.

8. Data Protection

8.1 RIEFILT undertakes to comply with the GDPR data protection regulations. Details on the processing of personal data are set out in RIEFILT’s privacy policy.

8.2 Companies and Candidates agree that their data will be processed for the purpose of contract execution and improving services. Data will only be shared with third parties if necessary for contract performance or if the user has explicitly consented.

8.3 RIEFILT reserves the right to use anonymized user data for statistical purposes and to improve the platform.

9. Usage Rights

9.1 Users grant RIEFILT a simple, unlimited right to use the content posted for the purpose of operating the platform. This includes the right to store, reproduce, edit, and publicly display the content.

9.2 Users assure that they have the necessary rights to the content posted and do not infringe on third-party rights. The user indemnifies RIEFILT from all third-party claims arising from the violation of their rights in connection with the content posted by the user.

10. Changes to the GTC

10.1 RIEFILT reserves the right to change these GTC at any time. Users will be informed of changes in due time. If the user does not object to the changes within 14 days of receiving the notice of change, the changes are deemed accepted. If the user objects, RIEFILT has the right to terminate the contract extraordinarily.

11. Final Provisions

11.1 The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Sales Convention.

11.2 The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from this contract is the registered office of RIEFILT. However, RIEFILT is entitled to assert claims at the general place of jurisdiction of the user.

11.3 Should any provision of these GTC be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that comes closest to the economic purpose of the invalid provision.