Terms of use for the online platform “ASSETPHYSICS”
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Platform.
1 Introduction and Scope
These Terms of Use govern the use of the online platform “ASSETPHYSICS”, which includes the website www.assetphysics.com with its various subdomains and aliases.
On ASSETPHYSICS, experts publish content on institutional real asset investments.
2 Acceptance of Terms of Use
By using ASSETPHYSICS, the user agrees to be bound by these Terms of Use. If they do not agree to these Terms, they may not use the Platform.
3 Changes to the Terms of Use
ASSETPHYSICS reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be announced by posting them on the platform. By continuing to use the Platform after the posting of changes, the User agrees to be bound by the amended Terms.
4 Use of the Platform
4.1 Unregistered readers
4.1.1 Free to use
The use of the platform and access to the published specialist articles that are not marked as premium content is free of charge for unregistered readers.
4.1.2 No contractual relationship
The use of the platform as a non-registered reader does not constitute any contractual relationship, in particular no consulting or information contract, between the user and ASSETPHYSICS, from which contractual or quasi-contractual claims against ASSETPHYSICS arise.
ASSETPHYSICS is entitled to change or remove the contributions made available on the platform at any time.
4.2 Premium readers
4.2.1 Free to use
The use of the platform and access to all published specialist articles is free of charge for premium readers.
4.2.2 Registration as a Premium Reader
Access to certain content on the platform requires registration as a premium reader. Users who register as readers of Premium Content are required to provide truthful and complete information and to keep such registration information up to date.
4.3 Authors
4.3.1 Free to use
The use of the platform and access to the published specialist articles is free of charge for authors.
4.3.2 Registration as Author
Access to certain content and the ability to publish one’s own contributions on the platform requires registration as an author. Users who register as authors are obliged to provide truthful and complete information and to keep this registration data up-to-date.
4.3.3 Authorship
4.3.3.1
Authors may only publish contributions on the Platform if they have been confirmed and granted access by ASSETPHYSICS.
4.3.3.2
ASSETPHYSICS has the right to refuse, deny access or later revoke the granting of access without giving reasons.
4.3.3.3
ASSETIn this case, PHYSICS will delete the author’s personal data. ASSETPHYSICS may remove contributions of the author from the platform without his consent. ASSETHowever, PHYSICS retains the right to leave already published contributions by the author on the site.
4.3.4 Author Content
4.3.4.1
Users may publish various content (hereinafter referred to as “Content”) on the Platform as Authorised Authors, including texts, images, videos and other materials.
4.3.4.2
By uploading Content, the Author grants ASSETPHYSICS a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable and royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display and perform such Content in all media formats and across all media channels.
4.3.4.3
The Author confirms that he has all the necessary rights to the Content and that no rights of third parties are infringed by the publication of the Content.
4.3.4.4
ASSETPHYSICS reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise inappropriate.
4.3.4.5
Contributions must be technically sound and relevant to issues relating to professional real asset investments. ASSETPHYSICS reserves the right to reject or remove entries if they do not meet the requirements.
4.3.4.6
ASSETPHYSICS assumes no responsibility or liability for the content published by users.
4.3.4.7
Authors are obliged to ensure that their content does not contain malware, viruses or other harmful software.
4.4 Rules of conduct
4.4.1 Authors undertake not to publish any content on the Platform that:
- violate applicable law,
- is obscene, offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or hateful,
- violate the privacy of others,
- Infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.
4.4.2
Users must not circumvent any technical measures that regulate or protect access to the Platform.
4.4.3
Users may not use any automated systems or software to extract data from the Platform (e.g. scraping).
4.4.4
Users may not use the Platform for commercial purposes unless expressly agreed to in writing.
4.4.5
Harassment, abuse and bullying of other users are strictly prohibited.
4.4.6
Users are obliged to behave respectfully and politely.
5 Limitation of Liability
5.1
5.1
ASSETPHYSICS is not liable for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the content provided by the authors.
5.2
5.2
ASSETPHYSICS is only liable for damages that are based on intentional or grossly negligent conduct. Liability for slight negligence is excluded unless it is a violation of essential contractual obligations.
5.3
5.3
ASSETPHYSICS is not liable for technical malfunctions of the platform.
5.4
5.4
ASSETPHYSICS assumes no liability for damage caused by the loss or misuse of access data.
5.5
5.5
ASSETPHYSICS is under no obligation to maintain or ensure the operation of or access to the Platform. ASSETPHYSICS reserves the right to modify, temporarily or permanently discontinue or restrict access to the Platform at any time without prior notice. ASSETPHYSICS assumes no liability for the availability of the Platform or for any interruptions, limitations or terminations of the Service.
6 Data protection
6.1
ASSETPHYSICS undertakes to protect users’ personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and to use it only within the scope of the Privacy Policy.
6.2
Further information on the collection, processing and use of personal data can be found in the Platform’s privacy policy.
6.3
Users have the right to request information about the personal data stored by them and can request the pseudonymisation or deletion of this data, provided that there are no statutory retention obligations to the contrary.
7 Copyright
7.1
The copyright to the content on ASSETPHYSICS lies with the authors. The contributions are protected by copyright.
7.2
The right of use by ASSETPHYSICS is governed by Article 4.4.2.
7.3
Any unauthorized duplication, distribution or use of the content without appropriate identification of the authorship and reference to the source is prohibited, naming assetphysics.com.
8 Rights of third parties
8.1
Users may not upload content that infringes the rights of third parties, including but not limited to copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, trade secrets, privacy rights or privacy rights.
8.2
The Platform reserves the right to respond to complaints from rights holders and to remove content that violates these rights.
9 Termination / Account Deletion
9.1
Users can have their account deleted at any time without giving reasons by sending an e-mail to support@assetphysics.com.
9.2
ASSETPHYSICS reserves the right to suspend or terminate a user’s account for violations of these Terms of Use.
9.3
ASSETPHYSICS reserves the right to discontinue the operation of the Platform at any time.
10 Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Platform and its employees, agents, partners, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from the use of the Platform or any violation of these Terms of Use.
11 Severability clause
Should individual provisions of these Terms of Use be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
12 Applicable law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use is, to the extent permitted by law, the registered office of ASSETPHYSICS.
13 Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us at support@assetphysics.com.
Thank you for using ASSETPHYSICS!