These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern the provision of information (“Services”) by ClearCutAnswers and 20Minds, trading names of Data+Law GmbH and its Affiliates (“Data+Law” or “us”) to our users (“User” or “you”,together “Parties” and each of them, “Party") via our website (www.clearcutanswers.com, www.twentyminds.com), via email and through any other means.

By accessing our website (www.clearcutanswers.com, www.twentyminds.com) or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Ownership

Data+Law holds the intellectual property rights to ClearCutAnswers, 20Minds and the respective websites, including, but not limited to, the website's interface, organization, and the method of content presentation and access facilitated by the Service. These rights encompass the design and proprietary methodologies employed in aggregating and presenting content. Data+Law does not claim ownership over the intellectual property rights of the articles and materials to which the Service links, except if it is an article, material, product or service provided byData+Law or any of its affiliates.

License to use

Data+Law hereby grants Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use ClearCutAnswers and 20Minds for commercial purposes, without the imposition of a fee at the present time. This license is extended to support the professional, informational, and commercial needs of legal practitioners and other Users who utilise the Service for legal research, policy analysis, and related activities. Users are granted access to the Service's aggregated metadata and direct links to original content, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. It is emphasised that the grant of this license does not convey any intellectual property rights in the original articles and materials accessed through the Service.

Disclaimers

Data+Law does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information made available through the Service. All information is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, and Users assume full risk and responsibility for their reliance on such information. Data+Law expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by Users from Data+Law or through the Service shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

Changes to the Service

Data+Law reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice to Users. This includes the right to introduce new features, functionalities, or modifications that may change the Service substantially. Data+Law shall not be liable to Users or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Data+Law, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses(including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to the User's access or use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement by theUser or any third party using the User's account, of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and the User's use of the Service.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Data+Law, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to the use or inability to use the Service. Notwithstanding any damages that the User might incur, Data+Law shall have no indemnification obligations, nor any liability of any type, unless such exclusion of liability is unenforceable under applicable law, in which case, Data+Law’s total aggregate liability is limited to Euro 100.

Governing law and other provisions

These Terms, and any dispute, controversy, proceedings, or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way relating to these Terms or their formation (including any non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Parties irrevocably agree that the courts of Germany shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes or claims that arise out of or in connection with theseTerms or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at [email protected]

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Last update: 21 February 2024