§ 1 Design Freedom, Assignment
(1) way2meet GmbH has design freedom in the creation of its works, as long as no specific instructions are given by the client.
(2) The client will provide way2meet GmbH with all necessary information and required documents for the execution of the contractual services in a timely manner and free of charge. The client will also notify way2meet GmbH of any facts and data that are useful for the performance of the contract. The client guarantees that their information is correct and complete.
(3) way2meet GmbH is only obliged to check the correctness and completeness of the documents and information provided by the client if this is agreed upon in writing. way2meet GmbH assumes no liability for this verification unless specifically contractually agreed.
(4) The schedules set by way2meet GmbH are always approximations. A fixed execution period begins only after the documents the client must provide according to section 2 have been delivered. The deadline is considered met if the design service has been provided by its expiration. The execution period will be extended appropriately in the event of labor disputes such as strikes or lockouts, or unforeseen events outside way2meet GmbH's control, whether they occur at way2meet GmbH, a subcontractor, or an expert, to the extent that such events significantly affect the completion of the service delivery. way2meet GmbH is not responsible for these circumstances, even if they occur during an existing delay. The beginning and end of such events will be communicated to the client as soon as possible.

§ 2 Usage Rights
(1) way2meet GmbH holds the exclusive exploitation rights to its designs. The usage rights for these designs are transferred only to the extent specified in the contract and as determined below. If the contract does not specify otherwise, way2meet GmbH grants a simple usage right.
(2) The client only acquires the right to use the designs of way2meet GmbH that they realize.
(3) Any use beyond the agreed-upon scope requires the consent of way2meet GmbH.
(4) The transfer of granted usage rights to third parties requires the consent of way2meet GmbH.
(5) way2meet GmbH retains the right to protect work results related to the assignment under their name. way2meet GmbH also has the right to use inventions made in connection with the assignment for other assignments and clients.
(6) The client's right to use the services provided by way2meet GmbH expires if the invoiced fee is not paid within one month after the due date, and way2meet GmbH has set a reasonable payment deadline with the declaration that the usage rights will expire after this period. The right to use the service also expires if the service remains unpaid and the client has stopped making payments, particularly if they declare bankruptcy, experience insolvency, or enforcement proceedings are initiated against their assets. Any exclusive usage rights transferred to the client will also expire after payment if the client goes bankrupt, and the usage rights are not transferred by the bankruptcy administrator before the completion of the bankruptcy. They will then revert to a simple usage right.
(7) way2meet GmbH grants no usage rights for design studies created by them unless explicitly agreed. These serve only for solution development and the preparation of decision-making for the selection of a design.
(8) way2meet GmbH has the right to request information on the extent of the client's use of the services.

§ 3 Special Copyrights
(1) way2meet GmbH has the right to be credited as the author.
(2) Any modifications to the work created by way2meet GmbH require their consent.

§ 4 Fee
(1) Unless otherwise agreed, the fees specified in the contract are net amounts, subject to the applicable VAT.
(2) Suggestions and instructions from the client do not create co-authorship rights and do not affect the fee.
(3) The creation of designs is fee-based unless expressly agreed otherwise. Changes to designs, the creation of additional designs, and other additional services will be billed separately. If nothing else is specified, the calculation will be based on the standards set by the main contract.
(4) way2meet GmbH is entitled to reimbursement of all expenses reasonably incurred in the execution of the contract. Travel activities by way2meet GmbH and outsourcing must be coordinated with the client in advance. Subcontracts are awarded by way2meet GmbH on behalf of the client. In the case of travel, way2meet GmbH is entitled to travel expenses and the usual travel allowances.
(5) Fees are due upon delivery of the work and receipt of the invoice and are payable without deduction unless otherwise specified. For partial deliveries of work, the partial fee is due upon delivery and corresponding invoicing. The designer is entitled to request advance payments based on the work performed. Expenses and costs are due upon receipt of an invoice.
(6) The client may only offset undisputed or legally established claims. The client has a right of retention only if it arises from the same contractual relationship.
(7) In case of delayed payment, way2meet GmbH may charge interest at 4% above the respective discount rate of the German Bundesbank.

§ 5 Originals and Models, Copies
(1) Only usage rights are granted for the works of way2meet GmbH; ownership rights are not transferred. The originals must be returned to way2meet GmbH undamaged after a reasonable period, unless otherwise agreed. The return will be at the client's cost and risk.
(2) way2meet GmbH is entitled to receive copies of the items manufactured using their designs free of charge, as well as one copy of the work produced, provided that the costs are not disproportionate.
(3) way2meet GmbH is entitled to receive 10 copies of any promotional material created for the client. way2meet GmbH may publish copies of products and promotional materials created based on their suggestions, ideas, or designs and use them for their own advertising purposes.

§ 6 Liability for Damages
(1) way2meet GmbH is not liable for damages caused by their design or the construction proposed by them. The client is responsible for independently verifying the functionality and feasibility of the work created by way2meet GmbH. The use of way2meet GmbH's work is at the client's own risk.
(2) The works created by way2meet GmbH are personal intellectual creations. way2meet GmbH is not liable for their novelty.
(3) Any liability of way2meet GmbH for themselves and their assistants is limited to gross negligence and intentional actions. Liability for damages caused by ordinary assistants is only applicable in the case of intent.

§ 7 Other Provisions
(1) The provisions of copyright law apply in addition, even if the work created by way2meet GmbH does not meet the necessary level of originality.
(2) The place of performance for both parties is Wuppertal.
(3) If any of the preceding provisions are ineffective, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected. The ineffective provision will be replaced by a valid one that closely resembles the original provision.
(4) The place of jurisdiction is Wuppertal, unless the client is a full merchant. way2meet GmbH is also entitled to sue at the client's place of business.

§ 8 Tickets
(1) Tickets for events by way2meet GmbH are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Destroyed or lost tickets will not be replaced or refunded. A refund of the ticket price is only possible in the case of event cancellation.