General Terms and Conditions (B2B) 

for using the AI-Match 24 platform

1. Scope of application

1.1 - These General Terms and Conditions apply to all legal relationships arising from the use of the AI-Match24 platform (“Platform”), operated by AI-Match GbR, Wasserweg 8, 61184 Karben (“AI-Match GbR”), and to all services and offers made available by providers acting as entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB) (“Provider”) when using the AI-Match24 database (“Database”).

1.2 - The Platform enables users to compare AI solutions and to contact providers offering corresponding products and services.

1.3 - These General Terms and Conditions apply exclusively to business customers within the meaning of Section 14 BGB. For private providers within the meaning of Section 13 BGB, separate consumer terms and conditions apply.

2. Subject of performance

2.1 - AI-Match GbR brings together providers and interested parties of AI solutions and AI tools on the platform available at www.aimatch24.de. For this purpose, providers are given the opportunity to upload their own content to the Platform and/or to retrieve content from third parties.

2.2 - The Platform also offers an information service that is available exclusively to registered providers. This service supplies providers, based on search queries performed while logged in, with information relating to published profile data and current offerings (newsletter). If a provider updates their profile data or offers (e.g., AI tools or AI solutions), the corresponding presentation on the Platform will be adjusted accordingly. Providers may change their preferences at any time within their user account. Furthermore, the Platform facilitates contact between interested parties and providers where appropriate. The Platform itself does not offer its own AI solutions or AI tools, but acts solely as an intermediary and information service provider.

2.3 - Providers acknowledge that constant and uninterrupted availability of the Platform or the Database is not technically feasible. AI-Match GbR will make reasonable efforts to ensure availability; however, necessary maintenance, security measures, or technical disruptions may result in temporary unavailability of the AI-Match24 services.

2.4 - AI-Match GbR is entitled to further develop the design of the AI-Match24 platform and services, including functionalities and content, in line with the state of the art and market practice, taking into account the legitimate interests of the providers. If such further development leads to an expansion of the services of the respective booked product, AI-Match GbR is entitled to adjust the agreed prices in accordance with the added value created as a result. If the scope of such an adjustment exceeds a volume of more than five percent of the previously agreed price per calendar year, the provider is entitled to a right of objection as follows: AI-Match GbR will inform the provider of the further development, give the provider the opportunity to object to the resulting adjustments in writing within a reasonable period of time after notification, and separately point out that the adjustments will take effect if no objection is received. In the event of an effective objection, the price adjustment will not be implemented.

3. Registration and supplier account

3.1 - Use of the AI-Match24 Platform requires registration as a provider. Registration is permitted only for providers who are of legal age and have full legal capacity.
Only registered providers may upload listings to the AI-Match24 Database and make them visible on the Platform.

3.2 - When registering, the Provider must provide his/her e-mail address and a password. The Provider is obliged to provide truthful and complete information when registering.

3.3 - The e-mail address and password serve as login credentials for access to the registration-required areas of the AI-Match24 Platform. The provider must keep the password confidential and may not disclose it to third parties.
If third parties gain knowledge of the password, the provider must immediately notify AI-Match GbR and change the password. The provider is responsible for all activities carried out through their user account.

3.4 - If the provider changes the e-mail address used for registration, they must notify AI-Match GbR without delay.
If the provider fails to do so, any statements sent to the last e-mail address known to AI-Match GbR shall be deemed received.

4. Conclusion of contract, uploading content to the database

4.1 - By submitting the registration data and the content intended for publication in the Database, the provider submits an offer to AI-Match GbR to conclude a contract for the inclusion and provision of such content in the Database, in accordance with the price models published by AI-Match GbR. The contract is accepted when the content (listing/presentation) is entered into the Database.

4.2 - § 312i para. 1 sentence 1 no. 1-3 and sentence 2 of the German Civil Code (BGB) do not apply to contracts concluded between suppliers in the context of electronic commerce.

5. Information and obligations of providers:in

5.1 - Providers who advertise/list AI solutions or AI tools on the AI-Match24 platform, undertake to post only reputable offers in compliance with the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), to compile the information about the offer transmitted to AI-Match GbR carefully and truthfully, and to deactivate it immediately if the solution or tool is no longer available (e.g., marketed). Advertisements and content that violate the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), or other legal regulations, morality (e.g., raffles, competitions), or the rights of third parties are considered non-reputable offers.

5.2 - A booking applies exclusively to the initially posted offer; any exchange or replacement of the offer is prohibited. Violations result in immediate deactivation of the offer without prior warning by AI-Match GbR.
Only trustworthy and legally compliant AI systems that meet the requirements of the EU AI Act may be published.
If providers publish AI solutions or tools that violate the AI Act, the provider account will be deactivated; in case of repeated violations, AI-Match GbR may permanently delete the publication.

5.3 - The resale of platform spaces and quotas or other services offered by AI-Match GbR is expressly prohibited. The use or shared use of accounts by third parties, in particular other providers or users of AI solutions or tools offered, is also expressly prohibited. AI-Match GbR has the right to demand proof of compliance with the rules of the AI-Match24 platform in the event of a suspected violation of the above obligations. Furthermore, the provider undertakes not to disclose their data on AI solutions or tools in the form technically prepared by AI-Match24 (offer) to third parties (except interested parties).

5.4 - Offer designs that serve the sole purpose of attracting the attention of interested parties without an actual offer are considered abuse and are prohibited. Such offer designs are given in particular in the following cases:

a. Incorrect and/or erroneous information on the AI solutions offered;

b. multiple postings of the same AI solution or reposting shortly after deletion (will be removed by AI-Match 24);

c. Offers are misused as advertising space for the provider or third parties (including images and offers that are not related to AI solutions or do not comply with the AI-Match 24 guidelines for posting offers;

d. Entering unspecific or incorrect information in the offer (including incomplete offers); information that does not correspond to the content intended for the respective input field or is intended for another input field (e.g. e-mail address in free text);

e. Referring interested parties to paid Internet or telephone services (in particular 0190 or 0900 numbers);

f. Contact details will only be disclosed after (paid) registration with the provider or third parties.

5.5 - Offers in connection with which a commission is demanded in the event of the conclusion of a transaction must expressly mention this in the offer, as well as the amount of the commission (gross including applicable statutory VAT) and the person(s) entitled to the commission.

5.6 - Notwithstanding possible civil and criminal consequences for the individual provider, failure to comply with any of the obligations set out in this section 5 entitles AI-Match GbR to immediately deactivate the offers concerned. If the failure to comply occurs repeatedly despite a corresponding notice from AI-Match GbR, the latter is also entitled to remove the affected data, delete the offer, terminate the contract with the respective provider without notice for good cause, and/or immediately block access to the AI-Match24 database system. The provider will be informed of this, stating the reasons.

5.7 - The rights of the provider under the contract with AI-Match GbR are non-transferable. It is prohibited to use automated systems to evaluate the platform without express permission. Use of the platform for anti-competitive purposes, to harass third parties, or to disseminate harmful content is prohibited.

5.8 - If a provider reports an issue regarding the AI-Match24 Platform or its services and requests correction, the provider must actively cooperate in the resolution process, including supplying all necessary information and carrying out required actions.

5.9 - The provider's obligation to pay the remuneration shall remain unaffected by the implementation of the measures specified in this section.

5.10 - The Provider shall remain obliged to pay the remuneration for the agreed term, even if, after conclusion of the contract, the necessary authorization to exercise its trade - for whatever reason - ceases to exist or it turns out that no corresponding trade license existed at the time of conclusion of the contract.

6. Responsibility for content and communication with interested parties

6.1 - The provider is responsible for the content they post (especially images) and for communicating with interested parties via the AI-Match24 platform. In particular, they guarantee that the content and communication are not illegal and do not infringe the rights of third parties (e.g., copyrights or trademark rights, personal rights, image rights) or violate public decency. AI-Match24 is not obliged to check whether posted content or communication infringes the rights of third parties or violates legal regulations. The provider is obliged to correct or delete the content they have posted if it does not meet the requirements for the design of advertisements in accordance with point 5. The provider can make changes via the “My Account” menu or in the area for registered providers. The provider must also ensure that the content and communications transmitted by them do not contain any viruses or similar harmful programs.

6.2 - Should AI-Match GbR be held liable by third parties, including government institutions, within the scope of this contract for the infringement of third-party rights or other legal violations based on the content or communication with the providers, the provider shall indemnify AI-Match GbR against these claims and provide AI-Match GbR with the necessary support in the legal defense to which AI-Match GbR is not obligated. The provider shall indemnify AI-Match GbR against these claims and provide AI-Match GbR with the necessary support in its legal defense, to which AI-Match GbR is not obligated, and shall bear the necessary costs of legal defense. AI-Match GbR reserves the right to assert further claims.

6.3 - In the event of a violation of the provisions described in section 6 above, AI-Match GbR is entitled at any time to reject the content and communication or to remove or deactivate it immediately and without prior consultation with the provider. In the event of rejection, deletion, or deactivation, AI-Match GbR shall inform the provider immediately, stating the reasons for doing so. Notwithstanding possible civil and criminal consequences for the provider, failure to comply with any of the obligations set out in this section 6 entitles AI-Match GbR, after prior warning – or, in special circumstances and after weighing up the interests of both parties, even without prior warning – to terminate the contract with the provider without notice for good cause and/or to immediately block access to the AI-Match GbR database system.

6.4 - The provider's obligation to pay the remuneration shall remain unaffected by the implementation of the measures specified in this section.

7. Rights of use

7.1 - The information displayed on the Platform regarding products, prices, services, or companies is provided partly by third parties (e.g., partner companies). AI-Match GbR does not assume any responsibility or guarantee for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of these third-party contents. Contracts for AI solutions or AI tools are concluded exclusively between the interested party and the respective provider. AI-Match GbR does not become a contractual partner in this relationship.

7.2 - By uploading content and offers to the database, the provider grants AI-Match GbR the right to use this content free of charge and for an unlimited period of time for the operation of the AI-Match24 platform and services, as well as for posting and storing in the database and retrieval by third parties, in particular to store, reproduce, edit, modify, make available, transmit, transfer, license, publish, and make publicly accessible the content. Also as advertising material for AI-Match GbR together with its cooperation partners or within the framework of so-called retargeting marketing, in which visitors (prospective customers) to the AI-Match24 platform are specifically addressed with advertising for AI solutions & AI tools. Furthermore, AI-Match GbR is entitled to use the content stored in the database in compliance with data protection regulations for the purposes of analysis, further development of the platform, and product development and marketing to the extent specified above.

8. Rights to the database

8.1 - AI-Match GbR is the legal owner of the content of the AI-Match24 platform and the database. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights to the database, the database work, and the content, data, and other elements posted here are the exclusive property of AI-Match GbR.

8.2 - Within the scope of these terms of use, the provider has the right to make individual data records visible on the platform exclusively by using the online search masks provided. Automated queries using scripts, bots, crawlers, etc., by bypassing the search mask, using search software or comparable measures (in particular data mining, data extraction) are not permitted.

8.3 - The provider may not use the data obtained through queries, either in full, in part or in excerpts, to create its own database in any media form and/or for commercial data utilization or the provision of information and/or for any other commercial utilization. The linking, integration or other connection of the database or individual elements of the database with other databases or meta-databases is not permitted.

9. Liability

9.1 - AI-Match GbR shall only be liable for damages resulting from intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty. In cases of slight negligence, liability shall also be unlimited in the event of injury to life, limb, or health. In the event of a slightly negligent breach of essential contractual obligations, liability is limited to property damage and financial loss attributable to this breach in the amount of the foreseeable, typically occurring damage. Any further liability for damages is excluded, except for claims under the Product Liability Act.

9.2 - In the event of data loss, AI-Match GbR shall be liable only in accordance with the above provisions, and only to the extent that the loss would have occurred even if the provider had properly backed up the data in a machine-readable format at regular intervals.

9.3 - Any contributory negligence on the part of the provider must be taken into account in all cases. In particular, the provider is obliged to check the accuracy of the data provided by him/her and displayed on the platform at least once by means of a search query.

10. Prices, remuneration & rights of retention

10.1 - The prices for the use of the AI-Match24 Platform are determined by the prices valid at the time the contract is concluded as well as by the selected product offering (subscription). The subscription fees agreed upon must be paid in advance by the provider for the billing periods specified in the subscription agreement to AI-Match GbR.

10.2 - In the event of an automatic extension of the contract term of the subscription, the future remuneration for the contractual products of the:provider:in shall be determined according to the (list) price communicated. Only in such exceptional cases in which the total price previously applicable to the contract extension increases by more than ten percent shall the provider have the right to object to this in writing by the start of the contract extension.

10.3 - Die Preise für die Nutzung der AI-Match24-Plattform richten sich nach den zum Zeitpunkt des Vertragsabschlusses gültigen Preisen sowie nach dem gewählten Produktangebot (Abonnement).
Die vereinbarten Abonnementgebühren sind vom Anbieter für die im Abonnementvertrag festgelegten Abrechnungszeiträume im Voraus an AI-Match GbR zu entrichten.

10.4 - If the provider is not only slightly in arrears with the payment of subscription fees or other payment obligations, AI-Match GbR may, if the payment obligation continues, withdraw the provider's viewing rights for the offers posted until the payment arrears have been settled in full and/or refuse to allow the provider to post offers and/or present them on the platform. presentation on the platform for as long as the payment obligation continues. A SEPA direct debit being reversed or a direct debit failing is equivalent to a delay in payment. After the outstanding amount has been paid in full, the provider must notify the contact details specified in the subscription contract so that viewing rights, posting, and presentation on the platform can be re-granted.

10.5 - AI-Match GbR has the right to terminate the contract without notice for good cause. Good cause shall be deemed to exist in particular in the event of default in payment despite prior warning by the provider. If AI-Match GbR terminates the subscription after issuing a warning in the event of other breaches of performance obligations by the provider or setting a deadline for subsequent performance in the event of default in payment, the provider shall be obliged to pay lump-sum damages in lieu of performance in the amount of the subscription fees for the remaining term of the contract, less any expenses saved and a five percent discount. the provider is obliged to pay lump-sum damages in lieu of performance in the amount of the subscription fees for the remaining term of the contract, less any expenses saved and a five percent discount. The parties remain free to prove that higher, lower, or no damages whatsoever have been incurred.

10.6 - AI-Match GbR may transfer its payment claims as well as all rights and obligations under the subscription agreement to third parties without the provider’s consent. In the event of a complete transfer of the contract, AI-Match GbR will inform the provider in due time. In such a case, the provider may terminate the subscription with effect from the date the transfer becomes effective. The provider may not transfer rights or obligations under the subscription agreement to third parties without written approval from AI-Match GbR.

11. Price adjustments

11.1 - AI-Match GbR may adjust the subscription fee agreed with the provider at its reasonable discretion in accordance with the following provisions if the total costs attributable to the subscription change due to circumstances that arise after the conclusion of the contract, were unforeseeable, and are beyond the control of AI-Match GbR (“total cost change”). The total costs attributable to the subscription are composed as follows (“cost elements”): fees for advertising measures, fees for technical services, customer service and other sales costs, general administrative costs.

11.2 - AI-Match GbR may increase the subscription fee (“price increase”) if and to the extent that the total costs attributable to the subscription increase (“total cost increase”). AI-Match GbR may increase prices by no more than the amount of the total cost increase and no more than once per calendar year. AI-Match GbR shall inform the provider of a price increase at least one month before it takes effect. In its notification of the price increase, AI-Match GbR shall specifically inform the provider of any right of termination and the notice period, as well as the consequences of failure to give notice of termination in due time.

11.3 - If a price increase amounts to more than 10% of the subscription fee applicable up to the time of the increase, the provider shall be entitled to terminate the subscription contract in writing within one month of receipt of the notification of the increase with effect from the time the increase comes into force. The right of termination shall only apply to the subscription affected by the price increase.

12. Warranty

12.1 - AI-Match GbR does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, the content posted, the statements made by the provider, or the identity and integrity of the provider.

12.2 - The content and offers published in the Database constitute third-party content within the meaning of Section 8 (1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG). Legal responsibility for such content therefore lies not with AI-Match GbR, but solely with the provider who uploaded the respective content.

13. Terms of payment

14. Contract terms/termination

14.1 - If a signature by the subscriber is required, the contract comes into effect as soon as AI-Match GbR begins to provide the service after the subscriber has signed. No additional confirmation of the contract by AI-Match GbR is required in this case. In the online order process, the provider submits a binding offer to conclude a subscription agreement by clicking the order button (“Order/purchase with obligation to pay”). The contract is concluded when AI-Match GbR expressly confirms the subscription. If the subscriber does not receive such confirmation, the contract nonetheless comes into effect as soon as the provider’s AI solutions, AI tools, and their presentation are uploaded and published on the AI-Match24 Platform.

14.2 – The paid minimum contract term comprises the month in which the subscription agreement is concluded, any pro rata subsequent month (if applicable), as well as the following full 6/12/24 months.
The contract shall automatically renew for additional 6/12/24-month periods unless terminated by either party with one month’s notice prior to the end of the respective term.
Compliance with the notice period shall be determined by the date on which the notice of termination is received by AI-Match GbR.
Upon the initial conclusion of a subscription, free months may be granted as part of promotional campaigns or through coupons or discounts issued by AI-Match GbR.
Such benefits shall be available exclusively if they have been published or provided by AI-Match GbR.

14.3 - The statutory right to extraordinary termination remains unaffected.
AI-Match GbR may, in particular under Section 314 BGB, terminate the subscription for good cause if its own contractual services can no longer be provided to a significant extent due to changes in the legal framework applicable to AI solutions and AI tools (e.g., developments under the AI Act).

15. Data protection, access and deletion

15.1 - Our data protection information applies to the personal data of providers made available or generated in the course of the registration, implementation and use of the platform and services as well as their access to this data in accordance with Art. 9 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1150.

15.2 - During the term of the contract, the provider can view the data provided by the prospective customer in the context of an inquiry about an AI solution of the provider as well as his or her contact and company data in his or her login area. In the login area after registration, he/she can continue to view his/her offers and the data generated in this context in his/her customer area even after the end of the contract.  

15.3 - If the offer is deleted, all data related to the offer will be irrevocably deleted.

16. Changes to the GTC

16.1 - These General Terms and Conditions may be amended at any time subject to a reasonable notice period of at least fifteen days. The announcement shall be made by notification of the amended B2B General Terms and Conditions on a durable medium (e.g. e-mail), stating the date on which the amendments take effect. Otherwise, the provisions of Art. 3 (2) and (4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 apply.

16.2 - The provider is entitled to terminate the contract in writing within the above-mentioned period, unless a shorter period applies to the contract. If he/she fails to terminate the contract, the amended B2B T&Cs shall be deemed accepted.

16.3 - The provider may waive the notice period under Section 16.1 at any time after receiving the amendment notice. Uploading new offers to the Platform before the expiry of the notice period shall be deemed a clear affirmative action constituting such waiver, provided that the remaining notice period does not exceed fifteen (15) days. AI-Match GbR will expressly draw the provider’s attention to the approval effect in the amendment notice.

17. Final provisions

17.1 - The legal relationship between AI-Match GbR and the provider shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, to the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

17.2 - If individual provisions of this contract are or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the contract.

17.3 - Amendments and supplements to this contract must be made in writing to be legally effective. The same applies to the waiver of this written form clause. All declarations in connection with the contract may also be made in the form of e-mails. E-mails fulfill a contractually agreed written form requirement. Declarations by e-mail shall be deemed to have been received if they are sent to the last e-mail address provided by the contractual partner.

17.4 The exclusive place of jurisdiction and place of performance is Frankfurt am Main, provided that the provider is a merchant or a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law. The same applies if the provider does not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany or the EU or if their place of residence or habitual abode is unknown at the time the action is brought.