Scope and Acceptance

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern access to and use of the website [www.zukunftgruenden.io / relevant domain] (the "Website"), operated by Zukunft.Gründen – Venture Studio for Entrepreneurship & Innovation GmbH ("ZuG", "we", "us"). By accessing or using the Website, you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

About the Website

The Website provides information about Zukunft.Gründen, a climate and deep tech venture studio, including its programmes, portfolio, news, and related content ("Content"). Nothing on the Website constitutes financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, and Content is provided for general informational purposes only.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and other material on the Website ("Materials") are the property of ZuG or its licensors and are protected by German and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

• You may view, download, and print excerpts of the Website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided all copyright and other proprietary notices are retained.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any Materials for commercial purposes without ZuG's prior written consent.
• The ZuG name, logo, and any related marks may not be used without prior written permission.

User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable law or infringes the rights of others;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or any connected systems;
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access or extract data from the Website without prior written permission;
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. portfolio companies, partners, social media) that are not operated or controlled by ZuG. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You access third-party sites at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Availability of the Website

We aim to keep the Website accessible but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, including for maintenance, updates, or technical reasons.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its Content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose. While we take reasonable care to keep information up to date, we do not warrant that all Content is current, complete, or free of errors.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, ZuG shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website, including damages resulting from reliance on any Content, or from any third-party links. This limitation does not affect liability for damages arising from intent or gross negligence, or for injury to life, body, or health, where such liability cannot be limited or excluded under German law (§§ 276, 309 No. 7 BGB).

Data Protection

Information about how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit the Website is set out in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the Website or applicable law. The version published on the Website at the time of your visit applies. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict-of-law rules. To the extent permitted by law, the courts of Stuttgart shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from or related to these Terms.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Zukunft.GründenHechinger – Venture Studio for Entrepreneurship & Innovation GmbH

At: : Hechinger Str. 12, 72622 Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Managing Director (CEO): Mujib Bazhwal

Email: info@zukunftgruenden.io

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Register: Amtsgericht Stuttgart, HRB 795127

VAT ID (§ 27a UStG): DE368423402