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Terms of Service

Leo Voss Web Design — Marius Petersen, Feuerkuhle 71, 28207 Bremen, Germany

§ 1 Scope

(1) These Terms of Service (hereinafter "Terms") apply to all contracts between Marius Petersen, operating under "Leo Voss Web Design" (hereinafter "Provider"), and the customer (hereinafter "Client") for website creation and hosting services.

(2) Deviating terms of the Client shall not be recognized unless the Provider expressly agrees in writing.

(3) The Client may be a consumer or business. A consumer is any natural person who enters into a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly outside their trade, business, or profession (§ 13 BGB).

§ 2 Services — Website Creation

(1) The Provider creates a website for the Client based on the content provided by the Client (texts, images, logo, contact details) and the selected package.

(2) The scope of services depends on the selected package:

(3) All prices are final. No VAT is charged pursuant to § 19 UStG (German Small Business Regulation).

(4) The Provider delivers the finished website as HTML/CSS/JavaScript files. The Client receives a simple, perpetual right of use for the created website for their own business purposes.

(5) Copyright in the source code remains with the Provider. The Client may not resell the website or reproduce it for third parties.

(6) Images from freely licensed sources (e.g. Unsplash) or AI-generated images used in creation may be continued to be used by the Client within the website. Images and texts provided by the Client remain the property of the Client.

§ 3 Client Obligations

(1) The Client shall provide the Provider with all content and information necessary for the creation of the website in a timely manner.

(2) The Client ensures that the content provided (texts, images, logos) does not infringe the rights of third parties.

(3) The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information provided (e.g. opening hours, prices, contact details).

§ 4 Delivery and Acceptance

(1) The Provider endeavors to complete the website within 24 to 72 hours after receiving all necessary content. Binding delivery dates require express written agreement.

(2) Upon completion, the website is presented to the Client for review. The Client has 7 calendar days to declare acceptance or communicate specific change requests.

(3) The Starter package includes one round of revisions. The Professional package includes two, and the Premium package includes three rounds of revisions. Additional changes are charged at €50 per hour.

(4) If the Client does not respond within 14 calendar days after delivery, the website is deemed accepted.

§ 5 Hosting Service

(1) The Provider optionally offers a hosting service for the created website. The monthly fee is €5, billed through the payment processor Stripe.

(2) The hosting service includes:

(3) The Provider strives for high availability of the hosting service but cannot guarantee any specific uptime. Maintenance work will be announced in advance when possible. The Provider is not liable for outages caused by force majeure, disruptions at third-party providers (e.g. Hetzner, DNS providers), or actions of the Client.

(4) The Client is responsible for registering and managing their own domain. The Provider assists with DNS setup through written instructions.

(5) The Client is solely responsible for the content of their website. No unlawful content may be hosted. The Provider reserves the right to remove the website from the server without notice upon becoming aware of unlawful content.

§ 6 Data Processing (GDPR)

(1) Within the scope of the hosting service, the Provider processes personal data of the Client's website visitors (IP addresses, access times, browser information) on behalf of the Client pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

(2) Data is exclusively processed and stored on servers in Germany.

(3) The Provider implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data (SSL encryption, access controls, regular backups).

(4) Upon request of the Client, a separate Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR will be concluded. The Client may request this via email.

§ 7 Payment

(1) One-time package prices for website creation are due upon acceptance of the finished website. Payment is made via Stripe or bank transfer.

(2) Monthly hosting fees are charged in advance via Stripe.

(3) If hosting fees are overdue by more than 14 days, the Provider may temporarily suspend the hosting service. After 30 days of non-payment, the Provider may terminate the contract without notice.

§ 8 Termination

(1) The hosting contract may be terminated by either party at any time at the end of the current billing month. Termination requires text form (email is sufficient).

(2) After termination of the hosting service, the Client has 30 days to request their website files. The Provider will make the files available via email or download link upon request.

(3) After the 30-day period, the Client's data will be deleted from the server.

§ 9 Right of Withdrawal (Consumers)

(1) Consumers generally have a 14-day right of withdrawal pursuant to § 355 BGB (German Civil Code).

(2) The right of withdrawal expires prematurely if the Provider has begun performing the service after the Client has given express consent and simultaneously confirmed awareness that they lose their right of withdrawal upon complete performance by the Provider (§ 356 para. 4 BGB).

(3) For the hosting service, you may exercise the withdrawal within 14 days of contract conclusion. Already paid amounts will be refunded proportionally.

Withdrawal notice: You have the right to withdraw from this contract within fourteen days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the day of contract conclusion. To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us (Marius Petersen, Feuerkuhle 71, 28207 Bremen, Germany, email: leo@leovoss.de) by means of a clear declaration (e.g. by email) of your decision to withdraw from this contract.

§ 10 Liability

(1) The Provider is liable without limitation for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health due to a breach of duty by the Provider, as well as for damages caused by intent or gross negligence.

(2) In cases of slight negligence, the Provider is only liable for breach of a material contractual obligation (cardinal obligation) and only up to the amount of foreseeable, contract-typical damage. Liability in this case is limited to the respective contract value (package price or 12 times the monthly hosting fee).

(3) Any further liability of the Provider is excluded. In particular, the Provider is not liable for lost profits, data loss, or indirect damages.

(4) The Provider is not liable for the Client's content or for damages caused by incorrect information provided by the Client.

§ 11 Final Provisions

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies.

(2) Should individual provisions of these Terms be or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

(3) Changes to these Terms will be communicated to the Client in text form. If the Client does not object within 4 weeks of receipt, the amended Terms are deemed accepted.

Last updated: February 2026