Terms of Service (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen)

1. Scope of Application

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the Lexend Hustle platform ("Platform", "Service") operated by Lexend Hustle, represented by Finn Tomek Matheja ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using our Platform, you ("User", "you") agree to be bound by these Terms.

These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including registered users, visitors, and subscribers. Any deviating, conflicting, or supplementary terms and conditions shall only become part of the contract if and to the extent that we have expressly agreed to their validity.

2. Description of Services

Lexend Hustle provides the following services:

• AI-powered matching platform for business partners and co-founders
• Group collaboration tools and workspaces
• Business planning and strategy tools
• Communication features (chat, messaging, video calls)
• Resource library and educational content
• AI-assisted business plan generation and analysis
• Project management and task tracking
• Networking and community features

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice.

3. Registration and User Account

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use this Platform. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3.3 Account Security

You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4. Subscription Plans and Payment

4.1 Pricing

4.2 Payment Methods

We accept the following payment methods:

• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
• PayPal
• SEPA Direct Debit (for EU customers)
• Other payment methods via Stripe

4.3 Billing Cycle

Subscriptions are billed on a monthly basis. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel it before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription fee at the beginning of each billing period.

4.4 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, our payment service provider. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your chosen payment method.

4.5 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will attempt to process the payment again. If payment continues to fail, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform. You remain responsible for any uncollected amounts.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

5.1 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will continue to have access to the Platform until the end of the paid period.

5.2 Right of Withdrawal (Widerrufsrecht)

As a consumer in the European Union, you have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period expires 14 days from the day of contract conclusion. If you have explicitly requested that the service begins during the withdrawal period, you may be required to pay a proportionate amount for services already provided.

5.3 Refunds

Refunds are generally not provided for partial months of service. If you cancel your subscription, you will not be charged for subsequent billing periods. In case of technical issues or service unavailability caused by us, we may provide pro-rata refunds at our discretion.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users without consent
• Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation
• Create multiple accounts to abuse the service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our permission
• Post spam, advertising, or promotional content without authorization

7. Content and Intellectual Property

7.1 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the Platform ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform.

7.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Platform, including its design, features, functionality, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our intellectual property without our express written permission.

7.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI tools is provided to you for your use. However, you acknowledge that AI-generated content should be reviewed and verified before use in any business or legal context. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

We take data protection seriously and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. Our collection, use, and processing of personal data is described in detail in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide uninterrupted access to the Platform but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. We are not liable for any temporary unavailability of the Platform due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues beyond our control.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by German law, we shall only be liable for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health, or from the breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), as well as for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct by us or our legal representatives or vicarious agents.

In case of breach of essential contractual obligations, our liability shall be limited to the foreseeable, typically occurring damage, unless the damage was caused intentionally or by gross negligence.

9.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for content, products, or services provided by third parties through or in connection with the Platform. Any interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and deleting your account through the Platform settings.

10.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or if we believe your actions may harm us, other users, or third parties. We will provide reasonable notice before termination unless immediate termination is necessary to protect the Platform or other users.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform will immediately cease. We may delete your account and User Content in accordance with our data retention policies. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property rights, liability limitations, and dispute resolution provisions.

11. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on the Platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform and cancel your subscription.

12. Dispute Resolution and Applicable Law

12.1 Applicable Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

12.2 Place of Jurisdiction

If you are a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be our registered office. For consumers, the statutory provisions on jurisdiction shall apply.

12.3 Online Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), which can be found at:https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

13. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the economic intent of the original provision.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: