Terms and Conditions
As of May 2026 · These Terms and Conditions apply exclusively to commercial users (B2B).
Section 1: Scope and Contracting Parties
(1) These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter "T&C") apply to all services provided by Impact4Founders UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Ketziner Bergstr. 3, 14669 Ketzin/Havel (hereinafter "Provider") to entrepreneurs within the meaning of § 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB) and legal entities under public law (hereinafter "User").
(2) Consumers as defined in Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB) are expressly excluded from using the platform. The provider is entitled to request proof of business status either before or after the conclusion of the contract.
(3) Any conflicting, deviating, or supplementary terms and conditions of the user shall not be recognized unless the provider expressly agrees to their validity in writing.
§ 2 Service Description, Platform Nature, and Search Limits
(1) The provider operates the platform "euTIM", a semantic search engine for EU technologies and funding, which is based on data from the European Commission's Horizon Results Platform (HRP) and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, as well as on information provided by users. The respective connected data sources are indicated on the platform. The platform enables users to search for technologies and innovations, to post their own profiles and technology offers, and to connect with other users.
(2) The Provider merely provides the technical infrastructure and facilitates contact (matching). The Provider itself does not become a party to any contracts that may be initiated or concluded between users via the platform.
(3) The posting of assets is free of charge for users authorized for this purpose. This requires the conclusion of a separate agreement. The search function is available to the user free of charge up to a limit defined by the provider ('free tier'). After reaching this limit, further use of the search function is conditional upon the conclusion of a paid subscription (monthly or annual usage fee). The current limits and prices can be found on the provider's website.
(4) There is no entitlement to permanent or uninterrupted availability of the platform.
§ 3 Registration and Conclusion of the Contract
(1) The use of the platform requires the creation of a user account. The contract for the use of the platform (basic contract) only comes into effect upon creation of the account and confirmation of the email address by the user.
(2) The contract for a paid subscription is concluded when the user clicks the button to place a paid order during the booking process and the provider confirms the booking via email.
(3) The user is required to provide accurate information during registration and to keep it up to date. Login credentials must be kept confidential. The user shall be liable for all activities carried out under their access data, unless the user is not responsible for the misuse.
§ 4 Prices, Terms of Payment, and Late Payment
(1) The prices stated on the platform are net prices and are exclusive of the respective applicable statutory value-added tax (VAT).
(2) The subscription fees for the subscription you have purchased are due in advance at the start of the respective billing period.
(3) If the user is in default of payment, the provider is entitled to suspend the user's access until full payment has been received.
§ 5 Term and Termination
(1) The free basic contract is valid for an indefinite period and may be terminated by either party at any time without notice.
(2) The paid subscription has the minimum term specified in the chosen plan (one month for monthly subscriptions, one year for annual subscriptions). It can be terminated at the end of the minimum term, subject to a notice period of 14 days.
(3) If not terminated in due time, the subscription will automatically renew for an indefinite period upon expiry of the minimum term and can then be terminated by either party at any time with a notice period of 14 days to the end of the current billing period.
(4) Termination may be effected in text form via email or by using the designated function within the user account.
(5) The right to terminate the contract immediately for cause remains unaffected.
§ 6 Rights to Third-Party Content and to European Commission Data
(1) The platform aggregates and indexes selected data from European Commission platforms (in particular the Horizon Results Platform (HRP) and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal) via automated interfaces (APIs). The scope of the transmitted data is limited to relevant information such as the project title, teaser, description and, if available, the technology readiness level (TRL). The platform provides a semantic search structure for this purpose and links directly to the respective original source (HRP or EU Funding & Tenders Portal) for the complete view.
(2) Regarding the data retrieved via the API from the HRP, a strict distinction is made between the rights of the project participants and the rights of the European Union:
- Beneficiary content: The project title, teaser, and description of results remain the exclusive property of the respective beneficiaries. Any reuse beyond the mere display of search results is permitted only with the prior express consent of the respective beneficiary.
- European Commission content: Where data is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, use is permitted only in accordance with the terms of that license. Official logos and emblems of the European Union are expressly excluded.
§ 7 Communication, Restrictions on Use and System Integrity
(1) The user is prohibited from using mechanisms, software, or other scripts that may interfere with the functioning of the platform.
(2) In particular, the systematic reading, copying, or extraction of data (e.g., through scraping, data mining, bots, or automated queries) is prohibited without express written permission.
(3) The user is prohibited from posting content or making entries aimed at deliberately manipulating or impairing the functioning of the semantic search or the underlying algorithms.
(4) The functions provided on the platform for contacting and communicating between users may be used exclusively for the purpose of professional networking and initiating innovation-related collaborations. In particular, the user is prohibited from using these functions for transmitting unsolicited advertising (spam), chain letters, or other commercial communications. Likewise, sharing, sending, or providing content that is unlawful, offensive, threatening, racist, or discriminatory, or that infringes upon the rights of third parties (in particular industrial property rights or copyrights), is prohibited.
(5) The provider is entitled to technically log matching interactions. These logs may serve as proof of contacts initiated via the platform.
(6) In the event of violations, the Provider is entitled to block the User’s access immediately and without prior notice.
§ 8 Disclaimer for Search Results ('as is') and Third-Party Content
(1) The provider provides the search results and matchings on an 'as is' basis. Subject to the mandatory liability under § 9, the provider assumes no warranty or guarantee for their accuracy, completeness, or up-to-dateness.
(2) For content from third-party public databases, the terms of use of the respective source apply in addition.
(3) Any liability of the provider for systemic or content-related errors in the connected European Commission data sources (in particular HRP and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal) is excluded, unless liability is mandatory pursuant to § 9.
(4) The search results, matchings, and assessments provided via the platform do not constitute professional, economic, or legal advice and are not intended to serve as a basis for making investment or collaboration decisions.
(5) The limitations and exclusions of liability in this § 8 apply exclusively in accordance with and subject to the provisions of § 9.
§ 9 Limitation of the Provider's Liability
(1) The provider shall be liable without limitation in cases of intent and gross negligence, in the event of a culpable injury to life, body, or health, pursuant to the provisions of the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz), and to the extent of any guarantee assumed by the provider.
(2) In the event of a slightly negligent breach of a material contractual obligation (cardinal obligation)—the fulfillment of which is essential for the proper execution of the contract in the first place and on the observance of which the user may regularly rely—liability shall be limited to the foreseeable damage typical for this type of contract at the time of conclusion.
(3) Otherwise, the Provider’s liability is excluded, in particular for lost profits or failure to achieve matching results.
4) To the extent that the liability of the provider is excluded or limited under the preceding paragraphs, this shall also apply to the personal liability of its legal representatives, employees, and vicarious agents.
§ 10 Relationship to Separate Agreements (Commission Agreement)
Insofar as a separate agreement regarding the payment of commissions for successfully initiated transactions has been concluded between the user and the provider, the provisions of the commission agreement shall prevail over the provisions of these T&C in the event of any contradictions. The right to record and store transactional data pursuant to § 7 Section 5 of these T&C shall remain unaffected hereby.
§ 11 Data Protection
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR and the BDSG. Further information can be found in the Provider’s Privacy Policy.
§ 12 Amendments to the Terms and Conditions
(1) The provider is entitled to amend or supplement these General Terms and Conditions (T&C) with future effect to the extent necessary for valid reasons, such as changes in the legal situation, supreme court rulings, technical advancements of the platform, or changes to or the integration of the underlying European Commission data sources. Amendments affecting the balance between service and consideration—in particular the amount of remuneration or the scope of the primary contractual services—are excluded from this right to amend.
(2) The amendments shall be communicated to the user in text form at least four weeks prior to their taking effect. In the notification, the provider shall specifically inform the user of the planned amendments, the date they take effect, the right to object, the objection period, and the legal consequences of remaining silent.
3) If the user does not object in text form within four weeks after receipt of the notification, the amendments shall be deemed accepted with effect from the notified date.
(4) If the user objects in due time, the contract will be continued under the previous conditions. In this case, the provider reserves the right to terminate the contract regularly with a reasonable notice period as of the date the amendments are scheduled to take effect.
§ 13 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
(2) If the user is a merchant or a legal entity under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes shall be the registered office of the provider.