Terms of Service

1. Scope of Application

These Terms of Service govern the use of the website operated by:

Indo-German Konnekt UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Friesenstraße 10
06112 Halle (Saale)
Germany
Email: igkonnekt@gmail.com

By accessing or using this website, users agree to these Terms.

2. Nature of the Website

The IGK website is an informational platform presenting cultural events, community activities, and collaborations organized or promoted by IGK.

IGK:

• Does not sell tickets directly via the website
• Does not process payments through the website
• Does not act as ticketing provider

Ticket purchases are processed exclusively through third-party platforms such as:

• Eventbrite
• DesiPass

When users click on ticket links, they are redirected to the respective external provider. Their terms, privacy policies, and refund rules apply.

IGK is not responsible for:

• Payment processing
• Ticket issuance
• Refund handling
• Technical errors on external platforms

3. External Links Disclaimer

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including ticketing providers and social media platforms.

IGK has no control over external content and assumes no liability for:

• Accuracy of information
• Data processing practices
• Security measures
• Content updates

Use of third-party platforms is at the user's own responsibility.

4. Event Information Disclaimer

Event details (date, venue, time, lineup, program, pricing category) are provided to the best of IGK's knowledge.

IGK reserves the right to:

• Modify event schedules
• Change venues
• Adjust program details
• Cancel events due to force majeure (e.g. weather, government restrictions, safety issues)

Binding contractual relationships for ticket holders are governed by the respective ticketing platform.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

• Logos
• Graphics
• Event posters
• Text content
• Branding materials
• Website design

is protected under German copyright law (Urheberrechtsgesetz).

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use without written consent of IGK is prohibited.

Instagram-embedded content remains subject to Instagram's platform terms.

6. Newsletter Subscription & Data Processing

6.1 Data Collected

The website collects only email addresses for voluntary newsletter subscription.

No:

• Payment data
• Sensitive personal data
• User accounts
• Behavioral tracking beyond standard technical website logs

are stored by IGK.

6.2 Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)

Users may unsubscribe at any time via:

• The unsubscribe link in emails
• Written request to igkonnekt@gmail.com

6.3 Data Storage

Email addresses are:

• Stored securely
• Not shared with third parties
• Not sold
• Not used for profiling

Further details are outlined in the separate Privacy Policy.

7. Photography and Media Use

IGK may publish selected event photos on the website.

Additional media content may be available via IGK's official Instagram account.

By attending IGK events, participants may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes.

If an individual wishes to request removal of a photo published on the website, they may contact IGK directly.

8. Limitation of Liability

Under applicable German law (§§ 276, 280 BGB), IGK is liable:

• Without limitation in cases of intent or gross negligence
• For injury to life, body, or health
• Under mandatory statutory provisions

In cases of slight negligence, liability is limited to foreseeable, contract-typical damages.

IGK is not liable for:

• Loss of personal belongings at events
• Injuries caused by third parties
• Technical failures of external ticket platforms
• Website downtime beyond reasonable control

Participation in events occurs at the attendee's own risk.

9. No Warranty

The website content is provided "as is." IGK does not guarantee:

• Continuous availability
• Error-free functionality
• Complete accuracy of external information

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

If the user is a consumer within the meaning of §13 BGB, mandatory consumer protection laws remain unaffected.

Place of jurisdiction, where legally permissible, is the registered seat of IGK in Germany.

11. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms is or becomes invalid, the remaining provisions remain unaffected.

12. Contact

For legal inquiries regarding these Terms:

IGK Indo-German Konnekt UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
igkonnekt@gmail.com