Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Expertika AG ("Expertika", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any related content provided by Expertika. By accessing our website at expertika.pro or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Expertika AG, a company registered in Germany with registration number HRB985632, located at Waldstraße 119, 80096 Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Description of Services

Expertika provides professional software analysis and comparison services, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive software evaluation and assessment
• Free versus paid software comparison analysis
• Custom software analysis reports
• Technology consultation and advisory services
• Software security assessments
• Return on investment analysis for software implementations

Our services are designed to help businesses and organisations make informed technology decisions through expert analysis and unbiased recommendations.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

By using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Expertika and third parties
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
• Not use our services to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials or account information
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account and for maintaining the security of your account information.

Service Terms and Conditions

When engaging our professional services, additional terms may apply:

• Service agreements will specify deliverables, timelines, and payment terms
• Changes to project scope must be agreed upon in writing
• Client cooperation and timely provision of required information is essential
• Payment terms are typically 30 days from invoice date unless otherwise specified
• Late payment may result in suspension of services and additional charges

Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on our website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and methodologies, are owned by Expertika or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use our website and services for their intended purpose. You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our services

Reports and analyses provided as part of our services remain the intellectual property of Expertika, though clients receive usage rights as specified in individual service agreements.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Expertika shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of our website or services.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based.

We provide our services and recommendations based on information available at the time of analysis. Software markets and technologies evolve rapidly, and we cannot guarantee the continued accuracy or relevance of our recommendations beyond the date of delivery.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

Disclaimers

Our website and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or absence of viruses or other harmful components

Whilst we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of any information for your specific circumstances.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Munich, Germany.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Violation of intellectual property rights
• Non-payment of fees for professional services

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by discontinuing access to our website. For professional service engagements, termination terms will be specified in individual service agreements.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but provisions regarding intellectual property, limitation of liability, and governing law shall survive termination.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

For ongoing service engagements, material changes to Terms will not affect existing contracts unless agreed upon in writing or required by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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