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Contact

Email: hello@digital-terms.com
For billing enquiries: billing@digital-terms.com

Responsible for content

Ben Schäfer, Köpenicker Str. 44, 10179 Berlin, Germany

Governing law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Berlin, Germany.

Terms of Use

By visiting digital-terms.com and using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Use and confirm that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.

Scope

These terms govern access to and use of the digital-terms.com terminology intelligence platform, including all reports, data, and content made available through the platform (collectively, the "Service").

Account and access

Free preview access is available without registration. Full report access requires a valid account and a paid plan (Pay-per-View or Subscription). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Permitted use

The Service and its content are provided for personal and professional research, policy analysis, governance, and compliance purposes. You may not resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the platform or its reports without prior written consent.

Prohibited use

You may not: systematically scrape or harvest content from the platform; use automated tools to generate bulk report downloads; use the content for misleading or deceptive purposes; or attempt to reverse-engineer the analysis methodology or underlying data infrastructure.

Changes to terms

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. The revised date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes. Continued use of the Service following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data and will never abuse your trust. All processing is carried out in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — specifically but not limited to Art. 6(1)(b)–(f) and Art. 28 — and the laws of Germany, where digital-terms.com is operated.

Data we collect

Account data: When you register, we collect your email address, chosen plan, and account preferences. This data is required to perform the contract with you (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Usage data: We collect information about your use of the Service (pages visited, reports generated, search queries) to improve the platform and detect technical issues (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Payment data: Payment transactions are handled exclusively by Stripe, Inc. (185 Berry Street, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94107). We do not store full card details. Stripe complies with PCI-DSS standards.

Technical data: Browser type, device type, IP address (anonymised where possible), and connection metadata may be collected for security and performance monitoring.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)); compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)); and legitimate interests, where not overridden by your rights (Art. 6(1)(f)).

Hosting and infrastructure

The platform is hosted on static infrastructure (Strato AG, Germany). The API backend is hosted on cloud infrastructure. All personal data processed in the course of service delivery is subject to standard contractual clauses or equivalent adequacy mechanisms where transferred outside the EEA.

Cookies and tracking

We use technically necessary cookies (session management, authentication). We do not use third-party advertising cookies. If analytics tools are added in future, they will be disclosed here and subject to consent.

Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Account data is deleted upon account closure. Payment records are retained for the minimum statutory period under German tax law (10 years).

Your rights

Under GDPR you have the right to: access your personal data; rectify inaccurate data; request erasure; restrict processing; data portability; and object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@digital-terms.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection (BfDI).

Payment providers

Stripe: Payment details are transferred to Stripe, Inc., 185 Berry Street, Suite 550, San Francisco, CA 94107. See Stripe Privacy Policy. For PayPal payments: PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg. See PayPal Privacy Policy.

Children

The Service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided data without consent, contact us immediately.

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2025 digital-terms.com / Ben Schäfer

All content on this platform — including but not limited to text, report data, analysis methodology, visual design, layout principles, and code — is the intellectual property of digital-terms.com and its operator, and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

Permitted use

You may access and use reports you have legitimately purchased or accessed via subscription for personal and professional research purposes. You may print or export reports for your own use. You may not: republish, redistribute, or sublicense report content; use content for commercial purposes without prior written consent; or systematically harvest content from the platform.

Enforcement

We take copyright protection seriously. Suspected infringement may be reported to hello@digital-terms.com.

Disclaimer

The terminology reports provided by digital-terms.com are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional advice. While we strive for accuracy and currency, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose of the information provided.

Users should verify information independently before relying on it for compliance, governance, or legal decisions. digital-terms.com accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of the platform's content.

External links to third-party sources are provided for reference. We are not responsible for the content or availability of linked resources.