Website Terms of Use

Welcome to the Internet sites of Markus Krainz (the “Sites”). The Sites include the personal homepage of Markus Krainz (krainz.io), the consulting homepage of Markus Krainz (krainz.io/consulting) and other Internet sites on which these terms are posted. The Sites are owned and operated by the respective entities stated in the relevant imprint page (for each individual site "WE", "US" respectively).

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ANY OF THE SITES. By continuing to use Site or by clicking a box or a link that states that you accept or agree to these terms, you signify your agreement to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, you may not use the Sites.

2. USING THE SITES AND CONTENT

The Sites are only for your personal use, except if explicity stated otherwise in writing. You may not use the Sites for commercial purposes (except if explicity stated otherwise in writing) or in any way that is unlawful, or harms us or any other person or entity, as determined in our sole discretion.

All information, materials, functions and other content and applications contained on the Sites are our copyrighted property or the copyrighted property of our licensors or licensees. All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and trade dress are owned by us and/or our licensors or licensees. We may change the Sites or delete Content or features at any time, in any way, for any or no reason.

Except as we specifically agree in writing, no Content from any Site may be used other than as part of the Site, reproduced, transmitted, distributed or otherwise exploited in any way, except that where a Site is configured to enable the download of particular Content, you may download one copy of such Content to a single computer or mobile device (as applicable) for your personal, non-commercial home use only, provided that you (a) keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices, (b) make no modifications to, and do not rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, copy, or create any derivative works based on a Site or the Content, in whole or in part, and (c) do not use the Content in a manner that suggests an association with any of our products, services or brands. Any business use, “re-mailing” or high-volume, automated use of the Sites or transferring of any Content to any other computer or mobile device is prohibited.

In the event that we offer downloads of software on a Site and you download such software, the software, including any files, images incorporated in or generated by the software, and data accompanying the software (collectively, the “Software”) are licensed to you by us or third-party licensors for your personal, non-commercial (except where otherwise stated) home use only. We do not transfer title to the Software to you. Except as permitted under applicable law, you may not distribute or otherwise exploit the Software or decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-readable form.

You acknowledge and agree that nothing in these terms of use shall have the effect of transferring the ownership of any trademarks, service marks, trade names or other proprietary rights in the Sites or Content or any part thereof to you or any third party. You undertake not to do any act or thing which is inconsistent with or which is likely in any way to prejudice such title.

3. DISCLAIMERS

THE INFORMATION, CONTENT AND MATERIALS ON THE SITES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WE GIVE NO REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY IN RESPECT OF SUCH INFORMATION, CONTENT AND MATERIALS. IN PARTICULAR, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN INFORMATION, CONTENT AND MATERIALS ON THE SITES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SUBMISSIONS) ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE OR CURRENT OR WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITES OR THE SERVERS OR ANY SOFTWARE OR OTHER DEVICE THAT MAKES SUCH INFORMATION, CONTENT AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. MOREOVER, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES CONTAINED ON OR OFFERED, MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH, OR OTHERWISE RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE SITES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SUBMISSIONS, OR ANY THIRD PARTY SITES OR SERVICES LINKED TO FROM ANY OF THE SITES IN TERMS OF THEIR CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, SAFETY OR OTHERWISE. APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER.

The Sites may contain (or you may be sent through a Site) links to other sites (“Third Party Sites”) as well as articles, advertisements, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, information applications software and other content or items originating from third parties (“Third Party Content”). We explicitly disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, appropriateness or availability of information, content and materials found on Third Party Sites or in Third Party Content. We cannot ensure that you will be satisfied with any products or services that you purchase from a Third Party Site that links to or from a Site or third-party information, content or materials contained on our Sites (including, without limitation, Submissions contained in Public Forums). We do not endorse any of the merchandise, nor have we taken any steps to confirm the accuracy, completeness or reliability of, any of the information, content or materials contained on any Third-Party Site or any Third Party Content. CONSEQUENTLY, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE THIRD PARTY SITES OR ANY OTHER SITES LISTED IN ANY OF OUR DIRECTORIES OR ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT, AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, RELEVANCE, COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE, LEGALITY OR DECENCY OF MATERIAL CONTAINED IN ANY THIRD PARTY SITE OR THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE SECURITY OF ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT OR MATERIALS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CREDIT CARD AND OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION) YOU MIGHT BE REQUESTED TO GIVE TO ANY THIRD PARTY. You hereby irrevocably waive any claim against us with respect to information, content and materials contained on our Sites (including, without limitation, Submissions), on Third Party Sites or in any Third Party Content, and any information, content and materials you provide to any Third Party Sites (including, without limitation, credit card and other personal information). We strongly encourage you to make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with any of these third parties.
Furthermore, any Content dealing with health or medical matters is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or the emergency services immediately. Reliance on any information appearing on the Sites is strictly at your own risk.

4. OUR LIABILITY

WE DO NOT LIMIT IN ANY WAY OUR LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY OUR NEGLIGENCE OR FOR OUR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OR CONCEALMENT OR FOR ANY OTHER LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAWS.

SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW WE, OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS OR SUPPLIERS, DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES SUFFERED BY IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF ANY SOFTWARE, APPLICATION, DEVICE OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL PROVIDED TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITES, OR FOR ANY LOSS WHICH IS NOT A DIRECT AND REASONABLY FORSEEABLE CONSEQUENCE OF THE (A) USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THE SITES OR CONTENT, OR (B) THE CONDUCT OR ACTIONS, WHETHER ONLINE OR OFFLINE, OF ANY USER OF THE SITES OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

WE MAY CHANGE THE SITES OR DELETE CONTENT OR FEATURES OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITES IN ANY WAY, AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON.
THE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS IN THIS SECTION AND ELSEWHERE IN THESE TERMS OF USE APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

5. EVENTS BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL

We will not be liable or held responsible for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these terms of use if the delay or failure arises from any cause which is beyond our reasonable control including, without limitation, acts by third parties such as network providers. This term does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

6. LAW AND JURISDICTION

These terms of use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Austria and the courts of Vienna, Austria shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any actions or claims under these terms of use and you hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts; provided that nothing herein shall prevent the application and enforcement of mandatory and applicable law. We make no representation that information, content and materials on the Sites (including Submissions) are appropriate or available for use in any particular location. If you choose to access the Sites you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws including any applicable local laws.

7. AMENDMENTS TO THESE TERMS OF USE

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or delete portions of these terms of use at any time on both a temporary and permanent basis. In the event that we do so, we will notify you of any such change, modification, addition, or deletion by by prominently posting notice of the any such change, modification, addition, or deletion on the Sites. Any such change, modification, addition, or deletion will be effective upon the earlier of seven (7) calendar days following our dispatch of an electronic notice to you or seven (7) calendar days following our posting of such notice on the Sites covered by these terms of use. If you do not agree to any permanent change you may cancel your account.

8. TERMINATION

These terms of use are effective until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these terms of use at any time by discontinuing use of the Sites; and destroying all materials obtained from the Sites and all works that may have been derived from the Sites or that incorporate materials from the Sites; and all related documentation and all copies and installations thereof, whether made under these terms of use or otherwise.

We may immediately terminate these terms of use with respect to you (including your access to the Sites) in our absolute discretion including, without limitation, if you breach or fail to comply with any material term or provision of these terms of use. Upon termination, you must cease use of the Sites and all materials obtained from the Sites and all works that may have been derived from the Sites or that incorporate materials from the Sites; and all related documentation and all copies and installations thereof, whether made under these terms of use or otherwise.

Any fraudulent, abusive or otherwise illegal activity may also be grounds for termination of your account, at our sole discretion, and you may be reported to appropriate law-enforcement agencies.
The provisions of these terms of use, which by their nature should survive the termination of these terms of use, shall so survive such termination.

9. PRIVACY POLICY

Please see any applicable Privacy Policies (if any) regarding the way in which we collect and store any personal information you provide to us when you use the Sites.

10. GENERAL PROVISIONS

If any provision of these terms of use shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms of use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. If you breach these terms of use and we take no action against you, we will not be considered to have given up our rights in respect of your breach and we will also still be entitled to use our rights and remedies in any other situation where you breach these terms of use.

Except where expressly provided to the contrary, these terms of use are not intended to be for the benefit of, and shall not be enforceable by, any person who is not a party to it, under any applicable laws or otherwise, except that any undertakings may enforce any provision of these terms of use as if it were a party to them.