1. Parties and Subject
These Terms of Use establish the contractual framework between TechNS UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("Operator") and you regarding use of the websites almanyauni.com and applytogerman.com ("Service"). By using the Service you agree to these terms.
2. Description of the Service
The Service supports international students considering higher education in Germany via:
- University, program, and city database
- Calculators (cost of living, visa cost, grade conversion)
- Scholarship and accommodation guides
- Community reviews and FAQ
The Service is free of charge for core features. Some premium features may become paid in the future.
3. Account and Responsibility
Some features require an account. When registering:
- Provide accurate information
- Keep your password confidential
- Be at least 16 years old (KVKK/GDPR)
- You are responsible for all actions on your account
We reserve the right to suspend/delete accounts upon violation.
4. User Content (Reviews, Feedback)
By posting content, you grant TechNS UG a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, distribute, and translate it within the Service. You may remove your content at any time.
When posting:
- No copyright/trademark infringement
- No false/misleading information (spam reviews like "University X is trash" will be removed)
- No personal attacks, hate speech
- No advertising/spam
Violations lead to content removal and possible account suspension.
5. Prohibited Uses
- Scraping — regulated by
robots.txt; AI crawlers are welcomed, but automated bulk data extraction is prohibited. - Probing system security (penetration testing) — unauthorized attempts are criminal offenses.
- Fake accounts, multi-account manipulation
- Reverse engineering, decompiling
6. Intellectual Property
Site content (code, design, compiled database, written content) is owned or licensed by TechNS UG. Commercial use requires written permission. CC BY-SA images (Wikimedia sources) retain their original licenses.
7. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure
Some external links may generate commission (Sperrkonto, insurance, etc.). Our rankings are data-based; commission does not influence them. Ad blocks are presented with clear visual distinction.
8. Service Changes/Termination
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service with or without notice. Material changes (e.g. paid feature transitions) will be announced in advance.
9. Limitation of Liability
Content is informational, not advisory — see our Disclaimer. Except for intent or gross negligence, we are not liable for indirect damages from service interruptions or inaccurate information. Damages to life-body-health and ProdHaftG remain unaffected.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by German law. Place of jurisdiction is Bad Homburg / Hesse. Consumers may also file at their place of residence (EU consumer rights).
11. Severability
If a clause is held invalid, the remaining clauses remain in effect.
12. Contact
Questions: info@applytogerman.com