Terms of Service

Last Updated: 09 October 2025
Effective Date: 09 October 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using {{SERVICE_NAME}} ("the Platform", "our Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must not use the platform. Continued use constitutes acceptance of these Terms.


2. Description of Service

{{SERVICE_NAME}} is a developer portfolio platform that provides:


3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. If you are under 16, you may not register or use the Service. Where permitted by law, a parent or legal guardian may create an account on your behalf and provide consent for the processing of the child's information. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. It is your responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials to ensure the security of your account.

3.2 Username Policy

3.3 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
You may delete your account at any time. When you choose to delete your account, it will be deactivated and enter a 30‑day reactivation period. During this 30‑day period your account, projects, and associated data will remain stored and are recoverable. You may reactivate your account at any time within the 30‑day period by logging in or contacting support. If you do not reactivate within 30 days, your account and all associated data will be permanently and irreversibly deleted.

Data associated with deleted accounts will not be visible to others during the 30-day reactivation period.


4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use {{SERVICE_NAME}} to:

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:


5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

Users of the BRNCH platform are solely responsible for the content they upload or publish on their own profiles.
BRNCH does not pre-screen or edit user-generated content, but will remove or restrict access to illegal material once notified in accordance with § 10 TMG.

5.2 Our Content

The {{SERVICE_NAME}} platform, including its design, features, and user interface, is our intellectual property. You may not copy, modify, reproduce, or distribute the platform, in whole or in part, without our prior written permission. You are not allowed to use our logo or branding without explicit consent.

5.3 Third-Party Content

We may display content provided by third parties (for example, GitHub data or social media feeds). We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or continued availability of any third‑party content. You must comply with the terms and conditions of any external service you connect to or reference.


6. Analytics and Data Collection

We collect visit data, click metrics, and user behavior analytics to improve the platform, provide insights to users, and enhance overall functionality. Where possible this data is anonymized and aggregated, and aggregated data may be used for research and development. Any personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.


7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

We aim to maintain 99% uptime for the Service. However, uninterrupted operation cannot be guaranteed. When feasible, we will provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance. We are not liable for temporary interruptions or brief outages of the Service.

7.2 Service Changes

We may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or service at any time. Where changes are material, we will provide reasonable advance notice whenever practicable. Your continued use of the Service following such changes constitutes your acceptance of them.


8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it.


9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Disclaimer

The service is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee the accuracy of analytics or third‑party integrations and are not responsible for external websites or services.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

Our liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service is limited to the amount you paid for the Service. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages

This limitation does not affect your mandatory consumer rights under EU law.


10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless {{SERVICE_NAME}} from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:


11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that the courts located in Germany shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes informally through direct communication. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties may pursue binding arbitration or other dispute resolution mechanisms as permitted by law. Class action waivers may apply where enforceable.


12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will provide notice by email or via in‑product notification where reasonably practicable. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Previous versions are available upon request.


13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: {{CONTACT_EMAIL}}
Website: {{DOMAIN}}


14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

By using {{SERVICE_NAME}}, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.


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