Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Hüther Consulting understands that your privacy on the web is very important to you. This private policy applies to www.huther-consulting.com (“Site”) and explains how we collect, use, and disclose the information we collect from you via the Site. Hüther Consulting has implemented generally accepted standards of technology and operational security in order to protect your personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. Despite these precautions, however, Hüther Consulting cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons will not obtain access to your personally identifiable information. By using this Site, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to this Privacy Policy. We reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to alter and update this Privacy Policy from time to time; therefore, we urge visitors to our Site to review the current version of the Privacy Policy each time they return to our Site. The date of the more recent update is reflected at the bottom of this document.
Information we might collect
When you visit the Site of Hüther Consulting, we may automatically collect information about your visit to our Site, including your IP address, information about the website from which you came to our Site, clickstream data (data regarding the sections of the Site you click on, how long you spend on a page, etc.), information about your general geographic location, and information regarding the web browser you are using to access the Site. We also collect information that you voluntarily supply, for example, when you submit information in connection with contacting us, or when you otherwise provide or post information via the Site. This information may include your name, email address, address, phone number, and other information. We don't seek to collect your personal information, and, where we do collect it, we strive to anonymize your personal information as soon as practicable.
Cookies
Hüther Consulting may use cookies or other technology to obtain certain types of information when your web browser accesses our Site. "Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Our Site may use cookies and other technology to store pertinent user information during a session to speed navigation and keep track of items and to collect anonymous traffic data that we may use to enhance our Site and for marketing and promotional purposes. The "help" portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive new cookies, and how to disable cookies altogether.
Links to third party
Our Site may contain links to other websites, including various social media websites. Hüther Consulting does not regularly review materials on websites linked to this Site and do not necessarily endorse the materials appearing on any linked websites. We assume no responsibility for the content or the policies and practices of such other websites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Site and to read the privacy policies of any other website that you visit. If you use these links, you will leave this Site.
Mobile Applications
In connection with applications that we make available for mobile devices, Hüther Consulting may use third-party services to track and analyze nonpersonally identifiable user activity in order to fix errors, monitor usage, and improve the performance of the applications. Our mobile applications may include integration with various social-networking sites, including Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter. If you enable and use these features within an application, the extent to which your activities and information are governed by the relevant user agreement you have in place with such a third party.
Transborder hosting and transfer of information
Personally-identifiable information collected on the Site may be transferred from time to time to offices or personnel, or to third parties, located throughout the world, and the Site may be viewed and hosted by Hüther Consulting or its vendors anywhere in the world, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws than what is found in your country of residence. By using the Site and registering such information on it, you voluntarily consent to such transborder transfer and hosting of such information.
Children
Hüther Consulting understands the importance of protecting children's privacy, especially in an on-line environment. This Site is not directed at children 13 years of age or younger. We will not intentionally collect or maintain information about anyone under this age.
Update
Last update January 2014
Terms of Use
The following are terms of a legal agreement ("Agreement") between you and Hüther Consulting . By accessing, browsing and/or using this web site ("Site") you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this Site. This Site may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information, the terms of which must be observed and followed. Information on this Site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Please read this Agreement carefully and be aware that Hüther Consulting may, in its sole discretion and without notice, revise these terms at any time by updating this posting.
HYPERLINKING
Hüther Consulting makes no representations whatsoever about any other web site which you may access through this one. When you access a non-Hüther Consulting web site, please understand that it is independent from Hüther Consulting, and that Hüther Consulting has no control over the content on that web site, even if Hüther Consulting provides information or services to the owner of that web site. In addition, a link to a non-Hüther Consulting web site does not mean that Hüther Consulting endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or the use of such web site. In fact, Hüther Consulting disclaims any and all liability and responsibility for such content. It is up to you to take precautions to ensure that whatever you select for your use is free of such items as viruses, worms, trojan horses and other items of a destructive nature.
COPYRIGHTS AND USE OF SITE CONTENT
The copyright in all materials provided on this Site is held by Hüther Consulting or by the original creator of the material. Except as stated herein, none of the materials may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Hüther Consulting or the copyright owner. Permission is granted to download one copy of the materials on this Site on a single computer for your personal or internal business use only provided that you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. This permission terminates immediately if you breach this Agreement. You may not "mirror" any material contained on this Site without Hüther Consulting’s express written permission. Any unauthorized use of the materials contained on this Site may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity and/or communications regulations and statutes. All content and functionality on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, icons, and images and the selection and arrangement thereof, are the exclusive property of Hüther Consulting or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
TRADEMARKS
The trademarks, service marks and logos (the "Trademarks") used and displayed on this Site are registered and unregistered Trademarks of Hüther Consulting. Other trademarks, service marks and trade names may be owned by others. Nothing on this Site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark or any other Hüther Consulting intellectual property displayed on this Site. The name Hüther Consulting and any other Trademarks shall not be used in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on this Site, without prior written permission from Hüther Consulting.
NO SERVICES, ENDORSEMENT OR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION
There may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in information obtained through your use of this Site. The information on the site is provided to you with the understanding that Hüther Consulting's provision of this information to you does not constitute the rendering of investment, consulting, legal, accounting, tax, career or other advice or services. Information on this Site should not be relied upon for making business, investment or other decisions or used as a substitute for consultation with professional advisors. Moreover, Hüther Consulting does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement, or other information displayed, uploaded, downloaded or distributed through this Site by Hüther Consulting, any user, information provider or any other person or entity. You acknowledge that any reliance upon such opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information shall be at your sole option, liability and risk. Moreover, Hüther Consulting does not grant any license or other authorization to you to use this Site in any manner if such use in whole or in part suggests that Hüther Consulting promotes or endorses a third party's causes, ideas, political campaigns, political views, web sites, products or services.
ACCESS TO THIS SITE
Hüther Consulting may alter, suspend or discontinue this Site and your access to use this Site at any time for any reason without notice or liability to you or any third party. This Site may become unavailable due to maintenance or malfunction of computer equipment or for other reasons and may result in damages to the user's systems or operations. The user shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any information or content obtained from this Site does not contain any virus or other computer software code or subroutine designed to disable, erase, impair or otherwise damage the user's systems, software or data.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SITE AND ALL MATERIALS THEREON ARE DISTRIBUTED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, HÜTHER CONSULTING DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. SPECIFICALLY, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, HÜTHER CONSULTING DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (1) THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS CORRECT, ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; (2) THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED ON THIS SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; OR (3) DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, YOU HEREBY WAIVE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 WHICH PROVIDES: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL HÜTHER CONSULTING OR ANY OF ITS PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS, PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, INVESTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEYS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES THAT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS SITE OR OBTAINED FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING FOR VIRUSES ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE SITE, EVEN IF HÜTHER CONSULTING HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL HÜTHER CONSULTING'S OR ANY OF ITS PREDECESSORS', SUCCESSORS', PARENTS', SUBSIDIARIES', AFFILIATES', OFFICERS', DIRECTORS', SHAREHOLDERS', INVESTORS', EMPLOYEES', AGENTS', REPRESENTATIVES' AND ATTORNEYS' AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS', SUCCESSORS' AND ASSIGNS' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE EXCEED $1. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN WHICH CASE SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL USERS.
INDEMNIFICATION
You hereby indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hüther Consulting and all of its predecessors, successors, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, investors, employees, agents, representatives and attorneys and their respective heirs, successors and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liability and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of or relating to any breach by you of this Agreement or the representations, warranties, and covenants you have made by agreeing to the terms of this Agreement. You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any such claim. Hüther Consulting reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.
Amendments
Hüther Consulting reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time by updating this posting. Use of this Web Site following any such changes constitutes acceptance of such changes.
Governing Law
If there is any dispute between you and Hüther Consulting about or involving the Web Site, by using the Web Site you agree that the dispute shall be governed by the laws of Germany.
The competent courts of Köln shall have exclusive jurisdiction for the resolution of any such dispute. This does only apply in cases where the parties are (i) merchants (Kaufleute), (ii) corporate bodies under public law (Juristische Personen des öffentlichen Rechts) or (iii) special assets under public law (öffentlich-rechtliche Sondervermögen).
Miscellaneous
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any notices regarding the Web Site sent to you or posted on the Web Site, all of which are incorporated herein by reference, contain the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of this Web Site. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to deny, restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to all or any part of this Web Site at any time without prior notice, for any or no reason, without liability. Last update Jan 2014.