§ 1
Scope
The following terms of use apply to the relationship between the user and the operator of this website (hereinafter referred to as "provider"). Use of the forum and community features is only permitted if the user accepts these terms of use.
§ 2
Registration, participation, membership in the community
(1) Prior registration is required to use the forum and the community. Upon successful registration, the user becomes a member of the community.
(2) There is no entitlement to membership.
(3) The user may not allow third parties to use their access. The user is obliged to keep their access data secret and to protect it from access by third parties.
(2) There is no entitlement to membership.
(3) The user may not allow third parties to use their access. The user is obliged to keep their access data secret and to protect it from access by third parties.
§ 3
Services provided by the provider
(1) The provider permits the user to publish contributions on its website within the framework of these terms of use. To this end, the provider makes a discussion forum with community functions available to users free of charge, within the scope of its technical and economic capabilities. The provider endeavors to maintain the availability of its service. The provider assumes no further obligations. In particular, the user has no right to the continuous availability of the service.
(2) The provider assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness and usability of the content provided.
(2) The provider assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness and usability of the content provided.
§ 4
Disclaimer
(1) Claims for damages by the user are excluded unless otherwise specified below. The foregoing exclusion of liability also applies in favor of the provider's legal representatives and agents, insofar as the user asserts claims against them.
(2) The exclusion of liability specified in paragraph 1 does not apply to claims for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health, nor to claims for damages arising from the breach of essential contractual obligations. Essential contractual obligations are those whose fulfillment is necessary to achieve the purpose of the contract. Also excluded from the exclusion of liability is liability for damages resulting from an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty by the provider, its legal representatives, or vicarious agents.
(2) The exclusion of liability specified in paragraph 1 does not apply to claims for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health, nor to claims for damages arising from the breach of essential contractual obligations. Essential contractual obligations are those whose fulfillment is necessary to achieve the purpose of the contract. Also excluded from the exclusion of liability is liability for damages resulting from an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty by the provider, its legal representatives, or vicarious agents.
§ 5
User obligations
(1) The user agrees not to publish any content that violates common decency or applicable law. In particular, the user agrees not to publish any content that
(2) In the event of a breach of the obligation under paragraph 1, the provider is entitled to modify or delete the relevant contributions and to block the user's access. The user is obligated to compensate the provider for any damages incurred as a result of the breach.
(3) The provider has the right to delete posts and content if they may contain an infringement of the law.
(4) The provider has a right of indemnification against the user for claims asserted by third parties due to the user's infringement of a right. The user undertakes to support the provider in defending against such claims. The user is also obligated to bear the costs of the provider's reasonable legal defense.
- whose publication constitutes a criminal offense or an administrative offense,
- which violate copyright, trademark law or competition law,
- who violate the Legal Services Act,
- which contain offensive, racist, discriminatory or pornographic content,
- which contain advertising.
(2) In the event of a breach of the obligation under paragraph 1, the provider is entitled to modify or delete the relevant contributions and to block the user's access. The user is obligated to compensate the provider for any damages incurred as a result of the breach.
(3) The provider has the right to delete posts and content if they may contain an infringement of the law.
(4) The provider has a right of indemnification against the user for claims asserted by third parties due to the user's infringement of a right. The user undertakes to support the provider in defending against such claims. The user is also obligated to bear the costs of the provider's reasonable legal defense.
§ 6
Transfer of usage rights
(1) Copyright for posted contributions remains with the respective user. However, by posting their contribution in the forum, the user grants the provider the right to permanently store the contribution on its website and make it publicly accessible. The provider has the right to move contributions within its website and combine them with other content.
(2) The user has no right against the provider to the deletion or correction of contributions created by him.
(2) The user has no right against the provider to the deletion or correction of contributions created by him.
§ 7
Termination of membership
(1) The user may terminate their membership by notifying the provider accordingly, without observing any notice period. Upon request, the provider will then block the user's access.
(2) The provider is entitled to terminate a user's membership with a notice period of 2 weeks to the end of the month.
(3) If there is an important reason, the provider is entitled to immediately block the user's access and terminate the membership without notice.
(4) Upon termination of membership, the provider is entitled to block the user's access. The provider is entitled, but not obligated, to delete the content created by the user upon termination of membership. The user has no right to receive a copy of the created content.
(2) The provider is entitled to terminate a user's membership with a notice period of 2 weeks to the end of the month.
(3) If there is an important reason, the provider is entitled to immediately block the user's access and terminate the membership without notice.
(4) Upon termination of membership, the provider is entitled to block the user's access. The provider is entitled, but not obligated, to delete the content created by the user upon termination of membership. The user has no right to receive a copy of the created content.
§ 8
Change or discontinuation of the offer
(1) The provider is entitled to make changes to its service.
(2) The provider is entitled to terminate its service subject to a notice period of two weeks. In the event of termination of its service, the provider is entitled, but not obligated, to delete the content created by the users.
(2) The provider is entitled to terminate its service subject to a notice period of two weeks. In the event of termination of its service, the provider is entitled, but not obligated, to delete the content created by the users.
§ 9
Photo books (print products and PDF)
(1) Registered users can create photo books from their own travels and posts, as well as from trips in which their blog is featured as an author. The draft is generated automatically (using AI, among other methods) and can be edited by the user. The version of the photo book approved by the user when placing the order is decisive for printing. The user is responsible for checking texts, photos, order, and spelling before placing the order.
(2) By completing the payment process (Stripe Checkout), the user submits a binding offer to purchase the printed photo book. The contract is concluded when the provider confirms the order on the order page or by email.
(3) The prices displayed before ordering apply. These are final prices including shipping to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, in euros, or in Swiss francs for deliveries to Switzerland. For deliveries to Switzerland, import duties (e.g., Swiss VAT) and delivery service fees may apply, which are to be borne by the recipient. Payment is due upon ordering and is processed via the payment service provider Stripe.
(4) The photo book is produced and shipped by a printing service provider of the supplier. Deliveries are currently made to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Production usually takes about five working days, and shipping one to four working days; these times are not guaranteed.
(5) Photo books are produced according to the individual specifications of the user. Therefore, there is no right of withdrawal (§ 312g para. 2 no. 1 BGB; in Austria § 18 para. 1 no. 3 FAGG).
(6) The statutory warranty rights apply. Users should report printing or binding errors and transport damage with photos to info@vakantio.de ; the provider will then reprint the book or refund the purchase price. Characteristics resulting from user-supplied content (for example, blurry or low-resolution photos pointed out by the editor) and minor, technically caused color variations between screen display and print are not considered defects.
(7) The user warrants that they possess the necessary rights to all photos and texts in the photo book and that any persons depicted and the authors of any included comments have consented to their use. The provider prints on behalf of the user and does not review the content. They may refuse orders containing unlawful content.
(8) Downloading the photo book as a printable, full-resolution PDF file is included in the Premium and Pro plans. The PDF file is for private use only. A low-resolution preview PDF with a watermark is available to all users.
(2) By completing the payment process (Stripe Checkout), the user submits a binding offer to purchase the printed photo book. The contract is concluded when the provider confirms the order on the order page or by email.
(3) The prices displayed before ordering apply. These are final prices including shipping to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, in euros, or in Swiss francs for deliveries to Switzerland. For deliveries to Switzerland, import duties (e.g., Swiss VAT) and delivery service fees may apply, which are to be borne by the recipient. Payment is due upon ordering and is processed via the payment service provider Stripe.
(4) The photo book is produced and shipped by a printing service provider of the supplier. Deliveries are currently made to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Production usually takes about five working days, and shipping one to four working days; these times are not guaranteed.
(5) Photo books are produced according to the individual specifications of the user. Therefore, there is no right of withdrawal (§ 312g para. 2 no. 1 BGB; in Austria § 18 para. 1 no. 3 FAGG).
(6) The statutory warranty rights apply. Users should report printing or binding errors and transport damage with photos to info@vakantio.de ; the provider will then reprint the book or refund the purchase price. Characteristics resulting from user-supplied content (for example, blurry or low-resolution photos pointed out by the editor) and minor, technically caused color variations between screen display and print are not considered defects.
(7) The user warrants that they possess the necessary rights to all photos and texts in the photo book and that any persons depicted and the authors of any included comments have consented to their use. The provider prints on behalf of the user and does not review the content. They may refuse orders containing unlawful content.
(8) Downloading the photo book as a printable, full-resolution PDF file is included in the Premium and Pro plans. The PDF file is for private use only. A low-resolution preview PDF with a watermark is available to all users.
§ 10
Postcards
(1) Registered users can have photos from their own posts sent as printed postcards to recipients of their choice. The design approved by the user during the ordering process is decisive for the printing; the user is responsible for the text, photos, and the accuracy of the recipient addresses. Texts suggested by the assistant are suggestions that the user must review before ordering.
(2) By completing the payment process (Stripe Checkout), the user submits a binding offer to purchase the postcards. The contract is concluded when the provider confirms the order on the order page or by email.
(3) The prices displayed before ordering apply. They are final prices per card, including printing and postage, in euros or, for users in Switzerland, in Swiss francs. Payment is due upon ordering and is processed via the payment service provider Stripe.
(4) The postcards are produced by a printing service provider of the supplier and sent by post to the specified recipients. Delivery times (usually four to eight days) are not guaranteed. If a card type is not available for delivery to a destination country, this will be indicated before ordering.
(5) Postcards are produced according to the individual specifications of the user. Therefore, there is no right of withdrawal (§ 312g para. 2 no. 1 BGB; in Austria § 18 para. 1 no. 3 FAGG).
(6) The statutory warranty rights apply. Users should report printing errors and undelivered cards to info@vakantio.de ; the provider will then reprint and resend the card or refund the price. The provider is not responsible for delays or losses resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address. Section 9, paragraph 6, sentence 3 (user-supplied content, color variations) applies accordingly.
(7) The user warrants that they possess the necessary rights to the photos and texts used, that any persons depicted have consented to their use, and that they are authorized to use the recipients' addresses for shipping purposes. The provider may refuse orders containing illegal content.
(2) By completing the payment process (Stripe Checkout), the user submits a binding offer to purchase the postcards. The contract is concluded when the provider confirms the order on the order page or by email.
(3) The prices displayed before ordering apply. They are final prices per card, including printing and postage, in euros or, for users in Switzerland, in Swiss francs. Payment is due upon ordering and is processed via the payment service provider Stripe.
(4) The postcards are produced by a printing service provider of the supplier and sent by post to the specified recipients. Delivery times (usually four to eight days) are not guaranteed. If a card type is not available for delivery to a destination country, this will be indicated before ordering.
(5) Postcards are produced according to the individual specifications of the user. Therefore, there is no right of withdrawal (§ 312g para. 2 no. 1 BGB; in Austria § 18 para. 1 no. 3 FAGG).
(6) The statutory warranty rights apply. Users should report printing errors and undelivered cards to info@vakantio.de ; the provider will then reprint and resend the card or refund the price. The provider is not responsible for delays or losses resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address. Section 9, paragraph 6, sentence 3 (user-supplied content, color variations) applies accordingly.
(7) The user warrants that they possess the necessary rights to the photos and texts used, that any persons depicted have consented to their use, and that they are authorized to use the recipients' addresses for shipping purposes. The provider may refuse orders containing illegal content.
§ 11
Gift vouchers
(1) Registered users can purchase gift vouchers: vouchers for amounts between 10 and 500 euros or Swiss francs, as well as vouchers for a twelve-month membership in a paid plan (Explorer or Adventurer). Section 9, paragraphs 2 and 3, apply accordingly to the purchase, conclusion of the contract, prices, and payment; the price displayed before the order is decisive.
(2) The buyer designs the voucher with a photo, title, and message and chooses the delivery method: by email to the address they provide at the chosen time, as a PDF file to themselves, or, for an additional fee, as a printed postcard to the specified address. The buyer is responsible for the accuracy of the recipient's details. The buyer will also receive the voucher by email in any case. Section 10, paragraphs 4, 6, and 7 apply accordingly to the printed voucher postcard; Section 10, paragraph 7 applies accordingly to the photo and text of the voucher.
(3) Gift vouchers can be redeemed on vakantio.de for ordering photo books and postcards, but not for memberships or other vouchers. They can be redeemed in several installments; any remaining balance will be retained under the same code. If the order value exceeds the voucher balance, the difference must be paid using the available payment methods. The voucher value is applied at face value, regardless of the order currency (for example, €50 for an order of 50 Swiss francs). Cash payment of the voucher balance is excluded unless otherwise stipulated by law.
(4) A membership voucher is assigned once to a Vakantio account at vakantio.de/gutschein/einloesen and activates the plan for twelve months from the date of redemption. The membership then ends automatically without the need for cancellation; no subscription is created. If a gifted plan is already active on the account, it will be extended. Any existing paid membership will continue regardless and can be cancelled by the user according to the applicable terms and conditions.
(5) Vouchers are valid until 31 December of the third year after purchase; the date is printed on the voucher. Any unused credit expires after this date.
(6) Vouchers are transferable. The provider may provide the voucher to any person who presents the voucher code, unless the provider knows, or through gross negligence fails to know, that this person is not entitled to it. The provider is not responsible for the loss or transfer of the code. Vouchers obtained through a subsequently reversed payment or by other unlawful means may be blocked by the provider.
(7) If an order paid for wholly or partly with a voucher is cancelled or refunded, the provider shall credit the voucher with the amount paid.
(8) For the right of withdrawal when purchasing vouchers, see the cancellation policy .
(2) The buyer designs the voucher with a photo, title, and message and chooses the delivery method: by email to the address they provide at the chosen time, as a PDF file to themselves, or, for an additional fee, as a printed postcard to the specified address. The buyer is responsible for the accuracy of the recipient's details. The buyer will also receive the voucher by email in any case. Section 10, paragraphs 4, 6, and 7 apply accordingly to the printed voucher postcard; Section 10, paragraph 7 applies accordingly to the photo and text of the voucher.
(3) Gift vouchers can be redeemed on vakantio.de for ordering photo books and postcards, but not for memberships or other vouchers. They can be redeemed in several installments; any remaining balance will be retained under the same code. If the order value exceeds the voucher balance, the difference must be paid using the available payment methods. The voucher value is applied at face value, regardless of the order currency (for example, €50 for an order of 50 Swiss francs). Cash payment of the voucher balance is excluded unless otherwise stipulated by law.
(4) A membership voucher is assigned once to a Vakantio account at vakantio.de/gutschein/einloesen and activates the plan for twelve months from the date of redemption. The membership then ends automatically without the need for cancellation; no subscription is created. If a gifted plan is already active on the account, it will be extended. Any existing paid membership will continue regardless and can be cancelled by the user according to the applicable terms and conditions.
(5) Vouchers are valid until 31 December of the third year after purchase; the date is printed on the voucher. Any unused credit expires after this date.
(6) Vouchers are transferable. The provider may provide the voucher to any person who presents the voucher code, unless the provider knows, or through gross negligence fails to know, that this person is not entitled to it. The provider is not responsible for the loss or transfer of the code. Vouchers obtained through a subsequently reversed payment or by other unlawful means may be blocked by the provider.
(7) If an order paid for wholly or partly with a voucher is cancelled or refunded, the provider shall credit the voucher with the amount paid.
(8) For the right of withdrawal when purchasing vouchers, see the cancellation policy .
§ 12
Choice of law
The contractual relationship between the provider and the user is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. This choice of law excludes the mandatory consumer protection provisions of the country in which the user has their habitual residence.