General Terms and Conditions

1. General Provisions

1.1.

The websites https://www.skulio.de and https://skulio-app.de are operated by skulio UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Weyertal 109, 50931 Köln, Germany (hereinafter referred to as "skulio" or "we"). Information on authorised representatives and contact details can be found in the site notice at https://www.skulio.de/impressum.

1.2.

skulio provides a web application for teachers, accessible via the website https://skulio-app.de (hereinafter referred to as the "Service" or "Software"). The skulio offering is divided into a free-of-charge plan and various paid licences, which may be used individually or as a bundled licence within subscription packages.

1.3.

These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "GTC") apply to all contracts concluded between skulio and users of the Service (hereinafter referred to as "Customers").

1.4.

The contract language is German.

2. Scope of Services

2.1.

As a web-based SaaS solution, skulio provides a platform for creating, editing and managing AI-assisted teaching materials. In particular, the Service enables users to automatically generate worksheets and accompanying teaching materials for educational purposes (both school-based and private) and to differentiate them according to individual needs.

2.2.

Single Sign-On ("SSO") is an authentication method that allows Customers to sign in using the same credentials as for the independent Google platform.

2.3.

Descriptions of the functional scope as well as statements and explanations made by skulio in advertising materials, on websites or in documentation are to be understood solely as descriptions of properties and do not constitute a guarantee or warranty of any particular characteristic.

3. Registration and Conclusion of Contract

3.1.

The presentation of the Service on the internet does not constitute an offer but merely an invitation to make an offer. skulio may accept the offer within 24 hours, either by sending an order confirmation by email or by providing the service to the Customer.

3.2.

Registered Customers may use the Service free of charge to a limited extent. By registering on the website https://skulio-app.de, the Customer submits an offer to conclude this user agreement.

3.3.

Consumers may book paid services via the website by means of a monthly or annual subscription. The subscription automatically renews at the end of the respective term for the agreed period unless cancelled prior to expiry.

3.4.

By submitting the offer, the Customer confirms that they are of legal age.

3.5.

The contract text is stored by skulio. The Customer receives the contract text together with the GTC and the withdrawal instructions in text form.

4. Statutory Right of Withdrawal

4.1.

Customers who qualify as consumers within the meaning of § 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB) have a statutory right of withdrawal.

4.2.

Further information on the right of withdrawal is set out in skulio's withdrawal instructions.

5. Provision of Services, Right of Use, Data Protection

5.1.

The Service is operated as web-based SaaS or cloud software. The Customer is enabled to use, via an internet connection, the software stored and running on skulio's servers for their own purposes for the duration of the contract.

5.2.

skulio makes the software available to the Customer in its respective current version at the router exit of the data centre.

5.3.

skulio grants the Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable right, limited to the duration of the user agreement, to use the content included in the Service.

5.4.

Any further reproduction or other exploitation of website content is only permitted with prior written consent from skulio.

5.5.

The Service may not be made available to third parties unless expressly agreed otherwise.

5.6.

skulio is entitled to take technical measures to prevent use exceeding the permitted scope.

5.7.

The Customer undertakes not to enter any personal data — whether their own or that of third parties — into the AI features when using skulio, unless there is a legal basis for doing so.

5.8.

The content generated within the Service is based on automated artificial intelligence processes. AI-based systems may produce incorrect results despite the greatest care. The Customer is obliged to independently review all AI-generated content before using it.

5.9.

In connection with the provision of the Service, skulio processes personal data both as a Data Controller and as a Data Processor. The Privacy Policy is available at https://www.skulio.de/datenschutz.

6. Prices and Payment Terms

6.1.

For consumers, the prices displayed at the time of order apply. All prices are total prices including the statutory value-added tax applicable at the time.

6.2.

Unless agreed otherwise, payments must be made without any deduction, discount or other reduction.

6.3.

Where financial institutions or other payment service providers are used, their terms of business and privacy notices shall additionally apply with regard to payment.

6.4.

The Customer shall ensure that they meet the prerequisites required for successful payment by means of the chosen payment method.

6.5.

skulio currently offers the Customer the following payment methods:

• Credit card (VISA / MasterCard / American Express)
• Purchase on invoice (bank transfer)
• Payment via PayPal
• Payment via Klarna

6.6.

Payment processing is carried out by the payment service provider Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. (Ireland, EU).

6.7.

In the case of purchase on invoice, the amount is to be settled by the Customer within 7 days without deduction, unless agreed otherwise.

6.8.

If skulio is unable to collect a payment via the SEPA direct debit procedure for reasons attributable to the Customer, the Customer shall bear any resulting costs.

6.9.

Invoices are sent electronically by email.

7. Default of Payment, Suspension

skulio is entitled to suspend the account if the Customer is in default of payment. The Customer's obligation to pay the usage fees owed shall remain unaffected.

8. Promotional Vouchers

8.1.

"Promotional vouchers" means vouchers issued free of charge by skulio as part of promotional campaigns.

8.2.

Promotional vouchers can only be redeemed in accordance with the communicated conditions and only within the stated time period.

8.3.

Unless stated otherwise, promotional vouchers cannot be combined with other promotional vouchers.

9. Customer Obligations

9.1.

The Customer is obliged to keep the information in their account up to date at all times, in particular the email address on file.

9.2.

The Customer undertakes to protect their account against unauthorised access by means of a sufficiently secure password.

9.3.

The Customer is obliged to keep their password confidential and to change it without delay if they suspect that unauthorised third parties have gained knowledge of it.

9.4.

The Customer is prohibited from carrying out any actions that could impair the functionality of the Service.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

10.1.

The Service constitutes a database work produced by skulio. All content is protected by copyright.

10.2.

All published content is protected by copyright.

10.3.

Trade marks, company logos and other identifying marks must not be removed or altered, neither in electronic format nor in printouts.

11. Modification and Further Development of the Service

11.1.

skulio will make changes to the Service to ensure provision in accordance with the contract.

11.2.

skulio endeavours to continuously develop the Service further. We therefore reserve the right to make changes where these are necessary for improvement.

11.3.

In the event of significant changes, skulio will inform the Customer in good time. In such cases, the Customer has the right to terminate the user agreement.

12. Availability

12.1.

According to the current state of the art, 100% availability of the Service cannot be guaranteed despite the greatest care. skulio endeavours to keep the Service constantly available.

12.2.

Scheduled maintenance work is regularly carried out between 06:00 and 08:00 in the morning. Where possible, maintenance work will be announced on the website.

13. Warranty and Liability of skulio

13.1.

The statutory provisions on warranty shall apply as a general rule.

13.2.

skulio shall be liable without limitation for damages arising from injury to life, body or health and in cases of intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty. In all other cases, liability for slight negligence is excluded.

14. Online Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), which you can access at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. We are neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer dispute resolution body.

15. Final Provisions

15.1.

The Customer agrees that communication may take place by email. The Customer undertakes to keep a current email address on file in their account at all times.

15.2.

For contracts with consumers, the law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply exclusively, excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Withdrawal Instructions

Right of Withdrawal

Consumers have a right of withdrawal in accordance with the following, whereby a consumer is any natural person who enters into a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly outside their trade, business or profession.

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is 14 days from the day of conclusion of the contract.

To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us (skulio UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Weyertal 109, 50931 Köln, info@skulio.de) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by means of a clear statement.

Consequences of Withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we shall reimburse you all payments we have received from you, without undue delay and at the latest within fourteen days of the day on which we received notification of your withdrawal from this contract.