Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 12.2025
By accessing the website of Braaands™ (“we”, “us”, “our”) or using our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
Braaands™ reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Updates will be published on this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Please review this page regularly.
1. General Use
1.1 The content provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute individual advice.
1.2 Braaands™ operates a platform for the presentation, curation, and mediation of branding and design work. Braaands™ is not the author or creator of user-submitted content.
1.3 Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all rights to uploaded content remain with the respective creators or rights holders.
1.4 Content published on Braaands™ may include works protected by third-party intellectual property rights. Responsibility for the legal compliance of uploaded content lies solely with the user who submitted it.
2. User Accounts & Data Collection
2.1 Certain features of Braaands™ require a user account created via Memberstack. Users agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep their login credentials secure.
2.2 Users are responsible for all activities conducted through their account. Any unauthorized use or security breach must be reported immediately to support@braaands.co.
2.3 By registering an account, users consent to the processing of their personal data in accordance with our Privacy and Cookies Policy.
2.4 Data collected includes:
- Name, email address, and login credentials
- Usage and interaction data (e.g. uploads, features)
- Any voluntarily provided information
2.5 Data storage & security:
- User data is stored via Memberstack in compliance with GDPR
- Payment data is processed exclusively by external payment providers
- Personal data is not sold or shared without explicit consent
2.6 User rights (GDPR):
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing (e.g. marketing)
2.7 Users may delete their account independently at any time via their profile settings.
Braaands™ reserves the right to temporarily suspend or permanently remove accounts in case of violations of these Terms.
3. Content, Intellectual Property & Responsibility
3.1 All content submitted by users remains the intellectual property of the respective creators.
3.2 By uploading content, users grant Braaands™ the right to display, promote, curate, and present such content editorially, including on the website, social media, newsletters, and comparable channels.
3.3 Users represent and warrant that they:
- are the original creator or
- hold all necessary rights, and
- do not infringe any copyrights, trademarks, personality rights, or other third-party rights
3.4 Users agree to indemnify and hold Braaands™ harmless from any third-party claims arising from a breach of these representations, including reasonable legal fees.
3.5 Braaands™ does not conduct legal reviews of submitted content and performs only curatorial checks.
4. Copyright Complaints & Takedown Procedure
4.1 Rights holders who believe their intellectual property rights have been infringed may submit a complaint via email to support@braaands.co.
4.2 The complaint should include:
- Identification of the affected content
- Evidence or reasonable indication of rights ownership
- Contact details of the complaining party
4.3 Upon receipt of a complaint, Braaands™ reserves the right to:
- temporarily disable or remove the content
- inform the responsible user
- internally review the matter
4.4 Temporary removal or deactivation does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing.
4.5 Repeated or severe violations may result in permanent account suspension.
5. Use of AI in Brand Submissions (Designers)
5.1 Designers may use AI-assisted tools to create images, mockups, or visual material as part of their Brand submissions, provided that such content is original and legally compliant.
5.2 It is not permitted to submit AI-generated content that clearly imitates, reproduces, or closely resembles existing brands, designs, or protected works.
5.3 When AI tools are used, the resulting content must be sufficiently transformed so that it cannot be clearly attributed to existing references or brands.
5.4 Braaands™ expressly recommends using AI systems with original ideas, prompts, and creative concepts to generate unique visuals that authentically support the submitted Brand.
5.5 Designers remain fully responsible for the legal compliance of all content submitted, including content created using AI tools.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 Braaands™ makes no guarantees regarding:
- the legal compliance of user-submitted content
- the protectability or registrability of brands or designs
- uninterrupted availability of the platform
6.2 Use of the platform is at the user’s own risk.
6.3 Braaands™ is liable only for intent and gross negligence, to the extent permitted by law.
6.4 Braaands™ is not responsible for the content of external websites linked on the platform.
7. Privacy & Cookies
The collection and processing of personal data are governed by Braaands™’ Privacy and Cookies Policy.
8. Termination of Services
8.1 Braaands™ may modify, restrict, or discontinue services or features at any time.
8.2 Users may delete their account independently at any time.
8.3 Upon termination, content may be removed unless statutory retention obligations apply.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Austrian law.
Exclusive jurisdiction is Vienna, Austria.