1.1 These Terms govern the use of auditvantage.de (“Website”) operated by: AuditVantage GmbH, Breite Str. 27, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany. Managing Director: Swapna D. Deshmukh (also known as Swapna De.). HRB 110613 | DE458700941. Email: security@auditvantage.de
1.2 By accessing this Website, you agree to these Terms.
1.3 These Terms do not govern consulting, auditing, or other professional services. Separate engagement agreements apply.
2.1 The Website provides information about AuditVantage GmbH’s consulting and advisory services.
2.2 All information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, technical, or professional advice. AuditVantage GmbH is not a law firm. Matters requiring legal advice or formal legal opinion are and will be referred to qualified counsel. AuditVantage GmbH is not a certification body and does not issue certifications. Certification decisions are made independently by accredited certification bodies. The Managing Director also performs external certification audits on behalf of accredited certification bodies. To maintain auditor independence per ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011, AuditVantage GmbH maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy preventing consulting services to organisations audited by the Managing Director, and vice versa.
3.1 By submitting an enquiry, you confirm that (a) the information is accurate, (b) you are authorised to share it, and (c) you are contacting AuditVantage GmbH on your own initiative.
3.2 You consent to AuditVantage GmbH processing your data to respond, assess your needs, and where applicable prepare a proposal. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3.3 AuditVantage GmbH may follow up by email, phone, or video conference. This follow-up is limited to the subject of your enquiry and does not constitute unsolicited marketing under UWG Section 7.
3.4 An enquiry does not create a contract. A binding engagement requires a separate written agreement.
3.5 Data processing per the Privacy Policy.
3.6 Separate marketing consent is confirmed via double opt-in (UWG Section 7(2) No. 3) and may be withdrawn at any time.
4.1 All Website content is the property of AuditVantage GmbH and protected by German copyright law (UrhG).
4.2 Reproduction or commercial use requires prior written consent.
5.1 AuditVantage GmbH has no control over linked third-party websites. Links were checked at the time of linking. If violations become known, links will be removed immediately.
6.1 Unlimited liability for wilful misconduct, gross negligence, and injury to life, body, or health.
6.2 For breach of material contractual obligations (Kardinalpflichten) through slight negligence: limited to foreseeable, typically occurring damages.
6.3 Otherwise, liability for slight negligence is excluded.
6.4 Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz) unaffected.
7.1 German law applies, excluding CISG.
7.2 Exclusive jurisdiction for merchants: Düsseldorf. Statutory provisions apply for consumers.
AuditVantage GmbH is neither obliged nor willing to participate in consumer arbitration.
Invalid provisions do not affect the remainder.
Current version at auditvantage.de/terms.