Terms of Service (AGB)

§ 1 Scope

These General Terms and Conditions ("AGB", the "Terms") govern the use of the mobile application "SignGuard" (the "App") and the associated website signguard.app (the "Website"), provided by the operators named in the Imprint (Legal Notice) (the "Provider").

By registering for or using the App, you accept these Terms. Deviating terms and conditions are not recognized unless the Provider expressly agrees to them in writing.

§ 2 Description of services

SignGuard is a digital contract manager. The App enables users to:

• Scan contracts and store them digitally
• Have contract clauses analyzed with the help of artificial intelligence
• Manage deadlines and cancellation dates
• Receive reminders for important contract dates

Important notice: SignGuard does not provide legal advice within the meaning of the German Legal Services Act (Rechtsdienstleistungsgesetz, RDG). The AI-supported analysis serves solely to inform and to classify clauses against statutory standards. It does not replace professional legal advice from a licensed lawyer (Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt).

§ 2a Use of artificial intelligence

1. SignGuard uses AI technology for the automated classification of contract clauses.
2. The AI-supported indications are based on general patterns and statutory standards.
3. The indications do not constitute an individual legal examination.
4. The results may be incomplete or incorrect.
5. Users remain responsible for reviewing their contracts themselves.
6. For specific legal questions, consulting a licensed lawyer is recommended.

§ 2b Distinction from legal advice (§ 2(1) RDG)

Clarification of the activity: SignGuard does not provide a legal service within the meaning of § 2(1) RDG, but an automated clause classification by comparison against common market standards, typical contract templates and statutory texts (in particular §§ 305-310 BGB (German Civil Code) and applicable special statutes).

A specific, individual legal assessment of the contractual circumstances or the negotiating position, or a legal-strategy recommendation, is not part of the service — this remains reserved for advice by a lawyer.

This distinction follows the case law of Germany's Federal Court of Justice on legal-tech services (BGH I ZR 233/20 of December 9, 2021 — "smartlaw"), according to which standardized, template-based information does not constitute a legal service within the meaning of the RDG.

1. SignGuard does not provide a legal service within the meaning of the German Legal Services Act (RDG).
2. The automated indications serve general information purposes only.
3. The classification is performed by comparing deviations against common market standards, typical contract templates and statutory texts — it is not an individual legal assessment of a specific case.
4. SignGuard does not replace advice from a lawyer.
5. The Provider accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of the AI-supported indications.

§ 3 Conclusion of contract and registration

1. Registration with a valid email address is required to use the App.
2. The user agreement is concluded upon successful registration.
3. Users are obliged to provide truthful information and to keep their login credentials confidential.
4. Passing on the account to third parties is not permitted.

§ 4 Free and paid services

4.1 Free use (Free)

The free version includes:

• 4 contract scans
• Clause classification against statutory standards
• Basic contract management

4.2 Paid use (Pro)

The Pro subscription includes:

• Unlimited contract scans
• Advanced contract management
• PDF export
• Deadline reminders
• Cancellation letter templates
• All contract types

Prices: Pro €8.99/month or €89.99/year; Family & Friends €22.99/month or €229.99/year. Billing is handled via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (in-app purchase).

§ 5 Subscription and cancellation

1. Paid subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period unless they are canceled in time.
2. Cancellation is carried out via the subscription management of the respective app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). A cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
3. Billing periods that have already been paid are not refunded, unless statutory provisions require otherwise.
4. After cancellation, access remains available until the end of the paid period.

§ 6 Right of withdrawal

For in-app purchases made via the Apple App Store, Apple's withdrawal and refund policies apply. Further information is available from Apple Support.

§ 7 User obligations

Users undertake:

• Not to use the App for unlawful purposes
• Not to run automated access (bots, scrapers) against the App
• Not to upload content that infringes the rights of third parties
• Not to compromise the security of the App

In the event of violations, the Provider reserves the right to block access to the App or to terminate the agreement without notice.

§ 8 Availability and liability

1. The Provider aims to keep the App available with as little interruption as possible, but does not guarantee it.
2. Maintenance work and technical faults may lead to temporary restrictions.
3. The Provider's liability for slightly negligent breaches of duty is excluded, unless essential contractual obligations, damages arising from injury to life, body or health, or guarantees are affected.
4. The AI-supported analysis may contain errors. The Provider accepts no liability for the accuracy, completeness or currency of the analysis results.

§ 9 Data protection and sub-processors

Information on the processing of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy. A consolidated overview of the sub-processors we use (processors within the meaning of Art. 28 GDPR, including Microsoft Azure OpenAI for the AI contract analysis) is provided in the Privacy Policy (Section B.3).

§ 10 Intellectual property

All rights to the App — including design, code, trademarks and content — remain with the Provider. Use of the App grants the user a simple, non-transferable right of use for the duration of the contractual relationship.

§ 11 Changes to these Terms

The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms with reasonable advance notice. Users will be informed of changes by email or in the App. Continued use after the changes take effect is deemed acceptance.

§ 12 Final provisions

1. The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
2. Should individual provisions of these Terms be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.
3. The place of jurisdiction for disputes with merchants is the Provider's registered office.