General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

1. Scope and definitions

1.1 These Terms and Conditions apply to partnerships, digital services, and other services provided by DiBike Digitize Bike Business Group GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter “DiBike”), regardless of their specific form or designation.

1.2 For the purposes of these Terms, a "Partner" means any natural or legal person entering into a contractual partnership with DiBike.

2. Subject matter of the service

2.1 The specific services are set out in the respective partnership agreement and contracts.

2.2 DiBike develops, operates, maintains and promotes digital standards, interfaces, and technical exchange formats for the bicycle industry (e.g., Veloconnect, Veloconnect Next, test systems, APIs, digital product passports), as well as digital services, test systems, APIs, and industry-specific infrastructure and testing services.

2.3 The Partner has no entitlement to specific further developments, functions, or services. However, DiBike strives for continuous improvement and compatibility.

3. Partner's obligations to cooperate

3.1 The Partner shall perform its cooperation obligations with due care and in good faith.

3.2 This includes, in particular, maintaining up-to-date contact details, technical cooperation (e.g., in tests or certifications), and compliance with common standards.

3.3 The Partner shall ensure that all content provided is free of third-party rights and does not violate any legal regulations.

4. Use of logos and references

4.1 DiBike is entitled to use the name, logo, and partnership with the Partner in marketing materials, on the website, and in industry presentations.

4.2 In return, the Partner may refer to the DiBike partnership (e.g., by using the DiBike partner logo). Any modification, disclosure, or use that alters or misrepresents the logo is not permitted.

5. Liability and warranty

5.1 DiBike shall only be liable in cases of intent and gross negligence. In cases of simple negligence, liability shall only apply in the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations and shall be limited to foreseeable damage typical for this type of contract.

5.2 Liability for indirect or consequential damages, loss of profit, or loss of data is excluded.

5.3 DiBike does not guarantee the constant availability of platforms or services.

6. Data protection

6.1 The parties undertake to comply with the applicable data protection regulations.

6.2 Personal data will only be processed within the framework of the partnership and only to the extent necessary. For more information, please refer to our privacy policy.

7. Contract term and termination

7.1 The contract term is based on the individual partnership agreement.

7.2 Termination without notice is possible in the event of serious breaches of duty or conduct contrary to the contract.

8. Final provisions

8.1 The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies. The place of jurisdiction is Berlin.

8.2 Subsidiary agreements must be made in writing. Should individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

As of: May 2026

DiBike Digitize Bike Business Group GmbH & Co. KG
Reinhardtstraße 7
10117 Berlin

kontakt@dibike.org
www.dibike.org