📄 General Terms and Conditions
1. Provider Anton Steiner Funkestraße 5 5020 Salzburg Austria Email: anton@steinermedia.at
2. Services and Subject of the Contract SalzGuide Pro is a digital membership that offers access to exclusive digital content such as curated hikes, interactive maps, AI-guided itineraries (AI Guide), weather data, and insider tips in the Salzburg region. The service is provided as “Software as a Service” via your web browser. Access is unlocked immediately after successful payment via the payment provider Stripe.
3. Prices and Payment All stated prices are final prices in Euros and include statutory value-added tax (VAT). Payment processing is handled by Stripe Payments Europe Ltd. The prices stated at the time of the order apply.
4. Conclusion of Contract and Account Creation By clicking the “Buy now” (Jetzt kaufen) button, the user makes a binding offer to conclude a contract for the selected Pro membership. The contract is concluded as soon as SalzGuide provides access to the content (usually immediately after payment). After payment, the user will receive an email to create their personal user account. This account is strictly personal and may not be transferred to third parties.
5. Right of Withdrawal (Right of Cancellation) Consumers within the meaning of the Austrian Consumer Protection Act (KSchG) have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period begins on the day the contract is concluded. To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us (Anton Steiner, Funkestraße 5, 5020 Salzburg, anton@steinermedia.at) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by means of an unequivocal statement (e.g., a letter sent by post or an email). Consequences of withdrawal: If you withdraw from this contract, we shall reimburse you for all payments we have received from you, without undue delay and no later than 14 days from the day on which we receive notification of your withdrawal. Note: If you request that the digital content be unlocked immediately during the withdrawal period, we reserve the right to retain a prorated amount for the services provided up to the point of withdrawal, should you choose to exercise your right of withdrawal.
6. Use of Content and Copyright All content (texts, photos, videos, map material, AI responses, designs) is protected by copyright. The Pro membership entitles you exclusively to private, non-commercial use of the content. Any reproduction, public distribution, systematic extraction (scraping), or sharing with third parties is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of SalzGuide.
7. Disclaimer and Personal Responsibility We create our content (hiking routes, tips, opening hours) with the utmost care. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee the correctness, completeness, timeliness, or constant availability of the information. The use of the information, in particular hiking on trails and navigating the terrain, is strictly at the user’s own risk and responsibility. Sudden weather changes, closed trails, or incorrect data provided by third-party APIs (weather, Google Places) are beyond our control. AI Guide: Responses from the integrated AI chatbot are generated automatically. These may be factually incorrect (“hallucinations”). AI recommendations do not replace your own research or common sense. Liability for slight negligence is excluded. This exclusion of liability does not apply to personal injury or to damages caused by us intentionally or through gross negligence.
8. Warranty for Digital Services The statutory warranty provisions apply, in particular the regulations of the Austrian Consumer Warranty Act (VGG) regarding the provision of digital services. We are obligated to keep the digital content in a functional state during the contract period and to provide necessary updates (security updates).
9. Technical Availability We strive to ensure the best possible availability of our servers and content. However, short-term interruptions may occur due to maintenance work, updates, or disruptions caused by third-party providers (e.g., Cloudflare, Mapbox, Stripe). There is no entitlement to 100% availability.
10. Term and Termination The Pro membership is valid for the period selected at the time of purchase. Premature standard termination or a prorated refund is excluded. After the period expires, access ends automatically unless a renewal has been agreed upon.
11. External Links Our website contains links to external partners (e.g., restaurants, tourism associations). The operators of these linked pages are solely responsible for their content; we assume no liability for them.
12. Online Dispute Resolution The EU Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. Our email address is: anton@steinermedia.at.
13. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction Austrian law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). For consumers within the meaning of the Austrian Consumer Protection Act (KSchG), the statutory places of jurisdiction apply. For businesses, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Salzburg.