These terms govern the use of our digital information and cooperation services for local projects.
These Terms of Use apply to all services of the Maple Ridge First Community Platform offered under the domain mapleridgefirst.com. The operator of the platform is Maple Ridge First e.V., represented by Prof. Günther Ziegler MBA., Sandro-Lamprecht-Platz 7a, +43 0516 2499, info@mapleridgefirst.com.
By registering and using the platform, you acknowledge these terms as binding. Deviating regulations require written confirmation by the operator.
The platform offers functions for networking neighborhood assistance, organizing local projects such as community gardens, and providing digital information services. Access to certain areas may require registration.
Users must be at least 16 years old or provide consent from a legal guardian. Providing truthful data during registration is mandatory. Each user may maintain only one account.
Each user is responsible for the content they publish on the platform. This includes posts, comments, project descriptions, and messages in the chat function.
It is prohibited to publish content that violates applicable law, in particular hate speech, extremist statements, calls to violence, gambling offers, cryptocurrency offers, or fraudulent intentions. We reserve the right to delete such content without prior notice and to block user accounts.
The platform is moderated. Users can report violations of these terms via email to info@mapleridgefirst.com. We review reports within 48 hours and take appropriate measures.
The operator assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of content posted by users. The platform serves as an intermediary and information medium, not as a provider of the mediated services.
The operator's liability is limited to intent and gross negligence. For slight negligence, we are liable only for the breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), and then only for typical, foreseeable damage. Liability under the Product Liability Act remains unaffected.
We point out that the platform may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance work or technical disruptions. There is no claim to uninterrupted availability.
The collection, processing, and use of personal data takes place in accordance with our privacy policy, which is available at policy.html. We only store data necessary for the operation of the platform and do not pass it on to third parties without consent.
Users have the right to information, correction, and deletion of their data at any time. Please send inquiries to info@mapleridgefirst.com.
The use of the platform is for an indefinite period. Both parties may terminate the use at any time without stating reasons. In the event of termination by the user, the data will be deleted after 30 days, provided no statutory retention obligations conflict.
The operator reserves the right to change these terms with a notice period of 14 days. Users will be informed of material changes by email. If a user does not object to the changes within 14 days of receiving the notification, the changed terms are deemed accepted.
Should a provision of these terms be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. In place of the invalid provision, a regulation that comes closest to the economic purpose shall apply.
The law of the Republic of Austria applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The place of performance and jurisdiction is the registered office of the operator, provided the user is a merchant or a legal entity under public law.
Questions regarding these terms should be directed to: Maple Ridge First e.V., Sandro-Lamprecht-Platz 7a, +43 0516 2499, info@mapleridgefirst.com.