Effective Date: 01 April 2026
Website: gamesmarket.global / gamesmarkt.de
Provider: Steininger, Wagner, Kleffmann GbR, Hohenlindener Straße 4, 81677 München

1. Scope and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions (“AGB”) govern the use of the website and services provided by Steininger, Wagner, Kleffmann GbR (“we,” “us,” “our”), including institutional access via IP-based authentication.

By accessing or using the Service, users agree to these Terms.

For German users, these AGB apply in conjunction with mandatory statutory provisions, including the German Civil Code (BGB) and applicable EU regulations.

2. Definitions

  • “Service”: Digital news content and related services provided via the website
  • “Institution”: A university or research organization entering into a subscription agreement
  • “Authorized Users”: Students, faculty, and staff affiliated with the Institution
  • “IP-Based Access”: Authentication based on registered institutional IP ranges

3. Nature of the Service (Digital Content)

The Service constitutes digital content within the meaning of EU Directive (EU) 2019/770.

No physical goods are supplied.

4. Institutional Access (IP Authentication)

4.1 Provision of Access

Access is granted to Authorized Users when accessing the Service through registered IP ranges of an Institution.

4.2 Obligations of Institutions

Institutions must:

  • Provide accurate IP ranges and keep them updated
  • Implement reasonable safeguards against misuse
  • Inform users of acceptable use

4.3 No Individual Contract with End Users

Unless otherwise specified, access via IP authentication does not create an individual paid subscription contract between the Authorized User and us.

5. Permitted Use

Authorized Users may use the Service solely for:

  • Academic
  • Educational
  • Non-commercial research purposes

Any further use requires prior written consent.

6. Prohibited Use

Users must not:

  • Systematically or automatically download, scrape, or archive content
  • Redistribute content commercially
  • Circumvent access controls
  • Share access outside the Institution

We may block IP ranges or suspend access in case of violations.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content is protected under EU copyright law and the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz – UrhG).

Permitted:

  • Limited reproduction for teaching and research (§ 60a–60f UrhG, where applicable)
  • Proper citation with attribution
  • Distribution of downloadable material (e.g. PDF documents provided) within the Institution in research or educational context
  • Commercial use by companies not larger than four people and not older than 18 months or by single users, if these companies or single users are affiliated with the institution ("Student Start-ups")

Not permitted:

  • Mass distribution
  • Commercial reuse apart from those examples explicitly permitted

8. Data Protection (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

8.1 Data Collected

For IP-based access, we may process:

  • IP addresses
  • Device/browser metadata (as far as is stated in the privacy policy)
  • Aggregated usage data

Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance with Institutions)
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests: security, analytics)

8.3 Data Minimization

We aim to:

  • Avoid identifying individual users where possible
  • Use anonymization or pseudonymization

8.4 User Rights

Users have rights under GDPR, including:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)

Further details are provided in our Privacy Policy.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive and applicable German law.

  • Essential cookies: no consent required
  • Analytics/marketing cookies: require user consent via cookie banner

10. Availability and Changes

We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

We may:

  • Modify content or features
  • Perform maintenance
  • Restrict access for security reasons

11. Fees and Payment (Institutional Contracts)

Subscription fees are governed by separate agreements with Institutions.

  • Fees are typically invoiced annually
  • Access may be suspended in case of non-payment

12. Liability (Haftung)

12.1 Unlimited Liability

We are fully liable for:

  • Intent (Vorsatz) and gross negligence (grobe Fahrlässigkeit)
  • Injury to life, body, or health
  • Claims under the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz)

12.2 Limited Liability

In cases of slight negligence (leichte Fahrlässigkeit), we are only liable for breaches of essential contractual obligations (Kardinalpflichten), limited to foreseeable damages.

12.3 No Liability for:

  • External network failures (e.g., university infrastructure)
  • Improper use by users

13. Term and Termination

Access is granted for the duration of the institutional agreement.

We may suspend access if:

  • These Terms are violated
  • There is abuse of IP-based access

14. Consumer Rights

Not applicable, since no individual paid subscriptions are offered alongside institutional access.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

If the Institution is a merchant (Kaufmann), the place of jurisdiction shall be [Insert City].

Mandatory consumer protection laws of the user’s country remain unaffected.

16. Severability Clause (Salvatorische Klausel)

If any provision of these Terms is invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

17. Contact / Imprint (Impressum)

In accordance with § 5 TMG, provider information is found on the Imprint page.

18. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms where necessary due to:

  • Legal changes
  • Service modifications

Users and Institutions will be informed appropriately.