As of May 23, 2025
General information on using the website
The web platform in-gear.de (hereinafter referred to as "Website") is an information platform for events in the gay leather and fetish scene. It is provided by the operator of the Website (hereinafter referred to as "Operator" or "we"). These Terms of Use apply to all visitors and users of the Website., even without registration or contract conclusion. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms of use. If you do not agree, you may not use the website.
This website is intended for adults. The operator reserves the right to restrict access to the website or specific content for minors, or to implement technical safeguards to ensure the protection of minors.
We provide this website free of charge. We are liable in accordance with statutory regulations, however – except in cases of intent, gross negligence, injury to life, body or health, and under the Product Liability Act – only for damages resulting from the breach of essential contractual obligations; in this case, liability is limited to the foreseeable damages typical for this type of contract. We strive to ensure that the information provided is up-to-date, complete, and accurate, but we assume no liability for the website's content. We do not guarantee the website's availability at all times. We reserve the right to restrict, modify, or discontinue the operation of the website, in whole or in part.
Copyright and protection of published content
All content published on the website – including the Event data, descriptions, Texts, Pictures, Graphics, Layouts, Designs The content and other elements of this website are protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. Unless otherwise stated, all rights to this content belong to the operator or the respective rights holders. The rights of third parties (e.g., the organizers of listed events) to content they provide remain unaffected. The operator publishes such third-party content on the website only with the permission of the respective rights holders.
The use of the website content is exclusively for personal, informational purposes Permitted within the scope of normal use of the platform. Without the prior written consent of the operator (or, where applicable, the respective rights holder), it is prohibited to reproduce the website's content, in whole or in part. to use, reproduce, distribute, make publicly available, edit or otherwise exploit. This also applies to Excerpts the content (such as individual event information or texts) as well as the The entirety of the data (e.g. the event list as a whole), especially for the inclusion of such content in other electronic or printed publications or databases without permission.
Please note that the compilation of event data on our platform is sensitive and requires protection. database which can be considered within the meaning of Sections 87a et seq. of the German Copyright Act. Each Withdrawal or Further use Any extraction of a substantial portion of this database content – whether qualitative or quantitative – requires the operator's consent. Repeated or systematic extraction of insignificant portions of the database that contradict its normal use is also prohibited.
Prohibition of automated access (crawling, scraping, hotlinking)
Automated retrieval and integration of our content – for example by bots, crawlers, scrapers or inline links (hotlinks) – is only permitted to the extent that
• she permitted by law are (e.g. §§ 44b, 60d UrhG, § 19 para. 3 UrhG) or
• we previously agreed in writing have.
Indexing of our website by common search engines (crawling for the purpose of being found in search results) is permitted to the usual extent., so far Access is granted in accordance with our robots.txt file and no conflicting technical measures or notices on the website prohibit it.
Technical access restrictions and security
You are obliged to refrain from any actions that might endanger the Integrity, security, or availability which could endanger the website. In particular, it is prohibited:
The user must also ensure that the hardware and software they use (e.g., web browser) does not access or display the website in a way that could cause harm. Malfunctions This may lead to problems on our site (for example, through improper API queries). In case of doubt, we reserve the right to automatically block certain access attempts or requests to ensure the security and availability of our service.
Disclaimer for external content and links
The operator is responsible for the own content The responsible party for this website is subject to general law. Regarding... Third-party content, The operator assumes no liability for the accuracy, completeness, quality, or legality of content published on the website (e.g., event descriptions or images provided by organizers or partners). We do not endorse such external content. Responsibility for this content lies with the respective organizer or partner. source (to the respective provider or author). However, as soon as we become aware of specific legal violations in third-party content, we will remove this content or block access to it to the extent reasonable.
The same applies to external websites, which we through Hyperlinks to refer to external websites. To the best of our knowledge, the linked pages were checked for potential legal violations at the time the links were created, and no violations were found. No illegal content is apparent.. However, we have no influence We are not responsible for the current or future design or content of linked websites. Therefore, we assume no liability or responsibility for the content of external websites. The provider of the respective external website is solely liable for illegal, incorrect, or incomplete content on linked pages and, in particular, for damages resulting from the use or non-use of such external content. As soon as we become aware of a legal violation on a linked external website, we will remove the corresponding link immediately.
No further guarantee or liability: Otherwise, the use of the website and its content is subject to at your own risk of the user. The operator is liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence, as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health. Otherwise, the operator's liability – regardless of the legal basis – for slight negligence is excluded, unless a material contractual obligation is breached. In the event of a breach of such material obligations (so-called... Cardinal duties), the fulfillment of which is essential for the proper use of the website and on which the user may regularly rely, the operator's liability is limited to the typically foreseeable damage limited. These limitations of liability do not apply to the extent that they conflict with mandatory legal provisions (e.g., under the Product Liability Act).
Terms and conditions apply to services and data protection
If via the website additional services be used (especially the booking or the Acquisition (of tickets or the use of paid offers in connection with the listed events), separate fees may apply. General Terms and Conditions (GTC) The terms and conditions of the operator or the respective organizer apply. These terms of use apply in such cases. additionally. In the event of a conflict between these terms of use and the applicable terms and conditions for a specific service, the specific terms and conditions for the respective service shall prevail.
Our terms and conditions also apply to the use of the website and any transactions processed through it. Privacy Policy, in which we explain the processing of personal data. There you will also find information about your rights, in particular your right to object and your right to withdraw consent. For processing operations that require consent (e.g., sending newsletters or optional cookies), we obtain this consent separately and explicitly.
Changes to the Terms of Use
The operator reserves the right to amend or update these Terms of Use at any time with future effect, insofar as this appears necessary (for example, in the event of legal changes, website expansions, or the introduction of new services). The current version of the Terms of Use will be published on the website, indicating the effective date.
If you are logged in to the website as a registered user (provided a user account or login area exists) and the changes key aspects If changes to the Terms of Use affect your rights or obligations, we will inform you of them in an appropriate manner (e.g., by email or through a notification in your user account). Without such registration, it is your responsibility as a user to regularly check the Terms of Use for any changes.
Your continued use of the website after changes come into effect will be deemed consent with the updated terms and conditions. If you do not agree to any changes to the terms of use, you must cease using the website.
Applicable law and severability clause
The following applies: Law of the Federal Republic of Germany excluding international private law and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you use the website as consumer If you use this service from an EU member state outside of Germany, the mandatory consumer protection provisions of your country of residence remain unaffected by this choice of law and take precedence.
Should any provision of these Terms of Use be or become invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by the applicable statutory provisions.
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