Terms of Use

for the thermik.cloud Platform**

Version: december 2025

1. Scope of Application

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the thermik.cloud platform, including all related mobile applications (“App”) and digital services (collectively, “Platform”).
The Platform is operated by:

THERMIK Verlag e.U.
Stelzhamerstraße 18
A-4600 Wels, Austria
VAT ID: ATU40024503
Email: cloud@thermik.at
Content responsible: Norbert Aprissnig

By registering, purchasing a subscription, or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

The Platform provides digital content and features related to paragliding, including:

  • digital magazines

  • archive issues

  • additional articles

  • videos

  • interactive tools and applications

The Platform does not contain community or user-generated content functionalities.

Available content and features may be updated or expanded over time.

3. User Account

A personal user account is required to access the Platform.
Registration currently uses Firebase Authentication (email/password); additional login options (Google, Facebook) may be added later.

Users must provide accurate information during registration and keep their login credentials confidential.

The operator reserves the right to suspend accounts in case of misuse.

4. Subscription and Payment Terms

4.1 Subscription

A yearly auto-renewing subscription (“Subscription”) is currently offered, providing full access to all content and features of the Platform.

Additional subscription models, single-issue purchases, or individual content unlocks may be introduced in the future.

4.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through external providers:

  • Stripe for web-based purchases

  • RevenueCat for subscription management and synchronization

  • Apple App Store and Google Play Store

By purchasing a Subscription, you agree to the payment and usage terms of these providers.

4.3 Automatic Renewal

The Subscription renews automatically for subsequent one-year periods unless cancelled before the start of the next billing cycle.

4.4 Cancellation

The Subscription may be cancelled at any time.
Access remains active until the end of the current billing period.
Prorated refunds are not provided unless required by mandatory law.

4.5 End of Access

When a Subscription expires or is cancelled, access to all subscription-based content and features ends.
Single purchases (e.g., individual issues or articles) will remain accessible independently from any Subscription.

5. Usage Rights and Copyright

All content on the Platform is protected by copyright and related intellectual property rights.

Users receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access content on up to five (5) devices for personal, non-commercial use only.

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

  • sharing, distributing, or publicly displaying content

  • reselling or sublicensing access

  • systematic downloading or archiving of large volumes of content

  • circumventing technical protection measures

  • sharing login credentials with third parties

  • using content for commercial or editorial purposes without permission

Screenshots

Private, non-commercial screenshots are permitted.

6. Technical Requirements and Availability

Use of the Platform requires compatible devices and an internet connection.

The operator strives to ensure uninterrupted availability but does not guarantee any specific uptime, functionality, or error-free operation.

External services (e.g., hosting, Firebase, Stripe, RevenueCat, app stores) may affect availability.

7. Liability Disclaimer

The operator is only liable for damages caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

Liability for:

  • slight negligence

  • indirect or consequential damages

  • data loss

  • failures of third-party providers

is excluded to the extent permitted by law.

8. Right of Withdrawal (Cancellation Policy)

Digital content is provided immediately upon purchase.

By completing a purchase, the user expressly agrees to:

  1. the immediate provision of digital content before the end of the statutory withdrawal period, and

  2. the waiver of the right of withdrawal.

This is in accordance with applicable EU and Austrian consumer protection law.

9. Term and Termination

The agreement begins upon creation of a user account or purchase of a Subscription and continues indefinitely.

The operator may modify, extend, or discontinue parts of the Platform.
Already purchased services (e.g., current Subscription periods) will be honored.

10. Privacy

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
A separate Privacy Policy will be provided on the Platform.

11. Amendments to the Terms

The operator may update these Terms for valid reasons (e.g., new features, legal changes, new payment providers).
Users will be notified of significant changes.

Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Austrian law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Linz, Austria, unless mandatory consumer protection rules specify otherwise.

13. Contact

THERMIK Verlag e.U.
Stelzhamerstraße 18
A-4600 Wels, Austria
Email: cloud@thermik.at