Document background
The Usage Agreement serves as a fundamental legal framework for controlling and managing how users interact with products, services, or platforms in the German market. This document is essential when offering any service or product that requires ongoing user interaction, whether in a B2B or B2C context. The agreement must comply with German legal requirements, particularly the Civil Code (BGB) and standard terms regulations (AGB-Recht), while also incorporating EU-wide requirements such as GDPR. A well-structured Usage Agreement is crucial for protecting intellectual property rights, limiting liability, ensuring data protection compliance, and establishing clear terms of service. It should be drafted with consideration for both the service provider's interests and the strict consumer protection requirements under German law.
