General terms and conditions of business

§ 1 General provisions

1.1 Scope

(1) The following General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter "GTC"), in the version valid at the time of use, govern the legal relationship between About Weed UG (limited liability), c/o LeanLancer, Obentrautstraße 53, 10963 Berlin, registered in the commercial register of the Charlottenburg District Court under HRB 238720 B, represented by the managing director (hereinafter "Operator", "we" or "us") and the users of the internet platform aboutweed.com and all subdomains (hereinafter "Platform", "Website" or "Portal").

(2) These Terms and Conditions apply exclusively. Conflicting, deviating, or supplementary terms and conditions of the user shall not become part of the contract unless their validity is expressly agreed to in writing.

(3) The General Terms and Conditions apply to both the free use of the information services and to paid content marketing services.

1.2 Contracting parties and user group

(1) Users within the meaning of these Terms and Conditions are:

• Website visitors : Natural persons who use the free information services of the platform
• Business customers : Entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB), legal entities under public law or special funds under public law that book paid content marketing services

(2) Use of the platform is available exclusively to adults (at least 18 years of age). By using the platform, the user confirms that he or she is of legal age.

(3) The paid content marketing services are aimed exclusively at entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB) (B2B business).

1.3 Subject matter of the contract and description of services

(1) The operator provides the following services via the platform:

a) Information and comparison services (free of charge):

• Providing product information, price comparisons, and product reviews in the area of ​​cannabis, CBD, hemp products, and related topics
• Redirection to partner shops via affiliate links
• Editorial content, guides and information articles

b) Content marketing services (chargeable):

§ 2 Information services and affiliate brokerage

2.1 Scope of information services

(1) The operator provides the following information services on the platform free of charge:

• Product databases with information on cannabis, CBD and hemp products
• Price comparisons of different providers
• Product descriptions, technical data and specifications
• Editorial content, advice articles and buying guides
• User reviews and testimonials (if offered)
• Sorting and filtering functions for product searches
• Retailer directory with information on local and online retailers

(2) Important note regarding data accuracy: Product information and prices are manually downloaded from the product lists of the affiliate networks Adcell and Awin at irregular intervals and uploaded to our shop. This process is not automated , but manually based on time and personnel resources. Therefore, the information displayed may differ from the current data of the partner shops.

(3) No guarantee of timeliness: Since the platform is operated as a side business and data maintenance is done manually, the operator cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the product information displayed. In particular, the following may occur:

• Prices may no longer be current
• Products may no longer be available
• Product descriptions may be outdated
• New products may not yet be listed
• Technical specifications have changed

(4) The operator provides the information to the best of his knowledge and belief, but expressly points out that the data only represents a non-binding guide.

2.2 Affiliate system and commission notice

(1) The platform is financed through affiliate marketing. When a user is redirected to a partner shop and subsequently purchases something, the operator receives a commission from the respective partner shop.

(2) The affiliate relationships do not affect:

• The product prices (these are set by the partner shop)
• The objectivity of editorial reporting
• The order of product presentation (unless marked as "Sponsored")

(3) All affiliate links are marked in accordance with legal requirements by:

• The note "*Affiliate link" or "*Commission link"
• An explanatory text on the financing of the platform
• The rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow" attribute in HTML code

2.3 Redirection to partner shops

(1) By clicking on product links, "Go to shop" buttons or similar links, the user is redirected to the respective partner shop.

(2) By redirecting, the user leaves the operator's area of ​​responsibility. The terms and conditions and privacy policy of the respective partner shop apply to all further actions.

(3) The operator has no influence on:

• The design and content of the linked pages
• The availability of partner shops
• The execution of order processes
• The contract processing between user and partner shop

2.4 No own sales

(1) The operator is neither a seller nor an agent in the legal sense. It does not sell its own products or broker purchase contracts.

(2) Purchase contracts are concluded exclusively between the user and the respective partner shop.

(3) In particular, the operator is not responsible for:

• Order acceptance and processing
• Invoicing
• Shipping and delivery
• Warranty and guarantee
• Withdrawals and revocations
• Customer service after purchase

2.5 Disclaimer for product information

(1) Note on data accuracy: The displayed product information, prices, delivery times, and availability are manually uploaded to our shop from the product lists of the affiliate networks Adcell and Awin. This update occurs at irregular intervals, so the information displayed may not be up to date. The operator assumes no liability for:

• The accuracy and completeness of the product data
• The current prices and availability
• The correspondence of product images with the actual product
• The correctness of technical specifications
• Typing errors or transmission errors during manual upload
• The timely updating of the data

(2) Obligation to verify: Users are advised to check all product information, especially prices, directly on the website of the respective partner shop before making a purchase decision. The information displayed on our platform serves as initial guidance.

(3) Only the information on the website of the respective partner shop at the time of the order is decisive.

(4) The operator is not liable for damages resulting from the use of outdated or incorrect product information, including lost discounts or special offers.

2.6 No consulting services

(1) The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute individual advice.

(2) In particular, no:

• Medical or therapeutic advice
• Legal advice regarding the legality of products
• Individual purchase advice
• Dosage recommendation for CBD or cannabis products

(3) If you have any health-related questions, it is recommended to consult a doctor or pharmacist.

(4) The operator assumes no responsibility for the legal admissibility of the advertised or linked products. The user is responsible for informing themselves about the applicable legal provisions.

2.7 Cookies and tracking

(1) Tracking cookies are used to correctly allocate affiliate commissions.

(2) These cookies collect:

• The user's origin (aboutweed.com)
• The time of forwarding
• The clicked product
• An anonymized session ID

(3) Cookies are used on the basis of the user’s consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

(4) Further information on data processing can be found in the privacy policy.

2.8 Availability of Services

(1) The operator endeavours to ensure a high level of availability of the platform, but is not obliged to guarantee a specific availability rate.

(2) In particular, restrictions or interruptions may occur due to:

• Maintenance work
• Technical problems
• Updates to the product databases
• Failure of affiliate networks
• Force majeure

(3) There is no entitlement to uninterrupted availability.

2.9 Rights of use of provided content

(1) The user receives a simple, non-transferable right to private, non-commercial use of the information provided.

(2) In particular, the following is prohibited:

• The systematic reading of data (scraping)
• The commercial reuse of product data
• Copying product descriptions for your own shops
• The use of automated query systems

(3) In case of violation, the operator reserves the right to take legal action.

2.10 Dealer directory

(1) The operator shall provide a publicly accessible directory of cannabis, CBD and hemp retailers, which may contain the following information:

• Company name and address
• Contact details (phone, email, website)
• Opening hours
• Product range and specializations
• Further business-relevant information

(2) Important note regarding timeliness: The information contained in the dealer directory may be outdated, incomplete, or incorrect. The operator assumes no liability for:

• The accuracy and timeliness of the dealer information
• The actual existence or business activity of the listed dealers
• The accuracy of opening hours and contact details
• The availability of certain products or services
• The legal admissibility of the products offered

(3) Disclaimer: The operator is not liable for damages resulting from the use of outdated or incorrect dealer information, in particular not for:

• Futile access routes
• Unreachable dealers
• Closed or no longer existing stores
• Incorrect product availability

(4) User’s own responsibility: The user is expressly advised to check the currency of all information before visiting or contacting us.

(5) No recommendation: Inclusion in the dealer directory does not constitute a recommendation or evaluation by the operator. The operator does not check the listed dealers for seriousness, reliability or legal compliance.

(6) Notification of changes: Merchants may notify changes to their data via the contact form. However, the operator is not obligated to implement these changes or update the directory.

§ 3 Content Marketing Services (Backlink Sales)

3.1 Scope of services

(1) The operator offers paid content marketing services to entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB). These include:

• Professional creation of thematically appropriate editorial content
• Integration of backlinks to the client's website
• Permanent publication of content on the platform
• SEO-optimized content preparation

(2) Three standardized service packages are offered:

• Basic package: Creation of an article with a backlink
• Professional package: Creation of a more extensive article with up to two backlinks
• Premium package: Creation of a detailed article with up to three backlinks and prominent placement

(3) The exact scope of services is determined from the respective product description in the online shop.

3.2 Conclusion of contract and ordering process

(1) The presentation of the content marketing packages in the online shop does not constitute a binding offer, but rather an invitation to the customer to submit an offer (invitatio ad offerendum).

(2) The ordering process is as follows:

• Select the desired package in the online shop
• Entering the invoice details
• Sending the binding order
• Receive an order confirmation with payment information by email
• Direct access to the onboarding form on the confirmation page

(3) The contract is concluded with the order confirmation by the operator.

(4) The operator reserves the right to refuse orders in justified individual cases.

3.3 Terms of payment

(1) Payment shall be made exclusively by bank transfer (prepayment).

(2) With the order confirmation, the customer receives the bank details and a clear purpose of payment.

(3) Payment must be made within 7 working days of receipt of the order confirmation.

(4) Content creation will only begin after full payment has been received.

(5) In case of delay in payment of more than 14 days, the operator reserves the right to withdraw from the contract.

(6) All prices are subject to statutory VAT of currently 19%.

3.4 Onboarding process

(1) Immediately after completing the order, the customer will receive access to an online form (Google Forms) on the confirmation page.

(2) The customer is obliged to provide the following information via this form:

• Target URL(s) for the backlinks
• Desired anchor texts for the links
• Company information and USPs
• Product descriptions or services
• Thematic focuses and keywords
• Target group and desired tone
• Optional: Images or logo (royalty-free)

(3) The form should be completed promptly, but no later than 14 days after the order.

(4) If the information is incomplete or unclear, the operator will contact the customer for clarification.

3.5 Content creation and editorial sovereignty

(1) The content is created exclusively by the operator’s editorial staff on the basis of the information provided in the onboarding form.

(2) AI-assisted text creation: The customer is expressly informed that the articles are created using artificial intelligence (AI). The AI-generated texts are reviewed, adapted, and supplemented with customer-specific information by the editorial team. By placing an order, the customer expressly accepts AI-assisted content creation.

(3) The operator reserves editorial freedom with regard to:

• Thematic embedding in the cannabis/CBD environment
• Structure and organization of the article
• Concrete formulations and choice of words
• Final length of the article
• Placement and integration of backlinks
• Image selection and placement

(4) Package-dependent participation rights:

• Basic package: No prior review, no change requests, no approval required - direct publication after completion
• Professional package: Advance review of the draft article, ONE change request possible, approval by the customer before publication
• Premium package: Advance review of the article draft, ONE extensive change request possible, approval by the customer before publication

(5) Approval process (Professional and Premium):

• The draft article will be sent to the customer by email for review
• The customer has 5 working days to provide feedback and request changes if necessary
• After implementation of the changes, the final approval is given by the customer
• If no response is received within 5 working days, the release is deemed to have been granted

(6) Subsequent changes: After publication, there is no right to further changes to the content, regardless of the package selected.

(7) The operator guarantees the creation of unique, non-plagiarized content.

3.6 Content requirements and reasons for rejection

(1) The operator reserves the right to refuse or cancel the content creation if the advertised products/services:

• Violate applicable law or promote illegal activities
• Contain unsubstantiated medical claims (violation of the German Health Act)
• Contain pornographic, violent or discriminatory aspects
• Are not thematically integrable (except for large companies with creative approaches)
• Link to websites that contain questionable or illegal content
• Gambling, weapons or topics harmful to young people
• Are obviously dubious or fraudulent

(2) For well-known large companies, creative thematic links can be made (e.g. cannabis and lifestyle topics).

(3) In case of rejection after receipt of payment, a full refund will be made.

3.7 Labelling as advertising

(1) All content created as part of the content marketing services will be clearly marked as advertising in accordance with legal requirements (TMG, UWG, DDG, MDStV).

(2) The marking shall be carried out by:

• The clearly visible notice "Advertisement" or "Sponsored Post" at the beginning of the article
• The rel="sponsored" attribute for all backlinks
• Additional transparency information if necessary

(3) This marking is mandatory and cannot be removed.

3.8 Exclusion of consumer rights

(1) The content marketing services are aimed exclusively at entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB).

(2) By placing an order, the customer confirms that he is an entrepreneur and requires the service for his commercial or independent professional activity.

(3) There is no right of withdrawal (Section 312g Paragraph 2 No. 1 of the German Civil Code).

(4) The burden of proof of consumer status shall be borne by the customer.

(5) In case of false information regarding the entrepreneurial status, the customer shall be liable for all damages incurred by the operator.

3.9 Performance time and publication

(1) The content will be created and published within 14 working days after:

• Posting of the incoming payment and
• Complete submission of all information via the onboarding form

(2) The operator shall inform the customer by email about the publication and provide the URL of the published article.

(3) In the event of delays due to incomplete customer information, the delivery period shall be extended accordingly.

3.10 Term and Guarantee of Existence

(1) The published content and backlinks remain online permanently (indefinitely).

(2) The operator guarantees a minimum term of 12 months from publication, provided that:

• The platform continues to operate
• There are no compelling legal reasons for deletion
• The linked websites are still accessible and legally compliant

(3) The operator reserves the right to remove links if the target page:

• is no longer accessible (404 error)
• Subsequently contains illegal or questionable content
• Violates these Terms and Conditions

(4) No refund will be made if deletion is necessary for an important reason.

3.11 Grant of rights and rights of use

(1) The customer assures that he is authorized to use all submitted materials (logos, trademarks, images) and grants the operator the necessary rights of use.

(2) The content created by the operator remains the intellectual property of the operator.

(3) The customer does not receive any right to use or reproduce the created articles for any other purpose.

3.12 Warranty, notification of defects and exclusion of liability

(1) The operator guarantees exclusively:

• The creation of an article in German
• The placement of the agreed number of backlinks
• The one-time publication on the platform

(2) Obligation to notify defects: The customer is obligated to notify obvious defects in writing immediately, but no later than 7 days after publication. If the notification is not made in a timely manner, the service shall be deemed approved.

(3) Limitation Period: All claims for defects expire 6 months after publication. This also expressly applies to claims for damages, to the extent permitted by law.

(4) Subsequent performance: In the case of justified defects, the operator has the right to choose between repair or replacement. Only after two attempts at subsequent performance have failed will the customer be entitled to further rights.

(5) Exclusion of liability for success: The operator assumes no liability or warranty for:

• Any SEO effects or ranking improvements
• Traffic increases or conversion rates
• Indexing by search engines
• The value of links from an SEO perspective
• Economic success or sales increases
• Impact of search engine algorithm updates
• The permanent accessibility of the platform

(6) Limitation of Liability: The Operator's liability is limited to the contract value, to the extent permitted by law. This does not apply in cases of intent or gross negligence.

(7) Duty to cooperate: Delays or defects resulting from incomplete, incorrect or late provision of information by the customer shall be at the customer’s expense.

(8) Quality agreement: The parties agree that this is an experimental marketing measure with no guaranteed prospects of success. This is expressly the basis of the contract.

(9) Burden of proof: The customer bears the burden of proof for the existence of defects and their timely notification.

§ 4 Protection of minors

4.1 Age restriction

(1) The use of the platform is only permitted to persons who have reached the age of 18.

(2) By accessing the platform, the user confirms that he or she is of legal age.

(3) The operator reserves the right to implement age verification measures.

4.2 Youth Protection Officer

(1) The operator is aware of its responsibility to protect minors, particularly with regard to the cannabis issue.

(2) If the operator suspects that the user is underage, he reserves the right to block access.

4.3 Responsibility for content

(1) The operator undertakes not to publish any content that:

• Promote or trivialise the use of cannabis by minors
• Contains images harmful to minors
• Violation of the Youth Protection Act (JuSchG)

(2) All content is provided solely for adult informational purposes.

§ 5 Data protection and cookies

5.1 Privacy Policy

(1) Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

(2) Detailed information on data processing can be found in the separate privacy policy at aboutweed.com/datenschutz.

5.2 Cookie usage

(1) The Platform uses different types of cookies:

• Technically necessary cookies: For the basic functions of the website
• Affiliate tracking cookies: For the correct allocation of commissions in the case of referrals
• Analysis cookies: To improve the website (only with consent)

(2) The use of non-essential cookies only occurs with the express consent of the user.

(3) The user can adjust his cookie settings at any time via the cookie banner.

5.3 Affiliate Tracking

(1) Special tracking parameters and cookies are used to ensure the functionality of the affiliate system.

(2) These include:

• The origin of the user (referrer)
• Clicked products and links
• Time of forwarding
• Anonymized session ID

(3) This data will only be passed on to the participating affiliate networks (Adcell, Awin) and partner shops.

§ 6 Industrial property rights and rights of use

6.1 Copyright

(1) All content of the platform (texts, images, graphics, logos, videos, designs) is subject to German copyright law.

(2) The rights lie with the operator or the respective rights holders.

(3) Any use outside the legal limits requires prior written consent.

6.2 Trademark rights

(1) "About Weed" and the logo are registered trademarks of About Weed UG.

(2) The use of these trademarks without permission is prohibited.

(3) All other trademarks mentioned on the platform are the property of their respective owners.

6.3 License for Users

(1) The user receives a simple, non-transferable right to use the platform for private purposes.

(2) The following are particularly prohibited:

• Systematic copying or downloading of content (scraping)
• Commercial use without permission
• Use of automated systems or software
• Circumvention of technical protective measures

§ 7 Liability

7.1 Operator’s liability

(1) The operator is liable without limitation:

• In case of intent and gross negligence
• In case of culpable injury to life, body or health
• According to the Product Liability Act
• In case of fraudulent concealment of a defect

(2) In cases of slight negligence, the operator shall only be liable for breaches of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations). Liability is limited to typical, foreseeable damages.

(3) Otherwise, liability is excluded.

7.2 Disclaimer for third-party content

(1) The operator is not liable for:

• Content and offers of the linked partner shops
• Third-party products or services
• Damage caused by incorrect or outdated product information
• Failures or errors of partner shops
• Contractual violations between user and partner shop

7.3 Exemption

(1) The user indemnifies the operator against all claims by third parties arising from his unlawful use of the platform.

(2) This also includes the costs of legal defence (attorney and court fees).

§ 8 Contract duration and termination

8.1 Term for free services

(1) The use of the free information services is unlimited in time.

(2) The operator may block or restrict access at any time without giving reasons.

8.2 Term for Content Marketing Services

(1) The contract for content marketing services is terminated upon fulfillment of the agreed service.

(2) The published content remains online in accordance with Section 3.10.

8.3 Extraordinary termination

(1) The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains unaffected.

(2) An important reason exists in particular in the case of:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Abuse of the platform
• Illegal acts
• Late payment for paid services

§ 9 Final provisions

9.1 Applicable law

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply exclusively.

(2) The application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is excluded.

(3) In the case of consumers, this choice of law shall apply only to the extent that the protection afforded is not withdrawn by mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which the consumer has his habitual residence.

9.2 Place of jurisdiction

(1) If the user is a merchant, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction is Berlin.

(2) The same applies if the user does not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany.

9.3 Online dispute resolution

(1) The EU Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

(2) The operator is neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute settlement proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

9.4 Severability clause

(1) Should individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

(2) The parties undertake to replace the invalid provision with a valid one that comes closest to the economic purpose of the invalid provision.

(3) The same applies to regulatory gaps.

9.5 Text form

(1) Changes and additions to these Terms and Conditions must be made in writing.

(2) This also applies to the cancellation of this text form clause.

9.6 Contact

About Weed UG (limited liability)
c/o LeanLancer
Obentrautstraße 53
10963 Berlin
Commercial Register: District Court of Charlottenburg, HRB 238720 B
Email: contact@aboutweed.com

Status of these Terms and Conditions: September 2025