find.content.audi

 

These Terms of Use govern the use of the Audi marketing database find.content.audi (hereinafter “database”) operated by AUDI AG, Auto-Union-Str. 1 85057 Ingolstadt/Audi Sport GmbH NSU-Str. 24 - 32, D-74172 Neckarsulm under No. HRB 1 (hereinafter “AUDI AG”). This database is a central database containing images, videos, flyers etc. (hereinafter “marketing material”) in electronic form for commercial use for marketing purposes, which are available to download. The database may only be used in accordance with and within the scope of the following provisions. Any collection and processing of personal data occurs solely in line with the Privacy Polic

 

1.        Authorized users and access rights

1.1      Only employees (hereinafter “users”) of AUDI AG and its subsidiaries, Audi contracted dealers, Audi distribution centers, and Audi national sales companies / national sales organizations/importers (hereinafter “national sales companies”), as well as employees of agencies commissioned by these companies, are authorized to use the database.

1.2      The database is password-protected and can only be used when a user has been granted access rights.

1.2.1   Access rights are always granted to national sales companies, importers, and local agencies of the named parties via the Group Retail Portal (GRP), a central platform run by Volkswagen AG.

 1.2.2  Access rights for agencies commissioned by Audi are granted by the company administrator via the Volkswagen ONE.Group Business Platform. If the users have no access to the Volkswagen ONE.Group Business Platform or are not yet registered there, they must contact their company administrator. As long as the prerequisites for authorization are in place, the latter can grant users access and assign them an appropriate role in the Volkswagen ONE.Group Business Platform.

1.2.3  Access for Audi employees is enabled using a PKI card and PIN, or the Audi User ID and password.

1.3     Access rights to the database are non-transferable. Users may not share their access data with other employees or third parties in any way.

1.4     AUDI AG reserves the right to revoke a user’s access rights at any time. This applies, in particular, if the user is no longer employed by or active on behalf of AUDI AG, a national sales company, or a commissioned agency, or if the user terminates cooperation with an agency, or violates these Terms of Use. A user may no longer use the database once their access rights have been revoked.

 

2.       Use of the database and conclusion of contract

2.1     The database enables users to research and download marketing material for various AUDI AG models and model variations, for various communication channels for the respective market, and to use them to market the vehicles and mobile online services on offer in each case. Use of the database for any other purposes is prohibited.

2.2     After clicking on the marketing material selected by the user, a detailed view appears, giving the essential parameters (e.g. file size, file type, date of creation,  copyright notice) of the material. The user can add the selected marketing material to their shopping basket or download it immediately. By clicking on the button “Download” or “Download Cart”, a download window opens giving the name of the marketing material, pointing out the copyright notice, and allowing the user to cancel or correct their selection. When the user clicks on the checkbox assigned to the respective material and then on the “Download” button, a usage rights contract for the selected marketing material comes into effect between the user and AUDI AG.

2.3    Researching and displaying the preview images in the database is always free of charge. Downloading material incurs costs. The costs of the downloaded assets are billed annually based on the market-specific license and service agreements. 

2.4    The marketing material provided in this database is protected by copyright. All marketing material in the database may only be used in compliance with the restrictions reserved in the copyright notice. Preview images may only be used for research in the database, and under no circumstances may they be used for public advertising purposes. If the intended use of the material by the user is possible according to the copyright notice, there is the possibility of purchasing the rights on an individual basis. In this case, the user must contact Audi. Otherwise, the copyright, name, trademark, and other property rights of Audi and third parties must be observed when using the database.   

 

3.       Usage rights and responsibility of the user

3.1     The user is granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to use the database and its contents or parts thereof by these Terms of Use and only within the scope regarding content, territory and time specified in the description text of the respective marketing and advertising materials.

3.2     The user may not pass on the marketing material or other contents of the database to third parties or make it accessible to them, nor use it for private purposes.

3.3     The user has sole responsibility for the publication of the material. In particular:         

• the user is obliged to observe the applicable local legislation and to ensure that he doesn’t violate any laws in the respective country. The user is obliged to include all necessary Legal information (e.g. CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, and legal notes, e.g. DAT, depending on the market optional equipment of the vehicle depicted must be mentioned) in all necessary publications showing or mentioning the vehicle. The user is solely responsible for the legal conformity of any kind of marketing materials.
• for the content of the articles to be checked in conformity and accordance with the values and ethical principles of AUDI AG before publishing
• to preserve Audi’s reputation and image. 
• to refrain from using the provided marketing and advertising materials once the entitlement to use the marketing database expires.

3.4     The user may not change or edit the contents of the database, remove any copyright information or notices or perform any other manipulation, e.g. falsification, unless this is explicitly permitted. Unless otherwise specified, the respective marketing and advertising materials may only be used by the user in the latest version.

3.5     The user exempts AUDI AG from all losses that AUDI AG may incur as a result of the unauthorized use and publication of the contents of the database.

3.6     The user may be contacted by the commissioned agency/AUDI AG if one or more assets have been downloaded from find.content.audi are recalled or subsequently turn out to be faulty.

3.7     Due to the German copyright law §§32 d) and 32 e) UrhG we are obliged to transmit your personal data (personal professional postal address) to the copyright holder(s) of the assets you have downloaded. By downloading an asset from find.content.audi, you hereby agree that your name and saved postal address will be sent to the copyright holder if he requests so within the framework of the law. You further state that your postal address is accurate and current.  

 

4.      No acceptance of liability by AUDI AG

4.1     All of the information provided in this database has been carefully reviewed. AUDI AG strives to ensure that the content in this database is current and accurate. However, the company cannot guarantee that the database is complete, correct, up-to-date, and constantly available.

4.2    AUDI AG may, at its own discretion, change the content of its database or cease operating it at any time and without giving notice. The company is under no obligation to keep this database up to date at all times.

 

5.      Final provisions

5.1    AUDI AG reserves the right to make changes to these Terms of Use within reason for the user and only with future effect. Users must always observe the most recent version of the Terms of Use.

5.2     Should one or more provisions of these Terms of Use be or become void, the validity of these Terms of Use shall in no way be affected. In such case, the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision coming as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid provision. The same shall apply to any loopholes.

5.3     The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply.

5.4     The sole place of jurisdiction for the settlement of all claims arising from or about this database is the court of competent jurisdiction for AUDI AG.

5.5     By using the database, the user confirms that they agree to the above provisions.

 

AUDI AG is neither willing nor required to take part in a dispute resolution procedure before a consumer arbitration board.

 

 

Version dated: 24. April 2024

 

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