I. Scope

(1) These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts between TeamFriebe Media / Aerials, Julius-Vosseler-Str. 116B, 22527 Hamburg, Germany (hereinafter “TeamFriebe Media / Aerials” or “we”) and its contractual partners (“Clients”).
 

(2) Our services are provided exclusively to entrepreneurs within the meaning of Section 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB).
 

(3) Any deviating, conflicting, or supplementary terms and conditions of the Client shall only become part of the contract if we have expressly agreed to their validity in text form.
 

(4) These GTC shall also apply, in their most recently validly incorporated version, to all future services, agreements, and commissions in the field of film, video, content, and drone production as well as related consulting services, even if they are not expressly agreed again.
 

II. Conclusion of Contract, Subject Matter of the Contract

(1) A contract is concluded by
a) the Client’s confirmation of a binding offer issued by TeamFriebe Media / Aerials, or
b) TeamFriebe Media / Aerials’ binding confirmation of an offer submitted by the Client.
 

(2) The subject matter of the contract is exclusively the service agreed upon in each individual case, in particular the production of film and video content (e.g. image films, recruiting films, advertising films, social media content), drone/aerial recordings, as well as accompanying conceptual or strategic consulting services.
 

(3) A specific economic, advertising, or communicative success (e.g. reach, viewer numbers, conversions, brand awareness) is not owed.
 

III. Cooperation and Communication

(1) Each party shall appoint a responsible contact person who is authorized to make decisions or procure them at short notice.
 

(2) The contact persons shall be available for coordination during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
 

(3) Delays caused by late feedback, approvals, or other cooperation obligations of the Client shall be borne by the Client.
 

IV. Use of Third Parties

(1) TeamFriebe Media / Aerials is entitled to engage third parties (e.g. freelancers, subcontractors, service providers) at its own discretion to fulfill the contract.
 

(2) Our responsibility for our own contractual obligations remains unaffected.
 

(3) If third parties are involved at the Client’s request or on the Client’s behalf, we shall only be liable for their services if this has been expressly agreed.
 

V. Obligations of the Client

(1) The Client shall provide all information, content, materials, and approvals required for the execution of the project in a timely manner.

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(2) The Client warrants that all content and contributions provided are free from third-party rights or that the necessary rights (including copyright, personality rights, data protection rights) have been duly obtained.
 

(3) The Client shall create all organizational and factual prerequisites within its sphere of responsibility, in particular locations, access, props, performers, and permits, unless these are expressly owed by us.
 

(4) The Client shall check all transmitted data and materials for viruses and malware prior to transfer and ensure regular data backups.
 

(5) The Client is responsible for compliance with all legal requirements applicable to it. Legal or tax advice by TeamFriebe Media / Aerials is not owed.
 

VI. Personality Rights, Releases, Permits

(1) The Client shall ensure that valid consents exist for all persons recognizable in the production (in particular employees, testimonials, performers) permitting recording and use within the agreed scope.
 

(2) The same applies to filming locations, buildings, trademarks, artworks, or other protected objects.
 

(3) The Client shall indemnify TeamFriebe Media / Aerials against all third-party claims arising from missing or insufficient consents or permits, unless we are responsible for such infringement.
 

VII. Artists’ Social Insurance Fund (KSK)

(1) If self-employed artistic or journalistic services are rendered in connection with the project, the Client may be subject to a contribution obligation under the German Artists’ Social Insurance Act (KSVG).
 

(2) The examination, reporting, and payment of any artists’ social security contributions shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.
 

(3) The Client shall indemnify TeamFriebe Media / Aerials against all claims, back payments, surcharges, penalties, and other disadvantages resulting from a breach of KSK obligations attributable to the Client.
 

VIII. Services, Changes, Corrections

(1) For creative and design-related services, TeamFriebe Media / Aerials retains creative freedom unless a specific design outcome has been agreed in text form.
 

(2) Unless otherwise agreed, one draft and one correction round are included.
 

(3) Any further changes, adjustments, or additional correction rounds shall constitute a change in scope and shall be remunerated separately.
 

(4) Corrections serve to achieve the agreed condition; changes constitute substantive or creative re-planning.
 

IX. Acceptance

(1) The Client shall inspect the services immediately upon delivery.
 

(2) Acceptance shall be deemed granted if the Client does not object in text form within 14 days after delivery, stating substantial defects, or if the Client uses the work.
 

(3) Minor defects do not prevent acceptance.
 

X. Deadlines, Force Majeure

(1) Deadlines are subject to unforeseeable events, in particular force majeure, official measures, illness, security situations, or missing cooperation by the Client.
 

(2) In such cases, deadlines shall be extended appropriately; substitute dates shall be agreed upon.
 

XI. Drone and Aerial Services

(1) Drone and aerial services shall be performed exclusively in compliance with applicable aviation, safety, and regulatory laws.
 

(2) The Client is responsible for obtaining any required consents from property owners, operators, or affected persons unless expressly agreed otherwise.
 

(3) TeamFriebe Media / Aerials is entitled to cancel, interrupt, or postpone drone flights at any time for safety, weather, or legal reasons. This shall not constitute a defect.
 

(4) Any additional costs incurred (e.g. renewed travel, permits, personnel) shall be borne by the Client unless we are responsible for the cause.
 

(5) No guarantee is given for the realization of specific flight routes, perspectives, or recordings.
 

XII. Delivery, Formats, Raw Material

(1) Delivery formats are defined in the offer or service description.
 

(2) The handover of raw footage or project files is not owed unless expressly agreed.
 

(3) Without a separate archiving agreement, we are not obligated to store data or project files after completion of the project.
 

XIII. Rights of Use

(1) The Client shall receive the rights of use required for the agreed purpose in the final work.
 

(2) The granting of rights of use is subject to the condition precedent of full payment of the agreed remuneration.
 

(3) Any use beyond the agreed scope requires a separate agreement.
 

(4) TeamFriebe Media / Aerials may use the works as references unless the Client raises a justified objection or a blocking period has been agreed.
 

XIV. Remuneration and Payment

(1) Remuneration results from the offer or agreement.
 

(2) Invoices are payable within 14 days without deduction.
 

(3) Additional, travel, third-party, and licensing costs shall be charged separately unless expressly included.
 

(4) In the event of project termination or termination pursuant to Section 648 BGB, we retain the right to remuneration for services rendered and 50% of the remuneration for services not rendered, less any expenses saved.
 

XV. Warranty

(1) Statutory warranty law shall apply, with the provision that warranty claims shall expire one year after acceptance.
 

(2) No warranty exists for defects attributable to specifications or materials provided by the Client.
 

XVI. Liability

(1) We shall be liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence.
 

(2) In cases of simple negligence, we shall only be liable for breaches of material contractual obligations and limited to the foreseeable, contract-typical damage, up to a maximum of the respective order value.
 

(3) Liability for loss of profit is excluded.
 

XVII. Confidentiality and Data Protection

(1) Both parties undertake to maintain confidentiality regarding business secrets.
 

(2) If required, the parties shall conclude a data processing agreement (DPA).
 

XVIII. Final Provisions

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
 

(2) The place of jurisdiction shall be the registered office of TeamFriebe Media / Aerials, insofar as legally permissible.
 

(3) Should individual provisions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.