General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
for the online shop of
leap42 UG (limited liability)
Wacholderstraße 42, 40489 Düsseldorf, Germany
As of January 2025
- Scope of application
(1) These General Terms and Conditions apply to all orders placed via the online shop of leap42 UG (limited liability), hereinafter referred to as "BikePass," "we," or "us."
(2) The General Terms and Conditions apply to consumers (§ 13 BGB) and entrepreneurs (§ 14 BGB).
(3) Deviating or supplementary terms and conditions of the customer shall not be recognized unless we have expressly agreed to their validity in writing. - Contractual partner
The purchase contract is concluded with:
leap42 UG (limited liability)
Wacholderstraße 42
40489 Düsseldorf
Germany
Represented by: Managing Director J. Noll
Commercial register: HRB 100333, Düsseldorf Local Court
Email: support@bikepass.eu - Subject matter of the contract
(1) We offer two types of products in our online shop:
– BikePass ID (coding set) – a physical product for individual bicycle marking with a tamper-resistant ID.
– BikePass (digital bicycle pass, web app) – a digital product that allows users to manage bicycles, components, documents, invoices, images, and proof of ownership.
(2) Use of BikePass as a digital product requires a user account.
(3) The service is provided partly digitally (web app) and partly by mail (coding set). - Conclusion of the contract
(1) The presentation of products in the online shop does not constitute a legally binding offer, but rather an invitation to place an order.
(2) By clicking on the "Buy now" button, the customer submits a binding offer.
(3) The contract is concluded as soon as we confirm the order by email or carry out the delivery.
(4) Digital products are provided immediately after receipt of payment. - Prices and shipping costs
(1) All prices are total prices and include statutory sales tax.
(2) Shipping costs are charged additionally and shown during the ordering process.
(3) Any customs duties for deliveries outside the EU shall be borne by the customer. - Payment Methods
We offer the following payment options:
– PayPal
– Credit Card
– Instant Bank Transfer
– Apple Pay
(1) The available payment methods will be displayed during the order process.
(2) For credit card payments, your card will be charged upon completion of the purchase. - Delivery and Provision
Physical Products (BikePass ID)
(1) Shipping is handled by DHL across the EU.
(2) Delivery usually takes 2–5 business days.
(3) Partial deliveries are allowed, provided they are reasonable for the customer.
Digital Products (BikePass Web-App)
(4) Digital content is available to the customer immediately after payment is received.
(5) Access is provided via a confirmation email.
- Right of Withdrawal for Consumers
(1) Consumers have a 14-day right of withdrawal.
(2) For digital content (BikePass Web-App), the following applies:
The right of withdrawal expires if
– the customer has expressly agreed that we begin performing the contract before the withdrawal period ends, and
– the customer has confirmed that they thereby lose their right of withdrawal. - Retention of Title
The delivered product remains the property of BikePass until full payment is received. - Usage Rights for Digital Content
(1) The customer receives a simple, non-transferable right to use the digital product.
(2) Sharing access data with third parties is prohibited.
(3) Commercial use, especially providing paid access to third parties, is not permitted without the express consent of BikePass. - Warranty
(1) The statutory warranty rights according to §§ 434 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) apply.
(2) For digital products, we guarantee the provision of technically flawless access.
(3) The customer must report any apparent defects immediately and grant BikePass a reasonable period for rectification.
(4) As part of the rectification, we may, at our discretion,
– provide new access or
– technically improve the digital product. - Liability
(1) We are fully liable in cases of intent and gross negligence.
(2) In cases of simple negligence, we are only liable for damages resulting from the breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties). In such cases, liability is limited to the typical, foreseeable damage for the contract.
(3) We are not liable for:
– data loss, if the customer has not created their own backup copies,
– indirect damages such as lost profits,
– the theft of a bicycle; BikePass is a documentation and identification system and does not replace security measures (e.g., bicycle locks, insurance).
(4) Liability under the Product Liability Act, as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health, remains unaffected. - User Account & Security
(1) The customer is obliged to keep access data confidential and protect it from third-party access.
(2) Content uploaded by the customer (e.g., images, documents, texts) must not infringe upon the rights of third parties (especially copyrights, trademark rights, personal rights).
(3) We reserve the right to block or delete content if
– content is clearly unlawful,
– there is misuse of the platform,
– false or misleading information has been provided. - Dispute Resolution
(1) The EU Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR platform).
(2) We are neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board. - Final Provisions
(1) German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
(2) The place of jurisdiction for merchants, legal entities under public law, and public-law special funds is Düsseldorf.
(3) Should individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions be or become invalid, the remainder of the contract remains valid. The statutory regulation shall apply in place of the invalid provision.
General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
for the use of the BikePass Web-App
of leap42 UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Wacholderstraße 42, 40489 Düsseldorf
As of January 2025
- Scope of Application
(1) These Terms of Use apply to all services of the BikePass Web-App ('BikePass') provided by leap42 UG (haftungsbeschränkt).
(2) Use of the Web-App requires acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions.
(3) Deviating terms of the user do not apply unless we expressly agree to them. - Service Description
(1) BikePass is a digital bicycle register that allows users to:
– manage bicycles, serial numbers, frame numbers, and components,
– upload images, invoices, and service documents,
– record ownership status and transfers of ownership,
– document lost or found bicycles,
– clearly present bicycle data for resale.
(2) Use is subject to a one-time fee. There is no subscription (no recurring charges).
(3) BikePass provides a tool for prevention, documentation, and identification. No guarantee is expressly given for the recovery of stolen bicycles or the apprehension of perpetrators. - Registration and User Account
(1) Use requires a valid user account. Registrations are made using a valid email address.
(2) The user undertakes to:
– provide complete and correct information,
– keep access data confidential,
– not share their account with third parties.
(3) The user is responsible for all activities under their account.
(4) In case of suspected unauthorized use or a security incident, the user is obliged to inform BikePass immediately. - Use of the Web-App
(1) The user receives a simple, non-transferable right to use the Web-App to the extent agreed upon in the contract.
(2) The following actions are prohibited:
– uploading unlawful content,
– uploading copyrighted content without proper authorization,
– technical manipulation of the platform,
– automated mass usage (e.g., bots, scraping),
– attempts to bypass security features,
– using the platform for purposes other than managing or documenting bicycles.
(3) The user is obliged to store their own content (e.g., invoices, images) only if they are authorized to do so. - User Content
(1) The user retains full ownership of their uploaded content (e.g., images, invoices, documents).
(2) The user grants BikePass a simple, geographically unrestricted right of use, to the extent technically necessary for providing the platform (storage, backup, display).
(3) The user is responsible for the legality of the content.
(4) BikePass is entitled to delete or block content if
– it violates applicable law,
– it infringes upon the rights of third parties,
– it is clearly not suitable for the platform's purpose,
– it is technically harmful (e.g., malware). - Availability of Services
(1) BikePass strives for high availability of its services.
(2) Temporary limitations may occur due to, but not limited to:
– maintenance work,
– updates,
– technical malfunctions,
– force majeure (e.g., power outages, network failures).
(3) There is no entitlement to continuous and uninterrupted availability. - Liability
(1) BikePass is fully liable for damages only in cases of intent and gross negligence.
(2) In cases of simple negligence, liability is limited to:
– damages resulting from the breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties),
– the typical, foreseeable damage for the contract.
(3) BikePass is particularly not liable for:
– data loss, if the user does not maintain adequate backup copies (backups) of their data,
– damages caused by incorrect or incomplete information provided by the user,
– the theft or loss of a bicycle; BikePass is a documentation and identification system but does not replace physical security measures.
(4) Liability for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health remains unaffected. The same applies to mandatory liability under the Product Liability Act. - Contract Term and Termination
(1) Use begins after payment of the one-time fee and successful registration.
(2) The user can delete their account at any time using the functions provided in the Web-App.
(3) Upon deletion of the account, all personal data and content will be deleted or anonymized in accordance with the privacy policy, unless legal retention obligations prevent this. - Changes to the Terms of Use
(1) BikePass reserves the right to adjust these Terms of Use if
– technical changes to the platform,
– new features,
– or changed legal frameworks make this necessary.
(2) Users will be informed of significant changes in an appropriate manner. If the user continues to use the services after the changes come into effect, the amended terms are considered accepted, unless the user objects and discontinues use. - Final Provisions
(1) Exclusively German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
(2) The place of jurisdiction, if the user is a merchant or does not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany, is Düsseldorf.
(3) Should individual provisions of these Terms of Use be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.