§ 1 Scope of Application

These General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) govern the use of the website www.weltbuehne.com, subscriptions to the magazine Die Weltbühne (both e-paper and print versions) and single-issue purchases in the online kiosk on www.weltbuehne.com. All subscription contracts and single-issue orders are subject to these GTC.

The e-paper is a 1:1 PDF facsimile of the printed magazine provided by the publisher and may be accessed and downloaded to the user’s device (smartphone or tablet).

The E-Paper Subscription grants unlimited access to the current and all future e-paper issues of Die Weltbühne.
The E-Paper + Print Subscription includes, in addition to the e-paper services, free home delivery of the printed edition.

§ 2 Products and Conclusion of Contract

Die Weltbühne is offered in two variants: “E-Paper” and “E-Paper + Print.”
The e-paper is a 1:1 PDF facsimile of the printed magazine, provided by the publisher and retrievable on the user’s device.
The E-Paper Subscription provides unlimited access to the current and all future e-paper issues.
The E-Paper + Print Subscription additionally includes delivery of the printed edition.
A contract for the selected subscription and/or single-issue purchase is concluded when you receive an order-confirmation e-mail, or, at the latest, when delivery commences or the e-paper becomes accessible.

§ 3 Digital User Account and Access to the E-Paper

3.1 Registration and Activation
By registering with an e-mail address and password, the customer creates a digital user account enabling them to manage subscriptions, maintain user data and access the e-paper. To authenticate the customer, the publisher sends a confirmation e-mail containing an activation link. Clicking the link confirms the e-mail address and activates the user account. Each e-mail address can be used only once to create an account. The user account is provided free of charge and for an indefinite period.

3.2 Non-transferability & Security
The right to use the account and e-paper subscription is personal and non-transferable. Username and password must be kept secure and must not be disclosed to third parties. The customer is not authorised to enable use by others and must prevent unauthorised use.

3.3 Misuse
If the digital subscription is misused or used in breach of contract, the publisher may suspend services. The right to terminate for cause remains unaffected.

3.4 App Access
Access via the e-paper app remains possible.

3.5 Service Changes
The publisher may modify, restrict or discontinue its services at any time.

§ 4 Prices and Payment

4.1 Current Prices
The prices in effect at the time the contract is concluded apply and include VAT.
Single e-paper issue: € 11.00
E-Paper + Print Subscription: € 139.99
E-Paper Subscription: € 119.99

4.2 SEPA Direct Debit & Fees
Payments by SEPA basic direct debit are processed under creditor ID DE87ZZZ00000103939. Bank fees arising from failed debits are charged to the account holder. For payments via the offered online payment systems, the terms of the respective provider apply.

4.3 Advance Payment
Subscription fees are payable in advance and may be paid by direct debit, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.

4.4 Electronic Invoices
Invoices are sent exclusively in electronic form (e.g., by e-mail).

4.5 Price Increases
If the subscription price increases during the contract term, the new price applies from the date of increase. The customer will be informed in advance and has a special right of termination. A prepaid subscription price is guaranteed for the prepaid period. Publishing the new price once in the print edition and/or e-paper and/or notifying the customer in another way suffices for announcement.

§ 5 Payment Default

If the customer defaults on payment, the publisher will issue a reminder with a deadline. After expiry of the deadline, the publisher may suspend further deliveries or the customer’s e-paper access.

§ 6 Term and Termination

1. The subscription has a minimum term of 12 months and will continue on an open-ended basis unless cancelled at least 14 days before the end of the minimum term.
2. After the minimum term has expired, the subscription may be cancelled at any time with 14 days’ notice to the end of the current billing month. The billing month begins on the day the contract is concluded. For example, if the contract is concluded on the 13th of a month, the billing month will end on the 12th of the following month. If the month in which the cancellation takes effect has fewer days than the month in which the contract was concluded, the last day of that month shall be deemed the end of the billing month. If the subscription was concluded on the 31st, cancellation will always take effect on the last day of the month.
3. Cancellation notices may be submitted:

• via the cancellation button in the web kiosk,
• by letter to Berliner Verlag GmbH, Customer Service, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 29, 10178 Berlin, or
• by email to [email protected].

§ 7 Liability and Warranty

7.1 Technical Functionality
For e-paper subscriptions the publisher assumes no warranty for the functionality of third-party technical equipment or software, nor for impairments caused by third-party behaviour. No warranty is given for the scope of service.

7.2 Force Majeure & Disruptions
The publisher is not liable for delayed or failed delivery of subscription issues due to force majeure or labour disputes. The same applies to business interruptions or system outages. No replacement is provided for postal or foreign deliveries that arrive late or do not arrive.

7.3 Online Availability
The publisher accepts no liability for permanent availability of its online services, particularly in the event of temporary disruptions, maintenance or further development.

7.4 Statutory Warranty; Limitation of Liability
Statutory warranty rights apply. For non-delivery, delayed delivery or property damage during delivery of Die Weltbühne, the publisher is liable only for intent and gross negligence; no entitlement exists to performance, price reduction and/or damages.

§ 8 Amendments to the GTC

The publisher may amend these GTC if market conditions, statutory provisions, supreme-court rulings and/or new technical developments change and the amendment is reasonable for the customer.

§ 9 Final Provisions

9.1 Governing Law
These GTC are governed exclusively by German law, to the exclusion of conflict-of-laws rules.

9.2 Severability
Should any provision of these GTC be invalid or incomplete, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Invalid provisions shall be replaced by valid ones that achieve, as far as legally possible, the economic and legal purpose intended.