Terms of use

Part I. General Provisions

Current status: november 2018.

§ 1. Agreement

1. This document is a legally binding agreement between you and imc information multimedia communication AG (hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider"). The document contains the terms of use which are binding for every visitor to the IBIS Online Courses website.
2. If you continue to use this website, you agree to be bound by Part I ("General Provisions") and Part II ("Cookie Policy") of these Terms of Use. Part III ("Privacy Policy") of these Terms of Use requires your express consent upon registration.
3. The contact details of the service provider and the further information required according to § 5 TMG are accessible under "Imprint".

§ 2. Services and support

1. The service provider provides the learning platform "IBIS - Bridge the gap beetween Science & Business" (hereinafter referred to as "learning platform") on the website at the web address (URL) www.ibismooc.eu.
2. On the learning platform, the service provider offers online course modules (hereinafter referred to as "courses") on Principles of Economics for Scientists. Some of the courses are offered as massive open online courses (hereinafter referred to as MOOC) freely available to all registered users. Other courses are offered as so-called small private online courses (hereinafter referred to as SPOC) only available to authorized students of partnering institutions The service provider can enable partners to offer further SPOCs and MOOCs on the learning platform.

§ 3. User account

a) User account for MOOC users

1. In order to use (book and attend) the courses offered as MOOCs on the learning platform, you must first register on the learning platform. You may only register on the learning platform or create a user account if you have reached the age of sixteen.
2. You can create a user account via the menu item "Sign Up". When registering, you must enter your first name and last name as well as a current and working e-mail address in the appropriate form. This data is necessary so that we can provide you with the learning platform and corresponding services.
3. Your e-mail address will be used as your login. For this reason, you will not be able to change your e-mail address on the learning platform later. In exceptional cases, a change of e-mail address can be requested from the service provider.
4. Before sending (by pressing the button "Sign up") the registration form you must carefully read and accept the privacy policy (below) of the learning platform. You will be made aware of this once again before registering.

b) User account for SPOC users

1. In order to use (attend) the courses offered as SPOCs on the learning platform you must receive authorization from the partner institution offering the SPOC. In most cases this will be the university where you are enrolled in.
2. After receiving the proof of authorization from the partner institution the service provider will register you to the learning platform and book you on the respective SPOC.
3. The partner institution will then provide you with your initial login data.
4. After the first log in to the platform you should immediately change your initial password.
5. You should read the privacy policy (below) of the learning platform. Please contact the partner institution offering your SPOC if you object to the privacy policy. The service provider will only take measures (e. g. delete your account) once authorized by the partner institution.

§ 4. Communication via contact form and email

1. Due to legal requirements, the learning platform contains information that enables rapid electronic contact and direct communication with us.
2. If you contact us by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data you provide voluntarily will be stored automatically. This data is used for the purpose of processing the request or establishing contact.
3. The collection of your data in this context is based on the legitimate interest in knowing to whom we pass on our knowledge, our know-how and our products and services.

§ 5. Availability of the learning platform

1. The service provider makes the learning platform available 24 hours a day. However, availability may be disrupted during maintenance of the learning platform. Availability of the learning platform could be interrupted due to force majeure or other reasons beyond the control of the service provider.
2. The Service Provider assumes no responsibility for malfunctions or errors of a technical nature for which it is not responsible or which are dependent on services and conditions outside its sphere of influence. Some malfunctions and errors can lead to a temporary interruption in the functioning of the learning platform.

§ 6. Rights to content (copyrights)

1. The Service Provider shall make available on the Learning Platform the (learning) contents in the form of text, images, audio and/or video files, software or other executable computer programs as well as in downloadable form which are protected as works within the meaning of the German Copyright Act.
2. The copyrights to the learning content as well as the design/layout and its creative elements (such as logos, icons, buttons, etc.) belong to the service provider or other users who have made this content available on the learning platform.
3. You may only use the contents of the learning platform in connection with the courses offered on the learning platform. You are not permitted to use the contents of the learning platform for any purpose other than the character of the learning platform without the prior consent of the service provider or other rights holders.
4. You must contact the service provider regarding the use of the content outside the learning platform and for other purposes.

§ 7. Expenses

1. Registration on the learning platform is free of charge. The courses are generally offered free of charge on the learning platform.
2. The service provider may allow the other partners to offer their paid courses on the learning platform. If a course is subject to a fee, the information about this course on the learning platform will contain corresponding information about the costs.
3. If you apply for a certificate at the end of a free course, you will be charged a processing fee, which you will be informed about in detail before the certificate is issued.

§ 8. User support

1. The service provider provides a collection of frequently asked questions and answers under the menu "FAQ". If you have any questions, we recommend that you first look for an answer under "FAQ" - the frequently asked questions.
2. If you need further support in using the learning platform, you can contact the responsible person at the service provider via the contact page of the learning platform.

§ 9. Language of this agreement

1. Insofar as the Service Provider provides you with a translation of the English language version of the Terms and Conditions, this is for your convenience only. The English language version should always be decisive for your relationship with the service provider.
2. If there are discrepancies or contradictions between the English language version and a translated version, the English language version shall prevail.

§ 10. Changes to the Terms of Use

1. In the course of the continuous further development of the Internet and the changing legal regulations, it is necessary to adapt these terms of use to the changing circumstances. Significant changes will be announced in good time on this page.

Part II. Cookie Policy

§ 11. Information about cookies

1. On your first visit, you will be made aware of cookies that we use on this learning platform with the following reference:

   "We use cookies to make it easier for you to use this website. You already give your consent to the use of cookies and agree to our terms of use by continuing to use this website. As this concerns, among other things, your personal data, please read the terms of use of the website carefully. More information about cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy."

2. This notice gives you the opportunity to open both the Terms of Use and the Cookie Policy via a direct link for reading. The note is displayed on each page of the learning platform until you hide it by clicking on the "X" sign to the right of the text.

§ 12. Use of cookies

1. We would also like to inform you that cookies are stored on your computer when you use our learning platform. Cookies are small text files that are stored locally in the cache of your Internet browser on your computer or mobile device.
2. The information stored in the cookies is used to automatically recognize you the next time you visit our learning platform and to make our services more user-friendly for you, for example to make navigation easier for you. For example, the cookie records which language you have selected so that you can remain in the respective language version of the pages.
3. You have the option of setting your browser so that it rejects cookies or informs you before they are stored. How exactly this works can be found in the manufacturer's manual for the respective browser type.
4. Please note, however, that if you delete or reject cookies, you may not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some pages of the learning platform may not display correctly. In addition, when cookies are deleted, e.g. by using appropriate browser add-ons, any installed opt-out cookies could also be deleted.
5. Cookies may also be used on linked pages and by integrated services of external providers without us being able to point this out to you beforehand.
6. None of the cookies we store can be used to identify you. The cookies on our websites do not collect any personal data. Further data will not be linked with the stored information from the cookies. The data is stored separately from each other.

Part III. Privacy Policy

§ 13. Details of the person responsible

1. The protection of your privacy is important to us. In order to guarantee you the highest possible degree of transparency, we would like to inform you (pursuant to Art. 13 para. 1 and 2 of the EU Data Protection Basic Regulation) in the following about the collection, processing and use of your personal data in connection with the use of this learning platform.
2. Responsible in the sense of Article 4 No. 7 of the DS-GVO and other provisions of a data protection nature is:

   imc information multimedia communication AG
   Scheer Tower
   Uni-Campus Nord
   D-66123 Saarbrücken
   E-mail: info@im-c.com
   Phone number: +49 681 9476 0

3. If you have any questions about this data protection declaration, please contact our data protection officer:

   imc information multimedia communication AG
   z. Hd. Datenschutzbeauftragter
   Scheer Tower
   Uni-Campus Nord
   D-66123 Saarbrücken
   E-mail: datenschutz@im-c.com

§ 14. Purpose of data collection

1. In order to create a user account on the learning platform and provide you with the necessary access data, we must process some of your personal data in our registration form. If, for the purpose of creating a user account, you provide your personal data to us here, or update it if necessary, we will process this personal data to carry out our obligations under this agreement. (Art. 6 para. 1 b) DSGVO).
2. Your details will be treated in accordance with the statutory provisions, in particular for the purposes for which you have voluntarily made them available to us. We will only process your data beyond these purposes if you have consented to this or if this is permitted by law.

§ 15. Collection of data

1. When you visit our learning platform, different data will be processed by you. A distinction can be made between the exclusive use of information and the use of special functions of our learning platform.

a) Collection of data with exclusively informational use of the learning platform

2. We would like to point out that no personal data is collected for purely informational use of our learning platform, for which no registration, registration or other transmission of data is necessary. This does not include data transmitted by your browser to enable you to visit the learning platform. Our web server temporarily stores each access locally in a log file.
3. The following data is recorded:
   • IP address
   • Date and time of access
   • Name and URL of the accessed file
   • Transferred amount of data
   • Message as to whether the access was successful
   • Data identifying the browser and operating system used
   • Web page (URL) from which the access is made
   • Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
   • Contents of the request (Concrete page)
   • Access status / HTTP status code
4. We collect the listed data in order to guarantee a smooth connection setup. In addition, the log file serves to evaluate system security and stability as well as technical-administrative purposes. The legal basis for the temporary storage of data or log files is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.

b) Collection of personal data when using special functions of our learning platform

5. In addition to the purely informational use of the learning platform, we offer special services in which certain personal data is processed.
6. If we collect your personal data (e.g. name, surname, address or e-mail address, place of birth or date of birth) via this learning platform, this is always done on a voluntary basis. The data is used to provide you with the desired information and services within the framework of this learning platform. If this data is not provided, you will unfortunately not be able to make full use of our services.
7. The following information is stored in the learning platform:
   • first name
   • last name
   • email address
   • password
   If you provide additional information about yourself in the learning platform (e.g. title, institution, country etc.), we have access to this data.
8. Your personal data may be passed on to service providers who are required to support us for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the learning platform.
9. Since our group of companies also includes companies in third countries (e.g. Australia) or, in order to be competitive, service providers with headquarters, parent company or computer centre in third countries, it may be necessary to pass on this information. In such cases, we ensure that only the data necessary for the provision of the specific task and appropriate security measures (e.g. EU Commission adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses) are accessed.
10. Unless you request deletion of the data, we will store it for as long as it is required for the purpose for which it was collected. In addition, the data may be stored, in particular if a contractual relationship exists or existed, for the fulfilment of economic and tax retention obligations (e.g. 2 to 10 years) or for the preservation of evidence within the statutory limitation period (e.g. up to 30 years).
11. Content provided within the framework of social media and community, such as forums, wikis, exercises, pinboards, etc. will not be deleted. Please make sure that you do not provide any personal data in this context.

§ 16. Rights of the data subject

1. Within the scope of the respective regulations (Articles 15 to 21 of the DS-GVO), you have various rights with regard to the processing of your personal data: Right to information, right to rectification, right to cancellation, right to limitation of processing and right to data transfer. There are restrictions on the right of access and cancellation, for example according to §§ 34, 35 BDSG.
2. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes. If we process your data to safeguard legitimate interests, you can object to this processing if your particular situation gives rise to reasons that speak against data processing.
3. You also have the right not to be subject to an exclusively automated decision-making. You also have the right to complain to a competent data protection supervisory authority.
4. If you have given us permission to process personal data for specific purposes, you can revoke this permission at any time with effect for the future.
5. If you would like to exercise one of these rights as a data subject, you can contact the responsible person (§15 No. 1 of these Terms of Use) or the data protection officer (§13 No. 1 of these Terms of Use) at any time.

§ 17. Right to information and objection

1. You can request information about your personal data processed by us. Under certain circumstances, you may also request that your data be corrected (if it is no longer applicable), supplemented or deleted.
2. Furthermore, you have the right to revoke your consent to the use of data, if you have given such consent, in whole or in part for the future. Please address any concerns to the data protection officer named under§13 No.3. To revoke your consent, you can send an e-mail to the addresses on the contact page at any time.
3. In order to prevent unauthorised access or even misuse, it may be necessary for us to contact you directly to verify your request.

§ 18. Deletion and blocking of personal data

1. In principle, we delete your data as soon as they are no longer required for the above-mentioned purposes, unless temporary storage is still necessary. For example, we store your data on the basis of legal proof and storage obligations, which arise from the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch) and the German Tax Code (Abgabenordnung). The storage periods are then up to ten full years.
2. We also retain your data for the period in which claims can be made against our company (statutory limitation period of three or up to thirty years).

§ 19. Acceptance of the terms of use

1. This Privacy Policy is part of the Terms of Use of our Learning Platform and is identified as such in Part III of these Terms of Use. At the end of the registration form you will find a "checkbox" with the confirmation and a button "Sign up". By activating the "checkbox" and clicking this button you expressly confirm your agreement to the terms of use including data protection declarations.