Terms of Use / General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

Version: July 1, 2025

1. Scope of Application

These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all contracts concluded between Legier Beteiligungs mbH, hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” and its contractual partners, hereinafter referred to as the “Customer,” regarding the provision of services related to real estate projects. This includes the use of the Scandic Estate Platform, accessible at www.ScandicEstate.de, by license partners offering real estate and general users searching for real estate or making inquiries. The platform is part of the SCANDIC PAY, SCANDIC YACHTS, SCANDIC FLY, SCANDIC COIN, SCANDIC TRUST, and SCANDIC TRADE brand network.

Deviating conditions of the Customer shall only apply if expressly acknowledged in writing by the Company. The inclusion of these GTC in the contract is governed by § 305 BGB. For license partners, these GTC form part of the contract with the Company. For general users, they govern the use of the platform. By using the platform, you agree to these GTC. The GTC can be viewed, saved, or printed at any time on www.ScandicEstate.de, as provided for in § 312i BGB for electronic transactions.

2. Subject Matter of the Contract

The Company provides services in the areas of planning, development, construction, and marketing of real estate projects, particularly residential and commercial properties. The exact scope of services is specified in the respective contract and the associated construction description.

The Scandic Estate Platform enables license partners to offer real estate for sale or rent and allows general users to search for real estate, view offers, and contact license partners. Scandic Estate does not own or sell real estate directly but acts as an intermediary platform. The platform offers functions such as detailed property searches, interactive maps, and user profiles.

3. Conclusion of Contract

  1. The Company’s offers are non-binding unless expressly agreed otherwise.
  2. A contract is only concluded upon written confirmation of the offer by the Company or by the signing of a contract by both parties.
  3. The brokerage contract between the Customer and us is concluded either through a written agreement or by the Customer availing of our brokerage services based on or with knowledge of the commission claim arising from successful brokerage or referral activities. Unless otherwise indicated by the circumstances or deviating agreements, the contract has a term of six months and is automatically extended by one additional month unless terminated by one of the contracting parties with one month’s notice before the end of the contract term.

4. Payment Terms

  1. The Company’s remuneration is based on the price agreed in the contract. All prices are exclusive of statutory value-added tax.
  2. Payments are due within 14 days of invoicing without deduction.
  3. In case of payment default, the Company is entitled to charge default interest at a rate of 3% above the base interest rate.

5. Performance and Changes

  1. The Company provides its services in accordance with the contractually agreed specifications and the current state of the art.
  2. Change requests by the Customer must be communicated in writing and may result in additional costs or schedule delays.
  3. Our brokerage and/or referral activities are based on information provided by our contractual partners or other authorized third parties. No liability is assumed for this information. Errors and/or prior sales or rentals are reserved.
  4. Provided there is no conflict of interest, we are entitled to act on behalf of the other party to the main contract on a commission basis.

6. Obligations of Users

6.1 License Partners

License partners undertake to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information about properties.
  • Hold the necessary rights and permits, particularly in accordance with § 34c GewO, if acting as real estate brokers.
  • Comply with all legal regulations, e.g., mandatory energy certificate information pursuant to the Building Energy Act (GEG).
  • Not engage other brokers for brokerage and/or referral activities concerning the contractual object during the term of the brokerage contract. In case of culpable violation, the license partner is liable for any resulting damages.
  • Notify us immediately if, at the time of concluding the brokerage contract, they are aware of the contractual opportunity regarding the offered contractual object and the willingness of the other party to enter into a contract (prior knowledge) or if they gain such knowledge from a third party during the contract term.
6.2 General Users

General users undertake to:

  • Provide accurate information when creating an account or making inquiries.
  • Not use the platform unlawfully.
  • Respect the privacy and rights of others.
  • Verify the accuracy of real estate offers themselves and, if necessary, seek professional advice.
6.3 Use of Communication Tools

Users may not use communication tools for spam, harassment, or illegal activities.

6.4 Confidentiality

Our property exposés, object/contract-related information provided by us, and our entire brokerage and/or referral activities are intended exclusively for the respective Customer as the recipient. The Customer is obliged to treat this information confidentially after the conclusion of the brokerage contract and not to disclose it to third parties. In case of culpable violation, the Customer is liable to us for damages if the success of our activities is thereby compromised. If a main contract with a third party is concluded due to unauthorized disclosure, the Customer is liable for the lost commission.

7. Commission Claim

The commission claim becomes due upon conclusion of the effective main contract, provided it is based on our contractually agreed referral/brokerage activities, in accordance with § 652 (1) BGB. The Customer is obliged to inform us immediately about when, at what price, and with which parties the main contract was concluded. This obligation to provide information persists even if the main contract is subject to a condition precedent that has not yet been fulfilled.

If, as a result of our activities, a lease agreement is concluded instead of a purchase agreement or vice versa, the commission claim remains unaffected. In such cases, the customary brokerage fee pursuant to § 653 (2) BGB is deemed owed.

The Customer may only assert rights of retention or set-off against our commission claim if their claims are based on the same contractual relationship (brokerage contract) or if other claims are undisputed or legally binding.

8. Warranty Claims and Liability

  1. The Company is liable for defects in accordance with statutory provisions, particularly under the regulations of the law on contracts for work and services (§§ 631 ff. BGB).
  2. Liability for slight negligence is excluded unless it involves the breach of essential contractual obligations.
  3. The limitation period for warranty claims is 3 years from acceptance.
  4. Scandic Estate strives to ensure the accuracy of platform content but does not guarantee completeness or reliability. Use is at the user’s own risk. Scandic Estate is not liable for damages unless they result from intent or gross negligence (§ 309 BGB). Liability for damages to life, body, or health remains unaffected. Scandic Estate is not liable for user content under § 10 TMG unless it is aware of legal violations and fails to act promptly upon gaining such knowledge.

9. Withdrawal and Termination

  1. Withdrawal or termination of the contract is only possible for good cause or if statutory conditions are met.
  2. In the event of withdrawal by the Customer, the Company is entitled to remuneration for services provided up to that point.
  3. Scandic Estate may terminate license partner accounts for violations (e.g., false information, payment default) in compliance with statutory notice periods. General user accounts may be suspended at any time without stating reasons. Users will be informed if possible. Data will be deleted after termination in accordance with the privacy policy.

10. Data Protection

The Company processes the Customer’s personal data solely for contractual purposes and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The purposes include platform provision, communication, and legal obligations (Art. 6 (1) lit. b and f GDPR). Data is shared with license partners upon inquiries. Details can be found in the privacy policy.

11. Intellectual Property

Content on the platform is the property of Scandic Estate or its licensors and is protected by copyright. License partners grant Scandic Estate a non-exclusive license to use uploaded content. They warrant that such content does not infringe third-party rights.

12. Dispute Resolution

Disputes are subject to German law and the jurisdiction of the courts in Berlin. Consumers may also file claims in their country of residence. We do not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before consumer arbitration boards.

13. Amendments to the GTC

Amendments will be announced via email or platform notification. Without objection within four weeks, they are deemed accepted (§ 308 No. 5 BGB). In case of objection, the account may be terminated.

14. Security Measures

Scandic Estate secures the platform and data appropriately but does not guarantee absolute security. Users must protect their access credentials; Scandic Estate is not liable for misuse except in cases of gross negligence or intent.

15. Final Provisions

  1. The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
  2. The place of jurisdiction for all disputes is Berlin if the Customer is a merchant.
  3. If any provision of these GTC is invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.
  4. These GTC constitute the entire agreement. Invalid provisions do not affect the remainder. The German version takes precedence.

Contact Information

Legier Beteiligungs mbH
Kurfürstendamm 14
D-10719 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 30 99211 - 3 469
Email: Mail@ScandicEstate.de

Consumer Information on Alternative Dispute Resolution

Pursuant to Art. 14 (1) ODR Regulation and § 36 VSBG:
Online Dispute Resolution Platform: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
We do not participate in dispute resolution proceedings before consumer arbitration boards.

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