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Legal Information

All policies governing MarketCreativeLab services and client engagements.

MarketCreativeLab ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is: MarketCreativeLab, Jakoberstr. 14, 86152 Augsburg, Germany. Email: [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity data: name, company name, job title
  • Contact data: email address, telephone number, postal address
  • Financial data: payment information and transaction records
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns

3. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To fulfil contractual obligations and deliver requested services
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries, projects, and support
  • To process payments and maintain financial records
  • To comply with legal obligations under German and EU law
  • To improve our website and service offerings through analytics

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on: (a) your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; (b) contractual necessity under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR; (c) legal obligations under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR; or (d) legitimate interests under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contract-related data is retained for the duration of the contract plus six years in accordance with German tax and commercial law.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction of processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), and object to processing (Art. 21). You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

7. Contact

To exercise your rights or for questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected] or write to MarketCreativeLab, Jakoberstr. 14, 86152 Augsburg, Germany.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your engagement with MarketCreativeLab, Jakoberstr. 14, 86152 Augsburg, Germany ("Provider", "we", "us"). By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Scope of Services

MarketCreativeLab provides creative advertising, marketing strategy, brand development, content production, and related consulting services. The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing for each engagement are defined in a separate project proposal or Statement of Work ("SOW") agreed upon by both parties.

2. Project Proposals & Amendments

Each project begins with a written proposal outlining scope, milestones, deliverables, and pricing. Any changes to scope requested by the client may result in amended timelines and pricing, which will be documented in a written change order before work proceeds.

3. Payment Terms

Payment terms are specified in each project proposal. Standard terms require a 50% deposit upon project commencement, with the remaining balance due upon delivery or at agreed milestones. Late payments incur a statutory interest rate per ยง 288 BGB. All prices are quoted in EUR and are exclusive of applicable VAT.

4. Intellectual Property

Upon full payment, all final deliverables and associated intellectual property rights are transferred to the client. MarketCreativeLab retains the right to display completed work in portfolios and case studies unless otherwise agreed in writing. Pre-existing tools, frameworks, and methodologies used in service delivery remain the property of MarketCreativeLab.

5. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information shared during the engagement. This obligation survives termination of the agreement for a period of two years.

6. Limitation of Liability

MarketCreativeLab's total liability shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client for the specific project giving rise to the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits or business interruption.

7. Termination

Either party may terminate the agreement with 14 days' written notice. In the event of termination, the client is responsible for payment of all work completed up to the termination date. Completed deliverables are released upon receipt of payment.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction for any disputes is Augsburg, Germany.

This Cookie Policy explains how MarketCreativeLab, Jakoberstr. 14, 86152 Augsburg, Germany, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies solely for essential website functionality, including:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (session management, security tokens, load balancing).
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience (language preference, cookie consent status).

3. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies. Our website does not embed third-party analytics tools that set cookies on your device. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair website functionality.

5. Consent

Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner is displayed. By clicking "Learn More" or continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of essential cookies as described in this policy. Your consent preference is stored locally in your browser and does not expire unless you clear your browser data.

6. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

This Refund and Reimbursement Policy applies to all services provided by MarketCreativeLab, Jakoberstr. 14, 86152 Augsburg, Germany.

1. Deposit

The initial deposit (typically 50% of the total project fee) is non-refundable once work has commenced. This deposit secures your project slot and covers initial strategy development, research, and resource allocation.

2. Milestone-Based Payments

For projects with milestone-based payment structures, each payment becomes non-refundable once the corresponding milestone deliverables have been delivered and accepted by the client.

3. Client-Initiated Cancellation

If the client cancels a project before any work has commenced (within 48 hours of deposit payment), a full refund of the deposit will be issued. Cancellations after work has begun will be subject to a prorated refund based on work completed at the time of cancellation, minus the non-refundable deposit.

4. Provider-Initiated Cancellation

If MarketCreativeLab initiates cancellation for any reason, a full refund of all payments received will be issued within 14 business days.

5. Dissatisfaction

If you are dissatisfied with completed deliverables, please notify us in writing within 14 days of delivery. We will review the matter and, at our discretion, either revise the deliverables at no additional cost or issue a partial refund proportionate to the scope of the dissatisfaction.

6. Processed Payments

Approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days to the original payment method. Refund processing times may vary depending on your financial institution.

7. Contact

To request a refund or discuss reimbursement, contact us at [email protected] with your project reference number and reason for the request.