Terms of Service

Terms of Service - QLines Platform

Last Updated: Nov 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the QLines platform, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service.

Business-to-Business (B2B) Service: QLines provides services primarily to business customers and professionals. These terms are designed for business use of our platform. If you are a consumer (private individual using the service for non-commercial purposes), you may have additional rights under German consumer protection law, including the right of withdrawal (Widerrufsrecht) as outlined in Section 13 below.

2. Description of Service

QLines provides a cloud-based telemetry and IoT device management platform that enables users to monitor, manage, and control remote devices, sensors, and systems. Our services include web applications, mobile applications, and related software tools.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful, malicious, or illegal content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use the Service to transmit spam or unsolicited communications

5. Data Protection and Privacy

QLines is committed to protecting your privacy and complies with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data processing practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that:

  • We process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
  • Data is primarily stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA)
  • We maintain Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all third-party processors
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to process any data you upload to the Service

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, functionality, and software, is owned by QLines and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks or logos without prior written consent

You retain ownership of any data or content you upload to the Service, but grant QLines a license to use, store, and process such data as necessary to provide the Service.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
  • Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service
  • Update or change features and functionality

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, QLines shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless QLines, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us through our contact form.

11. Right of Withdrawal for Consumers (Widerrufsrecht)

Applicability: This section applies only if you are a consumer (private individual) using our service for non-commercial purposes. Business customers do not have a right of withdrawal.

Right of Withdrawal

If you are a consumer, you have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day of the conclusion of the contract.

Exercise of Right of Withdrawal

To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must inform us (QLines, Ottopl. 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany, Email: contact@qlines.net, Phone: (+49) 015202594459) of your decision to withdraw from this contract by an unequivocal statement (e.g., a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail).

You may use the following model withdrawal form, but it is not obligatory:

Model Withdrawal Form

To: QLines, Ottopl. 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany, contact@qlines.net

I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),

Ordered on (*)/received on (*):
Name of consumer(s):
Address of consumer(s):
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper):
Date:

(*) Delete as appropriate

Effects of Withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we shall reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (with the exception of the supplementary costs resulting from your choice of a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us), without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will carry out such reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

If you requested to begin the performance of services during the withdrawal period, you shall pay us an amount which is in proportion to what has been provided until you have communicated us your withdrawal from this contract, in comparison with the full coverage of the contract.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with German law. For users in the European Union, these Terms are subject to EU consumer protection laws and regulations where applicable. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through good faith negotiations, and if necessary, through appropriate legal channels in accordance with applicable law.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

QLines

Ottopl. 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany

Email: contact@qlines.net

Phone: (+49) 015202594459

Or use our contact form.