GENERAL TERMS OF USE
General Terms of Use of the KompleXXplorer, a sub-project of the KompleXX Figurentheater alliance. Legal entity: Verband Deutscher Puppentheater e.V.
Version: July 2025
PREAMBLE
KompleXX Figurentheater c/o Verband Deutscher Puppentheater e.V. (VDP)
Im Sandfleth 1, 23701 Süsel
Phone: +49 30 120 533 32
Email: info@vdp-ev.de
Register court: Berlin-Charlottenburg
Registration number: VR 34120
operates an online platform and interactive map under the domain https://karte.komplexx-figurentheater.de/de, making the diverse and dynamic puppet, figure, and object theatre scene in Germany accessible and visible.
The KompleXXplorer is a sub-project of the KompleXX Figurentheater alliance. Founded in early 2024, this alliance promotes nationwide visibility, cultural-political recognition of the genre, and broad networking within the field. The nationwide activities of KompleXX Figurentheater are supported by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media on the basis of a resolution of the German Bundestag within the framework of the programme “Verbindungen fördern” by the Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste e.V.
More information: www.komplexx-figurentheater.de
§ 1 Scope
1.1. These General Terms of Use apply to the use of the interactive map at https://karte.komplexx-figurentheater.de/de (hereinafter: KompleXXplorer). The version in force at the time of service use shall apply and can be accessed by users via the website.
1.2 These Terms of Use apply exclusively. Any deviating or conflicting terms and conditions will not be recognised unless explicitly agreed upon in writing. By using the services offered, the user accepts these Terms of Use.
1.3 The KompleXXplorer is intended for professionals and affiliates of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene as well as interested members of the public.
§ 2 Services
2.1. KompleXX Figurentheater (legal entity: VDP e.V.) provides the KompleXXplorer online platform and search tool via https://karte.komplexx-figurentheater.de/de. The platform offers users an overview of the wide-ranging puppet, figure, and object theatre scene in Germany. It presents individuals and organisations active in the field, fostering visibility and networking – from freelance artists, ensembles, venues, experts, journalists, and museums to educational and research institutions. A variety of information is made available to users and visitors of the website.
2.2. The services provided by KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) are offered within the limits of current technological standards. Services may be temporarily restricted due to capacity limits, security issues, server integrity, or technical maintenance to improve functionality. In such cases, KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) will take reasonable steps to consider the legitimate interests of users, for example by providing prior notice.
§ 3 Creating Entries
3.1. No registration is required to create an entry in the KompleXXplorer. Creating an entry is free of charge and takes place via an online form (requiring the name, city, federal state, functions, contact details, and any association memberships), with acceptance of the Terms of Use and Data Protection Policy.
3.2. Once the form is submitted by clicking the "Submit" button, the entry will be reviewed and approved for publication by the KompleXXplorer team.
3.3. Users are obliged to provide complete and accurate information and to keep it up to date. Users may correct or delete their entries at any time.
3.4. Users are also obliged to notify KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) immediately if there is any indication that an entry has been misused by a third party.
§ 4 Information and Content
4.1. Users must only provide truthful and factual information. The content must not violate public decency or applicable laws and must not infringe any trademark, copyright, or personal rights. Only content for which the user owns the rights or has permission from the rights holder may be published. Any improper use of the publishing functionality is prohibited. Users do not have a legal claim to the publication of submitted content. Inaccurate, inappropriate, or unlawful content may be corrected or removed at any time after review and without prior notice.
4.2. By submitting content, the user grants KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) a simple, free, revocable, non-exclusive, worldwide and time-unlimited right to use the submitted content (including the right to edit, as long as the intellectual property is respected).
4.3. KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) explicitly disclaims responsibility for user-submitted content on the KompleXXplorer. If justified objections are raised regarding submitted information, they can be reported to KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) via email: kartografie@komplexx-figurentheater.de. The content in question will then be reviewed and, if necessary, removed or edited, or the user will be requested to amend it.
§ 5 Liability and Indemnity
5.1. User Liability
Users are responsible for ensuring that the content and information they publish on KompleXXplorer do not infringe third-party rights or violate legal regulations or these Terms of Use.
5.2. Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) against all claims made by third parties (including other users) as a result of unlawful use of KompleXXplorer. This applies particularly to claims arising from user-submitted content. The indemnity includes the reasonable legal defence costs, especially statutory legal and court fees. The indemnity obligation does not apply if the user is not responsible for the infringement. KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) will inform the user promptly of any such claims and, as far as reasonably possible, offer the user the opportunity to participate in or assume the defence.
§ 6 Intellectual Property Rights
All content and data presented on KompleXXplorer are protected by copyright and/or trademark law. All content is published online. Use of this content to enhance the visibility of the puppet, figure, and object theatre scene is permitted.
§ 7 Data Protection
The collection, processing, and use of personal data by KompleXX Figurentheater (VDP e.V.) is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and other applicable data protection laws. Details are set out in a separate privacy policy.
§ 8 Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms of Use is or becomes invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
German law applies.
If the user is a registered merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special public fund, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or related to the use of KompleXXplorer shall be the registered office of VDP e.V.