← Back to Home

Terms of Service

Last updated: 26 October 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using CareerTopia ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Stolzenburg Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("we," "us," "our"), operating as CareerTopia. For complete company information, see our Impressum.

2. Description of Service

CareerTopia is an AI-powered career development platform that provides:

  • CV analysis and optimization powered by artificial intelligence
  • Career assessment and personalized recommendations
  • Professional networking and mentorship opportunities
  • Career tools and resources
  • Document generation (CVs, cover letters)

3. Eligibility

To use CareerTopia, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable laws
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to access most features. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • Take responsibility for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities.

5. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
  • Impersonate another person or entity
  • Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious code or viruses

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (CVs, profile information, etc.). By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Process and analyze your content to provide services
  • Display your content to you and authorized service providers
  • Create aggregated, anonymized data for analytics

You represent that you have the right to upload all content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

6.2 Our Content

All Platform content, features, and functionality (including design, text, graphics, logos) are owned by CareerTopia and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

7. AI-Generated Content

Our Platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze CVs and generate recommendations. You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated insights are suggestions, not guarantees
  • You should review and verify all AI-generated content
  • AI assessments are based on available data and may not be perfect
  • You are responsible for decisions based on AI recommendations

8. Subscription and Payments

8.1 Pricing

Some features require a paid subscription. Pricing is displayed on our website and may change with notice.

8.2 Billing

By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.

8.3 Refunds

Refunds are subject to our Refund Policy. Contact support@careertopia.de for refund requests.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with GDPR. By using CareerTopia, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Read our Privacy Policy →

10. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Guarantees of job placement or career success
  • Accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free service

We do not guarantee specific career outcomes. Success depends on many factors beyond our control.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CAREERTOPIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Platform
  • Actions of third parties or other users

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CareerTopia from claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or violation of any third-party rights.

13. Third-Party Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party services.

14. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by German law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hamburg, Germany, unless mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.

17. Dispute Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes through negotiation. Contact us at support@careertopia.de to initiate resolution.

If negotiations fail, disputes may be submitted to mediation before litigation.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CareerTopia regarding use of the Platform.

20. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

Stolzenburg Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Email: support@careertopia.de
Address: c/o IP-Management #7306, Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 18, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

For complete company and legal information, see our Impressum (Legal Notice)