Terms of Service
1. Scope of Application
1.1. The use of these web pages (hereinafter: "Rocketlist-Website") offered by Rocketlist UG and/or its subsidiaries and brands ("Rocketlist") is exclusively subject to these terms. These General Terms of Service may be supplemented, modified, or replaced by other terms and conditions in individual cases, e.g., for the purchase of products and/or services. By logging in or, if a separate login is not required, by commencing use, the user accepts the validity of these Terms of Service in their respective version.
1.2. If the user is acting as or for a company, i.e., in the course of their commercial or independent professional activity, or for a public body when using the Rocketlist-Website, § 312i para. 1 sentence 1 nos. 1 - 3 of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) shall not apply.
1.3. In the case of web offerings directed at companies or public bodies, the respective company or body is represented by the user and must be accountable for the user's actions and knowledge.
2. Services
2.1. Rocketlist provides certain information and software, including documentation where applicable, on the Rocketlist-Website for retrieval or download.
2.2. Rocketlist is entitled to cease the operation of the Rocketlist-Website, in whole or in part, at any time. Due to the nature of the internet and computer systems, Rocketlist offers no guarantee for the uninterrupted availability of the Rocketlist-Website.
2.3. Job Application and Matching Services. In addition to the general services, Rocketlist provides a platform for users ("Candidates") to create profiles, upload curriculum vitae ("CVs"), and be matched with job opportunities from registered companies ("Employers"). These services are designed to facilitate the connection between Candidates and Employers.
3. Registration, Password
3.1. Some pages of the Rocketlist-Website may be password-protected. In the interest of business security, access to these pages is only possible for registered users. There is no entitlement to registration by Rocketlist. Rocketlist reserves the right to make previously freely accessible web pages subject to a registration requirement. Rocketlist is entitled at any time to revoke the access authorization by blocking the access data without giving reasons, especially if the user:
has provided false information for registration,
has violated these terms or their duties of care in handling the access data,
has violated applicable law in accessing or using the Rocketlist-Website, or
has not used the Rocketlist-Website for an extended period.
3.2. If registration is required, the user is obliged to provide truthful information for registration and to notify Rocketlist of any subsequent changes immediately (online, where provided). The user shall ensure that they can receive emails sent to the email address they have provided.
3.3. After successful registration, the user will receive a username and password (hereinafter also: "user data"). Upon first access, the user will change the password provided by Rocketlist into a password known only to them. The user data allows the user to view, change, or, where applicable, revoke or extend their consent to data processing.
3.4. The user shall ensure that the user data is not accessible to third parties and is liable for all orders and other activities carried out using the user data. The password-protected area must be exited after each use. If the user becomes aware that third parties are misusing the user data, they are obliged to inform Rocketlist immediately in writing, or in advance by simple email.
3.5. Upon receipt of the notification under section 3.4, Rocketlist will block access to the password-protected area with this user data. The block can only be lifted after a separate request from the user to Rocketlist or after a new registration.
3.6. The user may at any time request the deletion of their registration in writing, provided that the deletion does not conflict with the processing of ongoing contractual relationships. In this case, Rocketlist will delete all user data and all other stored personal data of the user as soon as they are no longer required. This includes the deletion of the User's CV and all associated application data. Rocketlist reserves the right to retain data if required by law or for the defense of legal claims, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
4. Rights of Use to Information, Software, and Documentation
4.1. The use of the information, software, and documentation made available on the Rocketlist-Website is subject to these terms or, in the case of updates to information, software, or documentation, to the relevant license terms previously agreed upon with Rocketlist. Separately agreed license terms, e.g., for software downloads, take precedence over these terms.
4.2. Rocketlist grants the user a non-exclusive and non-transferable right to use the information, software, and documentation provided on the Rocketlist-Website to the extent agreed upon or, if nothing has been agreed, to the extent that corresponds to the purpose pursued by Rocketlist in providing and making it available.
4.3. Software is provided free of charge in machine-readable form. There is no entitlement to the release of the source code. This does not apply to the source code of open-source software whose license terms, which take precedence over these terms when open-source software is passed on, require the release of the source code. In this case, Rocketlist will provide the source code in return for reimbursement of costs.
4.4. Neither information, software, nor documentation may be distributed, rented, or otherwise made available to third parties by the user at any time. Unless mandatory legal provisions permit otherwise, the user may not modify, reverse engineer, or decompile the software or its documentation, nor may they extract parts of it. The user may make one backup copy of the software if this copy is necessary to secure future use on the basis of these terms of use.
4.5. The information, software, and documentation are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as by other laws and agreements on intellectual property. The user shall observe these rights, in particular by not removing alphanumeric identifiers, trademarks, and copyright notices from the information, the software, the documentation, or copies thereof.
4.6. §§ 69a et seq. of the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) remain unaffected.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1. Notwithstanding the special provisions in section 4 of these terms of use, information, brand names, and other content of the Rocketlist-Website may not be changed, copied, reproduced, sold, rented, used, supplemented, or otherwise exploited without the prior written permission of Rocketlist.
5.2. Outside of the rights of use or other rights expressly granted herein, no further rights of any kind, in particular to the company name and to industrial property rights such as patents, utility models, or trademarks, are granted to the user, nor does Rocketlist have any corresponding obligation to grant such rights.
5.3. If the user posts ideas and suggestions on the Rocketlist-Website, Rocketlist may use them free of charge for the development, improvement, and sale of the services and products in its portfolio.
6. Obligations of the User
6.1. When using the Rocketlist-Website, the user may not:
violate standards of good conduct with their usage behavior;
infringe upon industrial property rights, copyrights, or other property rights;
transmit content with viruses, so-called Trojan horses, or other programming that can damage software;
enter, store, or send hyperlinks or content to which they are not authorized, in particular if these hyperlinks or content violate confidentiality obligations or are illegal; or
distribute advertising or unsolicited emails ("spam") or inaccurate warnings of viruses, malfunctions, and the like, or solicit participation in competitions, snowball systems, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and similar actions.
6.2. Rocketlist may block access to the Rocketlist-Website at any time, especially if the user violates their obligations under these terms.
6.3. Obligations Regarding User Content. The User is solely responsible for the content, accuracy, and completeness of all information provided in their profile and uploaded documents, including their CV. The User warrants that they hold all necessary rights to the content they provide and that it does not infringe upon any third-party rights or applicable laws. The User agrees not to upload any information that is false, misleading, or unlawful.
7. Hyperlinks
The Rocketlist-Website may contain hyperlinks to the web pages of third parties. Rocketlist accepts no liability for the content of such web pages and does not make these web pages and their content its own, as Rocketlist does not control the linked information and is not responsible for the content and information provided there. The use of such hyperlinks is at the user's own risk.
8. Liability for Defects of Quality and Title
8.1. If information, software, or documentation is provided free of charge, any liability for defects of quality and title of the information, software, and documentation, especially in relation to its correctness, accuracy, freedom from third-party property and copyrights, completeness, and/or usability, is excluded, except in cases of intent or fraudulent concealment.
8.2. The information on the Rocketlist-Website may contain specifications or general descriptions of technical possibilities of products which, in individual cases (e.g., due to product changes), may not always be available. The desired performance characteristics of the products must therefore be agreed upon in each individual case at the time of purchase.
9. Other Liability, Viruses
9.1. The liability of Rocketlist for defects of quality and title shall be governed by the provisions in section 8 of these terms of use. Any other liability of Rocketlist is excluded unless liability is mandatory, e.g., under the Product Liability Act, for intent, gross negligence, injury to life, body, or health, for the assumption of a quality guarantee, for fraudulent concealment of a defect, or for the breach of material contractual obligations. However, damages for the breach of material contractual obligations are limited to the contract-typical, foreseeable damage, unless there is intent or gross negligence.
9.2. Although Rocketlist always endeavors to keep the Rocketlist-Website free of viruses, Rocketlist does not guarantee that it is virus-free. Before downloading information, software, and documentation, the user shall, for their own protection and to prevent viruses on the Rocketlist-Website, ensure that they have appropriate security measures and virus scanners in place.
9.3. The preceding provisions in sections 9.1 and 9.2 do not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the user.
9.4. Disclaimer for Recruitment Services. Rocketlist acts as an intermediary platform to connect Candidates and Employers. Rocketlist does not guarantee that the use of its services will result in a job offer or any form of employment. Rocketlist is not responsible for the content of job postings, the accuracy of information provided by Employers, or the actions, omissions, or hiring decisions of any Employer. All agreements arising from the use of the platform are concluded exclusively between the Candidate and the Employer.
10. Compliance with Export Control Regulations
10.1. When passing on information, software, and documentation provided by Rocketlist to third parties, the user must comply with the respectively applicable provisions of national and international (re-)export control law. In any case, they must observe the (re-)export control regulations of the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Union, and the United States of America.
10.2. Before such a transfer, the user shall in particular check and ensure by appropriate measures that:
they do not violate an embargo of the European Union, the United States of America, and/or the United Nations by such a transfer to third parties or by providing other economic resources in connection with information, software, and documentation provided by Rocketlist – also taking into account any restrictions on domestic business and any prohibitions on circumvention;
such information, software, and documentation provided by Rocketlist are not intended for a prohibited or approval-requiring use in connection with armaments, nuclear technology, or weapons, unless any necessary approvals are available;
the regulations of all relevant sanctions lists of the European Union and the United States of America concerning business transactions with companies, persons, or organizations named therein are complied with.
10.3. If required for the performance of export control checks by authorities or by Rocketlist, the user shall, upon request, immediately provide Rocketlist with all information about the end-user, the final destination, and the intended use of the information, software, and documentation provided by Rocketlist, as well as any applicable export control restrictions.
10.4. The user shall fully indemnify Rocketlist against all claims asserted by authorities or other third parties against Rocketlist due to the user's non-compliance with the aforementioned export control obligations and undertakes to compensate for all damages and expenses incurred by Rocketlist in this context, unless the user is not responsible for the breach of duty. This does not imply a reversal of the burden of proof.
10.5. The fulfillment of the contract by Rocketlist is subject to the condition that there are no obstacles due to national or international regulations of foreign trade law as well as no embargoes and/or other sanctions.
11. Ancillary Agreements, Place of Jurisdiction, Applicable Law
11.1. Ancillary agreements must be in writing.
11.2. The place of jurisdiction is Munich if the user is a merchant in the sense of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch).
11.3. The individual pages of the Rocketlist-Website are operated and managed by Rocketlist UG and/or its subsidiaries. The pages take into account the requirements of the respective country in which the responsible company has its registered office. Rocketlist assumes no responsibility for the fact that information, software, and/or documentation from the Rocketlist-Website may also be accessed or downloaded at locations outside the country concerned. If users access the Rocketlist-Website from locations outside the country concerned, they are solely responsible for compliance with the relevant provisions under the respective national law. Access to information, software, and/or documentation on the Rocketlist-Website from countries where such access is illegal is not permitted. In this case, and if the user wishes to enter into business relations with Rocketlist, the user should contact Rocketlist representatives in the respective country.
11.4. German law shall apply, to the exclusion of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
12. Special Conditions for Job Application Services
12.1. Purpose of Data Processing. By creating a profile and uploading a CV, the User agrees that Rocketlist will process this data for the purpose of providing its services, which includes matching the User with suitable job opportunities from Employers registered on the Rocketlist-Website.
12.2. AI-Powered Analysis (CV Parsing). The User acknowledges and agrees that Rocketlist utilizes automated systems, including artificial intelligence (AI) technology from third-party providers, to analyze, parse, and structure the data within the User's CV ("CV Parsing"). This process is for the sole purpose of extracting relevant information such as skills, work experience, and education to facilitate accurate job matching. The User's data will not be used for the purpose of training third-party AI models.
12.3. Data Sharing with Employers. When a User actively applies for a job posting on the Rocketlist-Website, their profile and associated documents (including the CV) will be shared with the respective Employer. Rocketlist is not responsible for the subsequent data processing activities of the Employer, who acts as a separate data controller.
12.4. Candidate Database (Active Sourcing). Unless the User opts out via their account settings, their profile may be included in a searchable database accessible to registered Employers. This "Active Sourcing" feature allows Employers to proactively find and contact suitable Candidates for job opportunities. The User can manage the visibility of their profile at any time.