Terms of Use
Last updated: March 5, 2026
These Terms govern your use of ToolTogether.
1. Purpose of the Platform
ToolTogether is a community platform for neighbours to share and borrow tools and other useful items. It is not a commercial marketplace.
2. Eligibility and Accounts
- You must provide accurate account information and keep it updated.
- You are responsible for activity on your account and for keeping your passkey devices secure.
- Use of the service may be limited to users who can enter binding agreements under applicable law.
3. Community Values and Conduct
By using ToolTogether, you agree to the Community Notes principles:
- Community-first behavior (not a shop, no abusive commercial misuse).
- Respectful borrowing and returning items in good condition.
- Transparent communication between neighbours.
- Mutual respect in messaging and in-person handovers.
4. Listings and User Content
- You are responsible for your listings, photos, and messages.
- You must not post illegal, misleading, infringing, or harmful content.
- You grant ToolTogether a non-exclusive right to host and display your content for service operation and moderation.
5. Borrowing, Lending, and Payments
- Any borrowing/lending arrangement is solely between users.
- ToolTogether does not process payments and is not a party to user agreements.
- If users agree on a contribution for wear and tear, this is arranged directly between them.
6. Safety and Local Responsibility
You are responsible for safe handover/use/return of tools and compliance with all applicable laws. Always use tools appropriately and with required protective measures.
7. Moderation, Reports, and Enforcement
- Users may report listings or content that violate these Terms.
- Moderators/admins may edit, restrict, or remove violating content.
- Repeated or serious violations may lead to suspension or termination.
8. Availability and Changes
We may update, improve, suspend, or discontinue features as needed for operations, security, or legal compliance.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, to the extent permitted by law.
10. Liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion is not permitted under German law.
Subject to that, ToolTogether is not liable for disputes, losses, or damages arising from agreements or interactions between users.
11. Termination
You may stop using the platform at any time. We may restrict or terminate access for legal, security, or policy reasons.
12. Consumer Rights
Mandatory consumer protection rights under applicable law remain unaffected.
13. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding conflict-of-law rules, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protections.
Venue for disputes involving business users may be [insert court/venue].
14. Contact and Legal Information
See the Imprint for provider details and legal contact information.
15. Legal Framework Note
These Terms are drafted with relevant EU and German rules in mind, including DSA-related platform responsibilities and German digital-services framework (DDG/TDDDG).
Note: This is a practical template and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel for your exact operation model in Germany.