Effective Date: March 25th, 2025
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website https://bos-water.com/ (“Website”) and our YouTube Channel (“Channel”). By accessing or using the Website or Channel, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website or Channel.
2. Use of the Website
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Website. By using this Website, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- Permitted Use: You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws, regulations, or the rights of others.
- Prohibited Activities: By using our Website or Channel you agree not to:
- Use the Website for fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its related systems.
- Interfere with the security, integrity, or performance of the Website.
- Use automated means (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Website without our permission.
- Post or transmit malicious software, harmful code, or spam.
- Violate the intellectual property rights of BOS Water® or any third party.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy which you can read at https://bos-water.com/privacy-policy/. Most web browsers allow users to manage cookies through their settings.
4. User-Generated Content (Comments & Reviews)
- User Comments Policy: Our Website may allow users to post comments and reviews. BOS Water does not pre-screen comments but reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws. Comments reflect the views and opinions of users and not BOS Water. We are not liable for any damages resulting from user-generated content. By posting comments, you grant BOS Water a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your comments in any format or media.
- User Responsibilities: By using our Website and Channel you warrant that —
- You have the right to post the comments.
- Your comments do not violate intellectual property laws.
- Your comments do not contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, or unlawful content.
- Your comments will not be used for unsolicited promotions or spam.
5. BOS Water YouTube Channel
- YouTube Content and Interaction: BOS Water operates an official YouTube channel where we publish content related to water filtration and related topics. When you interact with our YouTube channel (e.g., by commenting, subscribing, or liking videos), your publicly available YouTube profile information may be visible to us.
- Third-Party Platform Disclaimer: The BOS Water YouTube channel is hosted on YouTube, a third-party platform owned and operated by Google LLC. Your interactions with the channel are subject to YouTube’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which BOS Water does not control. BOS Water is not responsible for how YouTube collects, stores, or processes your data.
- Content Use and Liability: The content on our YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. BOS Water is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or misinterpretations of information presented in YouTube videos. Any advice or recommendations shared in videos should be verified independently, and professional guidance should be sought where applicable.
6. Hyperlinking to Our Content
- Organizations that may link to our Website without prior approval include:
- Government agencies
- Search engines
- News organizations
- Online directories linking to business listings
- Other organizations, such as professional associations and consulting firms, may request approval to link to our Website. Requests can be submitted via email to admin@bos-water.com.
- BOS Water reserves the right to request the removal of any link deemed inappropriate.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: The Website and its content, including text, images, videos, trademarks, and logos, are the intellectual property of BOS Water or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, or exploit any content from the Website without prior written permission.
- Trademark Disclaimer: All product and company names mentioned on our Website are trademarks of their respective owners. Mentioning third-party trademarks does not imply endorsement or affiliation.
8. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
- General Disclaimer: The Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no guarantees regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information.
- Medical Disclaimer: The information provided on this Website and in our YouTube content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. You should consult a qualified professional before making any health-related decisions.
- Testing & Lab Testing Disclaimer: ALL PRODUCT TESTING RESULTS PROVIDED ON OUR WEBSITE, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, OR ANY OTHER PLATFORM ARE CONDUCTED UNDER SPECIFIC CONTROLLED CONDITIONS AND APPLY ONLY TO THE TESTED SAMPLES AT THE TIME OF TESTING. BOS WATER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT OTHER USERS WILL ACHIEVE THE SAME RESULTS, AS FACTORS SUCH AS WATER QUALITY, INSTALLATION METHODS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT PERFORMANCE. TESTING DATA MAY BE SUBJECT TO VARIABILITY, INACCURACIES, INTERFERENCES, AND UNCONTROLLABLE EXTERNAL FACTORS SUCH AS NATURAL FLUCTUATIONS IN WATER QUALITY, CONTAMINATION, HUMAN ERROR, OR INSTRUMENTATION ISSUES/LIMITATIONS. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN TESTING REPORTS, REVIEWS, OR COMPARISONS SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A DEFINITIVE ASSESSMENT OF ANY PRODUCT’S OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OR LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE. BOS WATER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COMMERCIAL LOSSES, REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE, OR CLAIMS MADE BY THIRD-PARTY MANUFACTURERS OR VENDORS REGARDING PRODUCT REVIEWS OR TESTING RESULTS. MANUFACTURERS AND VENDORS CANNOT DEMAND CHANGES, REMOVAL, OR FAVORABLE MODIFICATIONS TO OUR TEST RESULTS OR REVIEWS.
- Liability Waiver: BOS Water is liable without limitation for damages caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct. For damages resulting from the slightly negligent breach of material contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), BOS Water’s liability shall be limited to the typical, foreseeable damages. In all other cases, BOS Water shall not be liable. Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude liability where such limitation is not permitted under applicable German law, including liability for injury to life, body, or health.
NO GUARANTEE, EXPLICIT OR IMPLIED, IS MADE REGARDING THE COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THE SUITABILITY OF ANY REVIEWED OR RECOMMENDED PRODUCT FOR THEIR SPECIFIC WATER CONDITIONS BEFORE PURCHASE OR USE. BOS WATER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LEGAL CLAIMS OR DISPUTES BROUGHT BY MANUFACTURERS OR VENDORS REGARDING TESTING OUTCOMES, NEGATIVE REVIEWS, OR COMPARATIVE RANKINGS. BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES REGARDING PRODUCT REVIEWS OR TEST RESULTS MUST BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NO LEGAL CLAIMS MAY BE FILED AGAINST BOS WATER FOR UNFAVORABLE REVIEWS.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BOS Water, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Business Transfers & Mergers
If BOS Water undergoes a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction. If required, we will notify users before the transfer.
11. Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Binding Arbitration (Commercial Disputes): Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Website, the Channel, or any services provided by BOS Water between the Company and a business user or commercial party shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in accordance with the DIS Arbitration Rules of the German Institution of Arbitration (Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit e.V.). The arbitration will take place in Berlin, Germany, and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.
- Consumers (Private Individuals): If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you retain the right to choose between arbitration and litigation in the competent courts under German consumer protection laws. BOS Water will not require arbitration unless mutually agreed after the dispute arises.
- Class Action Waiver: Group litigation and collective redress proceedings are excluded to the fullest extent permitted under German law. BOS Water does not participate in dispute resolution procedures before consumer arbitration boards under the VSBG.
- Exception for Injunctive Relief: BOS Water reserves the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction in the event of actual or threatened violations of its intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations. Users acknowledge that violations of BOS Water’s intellectual property or confidentiality may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate.
- Enforceability of Arbitration Clause: If any part of this dispute resolution clause is deemed unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. The parties waive any objections to arbitration based on jurisdiction or venue.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@bos-water.com.
