Terms of Service

Last updated: Apr 30, 2026

1. Provider and Scope

These Terms of Service govern access to and use of the website elnino0916.de and all related content and features (the "Website"). The provider is elNino0916, email: admin@elnino0916.de. By accessing the Website, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Website.

2. Nature and Content of the Website

The Website is a personal portfolio with information about currently played games, news and projects, skills, and links to external profiles and resources (e.g., GitHub, Discord, bio page). In addition, user accounts can be created and managed through accounts.elnino0916.de. For those accounts, account data, credential data, and uploaded profile pictures may be stored on a secured server. The subdomain share.elnino0916.de provides a file and image sharing service that may only be used with an account for which the required permission has been manually added. Downloads may be accessible without a password. Each upload is automatically scanned with antivirus software; files containing malware or other security issues may be rejected or deleted. There are no public interaction areas such as comments or forums. References to games or projects are not advertisements or paid endorsements. Media files uploaded to share.elnino0916.de and account data processed through accounts.elnino0916.de are hosted on a private server located in Germany and protected by Cloudflare.

3. Nature of Operation and Regulatory Classification

The Website is currently operated as a personal offering that is not intended for profit. Its legal classification may change depending on actual operation, reach, and future development. Where statutory information duties apply (including provider identification/imprint obligations), they will be implemented in the version required by applicable law.

4. Technical Requirements

For error-free use, you need an internet-enabled device, an up-to-date web browser, and a functioning internet connection. You are responsible for keeping your system updated, using security software, and backing up your data.

5. Permitted and Prohibited Use

You agree to use the Website only in compliance with applicable law. This applies in particular to accounts on accounts.elnino0916.de and uploads you may make via share.elnino0916.de. You must provide accurate account information, keep your credentials confidential, and only use share.elnino0916.de if the required permission has been manually added to your account. You are responsible for not uploading unlawful content or content prohibited by third-party rights and for complying with legal requirements (e.g., copyright, data protection, privacy rights). The following are especially prohibited:

Acceptable Use (Summary) - share.elnino0916.de

  • Upload only content for which you hold all required rights and permissions.
  • No illegal, harmful, abusive, or privacy-rights-infringing content.
  • No circumvention of security controls, no spam, and no infrastructure abuse.
  • No use of sharing features unless your account has been manually granted the required permission.
  • Upon notice, content may be reviewed/removed and access may be restricted.
  • Circumventing security or access restrictions,
  • Actions that impair the integrity or availability of the technical infrastructure (e.g., DDoS, spam, excessive crawler use),
  • Distributing unlawful, offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise impermissible content,
  • Violating copyrights, privacy rights, or other third-party rights,
  • Using the Website for commercial offers, advertising, or other business purposes without prior consent.

In the event of violations, the provider may block or remove content in whole or in part, restrict access temporarily or permanently, and, where required, initiate legal action and notify competent authorities.

6. Intellectual Property and Usage Rights

The Website's content, layouts, graphics, and source code are protected by the copyright of elNino0916 or the respective rights holders. Any use beyond the intended retrieval of the Website is only permitted with prior explicit consent. Rights under applicable open-source licenses remain unaffected; appropriate notices are provided where required.

7. Liability

The Website is operated with reasonable care. However, uninterrupted availability and complete accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all content cannot be guaranteed.

In cases of intent and gross negligence, liability applies in accordance with statutory law. In cases of ordinary negligence, liability is limited to breaches of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) and to the typically foreseeable damage. Liability for injury to life, body, or health remains unaffected and unlimited. Mandatory statutory liability, including under product liability law, remains unaffected.

8. Links and Third-Party Content

The Website contains links to external websites and third-party profiles (e.g., GitHub, Discord, bio page, project and game pages) as well as selected embedded third-party resources (e.g., Google Fonts). We assume no responsibility for the content or availability of external sites or resources. No legal violations were apparent at the time of linking; if we become aware of any, such links or resources will be removed promptly. The respective terms of use and privacy policies of external services apply.

9. Data Protection

Information on the processing of personal data can be found in the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Service.

10. Changes to the Website and Terms

We reserve the right to change, restrict, or discontinue the content, functions, or operation of the Website and to amend these Terms of Service where there is an objective reason (including legal changes, technical changes, security requirements, or changes to service scope). We will publish material changes on this page. Continued use after the amended version takes effect constitutes acceptance of the current version.

11. Term, Suspension, and Termination

These Terms of Service apply for the duration of your use of the Website. We may temporarily or permanently suspend your access if you violate these terms, if a security risk exists, or if operation of the Website is discontinued. Statutory rights and claims, including rights to remove unlawful content, remain unaffected.

12. Governing Law, Consumer Protection, and Dispute Resolution

The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you are a consumer under Article 6(1) of EU Regulation No. 593/2008 (Rome I) and habitually reside in another EU Member State, the mandatory consumer protection provisions of your country of residence remain unaffected. If you are a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms is the provider's registered seat. We are neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is or becomes invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected. To the extent legally permissible, the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that comes closest to its economic purpose; otherwise, the applicable statutory provisions apply.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact admin@elnino0916.de.