Terms and Conditions

As of: May 2026

§ 1 Scope

(1) These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter "T&C") of WAMOCON GmbH, Mergenthalerallee 79 - 81, 65760 Eschborn (hereinafter "Provider"), apply to all contracts for the use of the Software-as-a-Service platform HandwerkerBonus (hereinafter "Platform"), provided via the website https://handwerkerbonus.de.

(2) The Platform is primarily aimed at consumers within the meaning of § 13 BGB (German private households) and at tax advisors using HandwerkerBonus on behalf of their clients (collectively "Users"). Where the User is an entrepreneur within the meaning of § 14 BGB, the commercial provisions of these T&C apply in addition.

(3) Deviating, conflicting, or supplementary terms and conditions of the User shall not become part of the contract unless the Provider expressly agrees in writing.

§ 2 Conclusion of Contract

(1) The presentation of the Platform and its features on the website does not constitute a binding offer within the meaning of § 145 BGB, but rather an invitation to submit an offer (invitatio ad offerendum).

(2) The User submits a binding offer by completing the registration process on the Platform and accepting these T&C.

(3) The contract is concluded when the Provider accepts the User's offer by activating access. The free basic plan is enabled immediately after email confirmation. Paid plans are billed according to the price list published at https://handwerkerbonus.de/pricing.

§ 3 Service Description

(1) The Provider makes the Platform available to the User as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) via the Internet.

(2) The Platform assists Users with capturing, OCR-based analysis, and tax-compliant preparation of craftsman and household-service invoices under § 35a EStG. It does not constitute individual tax advice within the meaning of the German Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG).

(3) The precise scope of features is set out in the current service description at https://handwerkerbonus.de.

(4) The Provider is entitled to further develop, expand, and adapt the Platform. Material restrictions to the scope of features will be communicated to the User four weeks in advance.

§ 4 Usage Rights

(1) The Provider grants the User a simple, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right to use the Platform for the duration of the contract.

(2) The User may only use the Platform to process invoices for which they are authorised and exclusively for tax purposes under § 35a EStG.

§ 5 User Obligations

(1) The User shall keep their access credentials confidential and protect them from third-party access.

(2) The User shall ensure that only invoices for which they hold the necessary processing rights are uploaded.

(3) The User must independently verify the values calculated by HandwerkerBonus before incorporating them into any income tax return.

§ 6 Availability

(1) The Provider shall endeavour to maintain an annual average availability of 99.5%.

(2) Scheduled maintenance windows announced in advance shall not count as downtime.

§ 7 Data Protection

The processing of personal data is governed by the Provider's Privacy Policy and the provisions of the GDPR.

§ 8 Liability

(1) The Provider shall be fully liable for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health, as well as for intent and gross negligence.

(2) Otherwise, liability is limited to foreseeable, typically occurring damages.

§ 9 Contract Duration and Termination

(1) The contract is concluded for an indefinite period and may be terminated by either party with one month's notice to the end of a calendar month.

(2) The right to extraordinary termination for good cause remains unaffected.

§ 10 Final Provisions

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

(2) The place of jurisdiction is Eschborn, provided the User is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law.

(3) Should individual provisions of these T&C be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

§ 11 Right of Withdrawal for Consumers

(1) Consumers have the right to withdraw from this contract within fourteen days without giving any reason. The withdrawal period is fourteen days from the day of contract conclusion.

(2) To exercise the right of withdrawal, the consumer must inform the Provider (WAMOCON GmbH, Mergenthalerallee 79 - 81, 65760 Eschborn, Germany, Email: support@handwerkerbonus.de) by means of a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post or email) of their decision to withdraw from this contract.

(3) The right of withdrawal expires prematurely if the Provider has begun performance of the contract with the consumer's express consent and the consumer has simultaneously confirmed loss of the right of withdrawal upon full performance of the contract.