Posticy Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Posticy.com (“Posticy”), an online software platform operated by Posticy GmbH, designed to facilitate professional collaboration between Marketers and Publishers for advertorials, guest posting, sponsored content, digital PR, and related publication opportunities.

Posticy may also offer optional paid features, add-on services, visibility enhancements, AI-powered tools, metrics verification services, editorial services, and other professional services directly to Users, subject to separate descriptions and pricing.

These Terms and Conditions form a legally binding agreement between you (“User”) and Posticy GmbH (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing, registering, or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, together with all referenced policies, including the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and User Guidelines.

Posticy is provided exclusively on a business to business basis. By using the Platform, you confirm that you act in a professional or commercial capacity, either on behalf of a legal entity or as a self employed professional. Consumer protection laws do not apply.

Posticy operates solely as a software as a service platform facilitating communication, workflow, visibility, and collaboration between independent Marketers and Publishers. Posticy is not a party to agreements between Users, does not process payments between Users, and does not guarantee the performance, publication, quality, or outcome of collaborations.

Posticy GmbH is registered at Helene-Lange Str. 1B, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.
VAT Number: DE341718014.

Posticy reserves the right to amend, update, modify, discontinue, or replace these Terms at any time. Updated versions become effective upon publication on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

Posticy – Refers to Posticy GmbH, the legal entity operating the Platform.

Platform – Refers to the website www.posticy.com and all related software, applications, tools, systems, and services.

User – Refers to any registered business user or professional accessing the Platform.

Account – Refers to a registered user profile used to access the Platform.

Marketer – Refers to a User submitting Proposals, Articles, or collaboration requests.

Publisher – Refers to a User offering publication opportunities or websites.

Proposal – Refers to a collaboration request initiated through the Platform.

Order – Refers to a collaboration agreed independently between Users following a Proposal.

Content – Refers to text, media, articles, links, images, files, and materials submitted through the Platform.

Article – Refers to written Content submitted for publication.

Subscription Plan – Refers to a recurring access plan such as Free or Premium.

Connects – Refers to internal digital usage units used within the Platform to access selected features, including but not limited to submitting or accepting Proposals.

Connects may be included within Subscription Plans or purchased separately.

Connects do not represent currency, electronic money, stored financial value, investment products, securities, or transferable assets.

Users receive only a limited, revocable, non transferable right to use Connects within the Platform in accordance with these Terms.

Free Connects – Refers to Connects provided periodically by Posticy at no cost.

Purchased Connects – Refers to Connects obtained through payments made directly to Posticy.

Premium Plan – Refers to a recurring subscription plan allowing Connect free usage of selected Platform actions subject to fair usage rules.

Third Party Services – Refers to external providers integrated with or linked from the Platform.

Agreement – Refers to these Terms and all referenced policies.

3. Eligibility and Registration

3.1 Eligibility

The Platform is available exclusively to business users.

To use Posticy, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • possess legal capacity to enter binding agreements
  • act in a professional or commercial capacity

By registering, you confirm that all information provided is accurate, complete, and current.

Posticy reserves the right to reject, restrict, suspend, or terminate Accounts that fail to satisfy eligibility requirements.

3.2 Registration Process

Access to the Platform requires Account registration.

Users must provide a valid email address and maintain secure login credentials.

Users remain responsible for all activity conducted through their Account.

3.3 User Roles

Accounts may operate as:

  • Marketer
  • Publisher
  • both simultaneously

Users may switch roles within the same Account.

Creating multiple Accounts to bypass restrictions, usage limits, Connect consumption, enforcement actions, or subscription rules is prohibited.

3.4 Verification

Posticy reserves the right to request identity verification, business verification, ownership verification, or supporting documentation at any time.

Failure to comply may result in restricted functionality, suspension, or termination.

3.5 Account Security

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their login credentials.

Posticy is not liable for losses caused by compromised Accounts resulting from User negligence.

4. Platform Usage

4.1 General Rules

Users must use the Platform lawfully, professionally, and in accordance with these Terms.

Users remain solely responsible for their conduct, proposals, communications, content, negotiations, and agreements.

4.2 Acceptable Use

Users must not:

  • engage in spam or abusive conduct
  • submit misleading or deceptive information
  • infringe third party rights
  • distribute malware or harmful code
  • manipulate metrics, rankings, or workflows
  • scrape or harvest Platform data
  • use automation, bots, or scripts without authorization
  • interfere with Platform functionality or security

4.3 Proposal Abuse Restrictions

Users must not artificially inflate proposal activity or abuse the Connect system.

Posticy reserves the right to:

  • reject Proposals
  • limit proposal activity
  • invalidate suspicious Connect activity
  • restrict Accounts
  • apply fair usage limitations
  • suspend or terminate Accounts

5. Connect System and Subscription Plans

5.1 Nature of Connects

Connects are internal digital Platform usage units.

Connects are used to access selected Platform actions and features, including but not limited to:

  • submitting Proposals
  • accepting Proposals
  • unlocking features
  • accessing premium visibility options
  • activating enhanced marketplace functionality

Connects:

  • are not currency
  • are not redeemable for money
  • are not refundable except where required by law
  • are not transferable between Users
  • do not constitute personal property
  • may not be resold
  • may not be exchanged outside the Platform

Posticy reserves the right to modify Connect usage rules, pricing, availability, expiration periods, or Platform functionality at any time.

5.2 Connect Consumption

Connects are consumed:

  • when a Marketer submits a Proposal
  • when a Publisher accepts a Proposal

The number of Connects consumed depends on the total Proposal value displayed within the Platform at the time of the action.

Unless otherwise specified by Posticy:

  • 0 EUR to 99 EUR = 1 Connect
  • 100 EUR to 149 EUR = 2 Connects
  • 150 EUR to 199 EUR = 3 Connects

Additional thresholds may apply for higher Proposal values.

Connect consumption is displayed to Users before confirmation of the action.

Consumed Connects are non refundable, including where:

  • collaborations fail
  • Users cancel Orders
  • Proposals are withdrawn
  • publication does not occur
  • Users become dissatisfied with outcomes
  • communication between Users stops

5.3 Free Plan

The Free Plan includes:

  • 3 Free Connects per monthly cycle

Free Connects:

  • expire automatically at the end of each monthly cycle
  • do not accumulate
  • may be modified, reduced, or discontinued at any time

5.4 Purchased Connects

Users may purchase Connect packages directly from Posticy.

Purchased Connects:

  • are valid for 12 months from purchase date
  • automatically expire after validity ends
  • are non refundable
  • are forfeited upon Account termination or suspension

Posticy may modify Connect pricing, package sizes, or availability at any time.

5.5 Premium Subscription Plan

The Premium Plan is a recurring paid subscription allowing Connect free usage of selected Platform actions.

Premium functionality may include:

  • unlimited Proposal submissions
  • unlimited Proposal acceptances
  • Connect free access to selected marketplace actions

Premium subscriptions remain subject to fair usage rules.

Premium subscriptions do not permit:

  • automated behavior
  • scraping
  • mass spam activity
  • artificial proposal generation
  • abusive marketplace behavior
  • manipulative activity

Posticy reserves the right to:

  • apply fair usage limitations
  • temporarily restrict functionality
  • downgrade Accounts
  • suspend Accounts
  • terminate Accounts

where abnormal or abusive behavior is detected.

5.6 Billing and Renewals

Premium subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled.

Users may cancel subscriptions at any time.

Cancellation becomes effective at the next billing cycle.

No refunds are provided for partially used periods.

If payment fails, Posticy may downgrade the Account automatically.

6. User Responsibilities

6.1 Publisher Responsibilities

Publishers remain solely responsible for:

  • ownership and legality of websites
  • publication decisions
  • website content
  • compliance with laws and regulations
  • accuracy of metrics and representations

Publishers independently decide whether to accept or reject Proposals.

6.2 Marketer Responsibilities

Marketers remain solely responsible for:

  • legality of submitted Content
  • intellectual property compliance
  • proposal instructions
  • communication with Publishers
  • commercial agreements with Publishers

Posticy does not guarantee publication or results.

6.3 Prohibited Categories

The Platform may not be used for:

  • adult content
  • gambling
  • illegal products or services
  • scams or fraud
  • malware
  • hacking services
  • counterfeit goods
  • unlicensed medical or financial services
  • hate speech or discrimination
  • weapons or restricted goods

This list is non exhaustive.

6.4 Moderation Rights

Posticy reserves the right to:

  • remove websites
  • remove listings
  • remove Content
  • reject Proposals
  • restrict Accounts
  • suspend Accounts
  • terminate Accounts

without prior notice.

7. Payments Between Users

Marketers and Publishers transact independently.

Posticy:

  • does not process payments between Users
  • does not collect funds on behalf of Users
  • does not act as escrow
  • does not mediate settlements
  • does not guarantee payment or delivery

Users remain solely responsible for invoicing, taxes, payments, and commercial agreements.

The Platform may offer optional integrations or convenience tools involving third party providers such as PayPal or Stripe.

Such integrations do not constitute payment processing by Posticy.

8. Payments to Posticy

Payments made to Posticy relate exclusively to services provided by Posticy.

These may include:

  • Premium subscriptions
  • Connect purchases
  • visibility upgrades
  • metrics services
  • promotional features
  • editorial services
  • AI related tools
  • add-on services

All pricing is displayed exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

Invoices are issued directly by Posticy GmbH.

Posticy reserves the right to change pricing, services, functionality, Connect policies, and subscription structures at any time.

9. Refunds and Chargebacks

9.1 No Refund Policy

All purchases made on the Platform are final and non refundable unless required by applicable law.

This includes:

  • Premium subscriptions
  • Connect purchases
  • unused Connects
  • expired Connects
  • unused subscription periods
  • rejected Proposals
  • unsuccessful collaborations

Users waive withdrawal rights to the extent permitted under applicable B2B laws.

9.2 Chargebacks

Initiating unjustified chargebacks or payment disputes constitutes a violation of these Terms.

Posticy reserves the right to:

  • suspend Accounts
  • terminate Accounts
  • revoke Platform access
  • invalidate Connect balances
  • recover administrative costs
  • contest disputes with evidence

10. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to the Platform belong to Posticy or its licensors.

Users receive a limited, non exclusive, revocable right to access and use the Platform.

Users retain ownership of submitted Content.

By submitting Content, Users grant Posticy a worldwide, non exclusive, royalty free license to host, display, reproduce, and process such Content for operation and improvement of the Platform.

Posticy does not guarantee legality or ownership of User Content.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Posticy processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

Detailed information is available within the Privacy Policy.

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies.

Users may exercise applicable privacy rights through Posticy support channels.

Privacy inquiries may be directed to:
privacy@posticy.com

12. Suspension and Termination

Posticy may restrict, suspend, downgrade, or terminate Accounts at its sole discretion where:

  • these Terms are violated
  • Connect abuse occurs
  • fraudulent activity occurs
  • abusive marketplace behavior occurs
  • payment obligations fail
  • automated misuse is detected

Upon termination:

  • Platform access may be revoked
  • Connect balances may be forfeited
  • subscriptions may end immediately
  • no compensation is owed

Users may submit appeals through support channels.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Posticy shall not be liable for:

  • indirect damages
  • lost profits
  • lost revenue
  • business interruption
  • data loss
  • publication failures
  • collaboration disputes
  • User misconduct
  • third party actions
  • marketplace outcomes

The Platform is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Posticy does not guarantee uninterrupted operation, availability, accuracy, or commercial success.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany.

Exclusive jurisdiction lies with the competent courts at the registered seat of Posticy GmbH.

Electronic communications and records are considered legally binding.

15. Contact Information

Posticy GmbH
Helene-Lange Str. 1B
14469 Potsdam
Brandenburg
Germany

Support:
support@posticy.com

Privacy:
privacy@posticy.com