General Terms and Conditions (AGB)
prokodo Marketplace
1. Provider, scope, contract documents
1.1 The platform “prokodo Marketplace” is provided by prokodo (sole proprietorship), owner: Christian Salat, Fritz-Erler-Straße 24b, 81737, München, Deutschland. Email: info(at)prokodo.com, phone: +49 (0) 89 244 119 790, VAT ID: DE345200489. (hereinafter “Provider”, “prokodo”, “we”).
1.2 These terms govern platform use and all contracts initiated and/or concluded via the platform regarding digital content and services, including marketplace functionality for sellers and customers.
1.3 Contract documents (binding), as effectively incorporated, are: these terms, the relevant listing/product description, the license terms shown in listing/checkout (e.g., EULA/seller license/OSS license), Seller Terms, Verification Policy, Refund & Dispute Policy, and any further expressly incorporated special terms.
1.4 Legal & Compliance documentation (informational) includes in particular: Admin Read Audit, Incident & Breach Process, Subprocessors documentation, and DPA/SCC/TIA documentation. These documents provide technical transparency and compliance context; they are not independent performance promises, not warranties, and not separate assurances unless expressly incorporated as contract documents.
1.5 The version of the contract documents effectively incorporated at the time of contract conclusion governs. Listing/product descriptions and license terms may vary per product. Legal & Compliance documentation is published as a point-in-time snapshot with an as-of date and may be changed.
- Conflict order: (1) individual agreement, (2) listing/product description incl. license terms, (3) Seller Terms / Verification Policy / Refund & Dispute Policy / special terms (as applicable), (4) these terms, (5) informational Legal & Compliance documentation.
- In case of conflict between contract documents and Legal & Compliance documentation, contract documents prevail; Legal & Compliance documentation serves transparency purposes only.
- 1.6 Changes to these terms are governed by section 18.
2. Definitions
2.1 Customer: any natural or legal person obtaining digital content/services via the platform.
2.2 Seller: any natural or legal person creating listings and offering digital content/artifacts via the platform.
- 2.3 Listing: the offer page for a specific artifact (price, license, scope, requirements, support).
- 2.4 Artifact: digital content, especially software components (e.g., n8n nodes, packages, workflows, assets), including versions.
- 2.5 Hosted artifact: a version uploaded to, stored, and distributed by prokodo.
- 2.6 Verified npm/OSS: an external version that can be verified without mandatory permanent hosting by prokodo.
- 2.7 Verification: technical checks (e.g., install/import smoke tests, secret scans) according to platform rules.
- 2.8 Release/distribution: approval for distribution under platform lifecycle/status rules.
3. Target audience (open buyer, B2B seller)
3.1 The platform is open to all users (buyers). Free listings and OSS content may also be used by consumers within the meaning of § 13 BGB.
3.2 Monetization features (paid listings, seller account, payouts) are available exclusively to entrepreneurs within the meaning of § 14 BGB. By activating seller monetization, the user confirms they act as an entrepreneur.
3.3 Free content is governed by these general terms. Consumer rights (e.g., withdrawal) do not currently apply to paid content, since sales are B2B only. Should prokodo introduce paid B2C transactions in the future, the required consumer protection provisions (withdrawal, notice, model form) will be added prior to go-live.
4. Service scope and marketplace role (hybrid model)
4.1 prokodo operates a platform enabling sellers to list digital content and customers to purchase and obtain delivery/distribution.
4.2 Unless the listing/checkout explicitly identifies prokodo as the seller (“Sold by prokodo” or equivalent), the third-party model applies: the contract for the artifact is concluded exclusively between customer and seller. prokodo provides the technical platform infrastructure (e.g., hosting/distribution, payment integration, verification and release processes).
4.3 If the listing/checkout explicitly identifies prokodo as the seller, the contract is concluded directly with prokodo (direct sale).
- 4.4 prokodo owes operation of the platform under these terms, but no guaranteed economic success or compatibility in arbitrary target environments unless explicitly promised.
- 4.5 For third-party contracts (customer↔seller), the seller remains responsible for product-related obligations (e.g., support, updates, defect remedies, license content) unless the listing provides otherwise. prokodo’s liability as platform operator is limited to these terms and applicable law.
5. Registration, account, security
5.1 Certain functions require an account. Information must be complete, accurate, and kept up to date.
5.2 Access credentials must be kept confidential. Suspected unauthorized use must be reported to prokodo without undue delay.
5.3 In case of misuse or security concerns, prokodo may take reasonable measures (e.g., temporary suspension, password reset, additional verification).
6. Contract formation, order process, storage of contract text
6.1 Listing/product presentations are generally not binding offers but invitations to place an order.
6.2 By completing the checkout, the customer submits a binding offer. The contract is concluded by explicit acceptance, provision/activation, or successful payment as defined in checkout.
6.3 prokodo may reject orders in case of fraud suspicion, misuse, sanctions/embargo risks, or technical impossibility.
6.4 Contract texts may be available in the account; long-term storage by prokodo occurs only to the extent required by law.
7. Prices, taxes, payment processing, billing
7.1 Prices shown in the listing/checkout apply.
7.2 VAT: If VAT applies, prices include VAT unless stated otherwise. If small business scheme (§ 19 UStG) applies, VAT is not shown where indicated.
7.3 prokodo may process payments via payment service providers (e.g., Stripe); additional provider terms may apply.
- 7.4 Fees are due upon contract conclusion or activation, unless checkout specifies otherwise.
- 7.5 In case of chargebacks/returns, prokodo may temporarily restrict access until the matter is clarified and outstanding amounts are settled.
8. Digital delivery and availability
8.1 Digital content is provided electronically (download/distribution/account activation).
8.2 Delivery times follow the listing/checkout; delays due to force majeure or third-party outages may occur.
8.3 prokodo may perform maintenance and changes for security, stability, and compliance reasons, considering customer interests reasonably.
9. Licenses and usage rights (artifacts)
9.1 Use is primarily governed by the license stated in the listing (seller license/EULA) and any applicable OSS licenses.
9.2 Fallback: if no deviating agreement exists, the customer receives a simple, non-transferable, non-sublicensable right of use within the agreed scope.
- 9.3 Where an artifact includes OSS components, the OSS license terms prevail.
- 9.4 prokodo trademarks, logos, platform software and content are protected and may not be used beyond these terms.
10. Withdrawal
10.1 Paid listings are currently offered exclusively under the B2B model. Entrepreneurs do not have a statutory right of withdrawal.
10.2 Consents (e.g., newsletter) may be revoked at any time via platform features or by email. Revocation does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to revocation.
10.3 Should prokodo introduce paid B2C transactions in the future, statutory withdrawal provisions, deadlines, and the model withdrawal form will be added prior to go-live.
11. Verification, status, release gating
11.1 prokodo may subject artifacts/versions to technical verification; scope and criteria may vary by product class. Details on check classes, status models, re-verification and measures follow the Verification Policy.
11.2 A passed verification is not a warranty of defect-free or vulnerability-free artifacts; it is a technical snapshot under defined test conditions.
- 11.3 prokodo may make distribution dependent on lifecycle/status rules (e.g., verified_passed).
- 11.4 For findings, policy violations, misuse or security risks, prokodo may block/delist listings/versions, block downloads or require re-verification.
- 11.5 The Verification Policy is, as applicable, part of the contractual relationship.
12. Seller obligations (content, compliance, security)
12.1 Sellers must keep listing information complete, accurate and up to date (scope, requirements, dependencies, license, price, support, limitations).
12.2 Sellers warrant they hold all necessary rights and do not infringe third-party rights.
- 12.3 In particular, harmful or unlawful content is prohibited (e.g., malware, backdoors, credential stealers, undisclosed telemetry, circumvention of security controls, hidden undisclosed functionality).
- 12.4 Security-relevant vulnerabilities must be addressed without undue delay; prokodo must be informed where necessary to protect users and the platform.
13. Support, updates, defect claims – responsibility
13.1 Whether and to what extent support/updates are owed follows the listing/license model.
13.2 In the third-party model, the seller is the primary contact for support, updates and defect claims; prokodo may provide support channels without assuming seller obligations.
13.3 prokodo may block distribution of specific versions for security/compliance reasons. Claims against prokodo exist only where prokodo is the seller or where prokodo breaches platform operation duties.
13a. Refunds (B2B), disputes, chargebacks
13a.1 In the B2B-only model, refunds/exchanges for digital content are generally excluded, unless mandatory law applies or the listing/checkout explicitly provides otherwise.
13a.2 Further rules on exceptions, dispute procedures and chargebacks follow the Refund & Dispute Policy, which is, as applicable, part of the contractual relationship.
13a.3 In case a version is blocked/delisted for security or compliance reasons (security takedown), prokodo and/or the seller may primarily offer a reasonable replacement (e.g., the last available safe version). A refund will typically be considered only if no reasonable alternative can be provided and the Refund & Dispute Policy allows it.
13a.4 Free listings and OSS content are not subject to refund claims as no paid transaction occurs. Should prokodo introduce paid B2C transactions in the future, consumer-specific refund rules will be added prior to go-live.
14. Prohibited use, house rules, suspension, takedown
14.1 Prohibited are, in particular, misuse, circumvention of protection measures, attacks on systems, harmful scraping, unlawful content and infringement of third-party rights.
14.2 In case of violations, prokodo may take measures (e.g., warning, temporary/permanent suspension, delisting, download blocking, withholding payouts pending clarification within payment provider rules).
14.3 Upon indications of legal violations or security risks, prokodo may temporarily disable content (notice-and-takedown) and decide after review. In urgent cases (e.g., active security incident), prokodo may act immediately.
15. Liability of prokodo (sole proprietorship)
15.1 Unlimited liability applies for intent and gross negligence and for injury to life, body or health.
15.2 For simple negligence, prokodo is liable only for breaches of essential contractual obligations (cardinal duties), limited to the typically foreseeable damage.
- 15.3 Otherwise, liability is excluded to the extent legally permissible, in particular for indirect damages, lost profit, downtime and avoidable data loss.
- 15.4 For seller content/services, prokodo as platform operator is liable only as provided by law; the seller remains primarily responsible.
- 15.5 Mandatory liability regimes (e.g., product liability) remain unaffected.
16. Data protection, subprocessors, incident process, deletion
16.1 Personal data processing follows the privacy notice and the platform’s Legal & Compliance documentation.
16.2 Subprocessors and transfer/security information are described in the Subprocessors documentation (incl. Google Cloud/Firebase, Stripe, Mailchimp, Vercel, Bugsnag, AWS SES, Typesense self-hosted, GTM).
16.3 prokodo maintains an Incident & Breach Process with documentation and notification chain logic.
16.4 Account deletion follows an evidence-based deletion model (e.g., erased_core/erased_complete) and retention controls (TTL/backups/logs) under legal obligations.
17. Term, termination, effects
17.1 Platform usage is generally for an indefinite term; subscriptions run as selected and may be terminated per listing/checkout.
17.2 Users may terminate/delete their account via the processes provided on the platform.
17.3 prokodo may terminate or suspend for good cause, especially in case of material violations, security risks, fraud suspicion or legal obligations.
17.4 Upon termination, usage rights to the platform end; rights to purchased artifacts follow the applicable license unless otherwise agreed or mandatory law applies.
18. Amendments to these terms
18.1 prokodo may amend these terms for objective reasons (e.g., legal changes, security requirements, product development).
18.2 Users will be informed in text form. Changes are deemed accepted if the user does not object within a reasonable period and is informed of this consequence; upon objection, prokodo may terminate if continuation without the change is unreasonable.
18.3 Amendments affecting core performance obligations (e.g., fees) require explicit consent where legally required or reasonably appropriate.
19. Final provisions
19.1 German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, to the extent permissible.
19.2 Venue: for merchants/legal persons, venue is the provider’s seat (München); otherwise statutory venues apply.
19.3 If individual provisions are invalid, the remaining provisions remain effective.
