Terms and Conditions

§ 1 Scope

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the closed platform Reformer.network by registered members. By joining the club, you fully accept these terms.

§ 2 Purpose and Access

Reformer.network is a closed, non-public club for open, respectful exchange, collaboration, and networking.
Access is granted exclusively by invitation through the recommendation system or via trust badges. Open registration is not possible.

Internal Communication and System Messages

As part of the network, members occasionally receive internal messages, announcements, or invitations to actions and projects.
This communication serves informational purposes within the club and does not constitute advertising.

§ 3 Membership Fees and Funding

During the beta phase, usage is free of charge. After the official launch, access will be based on a freely selectable monthly membership fee (between €5 and €50).
These contributions fund, among other things, infrastructure, development, legal compliance, moderation, and project support.

§ 4 Content and Usage Rights

  • Members may post content, comments, and media as long as they hold the necessary rights.
  • Content may only be shared within the club – external sharing is only allowed via manual copy-paste.
  • Publishing in the name of the Reformer.network club is not permitted. Exceptions require editorial team approval.

§ 5 Identity Verification and Real Name Policy

  • Every member is required to use their real first and last name.
  • Verification via official ID (ID card, passport, driver’s license) and a live photo is required.
  • False identities or attempts at deception will result in immediate exclusion.

§ 6 Code of Conduct

All members commit to respectful, lawful, and solution-oriented behavior within Reformer.network.

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Hate speech, insults, discrimination
  • Glorification of violence or incitement to crime
  • Pornographic or harmful content for minors
  • Spam, advertising, unsolicited self-promotion
  • Disinformation, identity theft, copyright infringement

§ 7 Protection of Children and Minors

  • Uploading or sharing images of children is strictly prohibited.
  • Content relating to minors is subject to special protection.
  • Violations will lead to immediate account deletion.

§ 8 Community Moderation and Deletion

  • Members can report violations anonymously.
  • Moderators may delete content, issue warnings, or suspend users.
  • In severe cases, accounts may be deleted immediately without refund of any payments made.

Objections are possible – in writing within 5 days. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the operating team.

§ 9 Data Protection and Data Usage

Our separate Data Privacy in accordance with GDPR applies.
We process only necessary data and do not share data with third parties – except to comply with legal obligations or to fulfill internal services (e.g., payment processing).
Members can export their data at any time.

§ 10 Intellectual Property

  • Platform content is protected by copyright.
  • Members may only post content they have full rights to.
  • Commercial reuse of platform content is prohibited.

§ 11 Journalistic Content and Funding

  • Independent journalists may post their own content or link external articles within the club.
  • Publishing in the name of the club is not permitted.
  • Financial support is available upon request (for research, production, equipment, etc.).

§ 12 Technical Use and Security

  • Usage takes place on members’ own private devices.
  • The club does not use external tracking services, advertising, or algorithmic visibility control.
  • Sharing login credentials is prohibited.

§ 13 Amendments to the Terms and Conditions

Reformer.network reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be announced in the internal area in a timely manner.

§ 14 Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

For further information, see our Data Privacy, the Code of Conduct, and the Funding Guidelines.

Effective as of: 06.04.2025

Responsible:

Redcap B.V.
on behalf of Stichting Rudulin
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contact: support@reformer.network