Terms of Service

As used in these Terms:

“Account” means the user account you create to access the Service. “Content” means the legal texts, case law, legislation, treaties, and other legal materials accessible through the Service. “Government Databases” means gesetze-im-internet.de, rechtsprechung-im-internet.de, EUR-Lex, and the Cellar database operated by the Publications Office of the European Union. “MCP” or “Model Context Protocol” means the open protocol for integrating AI applications with external data sources. “Subscription Fees” means recurring fees payable for a paid subscription plan. “Usage Fees” means metered fees based on request volume or other consumption metrics under a usage-based plan. “User Content” means any content you upload to or create within the Service.

In these Terms: headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation; “including” means “including without limitation”; and words in the singular include the plural and vice versa.

2.1

The Service provides programmatic access to a curated database of German and European Union legal documents, including federal laws, court decisions, EU regulations, directives, treaties, and case law. The Service is accessible via MCP-compatible AI tools and other programmatic interfaces.

2.2

We may modify, update, or discontinue any feature of the Service at any time. For material changes that reduce the functionality available under your paid subscription, we will provide at least thirty (30) days’ prior notice.

3.1

To access the Service, you must create an Account by authenticating through a supported sign-in method, including email magic links and supported OAuth identity providers (currently Google, GitHub, and Microsoft). You represent that the information associated with your account is accurate.

3.2

You are responsible for all activity occurring under your Account. You shall immediately notify us at support@provision.al of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other security breach.

3.3

Each Account is personal to a single individual and may not be shared with or transferred to any other person. We reserve the right to terminate Accounts that appear to be shared or used by multiple individuals.

4.1

Subscription Plans. The Service is offered under paid subscription plans and usage-based plans as described on our pricing page. Plans may differ in request allowances, available features, and billing structure.

4.2

Billing Cycle. Subscription Fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis unless otherwise specified at purchase. Usage Fees are billed in arrears based on measured request volume during the applicable billing period.

4.3

Payment Processing. All payments are processed through our payment processor. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge the payment method on file for the applicable Subscription Fees. You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information and to update it promptly as necessary.

4.4

Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions automatically renew for successive periods of the same duration unless you cancel before the end of the then-current billing period. You may cancel auto-renewal at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you retain access to paid features until then.

4.5

Price Changes. We may adjust Subscription Fees upon at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice. Price changes take effect at the start of the next billing period following the notice period. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel before it takes effect.

4.6

Refunds. Subscription Fees are non-refundable except as expressly provided in these Terms or as required by applicable law, including the EU and UK right of withdrawal described in Section 15.

4.7

Failed Payments. If a payment fails, we may attempt to charge the payment method on file up to three (3) additional times. If payment remains unsuccessful after fourteen (14) days, we may suspend or downgrade your account to the Free Tier.

4.8

Taxes. Subscription Fees and Usage Fees are exclusive of all applicable taxes, duties, and levies, including VAT. You are responsible for paying all such taxes, except for taxes based on our net income.

4.9

Currency Display. Unless otherwise stated, prices may be displayed in EUR and converted to local currency at checkout by our payment processor. Applicable exchange rates are determined at the time of charge.

5.1

We may offer a free tier of the Service (“Free Tier”) subject to usage limits described on our pricing page. As of March 1, 2026, the Free Tier permits up to fifty (50) requests per day per account. The Free Tier is provided at our sole discretion and may be modified, limited, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

5.2

The Free Tier is provided without any service level commitment, uptime guarantee, or support obligation. We may prioritize paid subscribers in the allocation of system resources.

5.3

Except as expressly modified by this Section 5, all other provisions of these Terms apply to your use of the Free Tier, including the acceptable use policy, intellectual property restrictions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

6.1

License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business or professional purposes during the term of your subscription or use of the Free Tier.

6.2

Restrictions. You shall not:

1. copy, reproduce, redistribute, or create derivative works of the Service or any substantial portion of its compiled database;
2. systematically download, scrape, or extract data from the Service for the purpose of creating a competing product or service;
3. use the Service or its Content to train machine learning models, large language models, or other artificial intelligence systems without our prior written consent;
4. remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices;
5. sublicense, sell, resell, or commercially redistribute access to the Service; or
6. reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service or any component thereof, except as expressly permitted by applicable law.

7.1

Access Method. The Service is accessed programmatically via MCP. All access, whether through MCP-compatible AI tools, direct API calls, or any other programmatic method, is subject to these Terms.

7.2

Rate Limits. Access to the Service is subject to rate limits and usage quotas as specified in your plan, including Free-Tier daily limits and metered usage-based limits where applicable. We reserve the right to throttle or temporarily suspend access if your usage materially exceeds the applicable limits.

7.3

Fair Use. Even within stated rate limits, usage must be reasonable and consistent with the intended purpose of the Service. Patterns of usage indicating systematic bulk extraction or attempts to circumvent rate limits, including through the use of multiple accounts, constitute a violation of these Terms.

7.4

Credential Security. If we issue API keys, access tokens, or other credentials, you shall store them securely, not embed them in publicly accessible code or unencrypted storage, and notify us within twenty-four (24) hours of any suspected compromise.

7.5

Downstream Integration. You may integrate the Service into your own applications, provided that such integration complies with these Terms and your subscription plan, you do not expose Service credentials to end users, and you comply with all applicable laws.

7.6

Third-Party AI Tools. You acknowledge that when you access the Service through third-party AI tools, the processing of Service outputs by such tools is governed by the terms and policies of the respective third-party provider, not by these Terms. We disclaim all liability for the outputs, interpretations, or actions of third-party AI tools.

8.1

You shall not:

1. use the Service for any unlawful purpose;
2. access or attempt to access the Service through any automated means not authorized by these Terms;
3. interfere with or disrupt the Service or the servers or networks connected to the Service;
4. probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or circumvent any security or authentication measures;
5. impersonate any person or entity; or
6. engage in any activity that could harm the Service, its users, or Provisional.

8.2

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any violation of this section, including suspending or terminating your Account and reporting violations to law enforcement.

9.1

Source Material. The legal texts accessible through the Service are sourced from Government Databases and are in the public domain or made available for free reuse under applicable law, including Section 5 of the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.

9.2

Our Intellectual Property. Notwithstanding Section 9.1, the following are owned by or licensed to Provisional and protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, database rights (under Directive 96/9/EC), and trademark law: the Service, its software, APIs, and user interfaces; the compilation, indexing, metadata, and search functionality applied to source materials; all annotations, cross-references, and value-added content; and the provision.al name, logo, and associated marks.

9.3

User Content. You retain all intellectual property rights in User Content. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process, store, and display User Content solely as necessary to provide the Service. We will not use User Content to train models or for purposes unrelated to providing the Service.

9.4

Feedback. If you provide suggestions or other feedback regarding the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback without obligation or compensation.

10.1

Content is sourced from Government Databases. These databases are not the official gazettes of record. The official versions of German federal law are published in the Bundesgesetzblatt; the official versions of EU law are published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

10.2

We do not warrant that Content is complete, current, accurate, or error-free. Source databases may update at intervals, and there may be delays between publication of an amendment and its reflection in the Service.

10.3

Where the Service presents consolidated versions of legal instruments, such consolidations are for convenience only and have no official legal status. Users should verify all legal texts against the official publication source.

10.4

No Official Status. You shall not represent, hold out, or imply that Content obtained through the Service constitutes an official, certified, or authoritative version of any legal instrument. Content is provided for informational and research purposes only and must not be relied upon as a substitute for the official publication.

The Service is an information retrieval and research tool. It does not provide, and is not intended to constitute, legal advice, legal opinions, or legal recommendations of any kind. The Service does not create an attorney-client relationship or any other professional-client relationship between you and Provisional.

You acknowledge that:

1. the selection, interpretation, and application of legal materials to specific facts requires professional legal judgment;
2. the Service is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified legal professional admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction;
3. you assume all responsibility for actions taken or decisions made in reliance on materials accessed through the Service; and
4. Provisional disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on materials accessed through the Service.

Where the Service is accessed through AI tools using MCP, any summaries, analyses, or interpretations generated by such tools are produced by third-party software, not by Provisional. Such outputs are probabilistic in nature and may contain errors. You are solely responsible for verifying all AI-generated content against the underlying source materials.

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Service infrastructure is hosted within the European Economic Area.

Except as expressly set forth in these Terms, the Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Provisional expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. Provisional does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components, or that defects will be corrected.

Provisional makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any Content accessible through the Service. The entire risk as to the use of, and the results obtained from, Content is assumed by you.

14.1

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Provisional shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if Provisional has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

14.2

The total aggregate liability of Provisional arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amounts paid by you to Provisional in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (US$100).

14.3

The limitations in Sections 14.1 and 14.2 do not apply to liability arising from fraud or intentional misconduct, or to liability that cannot be limited under applicable mandatory law.

14.4

You acknowledge that Provisional has set its prices in reliance upon the limitations of liability and disclaimers set forth herein, and that the same form an essential basis of the bargain between the parties.

15.1

This section applies only to individuals who qualify as consumers under applicable EU or UK law (natural persons acting for purposes outside their trade, business, craft, or profession) and who reside in the EEA or the United Kingdom. Where this section conflicts with other provisions, this section prevails for qualifying consumers.

15.2

Right of Withdrawal. You have the right to withdraw from your subscription within fourteen (14) calendar days of conclusion of the contract, without giving any reason, by sending an unequivocal statement to support@provision.al. If you withdraw, we will reimburse all payments received, without undue delay and within fourteen (14) days, using the same payment method. If you withdraw before the end of a billing period, the refund will be prorated from the date of your withdrawal to the end of the period.

15.3

Conformity. The Service shall conform to the description and quality requirements set forth in these Terms and shall be fit for the purposes for which services of the same type would normally be used, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/770 on the supply of digital content and digital services, and the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 for UK consumers.

15.4

Unfair Terms. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits rights you have as a consumer under mandatory EU or UK law, including Directive 93/13/EEC and Part 2 of the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015. Any provision that would be considered unfair under applicable consumer protection law shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to be enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible.

15.5

Dispute Resolution. EEA consumers may submit complaints to the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. This is without prejudice to your right to bring proceedings before the courts of your country of habitual residence.

You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Provisional and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any third-party claims, actions, or proceedings, and any related losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: your violation of these Terms; your use of the Service in a manner not authorized by these Terms; your violation of any applicable law or third-party right; any User Content you upload; or any compromise of your credentials resulting from your failure to comply with Section 7.4.

This section does not apply to the extent prohibited by mandatory consumer protection law applicable to you, including for consumers in the EEA and the United Kingdom.

17.1

These Terms are effective as of the date you first access the Service and continue until terminated.

17.2

Termination by You. You may terminate at any time by canceling your subscription (if applicable) and ceasing to use the Service. Cancellation of a paid subscription takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

17.3

Termination by Us. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately and without notice if you breach these Terms or if required by law, or upon thirty (30) days’ notice for any other reason.

17.4

Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to access the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your Account data after thirty (30) days, during which you may request export of your User Content. Sections 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 19 survive termination.

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms and updating the “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we will provide at least thirty (30) days’ notice via email or through the Service. Your continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service and cancel your subscription before the modification takes effect.

19.1

Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of laws principles. For EU and UK consumers, this choice of law does not deprive you of the protection afforded by the mandatory provisions of the law of your country of habitual residence.

19.2

Jurisdiction. Disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Wilmington, Delaware, except that EU and UK consumers may bring proceedings in the courts of their country of habitual residence, and nothing prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

19.3

Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of government, pandemic, internet disruptions, or unavailability of Government Databases.

19.4

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

19.5

Severability. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary, or severed. The remaining provisions continue in full force.

19.6

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Provisional regarding the Service.

19.7

Waiver. Failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

19.8

Notices. Notices to Provisional shall be sent to: Provisional Inc., 1111B S Governors Ave #29990, Dover, DE 19904, USA, or support@provision.al. Notices to you shall be sent to the email address associated with your Account.