Terms of use

These terms govern the use of the ara E-Learning training and knowledge platform. It is intended for retail partners of ara Shoes GmbH and their employees. Private or consumer-like use is not intended.

ara provides an internet-based learning platform with training content (text, video, quizzes) on ara products and topics. The content may change at any time. There is no entitlement to specific content or a specific level of availability.

Use requires registration. Users warrant that their information is truthful and that they are authorised to use the platform within their professional activity. Access credentials must be kept confidential and must not be passed on to third parties.

Users undertake not to misuse the platform, in particular not to circumvent technical security measures, not to upload malicious software and not to make content publicly accessible without permission.

All content of the platform — courses, texts, images, videos, quizzes, layout — is protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution or public communication requires the express written consent of ara.

ara is liable without limitation in cases of intent and gross negligence as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, body or health. In cases of simple negligence, ara is only liable for breaches of material contractual obligations, and only up to the amount of foreseeable, contract-typical damages.

Users may delete their account at any time via the "My account" area. Deletion revokes platform access; personal data is removed as described in the privacy policy.

ara may suspend or delete accounts in case of violations of § 4 or unlawful use, following prior notice — or, in severe cases, without notice.

ara may amend these terms, e.g. to reflect legal changes, technical developments or extended services. Users will be informed of material changes by email or via a clearly visible in-platform notice. If no objection is raised within four weeks of continued use, the amended terms are deemed accepted.

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. For merchants, the place of jurisdiction is Langenfeld. Should individual provisions be invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.