Last updated on 07/05/2026

1. Introduction These Terms and Conditions apply to this website and to the transactions related to our products and services. You may be bound by additional contracts that concern your relationship with us or products or services that you receive from us. If provisions of the additional contracts conflict with provisions of these Terms and Conditions, the provisions of these additional contracts shall take precedence.

2. Binding Nature By registering on, accessing, or otherwise using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. The mere use of this website implies knowledge and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. In certain cases, we may also ask you for express consent.

3. Electronic Communication By using this website or communicating with us electronically, you agree and acknowledge that we may communicate with you electronically via our website or by email, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we transmit to you electronically satisfy all legal requirements, including, but not limited to, the requirement that such communications must be in writing.

4. Intellectual Property We or our licensors own and control all copyright and other intellectual property rights in the website and in the data, information, and other resources displayed on or accessible via the website.

4.1 No Rights Reserved Copying, distributing, and any other use of these materials is permitted without our written permission.

5. Third-Party Property Our website may contain hyperlinks or other references to websites of other parties. We do not monitor or review the content of other parties’ websites that are linked from this website. Products or services offered by other websites are subject to the respective Terms and Conditions of those third parties. Opinions expressed on these websites or material appearing there are not necessarily shared or endorsed by us.

We are not responsible for privacy practices or content of these websites. You bear all risks associated with the use of these websites and related third-party services. We assume no responsibility for losses or damages of any kind arising from the disclosure of personal information to third parties.

6. Responsible Use By visiting our website, you agree to use it only for the intended purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, any additional contracts with us, and applicable laws, regulations, and generally accepted online practices and industry guidelines. You may not use our website or services to use, publish, or distribute materials that consist of or are linked to malicious computer software; use data collected from our website for direct marketing purposes; or conduct systematic or automated data collection activities on or in relation to our website.

It is strictly prohibited to conduct activities that damage the website or impair the performance, availability, or accessibility of the website.

7. Submission of Ideas Do not submit ideas, inventions, works, or other information that could be considered your intellectual property and that you wish to present to us unless we have previously signed an intellectual property agreement or a confidentiality agreement. If you disclose them to us without such a written agreement, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, store, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in all existing or future media.

8. Termination of Use We may, at our sole discretion, temporarily or permanently modify or discontinue access to the website or any service thereon at any time. You agree that we cannot be held liable to you or to third parties for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation of your access to the website or to content you have shared on the website. You have no right to compensation or other payments, even if certain features, settings, and/or content contributed by you or used by you are permanently lost. You may not circumvent or attempt to circumvent access restriction measures on our website.

9. Warranties and Liability Nothing in this section limits or excludes a warranty implied by law whose limitation or exclusion would be unlawful. This website and all content of the website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the availability, accuracy, or completeness of the content. We do not guarantee that:

this website or our content will meet your requirements; this website will be available continuously, in a timely manner, securely, or without errors.

Nothing on this website constitutes or is intended to constitute legal, financial, or medical advice of any kind. If you require advice, you should consult an appropriate professional.

The following provisions of this section apply to the maximum extent permitted by law and do not limit or exclude our liability for matters whose limitation or exclusion would be unlawful or illegal. In no event shall we be liable for direct or indirect damages (including damages for loss of profit or revenue, loss of or damage to data, software, or databases, or loss of or damage to property or data) arising to you or third parties from your access to or use of our website.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in any additional contract, our maximum liability to you for all damages arising from the website or the products and services marketed or sold via the website, regardless of the form of legal action (whether in contract, equity, negligence, intentional conduct, tort, or otherwise), is limited to the total price you paid us for the purchase of such products or services or the use of the website. This limitation applies cumulatively to all your claims, actions, and causes of action of any kind and nature.

10. Privacy To access our website and/or services, you may need to provide certain information about yourself as part of the registration process. You agree that all information you provide will be accurate and up to date at all times.

We have developed a privacy policy to address any privacy concerns. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.

11. Export Restrictions / Legal Compliance Access to the website from territories or countries where the content or the purchase of products or services sold on the website is illegal is prohibited. You may not use this website in violation of the export laws and regulations of Germany.

12. Assignment You may not assign, transfer, or subcontract your rights and/or obligations under these Terms and Conditions, in whole or in part, to third parties without our prior written consent. Any assignment made in violation of this section is void.

13. Violations of These Terms and Conditions Without prejudice to our other rights under these Terms and Conditions, in the event of a violation of these Terms and Conditions, we may take any action we deem appropriate to address the violation, including temporarily or permanently blocking your access to the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website, and/or initiating legal action against you.

14. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions and applicable laws, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights. You will promptly compensate us for our damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from or related to such claims.

15. Waiver Failure to enforce any provision set forth in these Terms and Conditions and any agreement, or failure to exercise an option to terminate, shall not be construed as a waiver of such provisions and does not affect the validity of these Terms and Conditions or any agreement or part thereof, or the right to enforce any provision thereafter.

16. Language These Terms and Conditions shall be construed and interpreted exclusively in German. All notices and correspondence shall be written exclusively in this language.

17. Entire Agreement These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Standard Motor Interface e.V. regarding your use of this website.

18. Updates to These Terms and Conditions We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The date indicated at the beginning of these Terms and Conditions is the date of the last revision. We will notify you in writing of any changes or updates, and the revised Terms and Conditions will take effect from the date on which we provide you with such notice. Your continued use of this website after the publication of changes or updates shall be deemed your consent to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. To request a previous version of these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.

19. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction These Terms and Conditions are governed by the law of Germany. All disputes related to these Terms and Conditions are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Germany. If any part or provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid and/or unenforceable under applicable law by a court or other authority, that part or provision shall be amended, deleted, and/or enforced to the maximum extent permitted to fulfill the purpose of these Terms and Conditions. The remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

20. Contact Information This website is owned and operated by Standard Motor Interface e.V.

You may contact us in writing or by email regarding these Terms and Conditions at the following address: office@standard-motor-interface.com c/o Simone Aretz-Schwarz Am Hoerenbroich 19 47906 Kempen