Community Partnership Agreement

Definition

A Community Partner refers to associations, communities, groups, or networks that collaborate with TJF / Tech Summit for mutual promotion and visibility with or without commercial obligations.

§1: Subject of the Agreement

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  This agreement outlines the mutual collaboration between TJF / Tech Summit and the Community Partner for event promotion, shared visibility, and community engagement.
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  The collaboration is designed to enhance partner experience, add value, and create meaningful shared visibility.
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  No booth, rental, or mandatory payment obligations apply to community partners unless separately agreed.
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  Both parties participate in joint promotional activities, listings, content sharing, and optional event involvement.
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  TJF/Tech Summit determines final placement of partner logos or mentions across its platforms.

§2: Partnership Deliverables

Both parties agree to collaborate through activities such as:

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  Sharing event announcements, posts, newsletters, or relevant updates within the partner’s community.
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  Providing required promotional materials (logos, descriptions, links, media assets) in a timely manner.
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  Receiving appropriate visibility through TJF/Tech Summit channels (websites, social media, partner lists).
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  Codes may be provided for the partner’s community for event access or engagement (without tracking obligations).

§3: Obligations of the Community Partner

The Community Partner agrees to:

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  Share mutually agreed promotional content within their community.
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  Use official event materials responsibly and without unauthorized modification.
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  Provide only content that does not infringe on intellectual property, copyright, or legal rights.
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  Not request or misuse attendee data unless separately agreed under applicable laws.

§4: Obligations of TJF / Tech Summit

TJF / Tech Summit will:

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  Provide visibility and partner acknowledgement on relevant event platforms and marketing channels.
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  Use the partner’s logo and materials solely for partnership promotion.
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  Provide community codes (non-tracked) for engagement when relevant.
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  Deliver agreed promotional benefits (mentions, listings, collaborative content) as mutually defined.

§5: Communication & Approval

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  Both parties may publish partnership-related posts without requiring approval for standard announcements.
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  Any use of sensitive content or co-branded assets will require mutual approval.
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  Materials shared must be used in their official and unmodified format unless approved.

§6: Brand Usage Guidelines

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  Each party must use the other’s logos, names, and assets only as provided and only for partnership promotion.
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  No party may create edited, misleading, or derivative versions of the other party’s branding.

§7: Liability & Indemnification

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  Each party is responsible for ensuring all shared content is accurate and legally compliant.
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  Both parties indemnify one another against claims arising from unlawful or infringing content they provided.
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  Neither party shall be liable for indirect or incidental damages (e.g., loss of revenue) unless caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence.

§8: Data Protection

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  Both parties will comply with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
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  Any shared data (logos, descriptions, contact points) will be used strictly for partnership-related activities.
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  TJF/Tech Summit may list the partner on its official platforms (Tech Summit, TJF, Hire Tech Talent, Germany Startup Jobs, etc.).
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  Event photos/videos may be used for promotional purposes; pre-event opt-out is allowed, but removal after posting cannot be guaranteed.

§9: Duration & Termination

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  The agreement is valid for the event and accompanying promotional period.
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  This partnership is non-exclusive; both parties may collaborate with others.
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  Either party may withdraw with written notice; already-executed promotions cannot be undone.
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  Immediate termination may occur in cases of major breach or reputational harm.

§10: Force Majeure

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  Neither party is liable for failure to perform obligations due to events beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, strikes, government restrictions).