Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

Full Legal Document

Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Gruplato. By accessing or using our travel planning platform, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you don't agree, please don't use our service.

Service Provider: Gruplato

Niklas Winter Vor den Balken 6d 38120 Braunschweig Germany

Support: support@gruplato.com, +49 170 4451782

2. Eligibility

To use Gruplato, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Have legal capacity to enter into contracts
  • Provide accurate registration information
  • Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable laws
  • If you're using the service for an organization, you confirm you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

    3. What Gruplato Does

    Gruplato is a travel planning and group coordination platform that helps you:

  • Create and manage travel groups
  • Plan trips with multiple participants
  • Track member availability and budgets
  • Coordinate booking options
  • Share travel information and itineraries
  • Collaborate on group decisions
  • The Service is provided on a subscription basis with multiple tiers, each offering different features and limitations as described on our pricing page.

    Important: Gruplato is NOT a travel agency. We don't book flights, hotels, or activities. We provide planning tools only.

    4. Your Account

    4.1 Account Creation

    You need an account to use most features. You agree to:
  • Provide accurate information
  • Keep your information up-to-date
  • Keep your password secure
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • 4.2 Account Security

    You are responsible for all activities under your account. Don't share your login credentials with anyone.

    4.3 One Account Per Person

    Each person must have their own account. Account sharing is not permitted.

    5. Subscription Plans

    5.1 Available Plans

    Free Plan: 1 active group, 4 members per group, 1 active trips per group, 3 booking tables per trip

    Basic Plan - 4.99€/month: 2 active groups, 8 members per group, 2 active trips per group, 8 booking tables per trip

    Current pricing and features: https://gruplato.com/pricing

    5.2 Payment Terms

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance
  • Payments are processed by Stripe
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method
  • All prices include applicable VAT
  • We may change prices with 30 days' notice
  • No VAT is charged on our services or products pursuant to § 19 UStG (German VAT Act), as we qualify as a small business under the Kleinunternehmerregelung. Therefore, VAT is neither applied nor invoiced.

    5.3 EU Consumer Right of Withdrawal

    14-Day Cooling-Off Period: As an EU consumer, you have the right to cancel your subscription within 14 days of signing up without giving a reason (EU Directive 2011/83/EU).

    To exercise this right, email support@gruplato.com stating you wish to cancel.

    If you requested immediate access to the service during this period and then cancel, you'll be charged proportionally for the services provided until cancellation.

    5.4 Subscription Renewal

    Your subscription renews automatically each month unless you cancel. You can cancel anytime through your account settings.

    5.5 Cancellation and Refunds

    Cancellation:

  • Cancel anytime through account settings
  • Access continues until end of current billing period
  • Account reverts to Free plan after expiration
  • Refunds:

  • Within 14-day withdrawal period: Full refund minus services used
  • After 14 days: No refunds for unused time (except for service failures)
  • We may provide refunds at our discretion for technical issues
  • 5.6 Upgrades and Downgrades

  • Upgrades: Effective immediately, prorated charge for remaining period
  • Downgrades: Effective at next renewal date
  • Content exceeding new plan limits may become inaccessible after downgrade
  • 6. Your Content and Responsibilities

    6.1 Your Content

    You retain ownership of everything you upload (photos, trip plans, messages, documents). By using Gruplato, you grant us a license to store, display, and process your content solely to provide the service.

    6.2 Your Responsibilities

    You're responsible for your content and agree it:

  • Doesn't violate any laws
  • Doesn't infringe anyone else's rights
  • Is accurate and not misleading
  • Doesn't contain malware or harmful code
  • 6.3 Prohibited Behavior

    You may not:

  • Use the service for illegal purposes
  • Impersonate others
  • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Attempt unauthorized access to the service
  • Spam or send unsolicited messages
  • Scrape or copy content using automated tools
  • Reverse engineer the platform
  • Share your account credentials
  • Collect other users' personal data without consent
  • 6.4 Group Participation

    When you join a group:

  • Group members can see information you share in that group
  • Group admins can manage group settings and memberships
  • You agree to communicate respectfully
  • Admins may remove you from a group at their discretion
  • 7. Intellectual Property

    7.1 Our Property

    Gruplato owns all rights to the platform, including design, features, code, logos, and trademarks. These are protected by EU and international intellectual property laws.

    7.2 Your License

    We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Gruplato for personal or internal business purposes. You cannot:

  • Copy or modify the platform
  • Sell, rent, or sublicense access
  • Create competing products using our platform
  • Use our trademarks without permission
  • 7.3 Feedback

    If you provide suggestions or feedback, we can use it freely without obligation to you.

    8. Third-Party Services

    8.1 External Services

    Gruplato may integrate with:

  • Stripe (payments)
  • Calendar services (Google Calendar, Outlook)
  • Map services
  • Booking platforms
  • These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We're not responsible for their practices or content.

    8.2 No Booking Liability

    We don't book travel for you. Any bookings made through third-party links are between you and that provider. We're not liable for:

  • Booking errors or cancellations
  • Quality of accommodations or services
  • Disputes with travel providers
  • Travel disruptions or changes
  • You are responsible for:

  • Verifying all travel information
  • Making your own bookings
  • Purchasing travel insurance
  • Understanding cancellation policies
  • Complying with visa and travel requirements
  • 9. Privacy and Data Protection

    Your personal data is processed according to our Privacy Policy, which complies with GDPR.

    Your GDPR Rights:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Port your data to another service
  • Object to certain processing
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Complain to your data protection authority
  • Contact support@gruplato.com to exercise these rights.

    10. Disclaimers

    10.1 "As Is" Service

    THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DON'T GUARANTEE:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Complete accuracy of information
  • That the service meets your specific needs
  • That all bugs will be fixed
  • 10.2 Travel Disclaimer

    GRUPLATO IS NOT A TRAVEL AGENCY. We provide planning tools only. You are solely responsible for:

  • All travel arrangements and bookings
  • Travel safety and insurance
  • Compliance with travel regulations
  • Verifying travel information accuracy
  • 10.3 User Interactions

    We're not responsible for:

  • Other users' behavior
  • Disputes between users
  • Accuracy of user-generated content
  • Offline meetings or activities organized through the platform
  • 11. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY EU LAW:

    We are NOT liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Damages from service interruptions
  • Issues caused by third-party services
  • Problems arising from your violation of these Terms
  • Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim, or €100, whichever is greater.

    Exceptions: Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any liability that cannot be excluded under EU law
  • 12. Your Liability to Us

    You agree to compensate us for any losses, costs, or legal fees we incur due to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of others' rights
  • Your content
  • Your use of the service
  • Claims arising from your travel arrangements
  • 13. Termination

    13.1 By You

    Cancel your account anytime through account settings or by contacting support@gruplato.com.

    Within 14 days: You may receive a refund (see Section 5.3) After 14 days: No refund, but access continues until end of billing period

    13.2 By Us

    We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Fail to pay subscription fees
  • Abuse the service or other users
  • Create security or legal risks
  • We'll provide notice when possible, but may terminate immediately for serious violations.

    13.3 Effect of Termination

    When your account is terminated:

  • Your access ends immediately
  • Your data may be deleted after 30 days (see Privacy Policy)
  • Outstanding fees remain due
  • You should export your data before termination
  • 14. Changes to Service and Terms

    14.1 Service Changes

    We may:

  • Add, modify, or remove features
  • Change how the service works
  • Suspend the service temporarily
  • Discontinue the service (with reasonable notice)
  • We'll notify you of significant changes when possible.

    14.2 Changes to These Terms

    We may update these Terms. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date
  • We'll notify you via email for material changes
  • We'll provide 30 days' notice before changes take effect
  • Continued use after changes means you accept the new Terms. If you disagree, you can terminate your account.

    14.3 Price Changes

    For price changes:

  • We'll give 30 days' notice
  • New prices apply at your next renewal
  • You can cancel before the renewal if you disagree
  • 15. Dispute Resolution

    15.1 Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and the laws of the EU member state where you reside.

    Your consumer rights are protected: Nothing in these Terms affects your mandatory rights under EU consumer protection law.

    15.2 Where to Bring Claims

    EU Consumers:

  • You can bring legal proceedings in the courts of your home country
  • You can also bring proceedings where Gruplato is established
  • We can only sue you in your home country
  • Businesses:

  • Disputes will be resolved in the courts where Gruplato is established
  • 15.3 Informal Resolution

    Before going to court, please contact us at support@gruplato.com. We'll work in good faith to resolve disputes amicably.

    15.4 EU Online Dispute Resolution

    EU consumers can also submit complaints through the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

    15.5 No Mandatory Arbitration

    You always have the right to go to court. We don't require arbitration for EU users. You retain all your rights under EU law, including the right to participate in collective actions where available.

    16. General Provisions

    16.1 Entire Agreement

    These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the complete agreement between you and Gruplato.

    16.2 Severability

    If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

    16.3 No Waiver

    Our failure to enforce a right doesn't waive that right. Any waiver must be in writing.

    16.4 Assignment

    You cannot transfer these Terms or your account. We may assign our rights to an affiliate or successor.

    16.5 Force Majeure

    We're not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, pandemics, war, strikes, etc.).

    16.6 Language

    These Terms are in English. If translated, the English version prevails in case of conflicts.

    16.7 Notices

    We'll send notices via:

  • Email to your account email
  • In-app notifications
  • Service announcements
  • Electronic notices satisfy legal requirements for written notice.

    17. Contact Information

    General Support: support@gruplato.com

    Website: https://gruplato.com


    Your Agreement

    BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT OR USING GRUPLATO, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

    If you have questions or concerns, please contact us before using the service.


    Document Version: 3.0 Effective Date: February 8, 2026 Next Review: August 8, 2026

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