Last updated: July 2026
Last updated: 30 July 2026
1.1 These General Terms and Conditions apply to the use of the digital platform for audio content operated under the Sekkain brand by:
Kerem SariliBeethovenstr. 873760 OstfildernGermany
1.2 The service is intended exclusively for consumers within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB).
1.3 These General Terms and Conditions apply both to the free use of publicly accessible or otherwise free areas of Sekkain and to paid Premium Services.
The provider of Sekkain is:
Kerem SariliBeethovenstr. 873760 OstfildernGermanyEmail: info@sekkain.tech
The email address above may be used for questions concerning the service, contracts or a user account.
3.1 Sekkain is a digital platform for audio content, particularly in the light novel, fantasy, anime and related entertainment fields.
3.2 Depending on the structure of the service, users may access certain areas of Sekkain without registering. Access to individual functions or content may require registration and, where applicable, a paid Premium Subscription.
3.3 The content available free of charge and the content available exclusively under a Premium Subscription will be identified accordingly on Sekkain.
3.4 The audio content is generally made available for streaming. There is no entitlement to a permanent download, permanent provision, transfer of ownership or offline availability unless such a function is expressly offered.
3.5 The nature and scope of the functions available at any given time are determined by the current description of the service on Sekkain.
4.1 Creating a user account is required to use certain functions.
4.2 The information provided by the user during registration must be accurate and complete.
4.3 Login credentials must be kept confidential and protected against access by unauthorised third parties. If unauthorised use of login credentials is suspected, Sekkain should be informed without delay and the password should be changed.
4.4 A user account is generally personal and may not be transferred to another person.
4.5 Sharing a user account or login credentials with third parties in order to circumvent access or payment restrictions is not permitted.
5.1 Minors may use Sekkain only in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.
5.2 A paid contract with a minor is concluded only if the contract can be validly entered into under the statutory provisions. In particular, the consent of a legal representative may be required.
5.3 Statutory provisions concerning the legal capacity of minors remain unaffected.
6.1 The presentation of a paid Premium offer on Sekkain does not yet constitute a binding contractual offer by Sekkain, but enables the user to place an order.
6.2 Before placing the paid order, the user will be shown the essential features of the Premium offer, the price, the billing period and the relevant term and cancellation conditions.
6.3 By activating the appropriately labelled order button, the user places a binding order involving an obligation to pay.
6.4 The contract for the Premium Subscription is concluded when Sekkain accepts the order. Acceptance may take place, in particular, through a contract confirmation, confirmation by email or activation of Premium access.
6.5 Following conclusion of the contract, the user will receive the contract information required by law on a durable medium, in particular by email, where required by law.
7.1 The total price displayed to the user immediately before the order is placed applies to a Premium Subscription.
7.2 The amount of the price and the applicable billing period will be displayed clearly before the contract is concluded.
7.3 Payment processing may be carried out through the payment service provider Stripe. In particular, Stripe handles the technical processing of the payment.
7.4 Information on the processing of personal data in connection with payments is provided in Sekkain's Privacy Policy.
7.5 The user is required to provide a valid payment method with sufficient funds for the relevant payment.
7.6 If a payment due cannot be processed successfully, Premium access may be restricted or suspended in accordance with the statutory provisions. The user will retain the option to settle outstanding payments or update the payment method.
8.1 Unless expressly stated otherwise when the Premium Subscription is concluded, the Premium Subscription is entered into for an indefinite period and billed monthly.
8.2 The applicable billing period begins on the start date of the Premium Subscription shown when the contract is concluded.
8.3 The Premium Subscription renews for a further billing period in each case unless it is cancelled.
8.4 The user may cancel the Premium Subscription at any time with effect from the end of the current billing period, unless the specific offer provides for terms more favourable to the user.
8.5 Mandatory statutory cancellation rights remain unaffected.
9.1 Users may cancel their Premium Subscription using the electronic cancellation option provided by Sekkain.
9.2 For Premium Subscriptions that can be concluded online, Sekkain provides the electronic cancellation option required by law.
9.3 Cancellation may be submitted, in particular, using the designated cancellation function or the button labelled "Cancel contracts here", or wording with an equivalent and unambiguous meaning.
9.4 After submitting a cancellation, the user will receive electronic confirmation in accordance with the statutory requirements.
9.5 An ordinary cancellation generally takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Until that time, the user may generally continue to use the Premium Services already paid for.
9.6 The right of both parties to terminate the contract for good cause remains unaffected.
10.1 Consumers are generally entitled to a statutory right of withdrawal in the case of distance contracts, in accordance with the statutory provisions.
10.2 Details concerning the right of withdrawal, the withdrawal period, the exercise of the right and the consequences of withdrawal are set out in Sekkain's separate withdrawal instructions.
10.3 Where the statutory requirements are met, Sekkain provides an electronic withdrawal function during the withdrawal period. This enables the user to submit the withdrawal through a clearly labelled function such as "Withdraw from contract" and then confirm it.
10.4 Following a withdrawal submitted through the electronic withdrawal function, the user will receive electronic confirmation of receipt without delay in accordance with the statutory requirements.
10.5 For digital content and digital services, the applicable statutory provisions apply with regard to the commencement of contractual performance, any obligation to pay compensation for value received and any possible expiry of the right of withdrawal.
10.6 Where express consent and confirmation by the consumer are required for the right of withdrawal to expire prematurely, these will be obtained separately during the ordering process.
11.1 The audio content, texts, graphics, designs, trademarks, logos and other content made available through Sekkain may be protected by copyright, trademark law or other intellectual property rights.
11.2 Unless expressly stated otherwise, the user is granted only a non-exclusive, non-transferable and non-sublicensable right to use the provided content for personal and private purposes within Sekkain.
11.3 In particular, without express permission it is not permitted to:
11.4 Uses that are mandatorily permitted by law remain unaffected.
12.1 Where Sekkain provides digital content or digital services within the meaning of the statutory provisions, the statutory rules governing digital products apply.
12.2 During the period relevant under the law, Sekkain provides those updates, including security updates, that are necessary to maintain the digital product in conformity with the contract, insofar as a corresponding legal obligation exists.
12.3 If the digital product is defective, the user is entitled to the statutory rights. These may include, in particular, claims to have the product brought into conformity, a price reduction, termination of the contract or damages, provided that the applicable statutory requirements are met.
12.4 These General Terms and Conditions do not restrict the user's statutory rights in respect of defects.
13.1 Sekkain endeavours to provide the platform with the highest possible level of reliable availability. However, technically it cannot be guaranteed that use will be completely uninterrupted at all times.
13.2 Temporary restrictions may arise, in particular, due to maintenance work, security measures, technical faults, necessary updates or circumstances outside Sekkain's control.
13.3 Where possible, scheduled maintenance work will be carried out in a manner that minimises disruption to use.
13.4 The user's statutory rights in the event that a digital service is not provided or is not provided in conformity with the contract remain unaffected.
14.1 The content available on Sekkain may change over time. Unless a specific individual item of content has expressly been agreed as a permanently owed component of the contract, there is no entitlement to a particular title remaining permanently available in the content offering.
14.2 Changes to the content offering must not result in essential contractually owed features of the Premium offer being removed without an appropriate legal basis.
14.3 In the case of continuous provision of digital products, Sekkain may make changes that go beyond those necessary to maintain conformity with the contract only within the framework of the statutory requirements. A valid reason for a change may exist, in particular, where the change is necessary:
14.4 Changes under this section will not result in any additional costs for the user unless a new or additional contract is expressly concluded.
14.5 Where a change impairs access to or usability of the digital product to more than an insignificant extent, the user will be informed in good time, in accordance with the statutory requirements, on a durable medium about the change and any rights that may exist.
14.6 The user's statutory rights, including any right to terminate the contract due to a change to the digital product, remain unaffected.
15.1 Users may use Sekkain only in accordance with applicable laws, these General Terms and Conditions and the intended functions.
15.2 In particular, it is prohibited to:
16.1 In the event of serious or repeated breaches of these General Terms and Conditions or applicable law, Sekkain may take appropriate measures. These may include, in particular, a warning, a temporary restriction of certain functions or suspension of the user account.
16.2 Before a permanent suspension or termination for good cause, the user will generally be given an opportunity to cease the breach within a reasonable period, insofar as this is reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances.
16.3 A prior request is not required, in particular, where:
16.4 The right of both parties to terminate the contract for good cause remains unaffected.
16.5 The user's statutory claims, including any claims for reimbursement, price reduction or damages, remain unaffected.
17.1 Sekkain has unlimited liability:
17.2 In the event of a slightly negligent breach of an essential contractual obligation, Sekkain is liable for the type of damage typical for the contract and foreseeable at the time the contract was concluded. Essential contractual obligations are obligations whose fulfilment is necessary for the proper performance of the contract and on whose fulfilment the user may regularly rely.
17.3 In all other respects, liability for damage caused by slight negligence is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
17.4 Mandatory statutory liability provisions remain unaffected.
18.1 Amendments to these General Terms and Conditions generally apply to contracts concluded after the amended General Terms and Conditions enter into force.
18.2 An amendment to these General Terms and Conditions for existing contractual relationships will be made only:
18.3 Special statutory provisions concerning changes to digital products remain unaffected.
18.4 Where the user's consent is required for an amendment, Sekkain will not treat the amendment as accepted solely on the basis of the user's silence, unless this is expressly permitted by law.
Information on the processing of personal data by Sekkain is provided in the Privacy Policy in its current version. The Privacy Policy is not part of these General Terms and Conditions, but provides separate information on the processing of personal data.
The applicable statutory provisions concerning out-of-court dispute resolution apply to disputes arising from a consumer contract. Any information required by law regarding a competent consumer dispute resolution body and Sekkain's willingness or obligation to participate in dispute resolution proceedings will be provided to consumers in accordance with the statutory requirements.
21.1 These General Terms and Conditions and the contractual relationship between Sekkain and the user are governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
21.2 If the consumer has their habitual residence in another country, the mandatory consumer protection provisions of that country, the protection of which may not be withdrawn from the consumer by the choice of law, remain unaffected.
22.1 If individual provisions of these General Terms and Conditions are or become wholly or partially invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain unaffected to the extent permitted by law.
22.2 The applicable statutory provisions replace any invalid provisions.
