Terms of Use

1. Scope

These terms of use apply to the use of the website contextdrivenpm.org and the use of the Context Driven PM™ methodology.

2. Copyright and Trademark Rights

Context Driven PM™ Methodology

The Context Driven PM methodology is protected by copyright. The trademarks "Context Driven PM™" and "CDPM™" are protected designations.

Usage Rights

✅ Permitted Use

Free application of the methodology in your organization
Adaptation to your specific needs
Internal training and distribution within your organization
Referencing in academic work with proper citation

⚠️ Conditions

Any public use or reference must include the following attribution:

"Based on Context Driven PM™ (www.contextdrivenpm.org)"

🔒 Licensed Use

The following uses require a separate commercial license:

Commercial training or workshops
Certification programs
Software products that advertise CDPM as a main feature
Consulting services with "Context Driven PM" or "CDPM" in the name

For licensing inquiries, contact: license@contextdrivenpm.org

❌ Not Permitted

Use of protected trademarks without permission
Misrepresentation as an official partner or representative
Claiming authorship of the original methodology
Selling the methodology as your own product

3. Website Use

Availability

We strive for high availability of the website but cannot guarantee it. Maintenance work may lead to temporary interruptions.

Content

The content of this website is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice.

Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We assume no responsibility for their content.

4. Disclaimer

No Warranty

The Context Driven PM methodology and all content on this website are provided "as is" without any warranty.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for damages arising from the use or non-use of the methodology or website.

Own Risk

Implementation and application of the methodology is at your own risk. We recommend professional consultation for critical projects.

5. Contributions and Feedback

Open Source Contributions

Contributions to the open source project are subject to the license defined in the repository.

Improvement Suggestions

Submitted improvement suggestions may be incorporated into the methodology without compensation.

6. Data Protection

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes

We reserve the right to change these terms of use at any time. The current version is always available on this website.

8. Final Provisions

Applicable Law

German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

Place of Jurisdiction

The place of jurisdiction is Fürth, Germany, if legally permissible.

Severability Clause

Should individual provisions be invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms of use, contact us:

Email: legal@contextdrivenpm.org