Terms

§ 1 Scope

These General Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) apply to all contracts between readyforam (Dr. Alexander Sviridov, Waldwiese 26, 03096 Briesen, Germany) and the client for the provision of AM suitability analyses (hereinafter "Analysis"). These T&Cs and readyforam's services are directed exclusively at businesses within the meaning of § 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB), public-law legal entities, and special funds under public law; orders from consumers are excluded. Any deviating, conflicting, or supplementary terms of the client shall not become part of the contract unless readyforam has expressly agreed to their validity in writing.

§ 2 Subject matter

The subject matter of the contract is an AM suitability analysis for the part submitted by the client, in one of the following forms:

• Automated AM Suitability Check (hereinafter "Check"): a standardised, automatically generated initial assessment based on general AM suitability criteria, without individual consulting.
• Individual Expert Review (hereinafter "Review"): a personal expert analysis conducted by an AM expert; the scope also includes follow-up questions and technical alignment on the analysis result, where relevant to the part.

The results of the Check and the Review are each summarised in a written analysis report (hereinafter "Analysis Report") and made available to the client electronically.

The following are not part of the contract: any structural redesign or CAD revision of the part whatsoever, manufacturing planning or execution, and any legally binding release or approval decision.

§ 3 Conclusion of contract

The presentation of analysis services on the website does not constitute a binding offer. The contract is concluded by the client placing an order and readyforam sending an order confirmation by email.

§ 4 Scope of services and results

readyforam provides the Check or Review to the best of its knowledge and belief and in accordance with the technical standards recognised at the time of processing, based on the documents submitted by the client. The Analysis Report constitutes an expert assessment; it does not represent a legally binding commitment or guarantee of the part's actual AM suitability, manufacturability, or approval eligibility, and does not replace a part-specific manufacturing release, design review by a manufacturing provider, or legal approval process. The client is solely responsible for decisions made on the basis of the Analysis Report.

§ 5 Prices and payment

The prices displayed on the website at the time of ordering apply, plus statutory VAT. Payment is made in advance via the payment service provider Stripe. Delivery of the Analysis Report takes place after receipt of payment.

§ 6 Turnaround time

The stated turnaround times are indicative and begin after full receipt of payment and complete submission of all required documents. If files are incomplete or unreadable, the turnaround time may be extended.

§ 7 Client obligations

The client is obliged to submit only files and information to which they hold the right to disclose. Submission of files that infringe third-party rights or are prohibited by law is not permitted.

The client warrants that the submitted documents (geometry data, part information, and other details) are complete and accurate. readyforam does not verify the accuracy of this information beyond the scope of the Analysis.

§ 8 Defects and remedy

A defect in the Analysis Report exists where it contains an objectively verifiable technical error based on the documents available at the time of processing, in particular an incorrect evaluation of the submitted geometry or part data, or an internal contradiction between the findings and the conclusion of the Analysis Report. A defensible professional assessment made within the scope of professional judgment existing at the time of processing does not constitute a defect, even if it later proves to be inaccurate or other AM experts might reach a different assessment.

Furthermore, no defect exists where the analysis result proves inaccurate because the documents submitted by the client, contrary to the warranty under § 7, were not complete or not factually accurate. The Analysis is carried out solely on the basis of the submitted documents and without regard to the specific subsequent manufacturing execution, in particular the machine used, the material batch used, and the process parameters selected; a deviation of the actual manufacturing result from the assessment in the Analysis Report caused thereby likewise does not constitute a defect. § 4 remains unaffected.

The client must notify readyforam of a defect without undue delay, and at the latest within four weeks of delivery of the Analysis Report, in text form; defects notified later are excluded to the extent that the late notification is the cause thereof.

Where a timely notified defect exists, the client is initially entitled only to a single free correction (remedy) within a reasonable period. Further claims, in particular withdrawal, price reduction, or damages in lieu of performance, only arise after the unsuccessful expiry of a reasonable grace period set for remedy, to the extent permitted by law.

Claims for defects in the Analysis Report become time-barred, to the extent permitted by law, one year after delivery of the Analysis Report; this excludes claims based on intent.

§ 9 Liability

readyforam is liable without limitation for intent and gross negligence, and under the provisions of the German Product Liability Act. For damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health, readyforam is also liable in cases of slight negligence.

Otherwise, readyforam is liable for slight negligence only where a material contractual obligation is breached. Material contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) are those obligations whose fulfilment makes the proper performance of the contract possible in the first place and on whose observance the client may regularly rely. In such cases, liability is limited to the foreseeable damage typical for this type of contract at the time the contract was concluded.

Any further liability for slight negligence is excluded, in particular for lost profits and indirect damages. Liability is in any case limited in amount to the order value, unless mandatory statutory liability provisions (in particular for intent, gross negligence, personal injury, or under the Product Liability Act) preclude this.

The foregoing liability limitations apply to all claims of the client against readyforam arising out of or in connection with the contract, regardless of the legal basis, in particular contractual and non-contractual (tortious) claims, and apply equally to the benefit of readyforam's legal representatives and vicarious agents.

Claims for damages against readyforam become time-barred, to the extent permitted by law, one year from the statutory commencement of the limitation period; this excludes claims based on intent.

§ 10 Confidentiality

readyforam treats part information submitted by the client as confidential and uses it exclusively to perform the commissioned Analysis. At the client's request, a separate non-disclosure agreement (NDA) may be concluded prior to submission.

§ 11 Copyright in the analysis report

The Analysis Report created is protected by copyright, to the extent the statutory requirements for this are met. The client receives a non-exclusive right to use it, which also includes forwarding it to manufacturing or other service providers for the purpose of producing, further processing, or obtaining a quote for the analysed part. Any further disclosure to third parties or publication requires the written consent of readyforam.

§ 12 Data protection

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

§ 13 Applicable law and jurisdiction

The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract is Briesen, provided the client is a merchant within the meaning of the German Commercial Code (HGB), a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law.

Last updated: 01 July 2026