Terms and Conditions

1. Scope

These Terms and Conditions apply to all services of the SCYN platform (scyn.io), operated by SCYN Scan UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Stridbeckstraße 28, 81479 München, Germany. By registering, you accept these terms.

2. Service Description

SCYN offers the following services:

  • Free: Scanning logos and images, creating Disclets (circular shape) from a user account
  • Custom Shapes Addon (€9.90): Additional image shapes (square, rectangle, rounded)
  • Business: Logo registration, brand color protection, scan analytics

3. Prices and Payment

Creator and Pro plans are monthly subscriptions, cancelable anytime. The Custom Shapes Addon is a one-time payment. Payment is processed via Mollie: subscriptions are paid by credit card, the Custom Shapes Addon also by bank transfer or Pay by Bank. Invoices are issued electronically by e-mail. Current prices:

  • Creator: €29.00/month (cafés, freelancers, small shops)
  • Pro: €149.00/month (agencies, chains, restaurants)
  • Enterprise: On request (corporations, franchises)
  • Custom Shapes Addon: €9.90 (one-time)

All prices are final prices and include the applicable German value-added tax (19 % VAT).

4. Right of Withdrawal

For digital content, performance begins after confirmation of purchase. You agree that the right of withdrawal expires upon commencement of performance (pursuant to § 356(5) BGB).

5. Usage Rights

You retain all rights to your uploaded logos and images. SCYN receives a limited license to provide the service (embedding generation, recognition index).

6. Trademark & Intellectual Property

By registering a logo on SCYN, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are the legal owner of the logo or an authorized representative of the trademark holder.
  • The logo does not infringe on any third-party trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights.
  • You have the legal authority to associate the logo with the provided target URL.

SCYN does not verify trademark ownership at the time of registration. Verification is the sole responsibility of the registrant. Well-known trademarks may be pre-reserved. SCYN reserves the right to reject, suspend, or remove any logo registration at its sole discretion, including but not limited to cases of suspected trademark infringement.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SCYN, its operator, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your registration of a logo you are not authorized to use.
  • Any trademark or intellectual property disputes related to your registered logo.
  • Any third-party claims resulting from your use of the SCYN platform.

8. Content Removal & Notice-and-Takedown

SCYN complies with the EU Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065). If you believe that a logo registered on SCYN infringes on your trademark or intellectual property rights, you may submit a takedown request at scyn.io/legal/takedown.

Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, SCYN will:

  • Assess the request within 48 hours.
  • Notify the affected registrant.
  • Deactivate the logo if the claim is substantiated.

The affected registrant may file a counter-notice within 14 days. If no counter-notice is received, the removal becomes permanent.

9. Limitation of Liability

SCYN is not liable for damages resulting from incorrect recognition or non-recognition of logos. The service is provided “as is.”

10. Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time. For business accounts, registered logos and colors will be deactivated. Disclets created with the account are deleted and stop resolving.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms. Changes will be communicated via email. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance.

12. Governing Law

German law applies. If you are a merchant (Kaufmann), a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law, the place of jurisdiction is the registered seat of SCYN Scan UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Munich. Mandatory consumer protection provisions remain unaffected.

Last updated: October 2026