Terms & Conditions

Last updated: January 2026

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of this website and the procurement of economic analysis, advisory and reporting services provided by RuhrWirtschaft Analyse, Kettwiger Straße 42, 45127 Essen, Germany. By accessing this website or engaging our services, you accept these terms in full. If you do not accept them, please refrain from using the website and our services.

1. Provider and Contact

RuhrWirtschaft Analyse is an independent economic research and consulting business located at Kettwiger Straße 42, 45127 Essen, Germany. Requests regarding these terms, our services or your data may be directed to [email protected] or by telephone to +49 221 726 1051.

2. Scope of Services

RuhrWirtschaft Analyse provides the following categories of services:

• Quarterly economic reviews covering regional trends, labour markets and industry outlooks;
• Industry-specific analyses for sectors such as logistics, energy, manufacturing and mid-sized industry;
• Location and market studies based on demographic and economic data;
• Advisory briefings, presentations and ongoing advisory arrangements.

The exact scope, deliverables, timelines and fees for each engagement are defined in an individual written offer or service agreement. In the event of any conflict between these Terms & Conditions and an individual agreement, the individual agreement shall prevail.

3. Conclusion of Contract

Offers made by RuhrWirtschaft Analyse, including price indications on this website, are non-binding and subject to change. A contract for services is concluded only when RuhrWirtschaft Analyse confirms an order in writing (including by email) or begins performance of the agreed services.

4. Prices and Payment

• Quarterly economic reviews start at €1,500 per report; bespoke studies are quoted individually.
• All prices are quoted in euros and are subject to statutory value-added tax at the applicable rate.
• Unless otherwise agreed in writing, invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date without deduction.
• In the event of late payment, statutory interest pursuant to §§ 288, 288a of the German Civil Code (BGB) may be charged.

5. Performance and Client Cooperation

RuhrWirtschaft Analyse undertakes to perform the agreed services with professional care and to the best of its knowledge. Delivery periods for standard reviews and bespoke studies are estimates based on the information available at the time of the order. The client shall provide, in good time and free of charge, all data, documents and information necessary for the performance of the services. Delays caused by missing or late client cooperation extend delivery periods accordingly.

6. Nature of Analysis; No Investment or Legal Advice

All reports, analyses, forecasts and recommendations prepared by RuhrWirtschaft Analyse are based on publicly available data, client-supplied information and the professional judgement of our analysts at the time of preparation. Economic analyses are inherently subject to uncertainty. Our outputs:

• constitute general economic information and analysis, not investment, legal, tax or accounting advice;
• do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction of future economic developments;
• should not be relied upon as the sole basis for business, investment or financial decisions.

Clients remain solely responsible for their business decisions. RuhrWirtschaft Analyse accepts no liability for decisions made by the client on the basis of our reports, except as provided in Section 9.

7. Intellectual Property and Rights of Use

All reports, data compilations, graphics, texts and other deliverables produced by RuhrWirtschaft Analyse are protected by copyright and remain the intellectual property of RuhrWirtschaft Analyse unless otherwise agreed in writing. Upon full payment, the client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the deliverables for its own internal business purposes. Redistribution, publication, resale or disclosure of deliverables to third parties requires our prior written consent.

The content of this website, including texts, structure and design, is likewise protected by copyright. Any reproduction or use beyond permitted private use requires our prior written consent.

8. Client Data and Confidentiality

Both parties shall treat as confidential all business and operational information of the other party obtained in the course of the engagement and shall not disclose it to third parties unless legally required. This obligation continues after termination of the contractual relationship.

Personal data collected through this website or in the course of an engagement is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As the data controller, RuhrWirtschaft Analyse handles all data requests at [email protected]. Under the GDPR you have the right of access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction of processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), and objection (Art. 21), as well as the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular the Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen.

9. Liability

RuhrWirtschaft Analyse shall be liable without limitation for damage caused intentionally or by gross negligence, for damage resulting from injury to life, body or health, and in accordance with the German Product Liability Act (ProdHaftG).

In the case of slight negligence, RuhrWirtschaft Analyse shall be liable only for breach of a material contractual obligation (Kardinalpflicht) whose fulfilment is essential for the proper performance of the contract and on whose compliance the client may regularly rely. In such cases, liability is limited to foreseeable damage typical for this type of contract, up to a maximum of the fees paid for the relevant engagement.

Liability for indirect damage, loss of profit, or data loss caused by slight negligence is excluded. The above limitations do not apply where a guarantee has been given or where mandatory statutory liability provisions apply.

10. Website Content and External Links

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. While we strive to keep content accurate and up to date, RuhrWirtschaft Analyse makes no warranties regarding completeness, accuracy or timeliness of the website content. This website does not contain external links; however, if content should ever cause concerns regarding competition or trademark law, we ask that you contact us at [email protected] so that we can resolve the matter promptly without the need for legal action.

11. Contract Term and Termination

Engagements end upon completion of the agreed deliverables unless a continuing arrangement (e.g., subscription-style quarterly reviews or ongoing advisory) has been agreed. Continuing arrangements may be terminated by either party with three months' written notice to the end of a quarter. The right to terminate for good cause remains unaffected.

12. Force Majeure

RuhrWirtschaft Analyse shall not be liable for delays or non-performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics, governmental measures, strikes, cyberattacks or failure of third-party data providers. Affected delivery periods shall be extended appropriately, and the client shall be informed without delay.

13. Final Provisions

• Amendments and supplements to these Terms & Conditions must be made in writing to be effective.
• Should any provision of these terms be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects its economic intent.
• The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies exclusively, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
• The place of performance and exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these terms is Essen, Germany, provided the client is a merchant (Kaufmann), a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.
• Consumer dispute resolution: RuhrWirtschaft Analyse is neither willing nor obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board (Verbraucherstreitbeilegungsgesetz).