between

Dr Rüger Holding GmbH & Co. KG
Spichernstrasse 6a
50672 Cologne

hereinafter also referred to as the "Information Provider"

and
the Information Recipient

In the course of discussions and negotiations between Dr. Rüger Holding GmbH & Co. KG and the Information Recipient within the framework of the Website - Portfolio inspection, confidential information is disclosed to the Information Recipient.
Confidential information within the meaning of this declaration is all verbal or written information and materials that the Recipient receives from Dr. Rüger Holding GmbH & Co. KG.

The recipient of the information undertakes to treat all confidential information that comes to his knowledge directly or indirectly as strictly confidential and not to pass it on to third parties or utilise it without the prior written consent of Dr. Rüger Holding GmbH & Co. KG without the prior written consent of Dr. Rüger Holding GmbH & Co. In particular, the recipient of the information shall take all appropriate precautions to ensure confidentiality.

Confidential information is also only passed on to employees or other third parties who need to receive it due to their work. The recipient of the information shall ensure that the persons involved are also bound to confidentiality.

The obligation to maintain absolute confidentiality shall continue even after the end of the co-operation.  Upon request, any documents handed over, including all copies made thereof as well as working documents and materials, must be returned.
The information recipient shall be liable for all damages incurred by Dr. Rüger Holding GmbH & Co. KG due to a breach of these obligations.