Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions apply to the Autoclave Counter System mobile application (the “Application”) provided by Hermann Müller Medizintechnik GmbH (the “Service Provider”). By downloading or using the Application, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Purpose of the Application
The Application is a companion interface for compatible external autoclave counter devices. It enables users to connect over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), view device information and counter readings, manage supported settings and carry out device-related operations made available through the interface. It may also provide local maintenance and device-operation notifications.
The Application is intended primarily for personnel operating compatible equipment, including healthcare and central sterile services department personnel. It does not replace the equipment’s instructions for use, maintenance procedures or workplace safety requirements.
Licence to Use the Application
Subject to these Terms, the Service Provider grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable licence to install and use the Application for its intended purpose. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
Users must not reproduce, distribute, modify, reverse-engineer or create derivative works from the Application except to the extent permitted by mandatory applicable law.
Compatible Equipment and Connectivity
The Application requires a compatible Android device, functioning Bluetooth hardware, the relevant operating-system permissions and supported external counter equipment. Its principal device functions communicate locally through Bluetooth; following a link to an external website requires internet access.
Wireless connectivity may be interrupted by distance, interference, equipment condition or operating-system settings. Users should verify the identity of the connected equipment, displayed information and the result of an operation before relying on it.
User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the connected equipment is permitted by their organisation and complies with applicable instructions, professional procedures and laws. They must take appropriate care when selecting equipment and initiating device-related operations.
The Application must not be used to misrepresent equipment information, obscure maintenance requirements, bypass safety procedures or interfere with the operation of equipment. Availability of a function in the Application does not in itself confirm the user’s authority to perform it.
Device Information and Local Records
The Application displays information made available by the connected device and may store limited operating preferences and event history locally on the phone. The locally stored operation history retains up to 200 recent entries. The accuracy and availability of device readings depend on the connected equipment.
Clearing Application data or uninstalling the Application does not erase information retained by the external equipment. Further information about personal-data handling is provided in the Privacy Policy.
Security and Appropriate Use
Users must take reasonable steps to protect their mobile devices and connected equipment from unauthorised access. They must follow applicable workplace access-control and equipment-management procedures. Use of a rooted or otherwise modified operating system may reduce security and reliability.
The Application should not be treated as an independent means of verifying a user’s professional authority. Users must not attempt unauthorised access, interfere with communication or use the Application unlawfully.
Intellectual Property
The Application, its software, design, names, logos and associated intellectual property rights belong to the Service Provider or its licensors. These Terms do not grant any right to use trademarks or proprietary materials except as necessary for permitted use of the Application.
Availability and Updates
The Service Provider may provide updates to maintain compatibility, reliability or security. Functions may change or become unavailable as mobile operating systems or supported equipment evolve. The Service Provider may modify or discontinue the Application, subject to mandatory law and any applicable contractual commitments.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Service Provider takes reasonable care in providing the Application but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability, compatibility with every Android device or error-free Bluetooth communication. Users must verify important equipment information and follow the connected equipment’s instructions.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Service Provider is not liable for indirect or consequential losses caused by improper use, unauthorised actions, interrupted wireless connections or incompatible third-party equipment. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for wilful misconduct, gross negligence, injury to life, body or health, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. Mandatory statutory rights remain unaffected.
Termination
The licence remains in force until terminated. The Service Provider may terminate the licence for a material breach of these Terms where permitted by law. Users may discontinue use and uninstall the Application at any time. Upon lawful termination, the user must cease use of the Application.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by German law, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rules applicable in the user’s country of residence. Courts and dispute-resolution arrangements are determined by applicable law.
Changes to These Terms
The Service Provider may update these Terms to reflect changes to the Application or legal requirements. Revised Terms will be made available with an updated effective date. Additional notice or acceptance will be requested where required by applicable law.
Contact Us
Hermann Müller Medizintechnik GmbH, Gotenstr. 3, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany. Email: info@hermannmuller.com. Telephone: +49 7462 925 35 00.