Imprint

Information pursuant to § 5 DDG and § 18 MStV.
Last updated: February 27, 2026
Version: 2.1

for the domains and their subdomains:

  • hummel-engineering.de
  • qubeec.de
  • qubeec.com
  • qubeec.app

1. Website Operator & Responsible for Content

Dipl.-Ing. Quirin Hummel
Freelance Consultant, Coach, and Engineer

Engineering services, technical consulting services, as well as digital products and services are offered under the brands Hummel Engineering and qubeec.

Address

Am Elzufer 9b
79183 Waldkirch
Germany

Business Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Appointments by arrangement, also possible outside business hours.

2. Contact

| Phone | +49 (0) 179 9487713 |
| Email | web@qubeec.com |

3. Legal Information

| Legal Form | Freelance activity as a sole proprietor |
| Job Title | Freelance Consultant, Coach, and Engineer (awarded in the Federal Republic of Germany) |
| VAT ID | DE 268851735 (pursuant to § 27 a Value Added Tax Act) |

Professional Regulations

There are no special professional regulations. The activity is subject to general statutory provisions.

Competent Supervisory Authority

The services offered are provided within the framework of a liberal profession (§ 18 EStG). Therefore, there is no competent supervisory authority.

4. Information on Professional Practice

Description of Activities

The range of services includes a broad spectrum of engineering and consulting services, particularly in the areas of engineering, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. These include, among others:

  • Strategic and technical consulting
  • Engineering support
  • Project and interim management
  • Process and organizational development
  • Development and distribution of software, apps, and digital products

Main Activities as an Independent Engineer

  • Innovation management and development support
  • Interim management & technical leadership
  • Development support and consulting
  • Project management of product development processes
  • Production and process optimization
  • Interface management & team enablement

Professional Focus as an Engineer

  • Strategic further development, maturity increase, and optimization of existing products and processes
  • Strengthening and motivating development teams
  • Targeted and efficient management of projects
  • Development and implementation of robustness measures for existing products, processes, and in production

Main Activities as a Freelance Consultant and Coach

  • Individual management consulting in the field of digital transformation
  • Personal coaching and leadership development
  • Tailor-made consulting in the field of Artificial Intelligence
  • Change management and organizational development
  • Individual consulting on tool implementation with accompanying information

Professional Focus as a Consultant and Coach

  • AI integration into business processes
  • GDPR and EU AI Act-compliant AI implementation
  • Sustainable change management
  • AI retrofit for existing systems

Important Note on Business Activities

Our services are individual consulting services without a standardized course character. They are expressly NOT distance learning courses or classes within the meaning of the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG).

We provide:

  • Problem-solving-oriented consulting tailored to the specific company situation
  • Individual strategy development without a predefined curriculum
  • Personal guidance and coaching without systematic knowledge transfer
  • In-person workshops and live online consulting with a live share of at least 51%

There is no licensing requirement under the Distance Learning Protection Act.

Legal Notice: The services offered do not constitute medical treatment within the meaning of the Alternative Medical Practitioners Act (Heilpraktikergesetz) and do not replace treatment by a doctor or psychotherapist.

5. Hosting & Technical Infrastructure

5.1 Web Hosting

The websites are hosted by netcup GmbH. The servers are located in Germany, which means that data processing outside the European Union does not take place within the scope of web hosting.

| Provider | netcup GmbH |
| Address | Emmy-Noether-Straße 10, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Website | https://www.netcup.com |
| Legal Basis | Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR |
| Third-Country Transfer | None (Servers in Germany) |

5.2 Domain Hosting

The domains are managed by Porkbun LLC, a provider based in the USA.

| Provider | Porkbun LLC |
| Address | 21370 SW Langer Farms Parkway, Suite 142-429, Sherwood, OR 97140, USA |
| Website | https://porkbun.com |
| Third-Country Transfer | USA (Standard Contractual Clauses pursuant to Art. 46 (2) lit. c GDPR) |

Note on Third-Country Transfer: When registering and managing domains, necessary contact data (name, address, email) is transmitted to Porkbun LLC in the USA. This transmission is necessary for the performance of the contract and is secured by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

5.3 Email Communication

| Provider | Microsoft Corporation |
| Address | One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA |
| EU Branch | Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, Dublin, Ireland |
| Website | https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement |
| Legal Basis | Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR |
| Third-Country Transfer | USA (EU-US Data Privacy Framework) |

6. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI-supported tools and services may be used to create content and support internal processes.

6.1 Content Generation

AreaProvider
Text creation and optimizationOpenAI, Manus.im, Claude (Anthropic)
Image creationOpenAI, Manus.im, Midjourney, nanobanana
TranslationsOpenAI, Manus.im, DeepL

6.2 Labeling and Responsibility

AI-generated or AI-supported content is labeled accordingly, as far as technically possible and legally required. The final responsibility for all content lies with the website operator. All AI-generated content is reviewed and revised if necessary before publication.

6.3 Quality Assurance

Despite careful review, we cannot rule out that AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies. We strive for the highest quality and correctness of all content and correct identified errors immediately.

6.4 Copyright for AI Content

The applicable copyright provisions apply to AI-generated content. Insofar as AI-generated content is protected by copyright, the rights belong to the operator of this website, unless otherwise stated.

6.5 Transparency

Transparency Labeling: AI-generated content is labeled accordingly.

Important Note: Automated decision-making with legal effect pursuant to Art. 22 GDPR does not take place. Further details can be found in our Privacy Policy at https://qubeec.com/datenschutzerklaerung/

7. External Service Providers and Third Parties

7.1 Cooperation with External Partners

In providing our consulting services, we work with carefully selected external service providers and technology partners. This includes in particular:

  • Software tools and platforms for project management and development
  • Cloud services for data processing and storage
  • Specialized technical partners for supplementary engineering services
  • AI-based analysis and optimization tools

7.2 Selection and Monitoring

All external service providers are selected according to strict quality and security criteria. We assume responsibility for the proper selection, instruction, and ongoing monitoring of our partners. Contractual agreements ensure that all applicable legal requirements, especially in the areas of data protection and quality assurance, are met.

7.3 Liability and Responsibility

The final responsibility for all project results and consulting services lies with Dipl.-Ing. Quirin Hummel (Hummel Engineering / qubeec). We vouch for the quality and legality of our work, regardless of which tools or partners are used in the provision of services.

7.4 Technology Updates

The software and tools used are regularly checked for topicality, security, and functionality. In the event of critical updates or security vulnerabilities, appropriate measures are taken immediately.

7.5 Data Protection with Third-Party Providers

The use of external service providers takes place in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Corresponding data processing agreements and data protection agreements have been concluded with all relevant partners. Further information can be found in our Privacy Policy at https://qubeec.com/datenschutzerklaerung/

8. Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance

| Trader Information Status | Not applicable – No goods are sold via the platform. |
| Transparency Reports | Available upon request. |
| Central Contact Point (DSA) | Email: web@qubeec.com |
| Reporting Point for Illegal Content | Email: web@qubeec.com |
| External Reporting Point | Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) – DSA Coordinator Germany: https://www.bka.de/dsa |

9. Consumer Dispute Resolution

We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

10. Disclaimer

10.1 Liability for Content

As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws pursuant to § 7 Abs.1 DDG. According to §§ 8 to 10 DDG, however, we as a service provider are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information in accordance with general laws remain unaffected by this. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the point in time at which a concrete infringement of the law becomes known. If we become aware of any such legal infringements, we will remove this content immediately.

We assume no liability for the correctness, completeness, and topicality of the information provided. Liability claims against us relating to material or immaterial damage are fundamentally excluded, provided there is no demonstrable intentional or grossly negligent fault.

10.2 Liability for Links

Our offer contains links to external third-party websites, over whose content we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for this external content. The respective provider or operator of the pages is always responsible for the content of the linked pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not recognizable at the time of linking. However, permanent monitoring of the content of the linked pages is unreasonable without concrete evidence of a legal violation. If we become aware of any legal infringements, we will remove such links immediately.

10.3 Copyright and Intellectual Property

The content (texts, images, graphics, design, etc.) and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. The duplication, processing, distribution, and any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us accordingly. If we become aware of any legal infringements, we will remove such content immediately.

11. Severability Clause

Should individual provisions of this Imprint be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

This Imprint has been prepared with the utmost care. However, no guarantee can be given for the completeness, correctness, and topicality of the information. This Imprint does not constitute legal advice and cannot replace such advice.