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Children's Centers Kunterbunt gGmbH
Carl-Schwemmer-Straße 9
90427 Nuremberg / Germany

Represented by and responsible for the content according to §§ 55 para. 2 RStV:

Annette Holtmann, Managing Director
Dr. Jürgen Reul, Managing Director (Chairman)

Contact:

Telephone: 0911 / 470 50 81 – 0
Fax: 0911 /470 50 81 – 29
Email: info@kinderzentren.de

Commercial register entry:

Registration in the commercial register
Register court: Nuremberg District Court
Registration number: HRB 27843

VAT registration number: DE283776920

Information in accordance with §5 TMG:

Villa Luna Daycare Centers GmbH /
Villa Luna gGmbH

Kastanienweg 15

52223 Stolberg

Represented by:

Management: Annette Holtmann, Dr. Jürgen Reul (Chairman)

Contact:

Telephone: 02402-124460

Telefax: 02402-1244610

Email: info@villaluna.de

Commercial register entry:

Entry in the commercial register.

Registration court: Aachen

Registration number: HRB 15405 / HRB 18501

VAT:

VAT Id number according to §27a German Value Added Tax Act:

VAT ID No. DE815293033 / DE294691963

Dispute resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (OS):  https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
Please find our email in the impressum/legal notice.

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

Disclaimer

Liability for content

As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general legislation pursuant to Section 7 (1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG). According to §§ 8 to 10 TMG, however, we are not obligated as a service provider 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 under the general laws remain unaffected. However, liability in this respect is only possible from the point in time at which a concrete infringement of the law becomes known. If we become aware of such infringements, we will remove this content immediately.

Liability for links

Our offer contains links to external websites of third parties, on whose contents we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume any liability for these external contents. 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 contents were not recognizable at the time of linking. However, a permanent control of the contents of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a violation of the law. If we become aware of any infringements, we will remove such links immediately.

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The content and works created by the site operators on this webshop are subject to German copyright law. Duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization of such material beyond the scope of the copyright law shall require the prior written consent of its 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 infringements, we will remove such content immediately.

Declaration of principles of the Kunterbunt children's centers on respect for human rights

Kinderzentren Kunterbunt (KiKu for short) is committed to respecting human rights and strives to uphold and protect all internationally recognized human rights in its business activities and all related business relationships. KiKu therefore considers itself responsible not only for its own direct actions but also for the entire value chain of its products and services.

We consistently implement both applicable law and internationally recognized human rights standards. This applies to the entire KiKu company network.

Our actions are based on the following international guidelines and standards:

Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations (UN-UDHR)

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of the United Nations
• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the United Nations
• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN-CNC)
• United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (UN-CEDAW)
• ILO (International Labour Organization) conventions and recommendations on labour and social standards
• Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

How do we implement this claim in concrete terms?

All our actions are based on KiKu's compliance guidelines.

Building on this, we have our own “Human Rights Guidelines (su) adopted, which forms the basis for all actions of KiKu and its employees. This internal policy also sets the standard for cooperation with our suppliers and service providers along the entire value chain.

Building on this policy addressed to our employees, we have Procurement standards (su) formulated, upon which all business relationships are necessarily based. These purchasing standards include the minimum requirements for our business partners. This applies, among other things, to the cooperation between our business partners, any further suppliers and service providers on their side, and us. Above all, however, we ensure that human rights and environmental standards are respected within the areas of responsibility of our business partners and within their supply chains.

To ensure we are aware of all potential human rights risks and can proactively prevent human rights violations, we conduct an annual risk analysis. This analysis includes both our own direct actions and all goods and services we procure. The analysis identifies whether, and if so, where we need to pay particular attention to our supply chains. It may also lead to a prioritization of these issues. This allows us to take appropriate measures early on to eliminate or at least reduce such risks. We pay particular attention to the following topics:

• Prohibition of child labor and protection of minors,
• Prohibition of forced labor and slavery,
• the right to safe working conditions and fair pay;
• Prohibition of discrimination and right to equal opportunities as well as
• the right to freedom of assembly and association

For risk assessment, we use, among other things, country-specific and industry-specific internationally recognized classifications.

Our primary goal is to influence the companies involved in our supply chains. If the risks stem from political framework conditions, we examine whether modifying the affected supply chains could reduce or even eliminate the risk. If so, the supply chain is adjusted accordingly.

Should human rights violations occur despite all analyses and measures taken in the course of our business activities, we have a central contact point for reporting such violations at [address/contact information]. www.kinderzentren.de set up, which is available to all employees of the Kunterbunt children's centers as well as to all external parties at all times without restriction.

Where can I read about how we advocate for the observance of human rights?

We publish an annual report on how we uphold human rights within our company and with our business partners. Once published, this report can be accessed here and will remain freely available for at least seven years. The report describes potential risks, our preventative measures to minimize these risks, and provides information on any human rights violations that may have occurred during our business activities, directly related to the remedial action taken in those cases.

Who is responsible for compliance with and implementation of our guidelines and measures?

The management of the Kunterbunt Children's Centers is responsible for the implementation and adherence to the guidelines and measures we have established for the protection and observance of human rights within our business activities. They actively monitor the implementation of the regular measures listed in this declaration, as well as the implementation of individual measures to reduce the risks we have identified and/or the human rights violations reported to us. After reviewing the report, the management approves the annual human rights risk report and submits it to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA).

Nuremberg, June 30, 2023

Management: Annette Holtmann, Dr. Jürgen Reul (Chairman)

Human Rights Guidelines of the Kunterbunt Children's Centers

Kinderzentren Kunterbunt (KiKu for short), as an independent, nationwide operator of daycare centers in Germany, considers it a matter of course to respect and uphold human rights towards its customers and employees at all times, in all places, and throughout all supply chains within the scope of its business activities. Specifically, this means:

Child protection:

We ensure that the educational materials we provide to our customers are free of content that could endanger or impair the well-being, development, or health of children and young people. When selecting our content, we make sure that even authentic material meets these requirements.

We assure our employees that no child labor takes place within our own company. We check that every applicant meets the legal minimum age requirement before hiring anyone – whether for permanent or temporary positions. When employing minors (e.g., for holiday work or vocational training), we strictly and without exception adhere to all legal requirements for their employment.

We expect our business partners and their suppliers to implement our child protection principles. This means that our business partners must also ensure that their suppliers implement appropriate measures to respect human rights.

Occupational safety and health:

We ensure that occupational health and safety regulations are observed at all our locations. Each location has safety officers (external or internal) to regularly review occupational health and safety practices and to rectify any deficiencies identified. Regular workplace inspections by qualified personnel are standard practice for us. Furthermore, an updated safety training course is provided annually as an online training, which all employees are required to complete each year.

We contractually obligate our business partners to implement the legally required and internationally established minimum standards for occupational safety measures at their locations and production facilities. Our business partners' suppliers are also obligated to implement these minimum standards. We regularly verify compliance with these minimum standards at our direct suppliers through on-site visits.

Forced labor and slavery:

We condemn all forms of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking. Accordingly, such practices are excluded from our own operations and are, of course, contractually prohibited with our business partners throughout the entire value chain.

Freedom of assembly and association:

We never restrict the freedom to unite and/or to form or join trade unions. We adhere to negotiated collective bargaining agreements at all locations.

Fair pay:

We guarantee our employees fair and appropriate remuneration. This is based on the regularly negotiated collective bargaining agreements.

We contractually require our suppliers to ensure that their employees at their respective production sites are also paid according to collective bargaining agreements, depending on the relevant industry. The same applies to the suppliers of our business partners. Furthermore, we require that throughout the entire supply chain, wages never fall below the minimum wage applicable in the respective country. If no such minimum wage exists in a country, the wage must be at least high enough to guarantee a family's livelihood (housing, food, drink, and meeting basic needs) based on a typical full-time position in that country. The minimum standards of the UN and the ILO must not be undercut.

Equal opportunities:

We strictly reject discrimination of any kind. Therefore, we design our products and services to be neutral in every respect, meaning free from political, religious, racial, or other discriminatory prejudices or biases.

Within our company, we support equal opportunities for all people. There is no prejudice against people based on their nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristics. We pay equal wages for comparable work.

Privacy and data protection:

We guarantee our customers strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We collect and store personal data only to the extent necessary. Data is only transferred to third parties within the scope of processing contractually and legally compliant business relationships. Customer data is not shared with third parties for any other reason. To protect data and prevent misuse, we have implemented all necessary technical and organizational measures and equipped our data processing systems and storage with the latest security mechanisms. These are regularly reviewed and updated. The same applies, of course, to all personal data of our employees. As is required for companies of our size, we have an external data protection officer who independently audits our systems and data protection measures and provides us with corresponding reports.

Protection of the habitat:

Protecting the human habitat is of particular importance to us. Therefore, we refer you to the sustainability information provided by our parent company. This document contains all of Ernst Klett Verlag GmbH's principles regarding the protection of our planet, its environmental footprint, its emission reduction measures, and its annual environmental report.#KlettSustainable).

The aforementioned guidelines and principles regarding human rights and their observance within the business operations of the Kunterbunt children's centers are regularly reviewed. This is done as part of the annual risk analysis required by the Due Diligence Act.

Nuremberg, June 30, 2023

Managing Directors: Annette Holtmann, Dr. Jürgen Reul (Chairman)

Procurement standards of children's centers Kunterbunt

Kinderzentren Kunterbunt (KiKu) is an independent provider of daycare centers with over 100 facilities nationwide and a subsidiary of Ernst Klett Verlag. It is aware of its responsibility to its employees, customers, and suppliers, as well as to the environment and society, which also arises from its activities in the various supply chains. Particular attention must be paid to the impact on the environment and on people within these supply chains. Sustainable practices and taking responsibility for the activities commissioned by KiKu are therefore paramount. Naturally, all legal requirements are observed and applied to KiKu's procurement standards. We adhere to and implement the principles of the UN Global Compact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the ILO Conventions, the OECD Guidelines for International Business, and the relevant EU ISO standards.

The following principles constitute minimum standards and apply to all procurement activities of the Kunterbunt Children's Centers. Besides ensuring economical procedures and decision-making in all procurement processes, they serve to safeguard the ethical conduct of all companies and individuals involved in the Kunterbunt supply chains. The aim is to ensure that the business activities of the Kunterbunt Children's Centers do not cause lasting environmental damage, violate laws, or endanger or infringe upon human rights in any way.

KiKu procures all goods and services itself.

With this in mind, all business relationships with suppliers and service providers (hereinafter: business partners) are based on the following principles and minimum requirements, which also always apply to any sub-suppliers that may be used and which must be guaranteed and adhered to at all times.

Compliance with laws (compliance management):

The business partner must comply with all applicable laws and regulations (international, national, and local) at all times. Within their company, they must adhere to the organizational obligations for compliance management and are personally responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest legislation and implementing changes in a timely manner.

Avoiding corruption:

KiKu rejects all forms of corruption and bribery. This means that no company employee may be promised or provided with any personal benefits in any form, either during the initiation of a business relationship, during its existence, or even after its termination, in order to influence their decision in favor of the business partner. This includes all types of gifts, unless they fall within the permissible limits of legal regulations (§37B EStG), discounts, travel, entertainment, or monetary gifts. Invitations to meals are permissible in the context of business meetings and discussions, provided they are reasonable. However, a strict separation must always be maintained between the interests of KiKu and the private interests of KiKu employees and the business partner.

Conduct towards competitors (antitrust law):

KiKu's business partners respect fair competition and comply with applicable laws that protect and promote competition (antitrust legislation). This prohibits any agreements between competitors that influence prices or terms for customers or business partners, as well as any agreements between KiKu and its competitors regarding procurement or the pricing of KiKu products and services.

Prevention of human rights violations:

KiKu's business partners respect and support human rights. Therefore, we expect at least the following from our business partners:

• The business partner guarantees that there is no child labor in its own operations or in the supply chain of its suppliers and service providers. For the purposes of this agreement, "child" refers to any person under the age of 15. This applies even if child labor is legally permitted or has lower age limits in the countries where the business partner's production facilities are located.
• KiKu fundamentally rejects forced labor and slavery. The business partner guarantees that these practices are not used either by them or within their supply chains.
• The business partner ensures that its employees and the employees of its suppliers and service providers have the right to organize or form associations (e.g., trade unions) so that they can represent their interests collectively. Representatives of such associations must not be discriminated against or disadvantaged by the business partner because of their position.
• The business partner must treat all employees equally. Discrimination in hiring, pay, or benefits by the business partner – regardless of the reason – is strictly prohibited at all times.
• Occupational health and safety is implemented worldwide at all operating sites of the business partner and its suppliers and service providers in accordance with local regulations, but at least in accordance with the ILO minimum standards. If no local occupational health and safety regulations exist, the relevant occupational health and safety measures must comply with the ILO minimum standards. This includes, among other things, providing employees with suitable protective clothing, taking measures to prevent injuries, and conducting regular safety training for employees.

Offering regular employment relationships:

The employment relationship of the business partner's employees must comply with all applicable local laws. This includes adherence to all regulations of any existing social security legislation. KiKu expressly prohibits circumventing legal obligations through the use of subcontractors or temporary workers. Regardless of local laws and regulations, however, the following minimum standards must be met:

• The maximum weekly working time averages no more than 48 hours.
• Within a working week, there is usually at least one completely work-free day.
• Overtime is worked voluntarily unless there is a contractual overtime arrangement, and it must be paid appropriately.
• The remuneration for the work must be at least equal to the locally applicable minimum wage and may not be in kind.
• Salary reductions as a disciplinary measure will not take place.
• The working conditions (number of hours, remuneration, overtime regulations, etc.) are generally fixed in writing before work commences and signed by the business partner and the employee.
• Violence in the workplace is strictly prohibited. Any form of physical punishment, physical abuse, or deliberate psychological pressure is forbidden.

Sustainable action and business practices:

KiKu places particular importance on protecting the environment. Sustainability This is therefore an important topic in procurement at KiKu, which is also becoming increasingly important for all business relationships. The following must therefore apply to our business relationships with our partners:

• The business partner and its suppliers must comply fully and at all times with local environmental legislation at their locations.
• Every business partner with a framework agreement with KiKu must be able to calculate or at least approximate the emissions generated in the course of providing services to KiKu and report them on a per-order basis.
• Every business partner with a framework agreement with KiKu must have and implement their own emissions reduction strategy, or they must be prepared to jointly agree on environmental targets for all physical products during annual meetings with KiKu and subsequently implement these targets. These targets may relate to upcoming investments, the use of raw materials, supplies, and operating materials, or the use of suppliers and service providers.
• The use of hazardous substances such as mercury or prohibited chemicals under the Stockholm Convention of 2001 is generally prohibited. Hazardous substances listed under REACH must be avoided. If this is not possible, these substances must be handled properly at all times, in compliance with all necessary safety precautions.
• Waste must be handled, stored, and disposed of properly at all times. Proof of this must be available to KiKu upon request. Importing and exporting hazardous waste is prohibited, as is the unauthorized disposal of such waste.
• Single-use plastics should be avoided as much as possible.

Data protection and confidentiality:

Data protection and confidentiality must be guaranteed at all times. The supplier is therefore obligated to:

• To establish and implement a proprietary data protection management system (data protection guidelines, regular compliance checks, adaptation to technical developments if necessary, regular employee training, etc.).
• Personal data of KiKu's employees and customers must be stored and processed in accordance with the GDPR regulations.
• Data from KiKu or from KiKu's customers will never be passed on to third parties unless this has been authorized or commissioned by KiKu in writing beforehand.
• All information received by the business partner in the course of cooperation with KiKu must be treated confidentially at all times and not passed on to third parties.

Nuremberg, June 30, 2023

Management: Annette Holtmann, Dr. Jürgen Reul (Chairman)