Disclaimer

Last change: 12/02/2025

1 : Limitation of liability for website content

The person responsible for the aforementioned website accepts no liability for the topicality, correctness, and completeness of the content provided on this website. This does not apply if the person responsible can be accused of intentional or grossly negligent behavior. The content has been created with the greatest possible care and to the best of our knowledge. Nevertheless, the accuracy of the content cannot be guaranteed, especially in the case of complex topics, so the responsible party recommends that users consult the relevant authorities or seek legal advice for important information.

Contributions marked by name that are made publicly available on the website reflect the opinion of the respective author and not always the opinion of the website operator.

If paid or free and freely accessible content or services are made available on the website, these are non-binding invitations to make an offer, which merely call on the user to submit an offer and do not themselves constitute a binding offer.

In accordance with §§ 7 ff. DDG, the website operator is not responsible for third-party content that it publishes for a user, except in the cases specified by law, provided that

  1. he has no knowledge of the unlawful act or information and, in the case of claims for damages, is also unaware of any facts or circumstances from which the unlawful act or information is apparent, or
  2. he took immediate action to remove the information or block access to it as soon as he became aware of it.

Liability in this regard is therefore only possible from the point at which specific knowledge of a legal violation is obtained. If the website operator becomes aware of such illegal content, it will be removed immediately.

2 : Liability for external links

The website operator links to external websites from its website. These so-called “hyperlinks” direct the user directly to the external website. The setting of so-called “hyperlinks” does not mean that the website operator adopts the content behind the link as its own. The website operator has no influence whatsoever on the information on the external website. Therefore, no liability can be accepted for the topicality, correctness, and completeness of the content of the external website.

The respective provider or operator of the linked website is solely responsible for its content.

However, the website operator assures that it was not aware of any legal violations at the time the link was set and that it has checked the external website within the scope of what is reasonable.

As long as there are no concrete indications of a legal violation, permanent monitoring of the content of the linked website is not reasonable for the website operator.

If the website operator becomes aware of the illegality of the linked content, the corresponding link will be removed immediately.

3 : Copyrights

The content published on this website is subject to German copyright and ancillary copyright law.

As the author within the meaning of Section 7 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG), the website operator is entitled to the sole and exclusive exploitation rights in accordance with Sections 15 ff. of the German Copyright Act (UrhG). Any reproduction or use of the entire content of the website in external electronic or printed media is prohibited without the prior consent of the website operator and will be prosecuted if necessary.

Content that was not created by the website operator is marked as such. The copyrights of third parties are respected. All brand names and protected trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please notify the website operator. The website operator will then remove such content immediately.

4 : Data protection

The website can generally be used without entering personal data such as your name or email address. No personal data is stored.

If there is an option to enter such data, the user provides this data on a voluntary basis. This data will not be passed on to third parties without the express consent of the user.

However, it is not possible to completely protect the transmitted data from access by unauthorized third parties, as security gaps can occur in the area of data transmission on the Internet. However, the website operator attempts to prevent the risk of unauthorized access by taking appropriate measures and, in the event of knowledge of a security gap, to close it by taking appropriate measures.

The website operator accepts no liability for damage resulting from such security breaches.

When you visit the website, the website operator collects the data that is technically necessary to display the website to you and to ensure stability and security (IP address, date and time of the request, browser, etc.). This collection of personal data does not constitute an evaluation of personal data.

The use of the contact details published in the legal notice by third parties for sending unsolicited advertising, in particular spam emails, is prohibited and will be prosecuted in the event of non-compliance.

Source: BUSE HERZ GRUNST Rechtsanwälte, translated with DeepL