Legal matters
I. English version
The English version of the legal matters is only a translation from the German text “Rechtliches” and is intended for your convenient perusal. In the case of variations of the terms, the German version should be binding.
II. Legal matters
General terms and conditions of use
By using our website, visitors acknowledge the legal terms and conditions of use as set out in “Legal matters”. The content on this website is intended solely for information purposes and is not legally binding. The content shall under no circumstances replace individual advice. Statements which are legally binding can only be given on request.
Exemption from liability
We can only be held liable without constraint for damage caused by our institution or executive personnel either deliberately or through gross negligence, or in the event of severe or fatal injury or damage to health, and according to German Product Liability Law and other mandatory regulations. In the event of deliberate or negligent violation of essential contractual obligations by ourselves or our vicarious agents within the framework of § 276 of the German Civil Code (“BGB”), our liability shall be restricted to damages that are typical and reasonably foreseeable. An essential contractual obligation is one which must be fulfilled in order to enable execution of the contract and whose compliance the contracting party can trust upon.
We would particularly like to point out that, according to our terms and conditions of use, the content of this website is not legally binding.
Content liability
The content of our website has been put together with the utmost care. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the content. Pursuant to § 7 section 1 of the German Broadcast Media Act (“TMD”), as a service provider we are responsible for our own content on this website. However, pursuant to §§ 8 to 10 of the German Broadcast Media Act (“TMD”), as a service provider we are not obliged to monitor or investigate third party information which relates to unlawful activity and is stored or transmitted on our website. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general regulations remain unaffected. However, our liability in such an instance shall commence at the time that we become aware of a violation of the law. Upon becoming aware of such a violation, we shall promptly remove the content in question.
Liability for links to other websites
Our website contains links to external third party websites. We have no influence whatsoever over the content of these websites and therefore accept no responsibility for third party content. The content of such third party websites is the responsibility of the respective owners or providers. At the time that pages are linked to our website, they are checked for any likely violation of the law. At the time the pages were linked to this website, no unlawful content was detected. Without concrete evidence of a violation of the law, permanent monitoring of the linked web pages is not possible or reasonable. Upon becoming aware of such a violation we shall promptly remove the link in question.
Copyright
The content and works created by the web site provider on this website are governed by German copyright law. Duplication, editing, distribution or any form of use beyond the scope of copyright law shall require the prior written consent of its respective author or creator. Downloading or copying this website is only authorised forones own use. Where content on this website is not created by the website owner, third party copyright is respected. In particular, third party content is identified as such. Nevertheless, we would be grateful if you could inform us of any copyright infringements that you are aware of. Upon becoming aware of such a violation, we shall promptly remove the content in question.
Data protection
As a rule, visitors can use our website without being required to provide personal data. Should personal data (e.g. your name, address or email address) be requested on our website, this information shall always be provided on a voluntary basis where possible. This information shall not be passed on to any third parties for advertising purposes without your express consent.
Please be aware that there are considerable security risks involved in transferring data by email or via this website (e.g. unauthorised access to information by third parties, loss of information, transfer of viruses, data transfer errors or data transfer breakdown, etc.).
By using these data transfer facilities, the sender acknowledges this risk. If anything is not explicitly agreed or requested, we are authorised to reply by email to any information sent by email or via the website.
Use of our contact information
We oppose the use of any publicised contact information by a third party for sending unsolicited advertisements or information. The website provider reserves the express right to take legal action against unsolicited emailing such as spam emails or other similar advertising materials.
