Disclaimer

1. Content of the website

The author accepts no responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of the information provided on these pages. Claims for damages against the author of these pages relating to material or immaterial damage caused by the use or non-use of the information provided, or by incorrect or incomplete information, are generally excluded, provided that there is no demonstrable evidence of wilful intent or gross negligence on the part of the author.

All offers are subject to change and non-binding. The author expressly reserves the right to amend, supplement or remove parts of the website or the entire site without prior notice, or to suspend publication temporarily or permanently.

2. References and hyperlinks

Liability for direct or indirect references to external websites (‘links’) that are outside the author’s sphere of responsibility would only arise if the author were aware of the content and it were technically feasible and reasonable to prevent access to such content in the event of illegal material. The author hereby expressly declares that, at the time the links were created, no illegal content was discernible on the linked pages. The author has no influence whatsoever on the current or future design, the content displayed or the authorship of the linked pages. For this reason, the author distances himself from any content on the linked pages that has been altered since the links were created. This statement applies to all links and references within the author’s own website, as well as to external entries in guestbooks and mailing lists set up by the author. Liability for any illegal, incorrect or incomplete content, and in particular for any damage arising from the use or non-use of such information, lies solely with the provider of the page to which reference is made.

3. Copyright and Trade Mark Law

The author ensures that, in all publications, the copyright of the images, sounds, video clips and texts used is respected, that self-created images, sounds, video clips and texts are used, or that royalty-free images, sounds, video clips and texts are utilised. Where protected brands and trademarks are used within the website or, where applicable, mentioned by third parties, these are subject without exception to the provisions of the applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners. The mere mention of these trademarks does not imply that they are not protected by the rights of third parties! The copyright for published and self-created content remains solely with the author of the site. The reproduction and use of these images, sounds, video clips and texts in other electronic or printed publications are not permitted without the express consent of the author.

4. Data protection

Where opportunities are provided within the online service to enter personal or business data (email addresses, names, addresses), this is done expressly on a voluntary basis by the user.

5. Legal validity of this disclaimer

This disclaimer is to be regarded as part of the online publication from which these pages were linked. Should individual sections or phrases of this text no longer comply with current legislation or be incomplete, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of the document in terms of their content and validity.

6. Google Analytics

“This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (‘Google’). Google Analytics uses ‘cookies’, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for the website operators and to provide other services relating to website and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the data on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.”