Liability for content

The articles available on the website are for general information only and not for advice in specific cases. We endeavor to ensure that all information and data contained on the website are correct and up-to-date in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the German Telemedia Act. For the correctness, completeness, topicality or quality of the information and data provided, however, no guarantee is given according to § 8 to 10 TMG. Liability for the content of the information available is excluded, unless it is intentional or grossly negligent incorrect information. Obligations to remove or block the use of information according to general laws remain unaffected. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the point in time at which we become aware of a specific legal violation. As soon as we become aware of such legal violations, we will remove this content immediately.

Liability for links

We are not responsible for the content of websites that can be reached via a hyperlink. The operators of the linked pages are solely responsible for their content. We expressly do not adopt the content of this website as our own and can therefore not guarantee the correctness, completeness and availability of the content. When the link was first established, we checked the third-party content to determine whether it might trigger civil or criminal liability. However, we are not obliged to constantly check the content to which we refer in our offer for changes that could give rise to new responsibility. Only when we discover or are informed by others that a specific offer to which we have provided a link triggers civil or criminal liability will we remove the reference to this offer, insofar as this is technically possible and reasonable for us.

copyright

The content and works on this website created by the operator of this website are subject to German copyright law. All contributions from third parties are marked as such. The duplication, processing, distribution and any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Copies of these pages are only permitted for private use, but not for commercial purposes.

privacy

Our website can usually be used without providing personal data. Insofar as personal data (e.g. name, address or email address) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. These data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent.

In connection with your access, data is temporarily stored in our server for the purpose of data security, which may allow identification (for example IP address, date, time and name of the requested file). An evaluation, with the exception of statistical purposes in an anonymous form, does not take place.

If you order information material from us, we need your name, email address and information on delivery and invoicing. So we can process and execute your order. These data are stored in electronic form for the duration of the order processing. Any further use of personal data or disclosure to third parties will not take place without your express consent.

By placing your order, you consent to the processing of your personal data mentioned above, insofar as this is necessary for the purpose of the contract. You can revoke this consent in writing or by email to us at any time with effect for the future.

Data protection declaration for the use of Facebook plugins (like button)

Plugins from the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA are integrated on our website. You can recognize the Facebook plugins by the Facebook logo or the "Like" button on our website. You can find an overview of the Facebook plugins here: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/. When you visit our website, the plug-in establishes a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook receives the information that you have visited our site with your IP address.

If you click the Facebook "Like" button while you are logged into your Facebook account, you can link the content of our pages to your Facebook profile. This enables Facebook to assign your visit to our website to your user account. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the website, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or of how it is used by Facebook. You can find more information on this in Facebook's data protection declaration at http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php If you do not want Facebook to be able to assign your visit to our website to your Facebook user account, please log out of your Facebook user account.

Data protection declaration for the use of Twitter

Functions of the Twitter service are integrated on our sites. These functions are offered by Twitter Inc., 795 Folsom St., Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. By using Twitter and the "Retweet" function, the websites you visit are linked to your Twitter account and made known to other users. This data is also transmitted to Twitter.

We would like to point out that, as the provider of the website, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or how it is used by Twitter. You can find more information on this in Twitter's data protection declaration at http://twitter.com/privacy.

You can change your data protection settings on Twitter in the account settings at http://twitter.com/account/settings.

Data protection declaration for the use of Google +1

Collection and dissemination of information:
With the help of the Google +1 button you can publish information worldwide. You and other users receive personalized content from Google and our partners via the Google +1 button. Google stores both the information that you have given +1 for a piece of content and information about the page that you viewed when you clicked +1. Your +1 can be displayed as a hint together with your profile name and your photo in Google services, such as in search results or in your Google profile, or in other places on websites and advertisements on the Internet. Google records information about your +1 activities in order to improve Google services for you and others.

In order to be able to use the Google +1 button, you need a globally visible, public Google profile that must contain at least the name chosen for the profile. This name is used in all Google services. In some cases, this name can also replace another name that you have used when sharing content via your Google account. The identity of your Google profile can be shown to users who know your email address or who have other identifying information about you.

Use of the information collected:
In addition to the purposes outlined above, the information you provide will be used in accordance with the applicable Google data protection provisions. Google may publish summarized statistics about the +1 activities of users or pass them on to users and partners, such as publishers, advertisers or linked websites.

Data protection declaration for the use of Google Adsense

This website uses Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements from Google Inc. ("Google"). Google AdSense uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of the use of the website. Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons can be used to evaluate information such as visitor traffic on these pages. The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats are transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

This information can be passed on by Google to contractual partners of Google. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored about you. You can prevent the installation of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. By using this website, you declare that you agree to the processing of the data collected about you by Google in the manner described above and for the purpose set out above.

Data protection declaration for the use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service from Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and that enable your use of the website to be analyzed. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

If IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened beforehand by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. The full IP address will only be sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there in exceptional cases. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website activity and internet usage, which your browser transmits as part of Google Analytics The IP address is not merged with other Google data.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly; however, we would like to point out that in this case you may not be able to use all functions of this website to their full extent. You can also prevent Google from collecting the data generated by the cookie and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) and from processing this data by Google by downloading the browser plug-in available under the following link and install http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.