DISCLAIMER
1. Accountability for content
The content of our website has been compiled with utmost care and to the best of our knowledge. However, we cannot assume any liability for the topicality, completeness or accuracy of any of the pages.
Pursuant to section 7, para. 1 of the TMG we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general law. However, pursuant to sections 8 to 10 of the TMG, we as service providers are not under obligation to monitor external information provided or stored on our website. Once we have become aware of a specific infringement of the law, we will immediately remove the content in question. Any liability concerning this matter can only be assumed from the point in time at which the infringement becomes known to us.
2. Accountability for external links
Our website contains external links (to web pages of third parties). We cannot assume any liability for such external content, as the responsibility fort he content of external links lies only with the operators oft he linked pages. In all cases, the provider of information of the linked websites is liable for the content and accuracy of the information provided. At the time of linking, no infringements of the law were recognizable to us. As soon as a legal infringement becomes known to us, we will remove the link in question immediately.
3. Copyright
Our web pages and their content are governed by the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any form of utilizing, duplicating, processing or distributing beyond the scope of copyright law requires the prior written consent of the respective owner of the rights.
4. Data Protection
A visit to our website can result in the storage on our server of information about the access (date, time, page accessed). This does not represent any analysis of personal data (e.g., name, address or e-mail address). If personal data are collected, this only occurs – to the extent possible – with the prior consent of the user of the website. Any forwarding of the data to third parties without the express consent of the user shall not take place.
We would like to expressly point out that the transmission of data via the Internet (e.g., by e-mail) can offer security vulnerabilities. It is therefore impossible to safeguard the data completely against access by third parties. We cannot assume any liability for damages arising as a result of such security vulnerabilities.
The use by third parties of all published contact details for the purpose of advertising is expressly excluded. We reserve the right to take legal steps in the case of the unsolicited sending of advertising information; e.g., by means of spam mail.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer and which enable an analysis of your utilization of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity 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 information on Google’s behalf. Google will under no circumstances 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.
Right of Access
You can exercise your right of access, cancellation and opposition to the processing of personal data. Please, address your request for access to, rectification of or opposition through our “Contact” page.
5. Specific terms of use
Where particular conditions for individual use of this website deviate from the aforementioned numbers 1 to 4, this is expressly indicated at the appropriate place. In this case, the special terms and conditions of us apply to the individual case.