Liability for Content
While the contents of our pages have been created with utmost care and due diligence, we cannot assume liability for the completeness and timeliness of the contents. Pursuant to § 7, Paragraph 1 of the German Broadcast Media Act (TMG), and in accordance with general law, as service provider we are responsible for our own content on this web page. However, according to §§ 8 to 10 TMG we, as service provider, are neither obliged to monitor transmitted or stored external information, nor to research circumstances that suggest an illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information remain, in accordance with legal regulations, unaffected. Any liability in this respect can be assumed only from the moment that knowledge of the specific breach of law is obtained. In the event that the corresponding violations become known, we shall remove these contents immediately.
Liability for Links
Our offer contains links to external websites operated by third parties, on whose contents we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot assume liability for these contents. Instead, it is the relevant supplier or operator of the linked web pages who is responsible for the content of these pages. The linked pages were inspected for possible legal infringements at the time the link was established. At the time of linking, no unlawful contents were detectable. Permanent monitoring of the content of the linked pages is infeasible without any specific indication of an infringement of rights. In the event that corresponding violations become known, we shall remove the corresponding links immediately.
Copyright
The contents and works on these websites, as prepared and displayed by its operator, are subject to German copyright law. Their duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization beyond the scope of the copyright law requires the written consent of the respective author or creator. Copies and downloads are allowed solely for private and non-commercial purposes. Insofar as this page's contents were not created by its operator, third-party copyrights will be respected and observed. Should you still have reason to believe that a copyright violation has occurred despite the precautionary measures taken, we kindly ask you to notify us. In the event that the corresponding violations become known, we shall remove this content immediately.
Data and Privacy Protection/Data Privacy
It is usually possible to use our web page without providing personal information. Collection of personal data (e.g. name, address, or email-address) will be optional where possible. Without your explicit consent, your data will not be passed on to third parties. Further particulars are governed by our General Terms and Conditions.
We would like to point out that the transfer of data via the internet (e.g. when communicating via e-mail) may involve security gaps. A complete protection of data against third-party access is impossible.
We explicitly prohibit the use of the contact data published within the framework of this imprint by third parties for sending non-requested advertising material and information. The operator of the pages reserve the right to take legal action in the case of transmission of non-solicited advertising material (e. g. spam mail).
Data Privacy Protection When Using Facebook Plug-Ins (Like-Button)
Our pages integrate plug-ins of the social network Facebook, 1601 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. You can recognize them either by the Facebook logo or the "Like" button ("Gefällt mir") on our page. For an overview of Facebook plug-ins, please follow this link: http://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/.
When you visit our pages, the plug-in will create a direct connection between your browser and the Facebook server. Thus, Facebook will receive the information about you visiting our page by your IP address. You can link our pages' contents with your Facebook profile should you use the "Like" button while being logged in to your Facebook account. This way, Facebook can allocate the visit to your Facebook account. We wish to point out that we, as operator of the page, will not be given any information about the content of the data transmitted, nor about Facebook's usage of them. For further information, please see Facebook's data privacy statement:
http://de-de.facebook.com/policy.php
If you do not wish Facebook to allocate your visit of our web pages to your Facebook account, please log out of your Facebook account prior to your visit.
Data Privacy Protection When Using Google Analytics
This web page uses Google Anylytics, a website statistics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files stored on your computer which allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information about your use of this web page generated by the cookie, will be passed on to and stored by a US Google server. Activating IP-anonymization will have Google abbreviating your IP address within member states of the European Union and other member states of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Only on rare occasions, the entire IP address will be transmitted to and then abbreviated by a US Google server. On behalf of the this web pages operator, Google will use the information in order to evaluate your use of the site, and to compile reports on website activities. Moreover, information concerning usage of the web pages and internet use will be gathered to offer further services to this pages' operator. The IP address transmitted will not be linked to any other Google data.
By setting your browser accordingly, you may block the storage of cookies. However, we wish to point out that should you do so, you might not be able to make full use of this website. Furthermore, you can deny collection of the cookie-related data and any information related to your use of this website (including your IP address) to be processed by Google, by downloading and installing the appropriate browser plug-in:
http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de.
Data Privacy Protection When Using Google AdSense
This website uses Google Analytics, which serves to embed Google, Inc. ("Google") advertisement. Google AdSense uses so-called "cookies", text files stored on your computer which allow an analysis of your use of the website. Google AdSense also uses so-called "web beacons" (invisible graphics). These web beacons enable the evaluation of information such as these pages' traffic.
The information generated by cookies and web Beacons related to your use of this website (including your IP address) and delivery of advertisement formats will be transferred to and stored by a US Google server. Google might pass on this information to its contracting parties. However, Google will not link your IP address any other of your stored data.
By setting your browser accordingly, you may refuse the storage of cookies. However, we wish to point out that should you do so, you might not be able to make full use of this website. By using this site, you agree to the processing of data collected by Google about you in the manner described above and for the purposes previously mentioned.