Legal disclaimer:
References and links
In the case of direct or indirect references to third party websites (‘links’) which are beyond the sphere of responsibility of the author, liability obligation will be applicable solely if the author is aware of the contents and it is technically feasible and reasonably to be expected that he/she prevents usage in the case of illegal content. The author herewith explicitly declares that at the time of setting the link, no unlawful content was detected on the pages linked. The author has no influence whatsoever on the current and future creative design, contents or copyright of the linked pages. For this reason, the author disassociates him/herself from all linked pages which have been changed since the link was implemented. This statement applies to all links and cross-references established within the author’s own Internet presentation as well as to third-party entries in guestbooks, discussion forums and mailing lists set up by the author. The provider of the linked page alone shall be liable for illegal, faulty or incomplete content, and in particular for losses resulting from the use or non-use of information provided in this way.
Content of the online offering
The author does not assume any liability concerning the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided. Any liability claims against the author, which refer to material or non-material damage, and which may be caused by the usage or non-usage of the information provided or, respectively, by the usage of any incorrect or incomplete information, is generally excluded except in cases where wilful or gross negligence on the author’s side can be shown. All offers are non-binding and non-obligatory. The author expressly reserves the right to make modifications, amendments, or cancellations of the offer, in whole or in part, or to the temporary or final discontinuation of this publication without any prior notice.
Copyright and trademark law
The author strives to heed the copyright regulations for all images, audio recordings, video sequences, and texts included in his/her publications, and to utilise his/her own images, audio recordings, video sequences, and texts or those images, audio recordings, video sequences and texts that are in the public domain. All brand names and trademarks referred to on the Internet site and possibly protected by third parties are subject in all respects to the regulations of the relevant registration law and the rights of possession of the respective registered owner. The fact that a trademark has merely been named shall not imply that trademarks are not protected by the rights of third persons. The copyright for any published items produced by the author him/herself shall remain solely with the author of these pages. Duplication or utilisation of such graphs, audio and video files/sequences is prohibited.
Data protection
If the website permits the entry of personal or business data (e-mail addresses, names, postal addresses), the provision of the data by the user is explicitly made on a voluntary basis. The use and payment of all offered services are permitted – if and so far as technically possible and reasonable – without specification of any personal data or by using anonymous data or an alias. The use of contact data such as postal addresses, telephone or fax numbers or e-mail addresses or other comparable data published in the imprint or otherwise by third parties for the purpose of sending unsolicited information is prohibited. In the event of a breach of this prohibition, the right is expressly reserved to take legal action against the senders of spam e-mails.
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