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Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the German Diary website (“Service”) operated by [Your Name] (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing germandiary.com, subscribing to our newsletter, or downloading our free eBook, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
2. The Service
German Diary provides an editorial newsletter, blog content, and downloadable resources (including the free eBook “Easy Peasy Side Hustles”) for informational purposes, primarily directed at expatriates living in or relocating to Germany.
3. No Professional Advice
All content on this website and in our newsletter is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, financial, immigration, medical, or professional advice. You should always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on our content. We are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.
4. Newsletter & Free eBook
- The newsletter is free to subscribe to.
- By subscribing, you agree to receive regular emails from German Diary, which may include editorial content, resources, and occasional promotional messages related to our own products.
- The free eBook is provided “as is” for personal, non-commercial use only.
- You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on germandiary.com — including text, graphics, logos, images, newsletter content, and the eBook — is the property of German Diary or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content, but you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
6. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service
- Submit false information when subscribing
- Redistribute the eBook or paid content without permission
- Harass, abuse, or defame other users or our team
7. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure
Our newsletter and website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Some links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through them. This never influences our editorial recommendations.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that content will be accurate or up to date.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by German and EU law, German Diary shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of (or inability to use) the Service. Liability for intent and gross negligence remains unaffected.
10. Consumer Right of Withdrawal
As our free newsletter and eBook are provided at no cost, the EU statutory right of withdrawal for paid digital content does not apply. If we offer paid products in the future, you will receive a separate withdrawal notice at the point of purchase.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon publication on this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. For consumers resident in the EU, mandatory consumer protection laws of their country of residence remain unaffected.
13. Online Dispute Resolution
The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR), available at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obligated and not willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact: hello@germandiary.com