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By accessing or using Expat Germany Guide (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site. These terms apply to all visitors regardless of nationality or location.

No legal, tax or financial advice

Expat Germany Guide publishes plain-English editorial content about German bureaucracy, banking and daily life. All content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, immigration or professional advice.

German rules differ between federal states, cities and individual offices, and they change frequently. Always confirm details with the responsible authority — your local Bürgeramt, Ausländerbehörde, Krankenkasse or a qualified professional — before acting on anything you read here. We accept no liability for decisions made on the basis of Site content.

Acceptable use

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• Use the Site in any way that breaches applicable German or EU law.
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Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by German law, Expat Germany Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site. Our total liability for any claim related to the Site is limited to the amounts you have paid us, if any.

Governing law and 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 (CISG). The courts of Berlin shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms, unless mandatory consumer-protection law requires a different venue.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email hallo@expatgermanyguide.com or write to Expat Germany Guide, Torstraße 114, 10119 Berlin, Germany.