As a content provider as defined in article 8 of the German Teleservices Act (Teledienstegesetz, TDG), Stapleline GmbH is responsible for its "own content", which it makes available for use. Although all content is carefully checked and continuously updated, no guarantee can be given that the information provided is complete, accurate, or current. Stapleline GmbH is therefore not liable for damage or loss arising in connection with the use of such content.
Own content shall be distinguished from hyperlinks that enable access to content provided by third parties. By its use of hyperlinks, Stapleline makes available "third-party content" for use. Such hyperlinks are marked in the following way: (EXTERNAL LINK). By its use of hyperlinks, Stapleline provides access to use third-party content (article 9, Teleservices Act). Stapleline is not responsible for this third-party content, as Stapleline neither instigates the transfer of information, nor selects the addressee to whom the information is transferred, nor selects or modifies the information transferred. Furthermore, as the call and linking (referencing) method used by Stapleline does not result in any automatic and temporary storage of third-party information by Stapleline, Stapleline cannot be deemed responsible for such third-party content.
Hyperlinks are always references to "living" (dynamic) Internet sites of third parties. Although Stapleline examined the third-party content when it was first linked to determine whether it would establish liability under civil or penal law, Stapleline is not obliged to continuously monitor the third-party content which it has linked on its website for alterations that may give new grounds for liability. Only when Stapleline discovers or is made aware by others that specific web content, to which Stapleline has provided a link, establishes civil or penal liability, shall Stapleline block this content insofar as this is technically feasible and can reasonably be expected. Technical feasibility and reasonable expectation shall not be affected by the fact that access to the illegal or criminal content may still be possible from other servers despite Stapleline having disabled access to it from its own website.
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