In the case of direct or indirect references to external websites (“links”) that lie outside the author’s area of responsibility, a liability obligation would only come into force if the author was aware of the content and it was technically possible and reasonable for him to prevent use in the case of illegal content.

The author therefore expressly declares that the linked pages were free of illegal content at the time the links were created. The author has no influence whatsoever on the current and future design and content of the linked pages. The author therefore expressly distances himself from all contents of all linked pages that were changed after the link was created. This statement applies to all links and references set within the author’s own website as well as to third-party entries in guest books, discussion forums and mailing lists set up by the author.

Liability for illegal, incorrect or incomplete content and in particular for damages resulting from the use or non-use of such information lies solely with the provider of the page to which reference is made, and not with the person who merely refers to the respective publication via links.