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Terms of Use

§ 1 Scope

(1) These terms of use apply to the use of the website www.mauersegler.com (hereinafter "Website") of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mauersegler e.V., Frankfurter Straße 75, 60329 Frankfurt am Main (hereinafter "Operator" or "we").

(2) By using our website, you agree to these terms of use.

§ 2 Use of the Website

(1) The content provided on this website serves exclusively to provide information about common swifts, their protection and care, as well as about the activities of our association.

(2) The use of the website is generally free of charge. Separate conditions apply to donations and memberships.

(3) We reserve the right to restrict access to certain areas of the website or to require registration.

§ 3 Copyright and Usage Rights

(1) All content published on this website (texts, images, graphics, videos, audio files, etc.) is subject to German copyright law and other protective laws. Unless otherwise stated, the rights to the content belong to the operator or the respective rights holders.

(2) Private, non-commercial use of the content is permitted, provided that copyrights and other protective rights are observed. Any use beyond this, in particular reproduction, editing, distribution and any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright law, requires the prior written consent of the operator or the respective rights holder.

(3) The use of our content for commercial purposes is not permitted without express written permission.

§ 4 User Conduct

(1) When using our website, you agree to:

  • not provide false or misleading information
  • not publish any illegal, offensive, defamatory, obscene or otherwise objectionable content
  • not infringe the rights of third parties, in particular personal rights, copyrights or trademark rights
  • not spread viruses, trojans or other harmful software
  • not use automated systems or software to extract data from the website

(2) In the event of violations of these terms of use, we reserve the right to block access to the website and to initiate legal action.

§ 5 Contact Form and Communication

(1) When using our contact form or when contacting us by email, you agree to provide truthful information.

(2) The data transmitted via the contact form or by email will be used exclusively to process your inquiry.

(3) Emergency inquiries regarding injured or swifts in need of help should primarily be made via our 24-hour emergency hotline.

§ 6 Donations and Memberships

(1) The respective provisions of our statutes as well as the tax regulations for non-profit organizations apply to donations and memberships.

(2) Donation receipts will be issued in accordance with the applicable tax regulations.

(3) Memberships can be terminated in accordance with our statutes.

§ 7 Links to External Websites

(1) Our website contains links to external websites of third parties over whose content we have no influence.

(2) The respective provider or operator of the pages is always responsible for the content of the linked pages.

(3) The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal content was not recognizable at the time of linking.

(4) Upon becoming aware of legal violations, we will remove such links immediately.

§ 8 Disclaimer

(1) The content of our website has been created with the greatest possible care. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the content.

(2) The information on this website does not replace expert advice from veterinarians or other experts. In the case of injured or sick animals in particular, professional help should always be sought.

(3) We are not liable for damages arising from the use or non-use of the information offered on our website, unless there is intent or gross negligence.

§ 9 Website Availability

(1) We strive to ensure that our website is available as uninterrupted as possible. However, maintenance work, further developments or disruptions may lead to temporary restrictions.

(2) There is no entitlement to constant availability of the website.

§ 10 Data Protection

Our privacy policy, which you can view at www.mauersegler.com/datenschutz, applies to the processing of personal data.

§ 11 Changes to the Terms of Use

(1) We reserve the right to change these terms of use at any time. The amended terms will be published on this page.

(2) By continuing to use the website after publication of the amended terms of use, you agree to the changes.

§ 12 Severability Clause

Should individual provisions of these terms of use be or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid or unenforceable provision.

§ 13 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

(1) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies exclusively, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

(2) The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these terms of use is, to the extent permitted by law, Frankfurt am Main.

§ 14 Contact

If you have any questions about these terms of use, you can contact us as follows:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mauersegler e.V.
Frankfurter Straße 75
60329 Frankfurt am Main
Email: info@mauersegler.com
Phone: +49 (0) 69 35 35 15 04

Last updated on 09/07/2025