Legal Notice

Effective Date: 31. July 31, 2025]

Information under § 5 TMG

Service Provider: M. Eng. Patrick Mainka

Freelancing Engineer (Maschinenbau) – Design, Development & Additive Manufacturing

Address: [Insert your full postal address here. This is a crucial legal requirement under German law for an Impressum.] [e.g., Musterstraße 123] [e.g., 12345 Musterstadt] [e.g., Germany]

Contact: E-Mail: patrick@beispiel.de

Telefon: +49 176 123 456 78

Professional Title: Engineer (Maschinenbau) – conferred in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Content Liability

Content Liability As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws. However, we are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general law remain unaffected. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific infringement. As soon as we become aware of such infringements, we will remove this content immediately.

Link Liability

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Site, provide the Site on our behalf, perform Site-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Site is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Examples may include web hosting, analytics providers, email service providers.
For Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

Copyright

The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. The duplication, processing, distribution and any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this page are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. Insofar as the content on this page was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is marked as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us accordingly. As soon as we become aware of infringements, we will remove such content immediately.

Important Notes for Customization and Legal Compliance

[Insert your full postal address here.]: This is a non-negotiable legal requirement for an “Impressum” in Germany. You must fill this in with the full, legally recognized address of M. Eng. Patrick Mainka.
Professional Title: Ensure the exact wording for “Engineer (Maschinenbau)” and “conferred in the Federal Republic of Germany” is accurate for Patrick Mainka’s specific qualifications and where they were obtained.
Professional Liability Insurance: If M. Eng. Patrick Mainka has professional liability insurance (Berufshaftpflichtversicherung), you must include the name and address of the insurance company and the geographical scope of the insurance policy. If this is not applicable or not held, you can remove this section, but it is crucial to verify if it’s legally required for this type of freelancing engineering activity in Germany.
VAT Identification Number: Include the “Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer” if M. Eng. Patrick Mainka is registered for VAT and is legally required to display it.
Legal Review is Crucial: This template provides a common structure for a German “Impressum.” However, it is absolutely vital to have a legal professional (a lawyer specializing in internet law or corporate law in Germany) review and approve the final content before you publish it on the website. Laws governing legal notices are strict, especially in Germany, and non-compliance can lead to significant fines.