TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C) — schaefermeier.me

Last updated: 16 Oct. 2025

1. Scope and Acceptance

By accessing or using this website: schaefermeier.me you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and all applicable data protection and telemedia laws (GDPR/DSGVO and TMG).
If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Website Operator

This website is operated by:
Ricardo Schäfermeier
Düsseldorf, Germany
admin@schaefermeier.me

For inquiries regarding these Terms or the website in general, please contact me at the above address.

3. Nature of the Website

This website serves as a personal portfolio and blog to present professional experiences, ideas, and projects of Ricardo Schäfermeier.
It may also include:

Blog articles and commentary on business, hospitality, culture, and related topics;

Visual portfolio content (images, videos, texts);

A contact form allowing visitors to get in touch.

All content is for informational and illustrative purposes only and does not represent professional or legal advice.

4. Use of Website and Content

You may use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to:

Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without prior written consent.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access, modify, or disrupt the site.

Post or transmit unlawful, abusive, or spam content through the contact form.

You are welcome to quote or share small excerpts for fair use or editorial reference if you credit “schaefermeier.me” as the source and provide a backlink.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, all text, photographs, logos, and design elements are the intellectual property of Ricardo Schäfermeier and protected by copyright law (Urheberrechtsgesetz, Germany).

Third-party content (e.g. embedded videos, photography, or software frameworks) remains the property of their respective owners and is used under applicable license terms.

6. Contact Form and Communication

When you submit a message via the contact form, your name, email address, and message are processed solely for the purpose of replying to your inquiry, according to [Art. 6 (1)(a) and (b) GDPR].

You agree not to misuse contact forms for unsolicited offers, advertising, or mass communication.
For full details, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

7. Blog Comments (if enabled)

If the comment function is activated, users are responsible for the content of their posts.
Comments violating law, copyright, or good conduct may be removed without notice.
User data submitted with comments will be processed according to the Privacy Policy.

8. External Links

This website may contain links to external sites (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube, or referenced articles).
Despite careful control, I assume no liability for the content of external links. The operators of linked pages are solely responsible for their content (§ 7–10 TMG).

9. Disclaimer of Liability

All information on this website is provided with care. However:

I make no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information.

I accept no liability for damages resulting from the use or non-use of this information, except in cases of proven intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

This website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance or updates.

10. Data Protection and Cookies

Data protection is governed by the Privacy Policy.
By using this site, you acknowledge that certain technical data (such as IP addresses or browser information) may be automatically processed for functionality and analytics, in compliance with GDPR/DSGVO and TMG.

11. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflict-of-law provisions.
Any disputes shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Düsseldorf.

12. Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect updates in legal, technical, or content matters.
The most recent version will always be published at https://schaefermeier.me/term-condition.
Continued use of this site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

13. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
The invalid provision will be replaced by a valid one that best reflects its intent.

14. Contact

For any legal or data protection concerns, please contact:
admin@schaefermeier.me
Düsseldorf, Germany