§ 1 Scope of Application

The following terms govern the use of the website www.deartraveldiary.de (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) and the content provided therein.

The provider is: Chiara Gayk, Roeberstr. 5, 42117 Wuppertal, Germany, Email: contact@deartraveldiary.de

§ 2 Permitted Use / Prohibited Activities

The Website is designed solely as an informational offering without user accounts or upload/comment functions. You are granted a simple, revocable, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to access and display the Website’s content on your devices for private, non-commercial purposes within the limits permitted by law (in particular quotation rights). In particular, the following activities are prohibited:

• Reproduction, distribution, public disclosure, modification, or any other use beyond the limitations of copyright law without the provider’s prior written consent;
• Automated extraction of data (scraping), mass downloads, caching beyond standard browser functions, framing/embedding, or circumvention of technical protection measures;
• Use of the content for the development or training of AI/ML models without prior express consent.

§ 3 Copyright and Trademark Rights

All content published on the Website (texts, images, graphics, layout, and, where applicable, audio/video material) is subject — unless otherwise indicated — to the copyright of Chiara Gayk or the respective separately named rights holders. Third-party trademarks and company names are referenced solely for identification purposes; third-party rights are acknowledged. Any use beyond the scope permitted under § 2 requires prior written consent. Statutory limitations and exceptions (e.g., quotation rights with proper source attribution) remain unaffected.

§ 4 External Links and Notices of Legal Violations

The Website may contain links to external websites. The respective operators are solely responsible for their content. If we become aware of any legal violations on linked websites, we will remove the corresponding links without undue delay. Please send notices regarding legal violations to: contact@deartraveldiary.de (Subject line: “Notice of Legal Violation”).

§ 5 Liability

We are liable for our own content on the Website in accordance with statutory provisions. However, we assume no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Travel recommendations do not replace individual professional advice. Our liability for damages is limited — except in cases involving injury to life, body, or health — to intent and gross negligence. In cases of ordinary negligence, we are only liable for the breach of an essential contractual obligation (“cardinal obligation”); in such cases, liability is limited to foreseeable damages typically occurring under the circumstances. Mandatory liability under the German Product Liability Act remains unaffected.

§ 6 Advertising, Collaborations, and Affiliate Links

1. Funding and Disclosure: Our content may be financed in whole or in part through advertising, sponsorships, or collaborations. Corresponding posts, banners, or notices will be identified accordingly.
2. Affiliate Links / Partner Programs: The Website may contain so-called affiliate links to third-party offers. If you conclude a contract or make a purchase through such a link, we may receive a commission from the third-party provider. This does not result in any additional costs or pricing disadvantages for you. Affiliate links are identified as such (e.g., “Affiliate Link”).
3. Editorial Independence: Regardless of advertising, collaborations, or affiliate links, our editorial content remains independent and is not dictated by partners. Recommendations reflect our editorial assessment at the time of publication. Information regarding prices, availability, and timing is provided without guarantee.
4. External Offers: Contracts regarding products or services are concluded exclusively between you and the respective third-party provider. Their terms and conditions, cancellation policies, and privacy policies apply in addition.
5. Data Protection / Tracking: Information regarding any associated data processing activities (e.g., the setting/reading of cookies or similar technologies for affiliate tracking) can be found in our Privacy Policy. Non-essential access to user devices only takes place after your consent pursuant to Section 25 TDDDG and may be revoked at any time in the “Cookie Settings.”

§ 7 Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of the contact data published in the legal notice for the transmission of unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. In the event of violations, we reserve the right to take legal action.

§ 8 Amendments to These Terms of Use

We may amend these Terms of Use with effect for the future. The version published on the Website, including the corresponding date (“Last updated: …”), shall apply.

§ 8 Final Provisions

The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). If the user is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with the use of the Website shall be the registered office of the provider. Mandatory statutory places of jurisdiction applicable to consumers remain unaffected. Should individual provisions of these Terms of Use be or become wholly or partially invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. In place of the invalid provision, the applicable statutory provision shall apply. If no such statutory provision exists, the valid provision that comes closest to the economic purpose intended by the invalid provision shall be deemed agreed upon.