# Imprint: [Provider name]

> Format for a provider identification page (imprint, in German
> *Impressum*, also called "legal notice" or "site notice") for a
> website or app offered on a commercial basis. Based on Art. 5 of the
> E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC, with Germany's Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz
> (DDG) section 5 as a dated EU example (it replaced section 5 of the
> Telemediengesetz in May 2024). Replace every `[bracketed]` value and
> every row marked *Example*.
> **This is a documentation format, not legal advice.** National rules differ in detail.
> Check the current law where you are established and get qualified
> advice if unsure.

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Guidance: How to use this template
- The information must be easy to recognise, directly accessible and
  permanently available. In practice: a footer link labelled "Imprint"
  or "Legal notice" on every page and in the app, commonly reachable
  within two clicks.
- Fill only the rows that apply to you, and delete the rest. Do not
  publish a private home address unless the law leaves no alternative;
  get advice.
- Other countries set similar duties, for example the UK Electronic
  Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 (regulation 6) and company
  trading disclosure rules. Check each country you are established in.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Document ID | [LEGAL-IMP-001] |
| Owner | [@owner, Legal] |
| Last updated | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Next review | YYYY-MM-DD (and on any change of directors, address or registration) |

## Provider information (published text)

<!-- Guidance: Rows follow the items of DDG section 5(1) and Art. 5(1) of the E-Commerce Directive. The DDG item numbers are given for German providers; other Member States have their own numbering. -->

| Item | Our information | DDG s. 5(1) | Applies? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name and address of the establishment; for legal entities, legal form and authorised representatives | [Company name, legal form, street, postcode, city, country; Managing directors: (names)] | No. 1 | Always |
| Share or registered capital, if stated (and any unpaid amount) | [Amount] | No. 1 | If you state capital |
| Fast electronic contact, including an email address | [Email], [phone or contact form] | No. 2 | Always |
| Supervisory authority, if the activity needs an official licence | [Authority name and address] | No. 3 | If licensed |
| Commercial or similar register and registration number | [Register court and number] | No. 4 | If registered |
| Regulated profession: chamber, professional title and state that awarded it, professional rules and where to find them | [Details and link] | No. 5 | If regulated |
| VAT identification number or economic identification number | [Number] | No. 6 | If you hold one |
| Liquidation or winding-up status | [Statement] | No. 7 | If applicable |
| Audiovisual media services: Member State of establishment and competent authorities | [Details] | No. 8 | If applicable |

*Example (fictional):* Tarnwick Systems GmbH, Musterstrasse 12, 10115
Berlin, Germany. Managing director: Jana Beispiel. Email:
contact@tarnwick.example. Register: Amtsgericht Charlottenburg,
HRB 000000. VAT ID: DE000000000.

## Further notices

<!-- Guidance: Optional items often placed on the same page. Keep them short and accurate. -->

- **Editorial responsibility.** [If the site offers journalistic or
  editorial content, German law (Medienstaatsvertrag) asks for a
  responsible person with name and address; check the current rule.]
- **Consumer dispute resolution.** [State whether you are willing or
  obliged to take part in dispute resolution before a consumer
  arbitration body.] The EU Online Dispute Resolution platform was
  discontinued on 20 July 2025, so do not link to it.
- **Privacy.** See our [Privacy Policy](link) (legal-lite/privacy-policy).

## Standard and licence note

Based on Art. 5 of Directive 2000/31/EC (E-Commerce Directive) and, as
a dated example, section 5 of the German Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (DDG,
text read on https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ddg/__5.html on
2026-10-30), paraphrased in original words. Directive text:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2000/31/oj/eng. Check the current law where you are established before
use. This is a documentation format, not legal advice. Original text
written for this collection; the example is fictional.
Template licence: MIT.