Terms of Service
KORTE LAW Last updated: March 2026
1. Scope and Applicability
These Terms of Service ("Terms") apply to the use of the website korte-law.com (the "Website") and all related services, including the contact form, information pages, and any downloadable materials. By accessing and using this Website, you accept these Terms in full. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
These Terms do not constitute the creation of a solicitor-client relationship, attorney-client privilege, or professional engagement unless and until a separate Engagement Letter is signed by both parties.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by KORTE LAW or its licensors and is protected by international intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, or transmission of any content is prohibited without the prior written permission of KORTE LAW.
You may view and print content for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
3. Use License
KORTE LAW grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and display the Website and its content solely for lawful and legitimate purposes. This license does not permit:
- Modification or translation of content
- Compilation or use of the Website as a reference work or database
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of any software
- Systematic downloading or scraping of content
- Use of the Website for any commercial purpose without written consent
- Harassment, abusive conduct, or interfering with the operation of the Website
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all content thereon are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. KORTE LAW does not warrant that:
- The Website will be error-free or continuously available
- The content is accurate, complete, or current
- The Website is free from harmful software or security vulnerabilities
- Any defects will be corrected
To the fullest extent permitted by law, KORTE LAW disclaims all warranties, express and implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, KORTE LAW shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including lost profits, data loss, or business interruption), even if KORTE LAW has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
KORTE LAW's total liability for direct damages arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed €100 (one hundred euros) or the amount paid by you to KORTE LAW in the preceding 12 months, whichever is greater.
Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
6. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless KORTE LAW, its officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Violation of these Terms
- Violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Infringement of any third-party rights
- Your transmission of viruses, malware, or harmful code
7. Third-Party Links and Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. KORTE LAW does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms of service and privacy policies.
8. Contact Form and Communications
When you submit information through our contact form, you acknowledge that:
- No confidentiality or privilege is created unless a formal engagement letter is signed
- Submission of the form does not create a client relationship or attorney-client privilege
- KORTE LAW may use your information to evaluate whether we can assist you and to conduct internal conflict checks
- Unsolicited information (including legal advice) transmitted through the form may be reviewed but not retained for longer than necessary
- KORTE LAW will not be liable for any claims or damages arising from the submission
If you wish to discuss a sensitive matter, please telephone or email us directly to establish a confidential engagement.
9. Confidentiality
Unless a formal Engagement Letter has been signed establishing a solicitor-client relationship, no information communicated through the Website is deemed confidential or privileged. Communications submitted through the Website may be monitored and are not protected by attorney-client privilege.
Once a formal engagement is established with a signed Engagement Letter, applicable professional confidentiality rules and attorney-client privilege will apply in accordance with the laws applicable to KORTE LAW's jurisdiction and the matter.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. You agree that any legal proceeding arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Berlin courts.
However, in accordance with the international nature of KORTE LAW's practice, disputes relating to the Website specifically may also be governed by applicable laws of the other jurisdictions in which KORTE LAW operates (France, Morocco) where applicable.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if that is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12. Modifications to Terms
KORTE LAW reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and KORTE LAW regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact:
KORTE LAW Kurfürstenhöfe, Spreeufer 5 10178 Berlin, Germany info@korte-law.com +49 157 377 44 265
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