Terms & Conditions
Website usage terms and disclaimer
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Hucke & Sanker website ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
Hucke & Sanker Partnerschaft ("we," "us," "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this Website.
2. Website Purpose and Scope
This Website provides general information about Hucke & Sanker, our legal services, and legal developments that may be of interest to our visitors.
Important Notice: This Website does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or create an attorney-client relationship.
3. No Legal Advice
The content on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal information is not the same as legal advice, which is the application of law to an individual's specific circumstances.
We do not provide legal advice through this Website. You should consult with qualified legal counsel for advice on your specific situation.
Do not send confidential information or details about your legal matter through this Website or via email until we have established an attorney-client relationship.
4. No Attorney-Client Relationship
No attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this Website, by sending us an email, or by any other communication with us.
An attorney-client relationship is established only when:
- We have expressly agreed to represent you
- You have signed an engagement agreement with us
- We have confirmed our acceptance of your case in writing
- You have paid any required retainer or fees
Until an attorney-client relationship is formally established, do not send us confidential information.
5. Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content on this Website.
Legal information changes rapidly, and laws vary by jurisdiction. The information on this Website may not reflect the most current legal developments.
We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content of this Website.
6. Use Restrictions
You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use this Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of any content without our express written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of this Website
- Use automated systems to access this Website without permission
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Hucke & Sanker or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from this Website without our prior written consent.
Any unauthorized use of this Website's content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
8. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Hucke & Sanker.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites.
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hucke & Sanker shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Website.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hucke & Sanker, its partners, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your use of this Website or your violation of these Terms.
11. Professional Conduct Rules
As attorneys, we are bound by professional rules of conduct and ethical obligations. These rules may affect how we communicate with potential clients and the information we can provide through this Website.
We comply with all applicable professional conduct rules in the jurisdictions where we practice law.
12. Jurisdiction-Specific Notices
European Union: This Website is operated from Germany and complies with EU laws and regulations.
United States: This Website is not intended to solicit legal business in jurisdictions where we are not licensed to practice law.
Other Jurisdictions: If you are accessing this Website from outside the EU or US, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
13. Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Cologne, Germany.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hucke & Sanker regarding your use of this Website.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
Email: legal@huckesanker.com
Phone: +49 221 650 88 272
Address: Zusestraße 40, 50858 Cologne, Germany
17. Effective Date
These Terms & Conditions are effective as of 2025-10-09 and were last updated on 2025-10-09.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.