Legal Notice

International Scope (DE/EU/U.S.)

German company (based in Aachen; German law). Distribution in the EU and internationally; production and distribution activities also in the United States. Primary markets: Germany, EU, and the U.S.; digital services worldwide; physical shipping worldwide where offered.

Legal Entity & Contact (German DDG § 5)

Sven Schmidt, sole proprietorship (not listed in the German commercial register), trading as Neawolf Media Group, Reinhardstr. 1b, 52078 Aachen, Germany. Contact: info@neawolf.com, privacy@neawolf.com, abuse@neawolf.com. No phone support; contact by email only (English/German).

Response Time for Inquiries

We typically process incoming inquiries within 2-5 business days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays). In exceptional cases (e.g., complex data subject access requests under GDPR Art. 15), processing time may extend to 30 days as permitted by law. Urgent inquiries regarding security incidents or DMCA notices are prioritized.

Editorial Responsibility (§ 18 MStV)

Editorial responsibility for journalistic content, print publications, and AI outputs (NationFiles) under German media law (§ 18(2) MStV): Sven Schmidt, Reinhardstr. 1b, 52078 Aachen, Germany.

Trademark Rights (DPMA)

Neawolf® is a registered trademark of Neawolf Media Group (German Patent and Trademark Office, DPMA).

Digital Services Act (DSA)

Single point of contact under EU DSA Art. 11/12: Sven Schmidt, abuse@neawolf.com (report illegal or infringing content).

AI Disclosure (EU AI Act)

AI-generated content is labeled where required under the EU AI Act and applicable U.S. disclosure expectations.

Limitation of Liability

Editorial and AI-assisted content is provided for general information only. We disclaim warranties of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Copyright Protection

All text, layouts, and media structures are the intellectual property of Neawolf Media Group and protected under applicable copyright law.

Image & Brand Rights

Visual assets are sourced from Neawolf Media or licensed providers. Third-party content is marked at the point of use.

Privacy (GDPR / CCPA / CPRA / LGPD)

Personal data is processed under the GDPR. U.S. state privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA) and LGPD notices are addressed in our Privacy Policy at /company/privacy/.

Server Infrastructure

Operations managed from Aachen, Germany. EU hosting nodes (DE/FR) with Contabo.

Cross-Domain Identity

Device identification and consent preferences are managed network-wide—without redirect-based tracking.

Anti-Scraping Policy

Automated scraping or text/data mining for AI training is prohibited under applicable copyright law (including German § 44b UrhG).

Cyber Security

Data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.3.

Tax Status

Sole proprietorship; not listed in the German commercial register. Registered with the Aachen-Stadt tax office.

Algorithms (Art. 27 DSA)

Parameters governing content ranking and presentation are available upon request.

Accessibility

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 standards where technically feasible.

Availability

No guarantee of 100% uptime; target SLA 99.5%.

Technical Operation

The platform is operated on the Neawolf CMS.

CDN & Content Delivery (Broadcast)

Audiovisual content (Neawolf Broadcast) is delivered via high-performance Content Delivery Networks (CDN). Primary CDN provider: neawolf.cloud (Cloudflare cache). Hosting infrastructure: Contabo (EU). The platform uses TLS 1.3 encryption and geographically distributed edge nodes for minimal latency.

Youth Media Protection (German JMStV)

As a provider of audiovisual media content (Broadcast), we are subject to German youth media protection law (JMStV). Age-restricted content is labeled accordingly. A youth protection officer is not required under § 7 JMStV (sole proprietorship, no permanent employees). Reports on youth protection concerns: abuse@neawolf.com.

Advertising Disclosure (FTC / UWG)

Paid partnerships and affiliate content are clearly marked as advertising per FTC guidelines. Editorial and AI outputs remain independent.

Divisions & Brands

Neawolf® Publishing, Records, Broadcast, Commerce, and the Intelligence division (NationFiles & Naciro Engine) operate under Neawolf Media Group.

External Links

We are not responsible for third-party sites or content, even where links are reviewed periodically.

Abuse & DMCA Reporting

Language Versions

Available in English and German. Support and legal correspondence in EN or DE only.

API Usage Rights

Third-party content remains the property of the respective rights holders.

Content Moderation

Hybrid moderation combining automated AI review and human oversight.

Deep Linking

Deep links to subpages are permitted and encouraged.

Shop & Commerce

Physical and digital goods at neawolf-shop.com – withdrawal notice at /company/withdrawal/ (DE/EN); further shipping and withdrawal terms in the Terms & Conditions.

Terms & Conditions

Contractual terms, including venue and jurisdiction where permitted, are set out in our Terms & Conditions.

Media Licenses

Music, image, and text assets may be subject to separate licensing terms.

Cookie & Consent Settings

Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the cookie banner or privacy settings.

EU Consumer Rights

EU consumers: Mandatory consumer protection rules of your EU member state of residence remain unaffected (including distance-selling withdrawal rights). Withdrawal notice: /company/withdrawal/. Shop: neawolf-shop.com.

U.S. / International Users

For users in the United States and other third countries, this legal notice, privacy policy, and terms apply additionally; mandatory local law remains unaffected. DMCA requests to the designated agent (abuse@neawolf.com).

Venue & Jurisdiction

Consumers retain mandatory rights under the laws of their place of residence. For business customers, venue in Aachen, Germany may be agreed in the Terms & Conditions where legally permitted.

Governing Law

German law applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Workers' Compensation (Germany)

Registered with BG ETEM (Electrical, Textile, Energy & Media Products), Cologne, Germany.

Financial Disclaimer

Nothing on this site constitutes investment, securities, or financial advice under U.S. or EU regulations.

AI Transparency

AI-generated content is identified where applicable—no guarantee of factual accuracy.

Editorial Independence

Content is produced using data-driven rules without paid editorial influence.

Product Liability

Physical products sold through the shop are covered by applicable statutory consumer warranty rights.

Trademark Register

Neawolf® – DPMA Reg. No. 302026228420.