Last reviewed on May 1, 2026.
Agreement
By accessing GermanStates.com (the "site") you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. These terms apply to every visitor and to every page on the domain.
What the Site Is
GermanStates.com is an editorial publication that provides general travel information about Germany's 16 federal states. Articles describe history, geography, landmarks, cuisine, and practical travel considerations. The content is general in nature and is not personalized travel advice for any particular reader, trip, or circumstance.
Acceptable Use
You may read, browse, share links to, and quote short passages from the site for non-commercial, personal use. When you use the site, you agree not to:
- Reproduce substantial portions of the content without prior written permission.
- Republish, mirror, or repackage the content as your own.
- Scrape the site at volumes that interfere with normal operation, or attempt to circumvent security or rate limits.
- Use automated systems to extract content for the purposes of training generative AI models without an explicit written licence from us.
- Introduce malware, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its infrastructure, or disrupt other users' access.
- Use the site in any way that violates applicable law, third-party rights, or these terms.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, layout, code, and editorial structure of GermanStates.com are owned by the publisher and protected by copyright and related rights. Trade names, logos, place names, and third-party marks (e.g. Oktoberfest, Mercedes-Benz, Beck's, Deutsche Bahn) are the property of their respective owners and appear here for editorial reference only.
Map data is provided by OpenStreetMap contributors and is licensed under the Open Database Licence (ODbL). Map tiles are loaded from third-party providers and are subject to those providers' terms.
Short, attributed quotations for review, commentary, journalism, or research are welcome. For longer reuse, contact us first.
Editorial Judgement and Accuracy
We work hard to make the site accurate and up to date, but Germany's transport timetables, opening hours, ticket prices, museum availability, festival dates, and travel advisories change frequently. Information that was correct at the time of writing may have changed by the time you read it.
Always verify time-sensitive details — such as train schedules, museum opening times, festival dates, visa requirements, and travel restrictions — with the relevant primary source before relying on them.
Third-Party Links and Advertising
The site links to and embeds resources from third parties (for example, Google's advertising network, Google Analytics, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, and government tourism portals). We do not control those services and are not responsible for their content, availability, terms, or privacy practices. Following an external link is at your own risk.
Advertisements displayed on the site are served by Google AdSense and similar networks. Inclusion of an ad does not imply endorsement of the advertised product or service.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GermanStates.com makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the site's accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, availability, or non-infringement.
Travel involves risk. Decisions about where to go, when to go, how to get there, what to eat, where to stay, and what to do are yours alone. See also our Disclaimer page.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GermanStates.com, its publisher, and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law (for example, liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GermanStates.com, its publisher, and its contributors against any claim, demand, or expense (including reasonable legal costs) arising out of your breach of these terms or your misuse of the site.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction], unless mandatory consumer-protection rules in your country of residence say otherwise.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms when the site changes, when third-party tools change, or when applicable law evolves. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent substantive update. Continued use of the site after the date shown constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, are the entire agreement between you and GermanStates.com regarding the site.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to [email protected].