Imprint
Preamble and Legal Foundation
This Imprint (hereinafter "this Imprint" or "this Legal Notice") constitutes the comprehensive, statutorily required provider identification and information disclosure mandated by:
Section 5 of the German Digital Services Act (Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz - DDG), which transposes the European Digital Services Act (DSA) into German law and supersedes the previous Telemedia Act (TMG) for provider identification obligations;
Section 18 of the German Media State Treaty (Medienstaatsvertrag - MStV), which governs the responsibility for editorial content and journalistic offerings;
Section 312g of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch - BGB), concerning consumer protection and information obligations;
Section 36 of the German Consumer Dispute Resolution Act (Verbraucherstreitbeilegungsgesetz - VSBG), regarding alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
This Imprint applies centrally and uniformly to all components of the Bookmer digital ecosystem, including but not limited to Bookmer Core, Bookmer ID, LoginSign, all associated websites (including bookmer.com, id.bookmer.com, loginsign.com, and any subdomains), mobile applications, browser extensions, developer tools, APIs, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").
Service Provider Identification and Contact Details (embedded)
Service Provider (Diensteanbieter)
The provider of the Services within the meaning of Section 5(1) of the DDG and Section 18(1) of the MStV is:
Gabriel Sgroi
Charlottenstr. 47,
73230 Kirchheim unter Teck,
Germany.
Contact Details for Direct and Effective Communication
In accordance with Section 5(1) No. 2 of the DDG, the following contact details enable fast, direct, and effective electronic and postal communication with the provider:
Email: support@mail.bookmer.com
Phone: +49 163 6985193
Postal Address: Gabriel Sgroi, Charlottenstr. 47, 73230 Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany.
Designated Contact for Legal, Privacy, and Abuse Notices
The email address support@mail.bookmer.com serves as the central, primary, and exclusively designated contact channel for all formal legal communications, including but not limited to:
Data subject rights requests under the GDPR (Art. 15-22 GDPR);
Copyright infringement notifications and DMCA takedown requests;
Reports of illegal content, hate speech, and violations of the Community Standards;
Abuse reports, including phishing, malware, spam, and security vulnerability disclosures;
Formal legal notices, cease-and-desist letters, and service of process;
Provider identification enquiries and requests for information;
Withdrawal declarations and consumer protection communications.
The provider endeavors to acknowledge receipt of all formal communications within forty-eight (48) hours and to provide a substantive response within the statutory timeframes mandated by applicable law.
Verantwortliche Person (Responsible Person) for the DDG
In accordance with Section 5(3) of the DDG, the natural person responsible for the content of the Services, who is authorized to represent the provider in all matters relating to the operation of the Services, is:
Gabriel Sgroi
Charlottenstr. 47,
73230 Kirchheim unter Teck,
Germany.
This person is the sole proprietor of the Services and is authorized to make all binding legal declarations on behalf of the provider. This designation does not limit the provider's overall responsibility for the content of the Services.
Business and Registration Information
Provider Type and Legal Form
The provider is a natural person operating as a sole proprietor (Einzelunternehmer). There is no separate legal entity, partnership, or corporation behind the Services. The provider is not registered in the commercial register (Handelsregister), as the provider is not a merchant within the meaning of Section 1 of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch - HGB).
Commercial Register
No commercial register entry exists. The provider's activities do not require registration under Section 1 HGB. Consequently, no commercial register number, register court, or registration number is provided.
VAT Identification Number (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer)
In accordance with Section 27a of the German Value Added Tax Act (Umsatzsteuergesetz - UStG), the provider is not currently required to register for a VAT identification number, as the provider's turnover does not exceed the statutory thresholds for mandatory registration under Section 2a UStG. The provider reserves the right to apply for a VAT ID should the turnover threshold be exceeded.
Economic Identification Number (Wirtschafts-Identifikationsnummer)
The provider has not been assigned an economic identification number by the German Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern - BZSt), as the provider does not meet the statutory criteria for mandatory assignment under Section 139c of the German Fiscal Code (Abgabenordnung - AO).
Competent Supervisory Authority
No special professional or licensing supervisory authority is competent for the general services provided by the provider. The Services do not fall within the scope of any regulated profession (e.g., legal, medical, financial, or insurance services) that would require a specific license or supervision by a professional chamber or supervisory authority. The Services are provided as a general digital platform and are subject only to general commercial and consumer protection laws.
Responsible for Editorial Content (MStV)
Editorial Responsibility under Section 18(2) MStV
In accordance with Section 18(2) of the German Media State Treaty (MStV), the natural person responsible for the editorial content of the Services, where such content is editorially designed and prepared for publication within the meaning of the MStV, is:
Gabriel Sgroi
Charlottenstr. 47,
73230 Kirchheim unter Teck,
Germany.
Limitation of Editorial Responsibility
The responsibility designated above applies exclusively to content that is editorially designed, curated, or prepared by the provider for publication on the Services. This includes, but is not limited to:
Official provider communications, announcements, and updates;
Promotional content, descriptions, and advertising materials;
Service descriptions, feature explanations, and platform documentation;
Blog posts, news articles, and editorial commentary published by the provider.
User-Generated Content
User-generated content, including but not limited to bookmarks, folders, collections, public pages, notes, descriptions, tags, comments, thumbnails, profile content, and any other content uploaded, submitted, or published by Users (collectively, "User-Generated Content"), remains the sole responsibility of the respective User who created or uploaded such content. The provider does not assume editorial responsibility for User-Generated Content, unless mandatory law provides otherwise (e.g., where the provider is required to take action upon becoming aware of specific unlawful content, as mandated by the Digital Services Act). The provider is not obligated to review, monitor, or moderate User-Generated Content proactively, except where required by law or where the provider has actual knowledge of specific violations.
Scope and Applicability of This Imprint
Universal Applicability
This Imprint applies centrally, uniformly, and without exception to all components of the Bookmer digital ecosystem, including but not limited to:
Bookmer Core: The primary bookmark management and publishing platform, including all web-based interfaces, mobile applications (iOS and Android), and browser extensions (Chromium, Firefox, Safari).
Bookmer ID / LoginSign: The centralized authentication, identity, and OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect infrastructure.
Developer Tools and APIs: The Application Programming Interfaces, Software Development Kits, and developer consoles provided to third-party developers.
Public Pages and Subdomains: All publicly accessible web pages, user profiles, collections, and shared landing pages.
Email Services: Transactional emails, alias addresses, and email forwarding services.
All Websites and Subdomains: Including but not limited to bookmer.com, id.bookmer.com, loginsign.com, and any other domain or subdomain operated by the provider.
Territorial Scope
This Imprint applies globally, but its compliance and interpretation are governed exclusively by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, as the provider is domiciled in Germany and the Services are operated from Germany. Users from other jurisdictions are bound by German law to the extent permitted by mandatory consumer protection laws in their country of residence.
Liability for Own Content
Responsibility for Own Content
As the service provider within the meaning of Section 5 DDG, the provider is fully responsible for its own content, including all text, graphics, images, software, design elements, and other materials created and published by the provider on the Services, in accordance with the general laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, including but not limited to the German Civil Code (BGB), the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz - UrhG), and the German Unfair Competition Act (Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb - UWG).
No General Monitoring Obligation
The provider is not obliged, under Section 7(1) of the DDG (formerly Section 7(1) TMG), to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information permanently or to actively search for circumstances that indicate illegal activity. This provision applies to User-Generated Content, including bookmarks, folders, collections, notes, and comments uploaded or submitted by Users.
Obligation to Act Upon Knowledge
In accordance with Section 7(2) of the DDG, the provider remains obligated to remove or block the use of information where the provider becomes aware of specific unlawful content that would constitute a material violation of law, or where the provider is otherwise required to do so by applicable law (including the Digital Services Act). Liability for User-Generated Content can arise only from the point in time at which the provider obtains actual knowledge of a concrete legal violation. Upon becoming aware of such violations, the provider will take immediate and appropriate action to remove or restrict access to the relevant content, to the extent required by law.
Definition of Own vs
Third-Party Content. For the avoidance of doubt, "own content" refers exclusively to content created and published by the provider itself. "Third-party content" refers to all content uploaded, submitted, or published by Users, including all bookmarks, folders, collections, public pages, notes, comments, and other User-Generated Content. The provider assumes no liability for third-party content except where the provider is legally obligated to act upon becoming aware of specific unlawful content.
Liability for External Links
Nature of External Links
The Services contain links, hyperlinks, and public bookmark collections that lead to external websites, third-party platforms, and other resources on the internet. These links are provided for the convenience of Users and are not controlled, monitored, or continuously reviewed by the provider.
Disclaimer of Responsibility
The provider expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for the content, accuracy, lawfulness, availability, security, privacy practices, or any other aspect of external websites linked from the Services. The respective provider or operator of the linked website is solely and exclusively responsible for the content and operation of their website. The provider does not adopt the content of external websites as its own, and the inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or recommendation of the linked content.
Obligation to Act Upon Knowledge
In accordance with Section 7(2) DDG, the provider will remove or restrict access to any link that leads to unlawful external content, provided that the provider becomes aware of such unlawful content in a context that requires action by the provider. This action is taken only after a careful, individualized assessment of the specific case, balancing the provider's obligations with the rights of the content provider. A general, unilateral obligation to review all external links for legality does not exist.
Notice of Unlawful Links
Users who become aware of external links on the Services that lead to unlawful content are encouraged to notify the provider immediately via the contact details provided in Article I of this Imprint. The provider will investigate the reported link and take appropriate action, which may include removing the link, restricting access, or notifying the relevant authorities.
Copyright and Rights Notices
Ownership of Provider's Intellectual Property
All content, design elements, software, source code, object code, user interfaces, graphical elements, layout templates, typography, logos, trademarks, service marks, business names (including "Bookmer" and "Bookmer ID"), documentation, and other materials created by the provider are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property rights under the German Copyright Act (UrhG), the German Trademark Act (MarkenG), and international copyright treaties (including the Berne Convention). The provider retains all right, title, and interest in and to its intellectual property.
No Transfer of Rights
Nothing in this Imprint or in the Terms of Service shall be construed to transfer, assign, or convey any intellectual property rights from the provider to Users or third parties, except as expressly provided in the Terms of Service (e.g., the limited operational license for User Content).
Third-Party Content
Third-party content, including User-Generated Content and content from external websites, remains the exclusive property of its respective owners. The provider claims no ownership over User-Generated Content. The provider respects the intellectual property rights of third parties and expects Users to do the same.
Notice of Copyright Infringement (DMCA and German Law)
If you believe in good faith that content available on the Services infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please submit a formal notice to the provider containing the following information:
A physical or electronic signature of the owner of the right or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
Identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property claimed to have been infringed;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the specific URL or location on the Services where the material is located;
Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address);
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
Notices should be sent to: support@mail.bookmer.com.
The provider will respond to all valid copyright infringement notices and will remove or disable access to infringing content expeditiously. The provider will also terminate the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances, in accordance with the "three-strikes" policy.
Abuse, Security, and Legal Notices
Reporting Mechanism
Reports about phishing, malware, spam, unlawful public pages, illegal content, security vulnerabilities, and any other form of abuse can be submitted to the provider via the following designated contact channel: support@mail.bookmer.com. To enable a prompt and effective investigation, please include the following information where available:
The specific URL(s), account(s), or alias address(es) affected;
A detailed description of the alleged violation, including the legal basis (if known);
Any technical details, such as email headers, log entries, or screenshots;
Your contact information for follow-up (optional).
Security Vulnerability Reporting
The provider takes security vulnerabilities seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability in any component of the Services, please report it responsibly to: support@mail.bookmer.com. The provider will investigate all vulnerability reports in a timely manner and will work with the reporter to mitigate the risk. The provider will not pursue legal action against security researchers who act in good faith and who do not harm the platform or exfiltrate User data.
Protection of Credentials
Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. The provider will never ask for your password or passkey via email, phone, or other unsolicited communication. Users are advised to report any suspicious communication purporting to be from the provider.
Consumer Dispute Resolution and ODR
No Participation in Consumer Arbitration (VSBG)
In accordance with Section 36(1) No. 1 of the German Consumer Dispute Resolution Act (Verbraucherstreitbeilegungsgesetz - VSBG), the provider hereby declares that it is neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board (Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle). The provider prefers to resolve consumer complaints directly and amicably through its internal support and legal teams. Consumers may contact the provider via the contact details provided in Article I of this Imprint to seek a direct resolution.
EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform
In compliance with Regulation (EU) No. 524/2013 on online dispute resolution for consumer disputes, the European Commission provides a dedicated Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, which is accessible at the following link:
ODR Platform: https://ec.europa.eu/odr
Consumers residing in the European Union may use the ODR platform to submit complaints regarding online purchases. The provider does not, however, participate in voluntary dispute resolution procedures before the ODR platform, and the ODR platform does not replace the provider's internal complaint resolution process. The provider encourages consumers to contact the provider directly before initiating any dispute resolution proceeding.
General Legal Validity and Severability
Severability Clause
Should any provision of this Imprint be or become invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby. The invalid provision shall be replaced, by operation of law, by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely approximates the commercial, economic, and legal intent of the invalid provision, as permitted under Section 139 of the German Civil Code (BGB) and consistent with the principle of "geltungserhaltende Reduktion."
Governing Law
This Imprint and all matters arising out of or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, to the exclusion of its conflict-of-law provisions and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Mandatory consumer-protection rules of the User's country of residence remain unaffected.
Place of Jurisdiction
If the User is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, or if the User has no general place of jurisdiction in Germany, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with this Imprint shall be the competent courts located in Stuttgart, Germany.
Final Provisions
Availability and Accessibility
This Imprint is permanently and prominently available on the following websites:
https://www.bookmer.com/imprint
https://id.bookmer.com/imprint
https://www.loginsign.com/imprint
Changes to This Imprint
The provider reserves the right to update or modify this Imprint at any time to reflect changes in the Services, changes in the applicable legal framework, or changes in the provider's operational structure. The most current version of this Imprint is always available at the URLs listed above. Users are encouraged to review this Imprint periodically.
Supremacy of This Imprint
This Imprint constitutes the complete and exclusive provider identification for the Services and supersedes any earlier or contemporaneous provider identification statements, whether oral or written.