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Liability of the Host Provider

Responsibility for third-party content.

A host provider that stores third-party content is generally only liable for it once it gains knowledge of a clear infringement and fails to act without undue delay. It is not required to monitor content in general, but must respond to specific notices.

The relevant statutes

§ 10 DDG

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.