A legal notice is a legal requirement for websites in many countries, requiring clear and complete disclosure of information about the owner or operator of the website as well as other important legal information.

In Germany and other European countries, an imprint must contain the following information:

• Name and address of the company or website operator
• Contact information such as telephone number and e-mail address
• Commercial register number, if applicable
• Value added tax identification number (VAT ID no.), if applicable
• Name and address of the competent court, if applicable
• Name and address of the data protection officer, if applicable
• Information on professional regulation, if applicable

The information in the legal notice must be easily accessible and reachable in just a few clicks. As a rule, the legal notice is placed in a separate menu item or in the footer of the website.

A complete legal notice is important to ensure that the website complies with the applicable legal requirements and builds trust with users. It also helps to avoid legal conflicts and reduce the risk of warning letters.