Legal notice, cookie banners, mandatory disclosures: where most enforcement actions begin
Most enforcement actions don't target exotic edge cases — they target the basics every website needs: a missing detail in the legal notice, a cookie banner without a real choice, an unclear shipping cost notice. The articles in this collection show where these gaps typically appear — and how to close them before they get expensive.
Cancellation button requirement under § 312k BGB — which websites must have one and what enforcement follows
The cancellation button has been mandatory under § 312k BGB since 2022 – yet many websites struggle with the details. Who is affected and what penalties apply.
Curious German legal situations that really exist: From the dashcam to the beer mat
From the dashcam evidence question to the beer mat myth: These curious German laws and bizarre rulings really exist – with genuine legal references and figures.
When Instagram Posts Count as Advertising: Labelling Requirements Under BGH Rulings
When do self-employed individuals and creators need to label their Instagram posts as advertising? The 2021 BGH rulings and the UWG provide clear criteria.
Removing bad Google reviews: what's legally possible and what isn't
When a negative Google review is actually unlawful and what steps business owners can take to remove it.
€100 for a font: The Google Fonts wave of cease-and-desist letters and what it reveals about websites
Why a single font cost thousands of website owners money – and how you can check in minutes whether your site is affected.
BFSG accessibility for websites and online shops — who is affected from June 2025
The BFSG applies from 28 June 2025: who is affected as a shop or website operator, where the microenterprise exemption applies, and what WCAG 2.1 AA actually requires.
The new withdrawal button under § 356a BGB — mandatory for online shops since 19 June 2026
Since 19 June 2026, online shops must implement the withdrawal button under § 356a BGB – anyone who forgets risks fines up to €50,000.
DSGVO fines for website violations — what they really cost and how you can avoid them
What are DSGVO fines really? Discover which website violations are the most costly and how to avoid them.
The cancellation button is here: What § 356a BGB requires from online shops since 19 June 2026
Since 19 June 2026, § 356a BGB requires a cancellation button in nearly every online shop. How it must look, how the two-step process works — and what happens if you breach the rules.
GPSR in Your Online Shop: The Mandatory Disclosures Every Product Page Has Required Since December 2024
Since December 2024, the GPSR requires new mandatory disclosures on every product page of an online shop. Here are the four you need — and what happens if you ignore them.
EU AI Act: Three obligations already apply — the fourth hits you on 2 August
Three obligations under the EU AI Act have long applied to SMEs — the most visible, the AI disclosure requirement under Art. 50, becomes enforceable on 2 August 2026. What you should do now.
AI Chatbot Lies? Your Business Is Liable — The OLG Hamm Ruling
In 2026, the OLG Hamm ruled unambiguously: if your AI chatbot makes false statements, you are liable. What the Aesthetify case means for SMEs — plus a 7-point checklist.