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Status: February 2026
(1) The Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV) (hereinafter referred to as "we"), Glinkastraße 40, 10117 Berlin, Germany operates the database GESTIS - Analytical methods for chemical agents at workplaces (GESTIS-AMCAW) (hereinafter referred to as "database"), which contains a compilation of various methods for measuring hazardous substances at workplaces. The substances are listed and the associated methods are evaluated. Subject to compliance with these General Terms and Conditions of Use, the database is intended for research purposes and is provided free of charge.
(2) These General Terms and Conditions of Use apply in the version valid at the time of their acceptance to users of this database (hereinafter referred to as "you").
(3) Should you use conflicting terms and conditions, these are hereby expressly rejected.
(1) The database provided is protected by copyright. This includes, in particular, the complete program code, structure, appearance, and design. We are entitled to modify the database as part of updates and upgrades. These modifications are also subject to copyright protection.
(2) You are entitled to search and retrieve the content stored in the database free of charge. If a download option is provided for individual content, downloading to your own device is permitted. We expressly do not grant you any further rights. In particular, independent publication of the database is prohibited. The use of any trademarks and logos contained in the database is also not permitted.
(3) You may not decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer the database unless this is permitted without consent by law.
(4) It is also prohibited to use automated IT applications that analyze technical functions of the database or retrieve, analyze, modify, enrich, aggregate, use to create texts or other content, or otherwise use or exploit the contents of the database. The use of browsers with integrated or connected functionality of an automated IT application and the manual transfer of database content to an automated IT application are also prohibited.
(5) You must refrain from any attempt to access the database or our data networks yourself or through third parties without authorization.
(6) We reserve the right to claim damages for any breach of the contractual license terms, in particular for copyright infringement. In addition, we may block your access to our database in the event of a significant violation of these General Terms and Conditions of Use.
(7) We are not liable for the improper use of the content provided in the database, unless we are responsible for this. You must inform yourself in advance whether our content from the database is suitable for your project or whether it entails further risks. We only provide you with our database for research purposes, but do not check whether all points relevant to you or your company are taken into account in our database. Decisions you make based on the content of our database are your responsibility. In particular, we do not owe any specific success. The liability clauses of these General Terms and Conditions of Use remain unaffected by this.
(8) If content from the database is to be used as inspiration for your own company, it is the responsibility of that company to ensure that all relevant laws/regulations/standards etc. are complied with.
(9) You agree not to use the content provided in the database in a manner that violates public decency or applicable law. For example, offensive, racist, discriminatory, abusive, pornographic, defamatory, misleading, or otherwise objectionable or criminal use of the content is not permitted.
(10) We would also like to point out that we do not offer medical services or medical products with our database. We merely provide you with content from generally accessible sources for your own use. The content therefore does not constitute medical advice. It is solely your responsibility to make a decision/assessment regarding the information presented.
(11) You are obligated to indemnify us against all claims asserted against us due to a violation of these General Terms and Conditions of Use for which you are responsible. The indemnification also includes reimbursement of reasonable legal costs incurred in pursuing and defending legal action.
(1) We reserve the right to adapt the structure and functions of the database to the current state of the art or the current state of science. Updates and maintenance may be carried out, meaning that availability cannot be guaranteed at all times.
(2) Use of the database requires a stable internet connection and appropriate functioning end devices, which you are responsible for providing yourself.
(3) We are also entitled to temporarily or permanently discontinue the database. There is no entitlement to use the database as a whole or individual functions.
Information regarding the collection, processing, and use of your personal data in connection with the database can be found in the linked privacy policy on our website.
(1) To the extent permitted by law and unless otherwise stated in these General Terms and Conditions of Use, the database is provided without any warranty or guarantee (in particular with regard to the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the content, or that the content is free from third-party rights or that the database is available at all times).
(2) Hyperlinks to content on external websites are provided for informational purposes only; responsibility for this external content lies solely with the operators of these websites. We do not endorse the content of external websites referred to via hyperlinks. However, before setting up a hyperlink, we checked the content to which the hyperlink leads to the best of our knowledge and belief, as far as possible.
(3) We are liable for intent, gross negligence, and injury to life, limb, and health. In the event of property damage and financial loss caused by slight negligence on our part or on the part of our legal representatives or vicarious agents, we are only liable in the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations and the amount is limited to the damage foreseeable at the time of conclusion of the contract and typical for the contract. An essential contractual obligation is an obligation whose fulfillment is essential for the proper execution of a contract and on whose compliance you regularly rely on and trust when using the database.
(1) Unless mandatory provisions of your home country's law conflict with this, German law shall apply, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
(2) The contract language is English.
(3) If the requirements for a jurisdiction agreement pursuant to §§ 38, 40 ZPO (German Code of Civil Procedure) are met, Berlin shall be the place of performance and exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes in connection with these General Terms and Conditions of Use. Mandatory places of jurisdiction remain unaffected.
(4) We are entitled to amend the General Terms and Conditions of Use at any time. The latest version can always be found on our website.
(5) We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
(6) The invalidity of individual provisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining General Terms and Conditions of Use.