Hauptfokus (hauptfokus.de) is owned and operated by Alpen Press Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number 132587, Companies House Gibraltar). The registered office is Office 3.7, ICC, Casemates Square, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. Chefredaktör Michael Jung is responsible for editorial standards and publication decisions. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Hauptfokus website, including all content, services and features. By using the site you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
Who is responsible for Hauptfokus and its content?
Hauptfokus is operated by Alpen Press Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar under number 132587. The editorial team is led by Chefredaktör Michael Jung (anders.lindqvist@hauptfokus.de, +46 8 525 030 61). Day-to-day newsroom decisions are overseen by Redaktionschef Jessica Schuster. All editorial content is produced by named writers, reviewed by editors and fact-checked before publication, as detailed in our Editorial Policy, Fact-Checking Policy and Corrections Policy.
How do we manage access to the site?
Access to Hauptfokus is provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the site without notice. We may also restrict access to certain features if required by law or to protect the integrity of our journalism. You are responsible for ensuring that any device or network you use to access the site complies with our acceptable-use guidelines. Automated scraping or data extraction without prior written consent is prohibited.
What are the intellectual property rights?
All content published on Hauptfokus — including articles, images, graphics, video and data — is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download and print single copies for personal, non-commercial reference. Any republication, redistribution, syndication or commercial use requires prior written permission from Alpen Press Ltd. If you believe your work has been used in a way that constitutes infringement, please see our Copyright Takedown Policy for instructions.
What is our liability?
Hauptfokus provides journalism for general informational purposes. To the maximum extent permitted under Gibraltar law, Alpen Press Ltd., its editors, writers and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
How do we handle external links?
Hauptfokus may include links to third-party websites for reference or further reading. We do not endorse, control or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices or accuracy of any external site. Your use of third-party links is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any site you visit. If you encounter a broken or inappropriate link, please notify us at legal@hauptfokus.de.
What disclaimers apply to our content?
All content on Hauptfokus is produced for journalistic and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, financial, legal or professional advice. You should seek qualified professional guidance for any specific concerns. While we strive for accuracy and timeliness, we cannot guarantee that every piece of information is complete or error-free. Corrections are handled transparently as described in our Corrections Policy. Sponsored or commercial content is clearly labelled, as outlined in our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
Which jurisdiction governs these terms?
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Gibraltar. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of Hauptfokus shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Gibraltar. By using the site you submit to that jurisdiction. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
How can you contact us about these terms?
For questions, complaints or legal notices regarding these Terms of Use, please write to Alpen Press Ltd. at the registered office above or email legal@hauptfokus.de. General inquiries may be sent to info@hauptfokus.de. For corrections or complaints about content, see our Complaints Procedure. Information about how we handle your personal data is available in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Our commitments
- We commit to producing trustworthy, independent Swedish journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification.
- We commit to clearly labelling sponsored content, commercial partnerships and affiliate links, and ensuring that commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
- We commit to reviewing all editorial content by a human editor before publication, and to never allowing AI to fabricate quotes, sources or author identities.
- We commit to a transparent corrections process, as detailed in our Corrections Policy, and to responding promptly to factual errors.
- We commit to safeguarding the privacy and data rights of our readers, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.