Imprint / Legal Notice

In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and some other EU countries, an Imprint ("Impressum" in German) or Legal Notice is a legal requirement for websites, including personal or portfolio sites.

Required Information

• Full legal name of the site owner
• Physical address (not a P.O. Box)
• Contact email (and sometimes a phone number)
• If applicable: Commercial registration, VAT ID, regulatory authority (for business sites)
• For freelancers: Freelance registration (if required by local law)
• For teams/companies: Authorized representative's name

Sample Imprint / Legal Notice

Website owner: [Your Full Name] [Your Street Address] [Postal Code, City, Country]

Email: [email protected] (Optional) Telephone: [your phone number, if desired or required]

This website is a personal portfolio and does not constitute a commercial offering. If you operate as a company or freelancer: Add registration number, VAT ID, and authorized representative as required by law.

Placement

• Link the Imprint/Legal Notice clearly in the footer or header of every page, labeled as "Imprint" (German: "Impressum") or "Legal Notice".

Summary

• In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and similar EU jurisdictions, an Imprint is legally required.
• In most other countries, this is not required for personal/non-commercial sites.