Imprint obligation quo vadis?
I have already written a lot about the imprint obligation here on the blog. Most of the information should be found through the search.
The fact that in the vast majority of cases YouTube channels and Twitch streamers are subject to the imprint obligation is quite clear. Since larger streamers or YouTuber have now often concluded contracts with agencies for these to conclude advertising contracts and the like, I often get whether the address of the agency can then be included in the imprint. After all, it is usually an office with employees and in this way one does not have to reveal one’s private address to the numerous unknown followers.
I can understand the fear of disclosing the private address. Unfortunately, however, I have to say that, in theory, this is still a violation of the Telemedia Act.
Section 5 TMG
Pursuant to Section 5 paragraph 1 TMG, one must include in the imprint:
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the name and address at which they are established, in addition to the legal form, the persons entitled to represent and, where information is provided on the capital of the company, the ordinary or share capital and, if not all, deposits to be paid in cash, the total amount of the outstanding deposits […]
The legislator wants to act. Only when?
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