Laws, courts and authorities
BGB
Abbreviation for Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch
In short and in plain language
The BGB is the German Civil Code. It is the core of private law.
It covers contracts, sales and services. It also sets rules on who is liable and on time limits for claims.
For a firm with a website, it deals with things like contracts made on the web. It also sets the right to withdraw.
Definition
The BGB is the German Civil Code, the central statute of German private law. It governs contracts, sales, services, liability and limitation periods, among other things. For a business with a website it covers matters such as online contracts and the right of withdrawal.