Disclaimer

Last updated: 12 November 2024

1. General Nature of Content

CleaningHouses.org publishes research-based articles, analyses, reference materials, and educational tools covering indoor microbiology, urban sanitation chemistry, building hygiene science, and related disciplines. Our content is written and reviewed by subject-matter experts and is grounded in peer-reviewed scientific literature and official regulatory sources.

Nevertheless, the content of this Platform is provided for general informational and analytical purposes only. It does not constitute, and should not be relied upon as:

• Medical or clinical health advice of any kind
• Legal or regulatory compliance advice
• Building engineering or technical specification guidance
• Public health risk assessment or hazard management guidance for specific premises
• A substitute for qualified professional consultation

2. No Commercial Activity

CleaningHouses.org does not sell, promote, or recommend any specific product, brand, service, or commercial entity. References to products, chemical compounds, technologies, or organizations in our editorial content are made for informational and scientific accuracy purposes only. Such references do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or commercial promotion.

Commercial partnership content (sponsored articles, newsletter sponsorships, and display advertising) is clearly and prominently labeled as "Sponsored," "Partner Content," or "Advertisement" at all times, in full compliance with German press law (Pressekodex) and applicable advertising standards.

3. Accuracy and Currency of Information

We make reasonable editorial efforts to ensure that content published on CleaningHouses.org is accurate and reflects the best available scientific evidence at the time of publication. However:

• Scientific understanding of indoor microbiology and sanitation chemistry evolves rapidly. Findings and recommendations accepted at the time of publication may be superseded by subsequent research.
• Regulatory requirements in Germany and the EU change over time. Regulatory information on this Platform may not reflect the most current statutory requirements.
• Field data cited in our articles is sourced from third-party studies and institutional sources whose methodology and quality we cannot independently verify in all cases.

We encourage readers to consult primary sources and current regulatory publications for decisions requiring up-to-date accuracy. Correction requests for identified errors may be submitted to [email protected].

4. Third-Party Sources and Links

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Hyperlinks to external resources do not constitute an endorsement of those resources or the organizations operating them.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable German law, CleaningHouses.org, its editors, contributors, and operators expressly disclaim all liability arising from:

• Reliance on any information, analysis, or data published on this Platform for any practical, operational, clinical, or regulatory decision
• Any inaccuracy, incompleteness, or outdated information contained in Platform content
• Any damage, loss, or harm — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive — resulting from actions taken or not taken based on Platform content
• Technical errors, service interruptions, or data loss affecting access to the Platform

This disclaimer does not exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be lawfully excluded under German law (§§ 521, 523, 524 BGB).

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7. Editorial Independence Statement

CleaningHouses.org operates with full editorial independence. The editorial team makes all content decisions — topic selection, source selection, analytical framing, and editorial tone — without interference from commercial partners or advertisers. No advertiser has the right to review, approve, or modify editorial content before or after publication as a condition of any commercial arrangement.

Where contributors have relevant institutional affiliations, commercial relationships, or potential conflicts of interest, these are disclosed at the end of the relevant article.

8. Professional Consultation

If you are making a decision based on information about indoor microbiology, building water safety, sanitation chemistry, or related fields — particularly a decision with health, safety, legal, or financial implications — we strongly recommend you consult a qualified professional. Relevant professionals include:

• Accredited building hygiene consultants (accredited under VDI 6023 or equivalent)
• Certified Legionella risk assessors
• Public health officers (Gesundheitsamt)
• Qualified microbiologists or environmental health specialists
• Regulatory compliance advisors familiar with TrinkwV and German BPR requirements

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