1. Service Provider
Medienzentrum Ruhr e.V.
Frankenstraße 185
45134 Essen
Phone: +49 201 4709 5870
Email: kontakt@mz-ruhr.de
Represented by
Verena Chauvistré – Andreas Ruff – Dr. (phil.) Joachim Thommes
Register Entry
Entry in the Association Register
Register Court: District Court of Essen
Register Number: VR2781
Responsible for editorial content according to § 55 Para. 2 RStV
Andreas Ruff
Frankenstr. 185 (Entrance Amselstraße 2)
45134 Essen
Email: a.ruff@mz-ruhr.de
2. Information according to the Consumer Dispute Resolution Act (VSBG)
The Medienzentrum Ruhr e.V. is not willing or obliged to
participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
3. Design and Programming
AtoM is a collaborative project that provides the international archival community with free, open-source software for the description of archival holdings according to ICA standards.
AToM Hosting
STRATO Dedicated Server
Domain: www.strato.de
4. Image Sources
Photos by mz:R
5. Disclaimer
5.1 Content of the Online Offer
We assume no liability for the currency, correctness, completeness, or quality of the information provided. Liability claims against us regarding material or immaterial damage caused by the use or non-use of any information provided are excluded, unless there is evidence of willful intent or gross negligence. All offers are non-binding. We reserve the right to change parts of the pages or the entire offer without separate announcement, or to cease publication temporarily or permanently.
5.2 References and Links
In the case of direct or indirect references to external websites ("links") that lie outside our area of responsibility, a liability obligation would only come into effect if we had knowledge of the contents and it was technically possible and reasonable for us to prevent the use in the case of illegal contents.
At the time the links were placed, the linked pages were free of illegal content. Since we have no influence on the current and future design, we hereby expressly distance ourselves from all contents of all linked pages that were changed after the link was set. This also applies to external entries in guest books, discussion forums, and mailing lists.
5.3 Copyright and Trademark Law
We strive to observe applicable copyrights in all publications or to use license-free or self-created materials. All brand names and trademarks mentioned are subject to the provisions of the applicable trademark law. The copyright for published content created by us remains solely with us. Any duplication or use without express permission is prohibited.
5.4 Legal Validity
This disclaimer is to be regarded as part of the internet publication. If sections or individual terms of this statement are not legal or correct, the content or validity of the other parts remain uninfluenced by this fact.
6. Accessibility
Information regarding low-barrier use of our online offer.
6.1 Benefits of Accessibility
Low-barrier websites allow people with disabilities better participation. Additionally, all users benefit from clear navigation, understandable content, and device-independent display. This also improves findability in search engines.
6.2 Implementation on mz-ruhr.de
- Texts are checked for general understandability.
- Technical terms are explained where necessary.
- Fonts are scalable.
- Images are provided with alternative text.
- Navigation is clearly structured and consistent.
- Page contents are accessible independently of the layout.
- Responsive design for flexible display on all devices.
- No additional software necessary to access content.
We are continuously working to further optimize accessibility.