Opel Post and the associate website (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Website’) is published and operated by Opel Automobile GmbH, Bahnhofsplatz, 65423 Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany.
Please read the terms of use carefully before visiting the Website. By using this Website you agree to these terms of use, regardless of whether or not you are a registered member. If you do not agree to these, please do not use the Website.
The Opel Automobile GmbH Website contains hyperlinks to other websites operated by third parties. The content of third-party websites is the sole responsibility of the respective provider. Opel Automobile GmbH has no influence over the content of third-party websites, is not responsible for compliance with data privacy regulations on these websites, and does not accept any responsibility for their content.
1. Personal Data that We May Collect, Process, and Use
Opel Automobile GmbH respects the confidentiality of your personal data and the privacy of every individual who visits this website. We collect and process various types of personal data via this website.
This includes:
- Information you provide us with in the course of registration/login and to use our services and our websites, for example name, address, and e-mail address as well as image files uploaded by you as a user
- Information that we require if you report a problem with our website
- Information collected using cookies
This website may contain links to other Opel websites or third-party websites such as Opel dealers, authorized workshops, other associated companies, or social media websites. If you click a link to another Opel website or a third-party website, please note that these websites have their own data privacy policies. Please read the data protection policies of these providers very carefully.
Please be aware that Opel cannot accept any responsibility or liability for third-party websites.
2. Intellectual Property
All information published on the Website (text, photos, graphics and videos, and other material) is subject to German copyright law and possibly the copyright law of other countries. The reproduction, adaptation, distribution, or any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright require the written consent of the creator or author.
3. Letters to the Editors, Materials Sent by Users, and Rules for Uploading Materials
Excluding personal data, which is treated according to the Opel Automobile GmbH data privacy regulations, all materials that you send to Opel Automobile GmbH or upload to or publish on the Website are deemed non-confidential and are not protected by protective rights. Opel Automobile GmbH does not accept any liability for this kind of material. Opel Automobile GmbH and third parties authorized by Opel Automobile GmbH are free to use the material and all data, images, sounds, text, and other things embodied therein for any and all commercial or non-commercial purposes.
With regard to letters to the editor with and without additional material of any kind (for example photos, videos, other self-produced materials), Opel always assumes and can assume that you accept that the material may be published with your name. If you do not consent, please state so very clearly in your letter to the editor or add a corresponding message to the material you send/upload.
It is not permitted to publish or transfer material to or from this Website:
- (a) that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, offensive, pornographic, racist, discriminatory, threatening, scandalous, blasphemous, could violate an individual’s privacy, or cause annoyance or inconvenience;
- (b) for which you have not obtained the necessary licenses and/or approvals;
- (c) that portrays or encourages criminal activities that give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate the law or the rights of any third party in any country in the world;
- (d) that is technologically harmful (computer viruses, trojans, logic bombs, worms, damaging components, corrupt data, or other malicious software or harmful data).
You may not misuse the Website by hacking or other means. In the event of misuse, Opel Automobile GmbH will cooperate with law enforcement authorities to uncover the identity of anyone posting material that violates these clauses.
4. Availability
Opel Automobile GmbH endeavors to ensure that this Website is available 24 hours a day. However, Opel Automobile GmbH will not be liable if this Website is unavailable at any time for any reason. Opel Automobile GmbH reserves the right to temporarily shut down the Website without prior notice in the event of failures, maintenance, or repairs as well as reasons beyond the control of Opel Automobile GmbH.
5. Accuracy of Information
The information on this Website is intended for customers in the German market. The vehicle options, technology, and features outside Germany may vary from the information provided. There may be discrepancies in the specifications of the models shown compared with the most up-to-date models due to stocks, product modifications and improvements, for example, within the scope of a model year changeover. All prices, features, and images that appear on the Website are non-binding.
The following applies to products depicted or described on this Website: Opel Automobile GmbH endeavors to ensure that the content of this Website is current and correct. All information on this Website is provided without any guarantee, and Opel Automobile GmbH reserves the right to change prices, colors, materials, features, specifications, models, and availability at any time without prior notice.
The images on these pages may contain special options that do not belong to the standard scope of delivery and are only available for an extra charge. See the overview of models for more details or contact an Opel dealership. Furthermore, note that colors shown are only approximate representations of actual colors.
Opel Automobile GmbH reserves the right to make changes reasonable to the buyer during ongoing production to improve the product and optionally redesign the product without prior notice. Opel Automobile GmbH also reserves the right to make changes reasonable to the buyer to colors and details of the interior and exterior design.
Opel Automobile GmbH shall not be held liable for claims based on content or statements on this Website. The materials on this Website are offered ‘as is,’ without assurances or guarantees of any kind.
6. Liability Limitation
Opel Automobile GmbH and its managers, directors, employees, or authorized agents do not accept any liability and/or responsibility for loss or damage of any kind incurred by you or a third party. Claims made for any direct, indirect, or resulting damages or loss of income, profit, employment opportunities, data, contracts, use of money or losses or damage that result from or are in any way connected with the interruption of the business activities, are excluded.
In particular, this exclusion includes claims resulting from a negligent unlawful act, contractual or other claims for damages that are in any way connected with the use of the Website or the use or inability to use the Website.
Opel Automobile GmbH accepts no liability for consequential damage resulting from use of the Website or any website linked to the Website, or consequential damage resulting from the use of materials on the Website or linked websites. In particular, Opel Automobile GmbH accepts no liability for losses and damage caused by viruses that can affect your computer hardware, software, data, and other property and that result from accessing or using the Website or downloading content of any kind from the Website or websites linked to this Website.
This disclaimer does not apply to:
- (a) death or injury negligently caused by Opel Automobile GmbH
- (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- (c) claims based on a grossly negligent or intentional breach of duty on the part of Opel Automobile GmbH or one of its legal representatives or employees.