1. Legal Information

Information pursuant to Section 5 of the German Digital Services Act (DDG) and Section 18 (2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV).

Responsible for content pursuant to Section 18 (2) MStV:

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Michael Zitzmann
Von-Vincke-Straße 5–7, 48143 Münster, Germany

General inquiries: info@ima-zitzmann.com
Web administration: admin@ima-zitzmann.com

No telephone number is provided; contact is exclusively by email via the addresses above.

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VAT / Commercial Status

This website is not operated for the purpose of generating income or profit. It is a private, non-commercial information platform. Accordingly, no VAT identification number pursuant to Section 27a of the German VAT Act (UStG) exists.

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Professional Information

This website is intended exclusively for the provision of information and knowledge. No medical or healthcare services are provided through this website, nor does it constitute a medical practice. Professional information required for healthcare professions – such as the responsible medical association, professional designation and country in which it was awarded, or professional regulations – is therefore not applicable and is deliberately not provided in order to avoid creating a misleading impression that medical services are being offered.

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EU Online Dispute Resolution / Consumer Dispute Resolution

The EU Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform for consumers has no longer been operated since July 20, 2025. As this website does not offer paid services or consumer contracts, there is neither an obligation nor a willingness to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board pursuant to Section 36 of the German Consumer Dispute Resolution Act (VSBG).

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2. Medical Disclaimer

Purpose and Nature of the Content

The content provided on this website is intended exclusively for general information and the communication of scientific knowledge to physicians, healthcare professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in the subject matter. It does not constitute individual medical advice, a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or medical treatment.

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No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of this website, reading its content, or contacting us by email does not establish a treatment contract or doctor-patient relationship. No patient treatment, telemedicine, or individualized medical consultation is provided through this website.

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Not a Substitute for Medical Advice

The information provided does not replace consultation with a qualified physician. If you have health concerns or questions regarding medical conditions, medications, or treatments, please consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Do not make independent decisions regarding diagnosis, treatment, or the discontinuation or modification of treatment solely on the basis of the information presented on this website.

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In Case of Emergency

In a medical emergency, immediately contact the appropriate emergency medical service or call 112. This website is not suitable for emergencies and must not be relied upon in such situations.

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Professional Audience and Currency of Information

Scientific knowledge is constantly evolving. Despite careful preparation, we cannot guarantee that all content will always reflect the latest scientific evidence or current clinical guidelines. Professional statements should always be independently reviewed against the applicable guidelines, official product information, and primary literature.

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3. General Disclaimer

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Liability for Content

The content of this website has been prepared with the greatest possible care. However, no guarantee can be given regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information provided. As a service provider, the operator is responsible for its own content on these pages in accordance with Section 7 (1) DDG and applicable law. Pursuant to Sections 8 to 10 DDG, however, the operator is not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances indicating unlawful activity.

Obligations to remove or block the use of information under applicable law remain unaffected. Liability in this regard can only arise from the time at which a specific infringement becomes known. If any legal violations become known, the relevant content will be removed immediately.

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Liability for Links

This website may contain links to external third-party websites over whose content the operator has no control. Therefore, no liability can be assumed for such external content. The respective provider or operator of the linked website is always responsible for its content. The linked websites were checked for potential legal violations at the time the links were created; no unlawful content was identifiable at that time.

Continuous monitoring of linked websites is not reasonable without specific indications of a legal violation. If any legal violations become known, the relevant links will be removed immediately.

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4. Copyright and Usage Rights

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The content and works created by the operator and published on this website are subject to German copyright law. Any reproduction, modification, distribution, or other form of use beyond the limits of copyright law requires the prior written consent of the respective author or creator.

Downloads and copies of this website are permitted solely for private, non-commercial use. Where content on this website has not been created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is identified as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a possible copyright infringement, please notify us accordingly. Upon becoming aware of any legal infringement, the relevant content will be removed immediately.

Scientific sources, quotations, and third-party images are used with attribution to the respective source. Any further use requires the consent of the respective rights holder.

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5. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy provides information on the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data when using this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

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5.1 Data Controller

Controller within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR:
Name: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Michael Zitzmann
Address: Von-Vincke-Straße 5–7, 48143 Münster, Germany
Email: info@ima-zitzmann.com

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5.2 Principles of Data Processing

This website is designed as a purely informational service. Personal data is collected only to the extent technically necessary or when users voluntarily contact us. No processing beyond this, sale, or disclosure of your data for advertising purposes takes place.

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5.3 Hosting and Server Log Files

When you access this website, your browser automatically transmits certain information to the hosting provider’s server, where it is temporarily stored in so-called server log files. This may include, in particular:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the requested file
• Browser type and operating system used
• Previously visited page (referrer URL)

The processing serves to ensure the uninterrupted operation, system security, and technical delivery of the website. The legal basis is the legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Log files are deleted after a short period unless they exceptionally need to be retained for a longer period to investigate security incidents.

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5.4 Contact by Email

If you contact us by email (info@ima-zitzmann.com or admin@ima-zitzmann.de), the data you provide – in particular your email address, name, and the content of your message – will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your inquiry. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries) or Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR if the inquiry relates to a contract. The data will be deleted once it is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected and provided that there are no statutory retention obligations.

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5.5 Cookies, Tracking & Analytics

Based on the current status, this website does not use tracking or analytics cookies or web analytics services. Only technically necessary cookies are used where required for the operation of the website.

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5.6 Your Rights as a Data Subject

Subject to the applicable legal requirements, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent with effect for the future (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, an informal notification to admin@ima-zitzmann.com is sufficient.

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5.7 Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data (Art. 77 GDPR). In particular, you may contact the supervisory authority in the federal state of your place of residence or the location of the data controller. For the controller’s location in Münster, the competent authority is the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of North Rhine-Westphalia (LDI NRW), Kavalleriestraße 2–4, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany.

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5.8 Data Security & Currency of Information

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. This Privacy Policy will be updated whenever changes are made to the website or applicable legislation. The current version published on the website shall always apply.

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6. Scope & Language Versions

These legal notices apply to the website www.ima-zitzmann.com as well as to the future English-language version at www.ima-zitzmann.com. The German-language version shall prevail; in the event of discrepancies between the language versions, the German wording shall take precedence.

Should any provision of these legal notices be or become wholly or partially invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.

Last updated: June 2026 · www.ima-zitzmann.de