Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern the use of the website switcheu.eu (hereinafter "Website"). The operator is Jakob Secklehner, Vienna, Austria (hereinafter "Operator"). Contact details can be found in the Imprint. The Operator acts exclusively in a private capacity and not as a business or trader within the meaning of the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB) or the Austrian Consumer Protection Act (KSchG). The provisions of the KSchG and the business-related information obligations of the Austrian E-Commerce Act (ECG) do not apply to this relationship.

No registration is required to use the Website. By accessing the Website, you acknowledge these Terms of Use.

SwitchEU helps users discover European alternatives to non-European products, platforms, and services. The Website is operated exclusively for private, non-commercial purposes: there is no advertising, no sponsorship, and no affiliate links, and no commercial interests are pursued.

The Website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any institution of the European Union or any government body, and is not commissioned or authorised by any such institution. Likewise, the Website is not affiliated with any of the companies, products, or services mentioned on it. The listing of a company as a European alternative reflects the Operator's own assessment and does not imply any partnership with, or commercial endorsement by or of, that company.

The information provided on this Website is for general orientation purposes only. Content is compiled from a curated database, automated web searches via third-party search services, and AI-assisted research and processing. Despite careful curation, content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

In particular, the classification of a company as "European" is based on an assessment of publicly available information (such as headquarters, ownership structure, and corporate ties) at the time of research. Such circumstances can change and individual classifications may prove incorrect. No warranty is given as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. The authoritative sources are always the official information published by the respective companies.

The content does not constitute legal, financial, or other professional advice and is not a substitute for such advice. It is neither a purchase recommendation nor investment advice.

The Operator's liability for damages caused by intent or gross negligence, as well as liability for personal injury, remains unaffected and cannot be excluded.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any further liability of the Operator for damages arising from the use or unavailability of the Website is excluded, in particular for:

• damages resulting from inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information, including the classification of companies as European and content produced with AI assistance;
• damages resulting from technical failures, interruptions, or temporary unavailability of the Website;
• damages resulting from the content of linked external websites.

The Operator assumes no responsibility for the content of linked external websites. Responsibility for external content lies solely with the respective operators of those websites.

Content created by the Operator is protected by copyright to the extent applicable. Unchanged private use of content created by the Operator is permitted. Any commercial use, reproduction, or distribution requires the prior consent of the Operator.

All company names, product names, brands, and logos mentioned or displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners. They are used exclusively for identification and descriptive purposes. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the respective rights holders.