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Visual Independence is published by Jans Bock-Schroeder, managing director of Collection Bock-Schroeder and curator of the photographic estate of Peter Bock-Schroeder.

Content Liability

The content of this website has been compiled with meticulous care and to the best of our knowledge. However, we cannot assume any liability for the up-to-dateness, completeness or accuracy of any of the pages.

Pursuant to Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), we as service providers are liable for our own content on these pages in accordance with general laws. However, pursuant to Sections 8 to 10 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), we as service providers are not under obligation to monitor external information provided or stored on our website. Once we have become aware of a specific infringement of the law, we will immediately remove the content in question. Any liability concerning this matter can only be assumed from the point in time at which the infringement becomes known to us.

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Our website contains links to the websites of third parties ("external links"). As the content of these websites is not under our control, we cannot assume any liability for such external content. In all cases, the provider of information of the linked websites is liable for the content and accuracy of the information provided. At the point in time when the links were placed, no infringements of the law were recognisable to us. As soon as an infringement of the law becomes known to us, we will immediately remove the link in question.

The content and works published on this website are governed by the copyright laws of Germany and international copyright treaties. Any duplication, processing, distribution or any form of utilisation beyond the scope of copyright law shall require the prior written consent of the author or authors in question.

All photographs, texts, and curated content on Visual Independence are protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction, editing, distribution, or any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright require the written permission of Jans Bock-Schroeder or the respective copyright holder.

The photographic works of Peter Bock-Schroeder (1913–2001) are exclusively represented by Collection Bock-Schroeder. Any use, reproduction, or licensing inquiries regarding Peter Bock-Schroeder's photographs must be directed to Collection Bock-Schroeder. Unauthorized use constitutes copyright infringement and will be prosecuted.

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We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.

Applicable Law

These legal notices and all disputes arising from or in connection with the use of this website shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Photographs and images displayed on Visual Independence are sourced from the following:

• Collection Bock-Schroeder Archive: Original vintage prints and negatives from the estate of Peter Bock-Schroeder
• Visual Independence Editorial: Original photography and graphics created for the platform
• Institutional Collections: Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Princely Collections of Liechtenstein (with permission)
• Third-party Assets: Licensed stock photography where applicable

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