Laws, courts and authorities
BGB
Abbreviation for Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch
In short and in plain language
The BGB is the main German code of civil law.
It covers contracts, sales, services and who must pay for harm.
For a small firm with a website it covers deals made online. It also covers the right to withdraw and how orders are placed.
Definition
The BGB is the German Civil Code, the central statute of German private law. It governs contracts, sales, services and liability between people and businesses. For a small business with a website it covers matters such as online contracts, the right of withdrawal and the ordering process.