Laws, courts and authorities
UWG
Abbreviation for Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb
In short and in plain language
The UWG is a German law against unfair competition.
It says which acts and ads in business are unfair. One example is a claim that misleads people.
For websites, it is mainly about what ads promise. It also covers how prices are shown and green claims.
Definition
The UWG is the German Act against Unfair Competition. It regulates which commercial practices and advertising claims count as unfair, such as misleading statements. For websites it mainly concerns advertising promises, price presentation and environmental claims.