Liability limitation under the German Commercial Code (HGB)

Quelle: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/hgb/

The term refers to the statutory cap on liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB) for damages or loss of goods handled by merchants or logistics service providers. It establishes maximum liability amounts, conditions, and typical exclusions (e.g., in cases of intent or gross negligence), thereby defining the legally permissible extent of liability within logistics operations.

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