Version of 14 September 2026
1. Scope
1.1 These terms apply to the use of the website paolostolfo.com, to the free reading sample of the work «Die Illusion des Verstehens» and to the newsletter.
1.2 The provider and rights holder is Paolo Stolfo, Birkenhaldenstrasse 32, 8738 Uetliburg, Switzerland, email web@paolostolfo.com.
1.3 The work is currently not sold through this website. Once sales begin, supplementary terms will apply; they will be made available before any purchase.
2. Website content
2.1 The content of this website — texts, images, illustrations, design and source code — is protected by copyright.
2.2 Any use beyond reading and making individual copies for personal use requires prior written consent. Statutory limitations of copyright, in particular the right of quotation, remain unaffected.
2.3 References and links to third-party websites were reviewed when they were added. No liability is accepted for their content.
2.4 The information on this website is compiled with care. No warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or currency. Liability for damage arising from use of the website is limited to intent and gross negligence; liability for injury to life, body or health remains unaffected.
3. Reading sample
3.1 The reading sample is offered free of charge as a PDF file. No personal details are required to obtain it. Downloading it does not create a contract for the complete work.
3.2 The reading sample may be downloaded, stored, printed and read for personal use. Passing on the complete file unchanged for non-commercial purposes is expressly permitted.
3.3 The following are prohibited: modifying the file, passing on extracts beyond the scope of the right of quotation, commercial exploitation, and removing the details identifying the author and the edition.
3.4 There is no entitlement to continued availability of the reading sample. Its content and scope may change until the work is published.
4. Text and data mining
4.1 The rights holder expressly reserves the use of all content on this website and of the reading sample for text and data mining. This includes use for training, validating and operating artificial intelligence systems.
4.2 This reservation applies regardless of how the content was obtained, and to all formats and editions.
5. Newsletter
5.1 The newsletter is sent only with express consent. Consent is confirmed in a two-step procedure and recorded.
5.2 You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in every message or informally at web@paolostolfo.com.
5.3 Obtaining the reading sample does not require a newsletter subscription.
5.4 There is no entitlement to any particular publication frequency or to continuation of the newsletter.
6. Nature of the content
6.1 The content of this website and the reading sample reflect the author’s engagement with the subject. They do not constitute legal, medical, financial or other advice in an individual case.
7. Data protection
7.1 The processing of personal data is described in the privacy policy: https://paolostolfo.com/en/privacy/. It does not form part of these terms.
8. Final provisions
8.1 The version published on this page applies. Earlier versions are archived with their version date.
8.2 If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in force.
8.3 Swiss law applies. Mandatory provisions of the law at a consumer’s place of residence remain reserved.
8.4 The place of jurisdiction is Uetliburg, Switzerland. For consumers, the statutory place of jurisdiction at their place of residence remains reserved.
8.5 This English text is a translation provided for convenience. In the event of any discrepancy, the German version prevails.