Terms of Service

Welcome to European Living (european-living.live). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

European Living is operated by Terrell C Lombardi, Sindelfingen, Germany ("we", "us", "our"). The site is an independent information resource for US military families and American expats living in or moving to Europe.

This site is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. By using the site or submitting content, you represent that you meet this requirement.

1. Use of the Site

You may use European Living for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Reproduce, copy, or redistribute site content without written permission
• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its infrastructure
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent business listings or reviews
• Impersonate any person, business, or military organization

2. Information Accuracy

European Living provides general guidance for informational purposes only. We make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and current, but we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any information on this site.

Military regulations, SOFA provisions, German laws, housing allowances, and official procedures change regularly. Always verify critical information with your unit, installation legal office, or the relevant official authority before making decisions.

European Living is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, USAREUR-AF, or any U.S. government agency. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or official military advice.

3. Business Listings

Businesses listed in the European Living Services Directory are included for informational purposes. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of quality. We reserve the right to:

• Accept or decline any business submission at our sole discretion
• Remove any listing at any time without notice or explanation
• Edit submitted listing information for accuracy, clarity, or appropriateness
• Mark listings as unverified, verified, or sponsored as appropriate

Businesses submitting listings represent that all information provided is accurate and that they have the legal right to offer the services described. Fraudulent submissions may be reported to relevant authorities.

4. User-Submitted Content

By submitting any content to European Living — including business listings, reviews, or contact form messages — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the operation of the site.

You are solely responsible for content you submit. You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, fraudulent, harassing, unlawful, or that infringes on the rights of any third party.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, refuse, or remove any submitted content at our sole discretion, and to suspend or restrict access to the site for users who violate these Terms.

5. Third-Party Links

European Living contains links to external websites including official U.S. government sites, German government sites, and third-party businesses. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content on European Living — including articles, guides, graphics, and the site's design — is the property of Terrell C Lombardi and is protected by applicable copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of any content is prohibited without prior written permission.

The European Living name, logo, and brand identity may not be used without express written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, European Living and its operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this site or any content, service, or information obtained through it.

This includes but is not limited to damages arising from reliance on business listings, article content, PCS guidance, or any external links provided on the site.

8. Privacy

Your use of European Living is also governed by ourPrivacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the site you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction provide otherwise.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to: