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Netiquette

On the website and on our social media channels, the Communications department publishes news on behalf of the Max Delbrück Center and the Directorate and enables communication with the public.

These official channels focus on research, innovation and technology transfer, our community and our values.

We welcome sharing and liking, praise, criticism, suggestions and discussions. However, we would like to see these basic rules for dealing with each other:

  • Be friendly.
  • Be objective and fact-based.
  • Be respectful.

Everyone has the right to a free opinion - within the legal framework. What we do not accept:

  • Insults, threats and slurs 
  • Discrimination and defamation of individuals and groups
  • Incitement to violence against individuals, institutions, companies or organizations
  • Racism, anti-Semitism and sexism
  • Pornography and obscenities
  • Violations of the rights of third parties
  • Violations of the law and incitement to violations of the law
  • Publication of private correspondence and private data

In the event of violations of this netiquette, we reserve the right to hide or delete comments. Statements that violate the law will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Every user is responsible for the contributions he/she publishes.