Must my legal notice be reachable from the home page?

The statute does not prescribe a particular menu label for the link.

Short answer

Under section 5 of the German DDG, the relevant provider information must be easy to recognise, directly accessible and permanently available. This provision does not set a particular menu label or a specific place in the page layout. Have your specific implementation reviewed by a professional.

What you can check now

Link the legal notice from every public page.
Test the link on mobile devices and with a keyboard.
Keep the details complete and up to date.

Please note: This is guidance on section 5 DDG, not legal advice. Have the specific placement reviewed by a professional.

Sources and date

Section 5 DDG – General information duties (German) · As of 28.09.2026 · Evidence level A
Editorial note (Lumeya) · As of 28.09.2026 · Evidence level C