Legal Notice & Impressum

1. Company Information

2. Nature of Service

Golden Index is an independent quality certification and recognition initiative for early childhood education institutions, including kindergartens, nurseries, and early learning centres operating internationally.

Our services include the independent evaluation of educational institutions against the Golden Index quality framework, the award of certification to qualifying institutions, and the publication of a global directory of certified institutions.

3. Editorial Responsibility

Responsible for the content of this website in accordance with § 55 Abs. 2 RStV (German Interstate Broadcasting Agreement) and § 5 TMG (German Telemediengesetz):

4. Disclaimer

4.1 Accuracy of Information

The content of this website has been prepared with the utmost care. However, Golden Index cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information provided. The use of website content without the written consent of Golden Index is not permitted unless otherwise stated.

4.2 External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Golden Index has no influence over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them. The respective operators of linked pages are solely responsible for their content. External links were checked for legal violations at the time of linking; no illegal content was apparent. We cannot be held responsible for subsequent changes to linked pages.

4.3 Independence of Evaluation

All evaluations conducted by Golden Index are carried out independently and impartially. Golden Index has no financial or commercial interest in the outcome of any evaluation beyond the certification fee paid to initiate the process. Evaluators are required to declare any conflicts of interest prior to conducting assessments.

4.4 Limitation of Liability

Golden Index shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this website or from reliance on the information contained herein, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence. The certification awarded by Golden Index represents the findings of an independent evaluation at a specific point in time and does not constitute a guarantee of ongoing performance, safety, or quality.

5. Intellectual Property

All content published on this website including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, the Golden Index certification badge, and the evaluation framework is the intellectual property of Golden Index and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

Reproduction, distribution, modification, or use of any content for commercial or public purposes without prior written consent from Golden Index is strictly prohibited.

The Golden Index certification badge and name may only be displayed by institutions that hold a current, valid certification. Unauthorised use of the badge constitutes misrepresentation and may result in legal action.

6. Data Protection

Golden Index takes the protection of personal data seriously. Data submitted through our certification application form is used exclusively for the purpose of processing your application and communicating with your institution regarding the certification process.

We do not sell, share, or otherwise distribute personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Data is processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable UK data protection law.

For data-related enquiries, including requests to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact us at info@goldenindex.org.

7. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

This website and its legal notices are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. For disputes arising from the use of this website, the courts of Bonn, Germany shall have jurisdiction, unless mandatory statutory provisions designate another exclusive place of jurisdiction.

For users located in the United Kingdom, the laws of England and Wales may apply in addition to the above, specifically in relation to services provided from the Golden Index London office.

Golden Index operates as an international certification body and its standards are designed to be jurisdiction-neutral. The certification process does not constitute legal advice, regulatory approval, or official government recognition in any jurisdiction, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

8. Contact

For all legal, compliance, or data protection enquiries, please contact us in writing:

We aim to respond to all formal legal enquiries within 14 business days.