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on an 'as is' basis

German translation: "As is"-Basis (d. h. ohne Mängelgewähr)


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English term or phrase:"as is" basis
German translation:"As is"-Basis (d. h. ohne Mängelgewähr)
Entered by: Steffen Walter
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03:45 Nov 23, 2000
English to German translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Law: Contract(s)
English term or phrase: on an 'as is' basis
Context: website disclaimer

"Carrier provides this site and its contents on an "as is" basis.
Michaela Sommer
Local time: 00:02
"ohne Mängelgewähr" "wie besichtigt" "wie es steht und liegt"
Explanation:
as is = "ohne Mängelgewähr" - Dietel/Lorenz - Wörterbucht für Recht, Wirtschaft und Politik

as is = "wie besichtigt" or "wie es steht und liegt" - Hamblock/Wessels - Großwörterbuch Wirtschaftsenglisch

- HTH - Dan
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Dan McCrosky
Local time: 00:02
Grading comment
Many thanks! I've found "ohne Maengelgewaehr" in combination with "as is" basis in a number of German web sites.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
na"...übernimmt für diese Site und deren Inhalt keine Haftung."rainer
na"ohne Mängelgewähr" "wie besichtigt" "wie es steht und liegt"
Dan McCrosky
natell-quellKatarzyna Landa


  

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1 hr
tell-quell


Explanation:
I propose above, as this is a terminology used in trade. (wie es derzeit ist). Does it help you?


    Many, too many years in foreign trade!
Katarzyna Landa
Local time: 00:02
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1 hr
"ohne Mängelgewähr" "wie besichtigt" "wie es steht und liegt"


Explanation:
as is = "ohne Mängelgewähr" - Dietel/Lorenz - Wörterbucht für Recht, Wirtschaft und Politik

as is = "wie besichtigt" or "wie es steht und liegt" - Hamblock/Wessels - Großwörterbuch Wirtschaftsenglisch

- HTH - Dan


Dan McCrosky
Local time: 00:02
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks! I've found "ohne Maengelgewaehr" in combination with "as is" basis in a number of German web sites.

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Mats Wiman

rainer
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1 hr
"...übernimmt für diese Site und deren Inhalt keine Haftung."


Explanation:
usually used as a disclaimer / limitation of liability. "..content, service, adverts, etc. are provided "as is".(e.g. MSN, Bloomberg)

rainer
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Changes made by editors
Oct 8, 2008 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Edited KOG entry's old entry - ""as is" basis" => ""as is" Basis (d. h. ohne Mängelgewähr)"
Oct 8, 2008 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Term asked\"as is\" basis => on an \'as is\' basis
FieldOther => Bus/Financial
Field (specific)(none) => Law: Contract(s)


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