How-to FAQ
Using the generator
Practical questions about running the tool. For the legal detail, read the Article 3 guide. For marketplace handoff, compare the bol document workflow and the Kaufland URL workflow and the MediaMarktSaturn attribute workflow.
Do I need an account, and is it really free?
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No account and nothing to install. The generator is free and runs entirely in your browser.
Does my product data leave my browser?
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No. Everything is processed locally in your browser and the draft autosaves to this browser only. You export the files yourself — RegCatalog does not upload the product information you enter.
Where should I start?
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Open “Load example…” at the top of the tool to see a fully completed notice, then use “Clear/reset draft” and enter your own facts. Otherwise, follow the five steps above from the top of the form.
What do the coverage colours mean?
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The Article 3(2) coverage panel tracks completeness for each information group: green = complete, amber = review required or marked unknown, red = missing, grey = not applicable. It is a completeness aid for review — not a compliance score or legal certification.
What is the difference between blank, “Unknown” and “No”?
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Blank means the information has not been provided yet (missing). “Unknown” is an explicit “we don’t know” and is flagged for review. “No” is a factual negative — for example, data is not stored remotely — and counts as answered.
How do I get a PDF?
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Click “Print / Save as PDF” and choose “Save as PDF” in your browser’s print dialog. The form controls are hidden automatically so only the notice is printed.
When can I generate a QR code?
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Enter a real, published HTTPS address in the “Intended canonical URL” field (Scope & notice). The QR button then points to that stable URL — it never encodes a local browser preview.
What is in the Publication ZIP?
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A self-contained package: the notice as HTML, Markdown, text and JSON; your editable project JSON; the category CSV; a manifest with a SHA-256 fingerprint; a QR code (if you set a canonical URL); and per-marketplace files.
How do the marketplace mappings work?
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RegCatalog turns your record into Kaufland and MediaMarktSaturn field values and a bol readiness checklist, each with copy buttons and a “last verified” date. Whether a product is “affected” comes from your own scope confirmation, not from RegCatalog. Verify field IDs against each marketplace’s current documentation; RegCatalog does not submit on your behalf.
When should I turn on the related-service (Article 3(3)) module?
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Enable it when an app or digital service linked to the product meets the Data Act’s related-service definition. It captures the additional Article 3(3)(a)–(i) information and is reviewed on its own coverage matrix, separate from the product notice.
Will I lose my draft, and can I move it to another computer?
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The draft autosaves in this browser. Use “Export project JSON” to save a file and “Import project JSON” to load it on another machine. Drafts from older versions of the tool are migrated automatically.
Does this make my product compliant?
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No. It is informational tooling to structure and review the information — not legal advice or certification. See the
Article 3 guide and the
disclaimer before publishing.