ABOUT NETIQUETTE
Your comments, dialogue and new ideas are welcome on our website. We value your contributions and remarks! We are open to content-related input and suggestions.
Please respect the following points to assure an objective and respectful exchange of views:
Keep to the subject and avoid expletives, insults or hate speech. We will not give space to assertions, accusations or personal attacks on other individuals. On the contrary, other people’s opinions must be respected and a frank exchange of views facilitated. That is why we set great store by a constructive tone and tolerance.
We review your comments before publishing them. This process may therefore sometimes take rather longer than usual. There is no entitlement to publication. We reserve the right to reject your comments if they do not meet our netiquette criteria. In that case, we will inform you by email. Because of time constraints, we do not enter into detailed correspondence about comments that have been either published or declined. Where necessary and appropriate we do become involved in the discussion.
Here are the main points again at a glance:
§ 1 Users’ responsibilities
Users give a specific undertaking not to publish contents that are in breach of the current Swiss legal order and/or infringe the rights of third parties (including their personal rights).
Users are themselves responsible for all contents published by them. Swiss Textiles does not systematically verify User Generated Content (UGC).
The user releases Swiss Textiles from all claims made against it by third parties because of the use by Swiss Textiles of UGC contents.
§ 2 Entry into force, term and termination of the agreement
In order to comment on our articles or make use of UGC offers, you must register in the members area and log on.
By using the UGC offers, you consent to these UGC provisions. Minor children may only use UGC offers with the consent of their parents or legal guardians, in which case the parents or legal guardians are liable for breaches of these conditions of use.
Swiss Textiles specifically reserves the right to amend, interrupt and suspend these netiquette and UGC provisions, either temporarily or permanently.
Zurich, 31.5.2023
Please contact our Communication Team if you have any questions:
ADRIANA ZILICCommunication |
MIRJAM MATTI GÄHWILERMember of the Executive Board, Administration, Communication, Organisation Development |
Terms and conditions
These General Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts that are concluded within the framework of the “Kontext” event series. The events concerned are “Kontext View” and “Annual Kontext Event”.
1.1 Kontext View
An annual subscription is required for attending “Kontext View” events, which are held twice a year (in June and December). With a Kontext View subscription, a maximum of three persons per company are entitled to attend each event (this also applies to holding structures). A fee applies for any additional persons. Single admission to events is available for private individuals and small businesses. The admission price includes receipt of presentations in digital form.
1.2 Annual Kontext Event
Separate bookings have to be made for each Annual Kontext Event, and are not included in the annual subscription for Kontext View.
2.1. All contracts must be concluded in writing (e-mail is a permissible form). Registration for Kontext View and Annual Kontext Event has to be made online in advance.
2.2. Contracts shall only enter into effect after the invoice has been paid and they have been confirmed by Swiss Textiles.
3.1. Swiss Textiles guarantees the organisation of all events governed by these General Terms and Conditions.
3.2 If an event has to be cancelled by the organiser, registered participants shall be entitled to attend an equivalent substitute event.
3.3. If an event that has already been initiated should be aborted, it will only be repeated if its discontinuation occurs before half its scheduled duration has been attained. Participants will be informed in good time about the organisation of the substitute event.
4.1. The current prices listed on the website of Swiss Textiles (www.swisstextiles.ch) shall form an integral part of these General Terms and Conditions.
4.2 Students attending Swiss universities, colleges of technology and other further education institutions will be granted a discount on the admission price for the Annual Kontext Event upon presentation of the corresponding enrolment certificate.
4.3. Swiss Textiles reserves the right to unilaterally change prices. Subscribers will be notified in good time (though by not later than 31 August) about any applicable price increases.
5.1. Kontext View
Subscriptions to Kontext View may be terminated in writing as of the end of a year upon observance of a period of notice of three months. If a subscription has not been terminated, it will be automatically renewed for a further year.
5.2. Annual Kontext Event
The following conditions apply with respect to refunds in the event of the cancellation of a registration: If a cancellation is made earlier than 48 hours before the event: full refund by the organiser.
If a cancellation is made later than 48 hours before the event: no refund by the organiser, except in the case of sickness or accident, in which case a corresponding medical certificate must be provided.
6.1. Kontext View
The applicable subscription price shall become due upon written registration for a Kontext View subscription. Swiss Textiles then issues an invoice, payment of which must be made prior to the first event and within 30 days from the date of the invoice.
6.2 Annual Kontext Event
The applicable price for admission to the Annual Kontext Event shall become due upon written registration for the event. Swiss Textiles then issues an invoice which is payable within 30 days from the date of the invoice, though in any case prior to attendance at the event.
Swiss Textiles is not liable for the content of publications or the content of events.
For damages or losses of any kind incurred by a participant, Swiss Textiles may only be held liable in the event of gross negligence or intentional violation of a contractual obligation by its representatives or support personnel. Swiss Textiles cannot be held liable for consequential damages and lost profits.
For copyright reasons, and in accordance with the protection of personal rights, participants at events are not permitted to make audio and/or visual recordings. Violations may result in compensation claims.
Swiss Textiles may unilaterally amend these General Terms and Conditions at any time.
Should any clauses in these General Terms and Conditions prove to be invalid, the other provisions shall in no way be affected.
These General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by Swiss law. Place of jurisdiction is Zurich.
Swiss Textiles, Zurich, April 2019