Terms of Service

Conditions for using the Lignum Vitae, Ecole Pour Tous website and contact form under Swiss law (and, where relevant, the EU GDPR).

Last updated: 15 December 2025

Agreement and scope

By using this site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may update the Terms; the date above shows the latest version.

These Terms govern the public website and the contact form operated by Lignum Vitae, Ecole Pour Tous.

Who we are

The site is operated by Lignum Vitae, Ecole Pour Tous, Rue François Adolphe Grison 10, 1225 Chêne-Bourg, Switzerland. Contact (privacy): privacy@lignumvitae.ch; phone: +41 22 348 06 28.

Eligibility and role of parents/guardians

This site is intended for parents, guardians, and adult visitors. If you are under the age required for consent in your country, a parent or guardian must act on your behalf.

Use of the site

You agree to use the site lawfully and respectfully.

  • Do not attempt to harm, overload, or circumvent the site's security or editing features.
  • Do not submit unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content, and do not upload files you are not authorized to share.
  • Provide accurate information in the contact form and keep any admin/editing access secure.
  • Do not copy or reuse site content beyond what these Terms or applicable law permit.

Enquiries

Information you submit via the contact form must be accurate and provided with the necessary permissions.

Content you submit

You remain responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of content you submit. You grant us a non-exclusive right to use submitted information and media solely to operate the site, respond to your requests, and provide school services.

Privacy and data protection

Personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy, which is part of these Terms.

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and automatically deleted after 364 days unless the law requires a longer period or an active request is unresolved.

For privacy requests, contact privacy@lignumvitae.ch.

Intellectual property

All site content, design, and trademarks belong to Lignum Vitae, Ecole Pour Tous or our licensors.

  • You receive a limited, revocable, non-transferable licence to view the site for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Do not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission, unless permitted by mandatory law.

Availability and changes

We aim to keep the site available but may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time for maintenance, security, or legal reasons.

Disclaimers

The site is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. While we strive for accuracy, information on the site may change and may not reflect the most current policies until formally issued by the school.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, we exclude liability for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the site. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for intent, gross negligence, personal injury, or where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law.

Indemnity

If you misuse the site or breach these Terms and that causes us damage, you agree to indemnify us for reasonable losses, costs, and expenses resulting from that breach, to the extent permitted by law.

Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by Swiss law. The ordinary courts of Geneva, Switzerland have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to mandatory consumer protection rules that may give you additional rights in your country of residence.

Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. We will post the updated version here with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about these Terms or data protection: privacy@lignumvitae.ch. Address: Rue François Adolphe Grison 10, 1225 Chêne-Bourg, Switzerland.