These Website Terms of Use (“Terms of Use”) govern your access to and use of the websites www.stmoritzlongevityforum.ch and www.stmlforum.ch (together, the “Website”), which are owned and operated by HL Forum GmbH, a company incorporated under the laws of Switzerland with its registered office at San Bastiaun 50A/21, 7503 Samedan, Switzerland (the “Forum,” “we,” or “us”).

By accessing or using the Website, you (the “Visitor” or “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Website.

Ticket purchases for and attendance at the St. Moritz Longevity Forum event are governed by a separate document, the Terms of Purchase and Attendance, available at the time of ticket purchase. Personal data processing is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use.

1. Scope and Acceptance

1.1 The Website provides information about the St. Moritz Longevity Forum, including event details, speaker information, registration links, newsletter subscription, content downloads, and related features, which may change from time to time.

1.2 By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Use. If you are under 16, you may use the Website only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

1.3 These Terms of Use contain provisions that limit our liability and govern dispute resolution. Please read them carefully.

2. Acceptable Use

2.1 Permitted Use. You may use the Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes, and for any other purpose expressly permitted by us.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct. You must not:

• use the Website in any way that impairs its availability, performance, security, or integrity, or that of any third party;
• use the Website in any way that violates the rights of third parties, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or related systems;
• use any automated means (including scrapers, bots, or crawlers) to access or copy content from the Website without our prior written consent;
• introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code; or
• use the Website or any information obtained through it to send unsolicited commercial communications.

2.3 Registration Data. Where the Website permits you to provide personal information (for example, to subscribe to a newsletter, submit an inquiry, or request a content download), you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate access to such features where the information provided is materially inaccurate or incomplete.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Website Content. All content on the Website, including text, graphics, photographs, video, logos, trademarks, and software, is owned by the Forum or its licensors and is protected by Swiss and international intellectual property laws. Where content has been commissioned for publication on the Website, proprietary rights remain with the relevant author unless otherwise agreed. Where content is provided by third parties, proprietary rights remain with the original source or author.

3.2 Trademarks. The “St. Moritz Longevity Forum” name and logo are trademarks of the Forum. You may not use them without our prior written consent.

3.3 Limited Licence. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and view the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. No other rights are granted.

3.4 Intellectual Property Complaints. If you believe content on the Website infringes your intellectual property rights, please send a written notice to hello@stmlforum.ch including: identification of the work allegedly infringed; the URL of the allegedly infringing content; your contact details; and a statement that you are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder. We will review valid notices and respond as appropriate.

4. Communications

4.1 Transactional Communications. When you submit a form on the Website (such as an inquiry, ticket registration link, or content download request), we will send communications directly related to that submission, including confirmations, follow-ups, and operational information.

4.2 Marketing Communications. We will send newsletters, event invitations, and other marketing communications only where you have given separate, explicit opt-in consent (for example, by ticking a marketing consent box on a Website form).

4.3 Opting Out. You may withdraw your marketing consent at any time, free of charge, by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting hello@stmlforum.ch. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

5. Data Protection and Cookies

5.1 Our processing of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy, available at [privacy policy URL], which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use.

5.2 The Website uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, analytics, and marketing. Details of the cookies used, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences are set out in our Privacy Policy and the cookie consent banner displayed on first visit.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 As Is. The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, non-infringement, and title.

6.2 No Reliance. Content on the Website is provided for general information only and does not constitute medical, health, nutritional, investment, legal, or other professional advice. You should consult appropriately qualified professionals before acting on any information on the Website.

6.3 Third-Party Content. References to third-party products, services, or websites on the Website are not endorsements and do not constitute an offer to sell or supply such products or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website linked from the Website, and you access such sites at your own risk.

6.4 Security. While we take reasonable measures to protect the Website, we do not warrant that it will be free from viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for protecting your own devices and data.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, employees, and agents disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website.

7.2 Where liability cannot be excluded, our total aggregate liability to any Visitor in connection with the Website shall not exceed CHF 100.

7.3 Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

8. Linking to the Website

8.1 You may link to the homepage of the Website, provided the link is presented in a fair, lawful, and non-misleading manner and does not suggest any endorsement or affiliation that does not exist.

8.2 You must not frame the Website, deep-link in a way that bypasses our landing pages, or use our trademarks in or alongside any link without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to withdraw permission to link to the Website at any time.

9. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website, in whole or in part, at any time and without notice, where we reasonably believe that you have breached these Terms of Use or that suspension or termination is otherwise necessary. The provisions of clauses 3 (Intellectual Property), 6 (Disclaimers), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction), and 12 (General) shall survive any termination.

10. Amendments

We may amend these Terms of Use from time to time. Amendments take effect when posted on the Website and apply prospectively to subsequent use of the Website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically. Continued use of the Website following amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms of Use.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Switzerland, excluding its conflict of law provisions. The competent courts of the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use, subject to any mandatory consumer protection rules that may apply to consumer Visitors resident outside Switzerland.

12. General

12.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and any documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Forum regarding your use of the Website.

12.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be interpreted to give effect as closely as possible to the original intent.

12.3 No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

12.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms of Use without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms of Use, in whole or in part, in connection with any reorganization, merger, or transfer of business.

12.5 Contact. For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at hello@stmlforum.ch.