Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions Policy
Effective Date: January 1st, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Elevate Tech! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our services, including but not limited to workshops, lectures, educational materials, online content, and any other services we offer (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
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1. **Purpose and Scope**
Elevate Tech is an educational association dedicated to providing knowledge and skills in the fields of investing, science, and technology. Our primary goal is to empower individuals through education. Please note that the information provided in our workshops, lectures, online courses, and other materials is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, medical, or professional advice.
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2. **Educational Content Disclaimer**
2.1 **No Financial or Investment Advice:**
All content provided by Elevate Tech, including but not limited to information on investing, financial strategies, or market trends, is intended solely for educational purposes. Elevate Tech does not offer financial advice, and nothing in our Services should be considered as an endorsement, recommendation, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any securities, investments, or other financial instruments.
2.2 **Use of Educational Content:**
Users of our Services should not rely on the information provided as the basis for making financial, investment, or other decisions. Elevate Tech strongly encourages users to consult with qualified financial advisors, legal professionals, or other experts before making any decisions based on the educational content provided.
3. **Participation in Workshops and Lectures**
3.1 **Voluntary Participation:**
Participation in any of our workshops, lectures, or other educational activities is voluntary. By participating, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to comply with them.
3.2 **Personal Responsibility:**
Participants are responsible for their own actions and decisions during workshops, lectures, and other activities. Elevate Tech is not liable for any decisions made or actions taken by participants based on the information provided during these activities.
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4. **Children’s Participation in Kids Events**
4.1 **Parental Consent:**
For participants under the age of 18 ("Minors"), parental or guardian consent is required for participation in any Elevate Tech activities. Parents or guardians must review and agree to these Terms on behalf of the Minor before they can participate.
4.2 **Supervision:**
Parents or guardians are responsible for the supervision of Minors during all Elevate Tech activities. Elevate Tech is not responsible for the supervision of Minors and will not assume any responsibility for the care or safety of Minors during workshops, lectures, or other events.
4.3 **Allergies and Medical Conditions:**
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to inform Elevate Tech of any allergies, medical conditions, or special needs the Minor may have before participating in any activity. Elevate Tech will take reasonable precautions to accommodate such needs but does not assume any liability for any adverse reactions, accidents, or incidents that may occur.
5. **Limitation of Liability**
5.1 **General Limitation:**
To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, Elevate Tech, its officers, board members, employees, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use our Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
5.2 **Accidents and Injuries:**
Elevate Tech is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies that occur during or as a result of participation in any of our activities. This includes but is not limited to workshops, lectures, and other events. Participants, or the parents/guardians of Minors, assume all risks associated with participation.
5.3 **Allergic Reactions:**
Elevate Tech is not responsible for any allergic reactions or other adverse health effects that may occur due to the consumption of food, exposure to materials, or any other factors present during our activities. It is the responsibility of participants or their guardians to ensure that necessary precautions are taken.
6. **Intellectual Property**
6.1 **Ownership:**
All content provided through our Services, including but not limited to text, images, videos, logos, and other materials, is the intellectual property of Elevate Tech or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 **Use of Content:**
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or create derivative works from any of our content without prior written permission from Elevate Tech. You may download or print materials for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices.
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7. **User Conduct**
7.1 **Prohibited Activities:**
Users of our Services agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations.
- Infringing the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
- Posting or transmitting any material that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfering with the operation of our Services or the servers or networks connected to them.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our Services or other systems or networks.
7.2 **Termination of Access:**
Elevate Tech reserves the right to terminate or restrict your access to our Services, without notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms.
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8. **Privacy and Data Protection**
8.1 **Data Collection:**
Elevate Tech may collect personal information from users, including but not limited to names, contact information, and payment details. This information is used solely for the purpose of providing our Services and will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8.2 **Data Security:**
Elevate Tech implements reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8.3 **Third-Party Services:**
Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Elevate Tech. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
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9. **Payment and Refund Policy**
9.1 **Fees:**
Participation in certain Elevate Tech activities may require payment of fees. All fees are clearly stated and must be paid in full prior to participation unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
9.2 **Refunds:**
Refunds for paid activities are subject to our Refund Policy, which is available on our website or upon request. Generally, refunds are not provided for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the scheduled activity.
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10. **Changes to Terms and Services**
10.1 **Modifications to Terms:**
Elevate Tech reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
10.2 **Modifications to Services:**
Elevate Tech may, at its discretion, modify, suspend, or discontinue any of our Services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any such modifications, suspension, or discontinuation.
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11. **Governing Law and Dispute Resolution**
11.1 **Governing Law:**
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11.2 **Dispute Resolution:**
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Insert Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall take place in [Insert Location], and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding. Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration.
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12. **Severability**
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the remaining Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.
### 13. **Entire Agreement**
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Elevate Tech regarding your use of our Services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
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### 14. **Contact Information**
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
**Elevate Tech**
hello@elevate-tech.ch
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for being a part of the Elevate Tech community.