{"id":484,"date":"2026-08-03T11:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meit.ch\/?page_id=484"},"modified":"2026-09-07T17:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T15:32:13","slug":"terms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.meit.ch\/en\/terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms and conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling meit-sec meit-legal\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:clamp(70px,9vw,128px);--awb-padding-right:clamp(20px,5vw,80px);--awb-padding-bottom:clamp(70px,9vw,128px);--awb-padding-left:clamp(20px,5vw,80px);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-align-content-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1123.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin meit-eyebrow\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:18px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Legal<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one fusion-animated meit-h1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.05\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">General terms and conditions<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin meit-lead\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.11\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Terms for consulting and implementation mandates in generative engine optimisation and search engine optimisation. This is a translation for convenience; the German version is legally binding.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.16999999999999998\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Version of 3 August 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.21\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#geltung\">1. Scope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#leistungen\">2. Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vertrag\">3. Formation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mitwirkung\">4. Client&#8217;s cooperation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#honorar\">5. Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#laufzeit\">6. Term<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kapazitaet\">7. Capacity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#grenzen\">8. Limits of the service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rechte\">9. Rights of use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vertraulich\">10. Confidentiality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#datenschutz\">11. Data protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#haftung\">12. Liability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hoehere-gewalt\">13. Force majeure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#schluss\">14. Final provisions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recht\">15. Law &amp; jurisdiction<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">1. Scope<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.31\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>These general terms and conditions apply to all contracts between meit, owner Merag Shahzad, Strehlgasse 2, 8001 Z\u00fcrich, Switzerland, email <a href=\"mailto:kontakt@meit.ch\">kontakt@meit.ch<\/a> (\u201cmeit\u201d) and the client. They are addressed exclusively to businesses, not to consumers.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.35\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Deviating terms of the client apply only if meit agrees to them in writing. Individual agreements in a quote or a mandate contract take precedence over these terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.38999999999999996\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">2. Services<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.44999999999999996\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>meit provides consulting, analysis and implementation services relating to the visibility of brands in generative AI systems and search engines. The specific scope follows from the quote or the mandate contract; the descriptions on this website are non-binding indications of the framework of the collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three fusion-animated meit-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.48999999999999994\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">2.1 Free first analysis<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.5399999999999999\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>The first analysis is free of charge and without obligation. It creates no entitlement to a mandate and no advisory liability. Enquiries are generally answered within two working days. The client may use the results of the first analysis freely for internal purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three fusion-animated meit-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.58\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">2.2 Mandates<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.63\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Mandates are delivered in stages that build on each other. Metrics, prompt set and reporting rhythm are set at the start and kept methodologically constant during the term, so results stay comparable. Reporting is monthly, generally by the fifth working day, including the underlying raw data.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.67\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">3. Formation of the contract<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.73\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>A contract is formed when the client accepts a written quote from meit, in text form or by email. Unless stated otherwise, quotes are valid for thirty days. Verbal commitments require written confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.77\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">4. The client&#8217;s cooperation<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.8300000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>The client provides, in good time, all information, content, approvals and access required to deliver the services, and names a contact person with authority to decide. The client ensures that it holds the necessary rights to the content provided and that the details about its business are correct.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.8700000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Delays caused by missing cooperation extend agreed deadlines accordingly and do not justify any reduction of the fee.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.9100000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">5. Fees and payment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"0.9700000000000002\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>All prices are in Swiss francs. The specific fee is set out in the quote and is based on scope, not on discounts.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.0100000000000002\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Invoicing is monthly in advance unless agreed otherwise. Invoices are payable net within 30 days. In the event of late payment, meit is entitled, after a written reminder, to suspend services until payment is received; default interest of 5 per cent is reserved. Additional services commissioned outside the agreed scope are charged on a time and materials basis and disclosed in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.0500000000000003\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Third-party expenses, such as directories, tools or licences, are passed on only after prior agreement and at cost.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.0900000000000003\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">6. Term and termination<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.1500000000000004\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Mandates have a minimum term of six months; for the third stage it is twelve months. After the minimum term, the mandate can be terminated with one month&#8217;s notice to the end of the month. Termination requires text form.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.1900000000000004\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>The right to terminate for good cause is reserved for both parties. Services already delivered are owed in every case.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.2300000000000004\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">7. Capacity and category exclusivity<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.2900000000000005\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>meit runs a maximum of eight mandates in parallel and generally takes on only one mandate per industry and region. Exclusivity beyond that practice exists only where expressly agreed.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.3300000000000005\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">8. Limits of the service and no guarantee of success<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.3900000000000006\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>AI systems and search engines are operated by third parties and changed continuously. meit has no influence over their output, evaluation logic or availability. A particular mention, placement, citation or level of revenue therefore cannot be guaranteed. Forecasts and model calculations rest on disclosed assumptions and are not a guarantee of a result.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.4300000000000006\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>meit owes the professional, careful delivery of the agreed services according to the recognised rules of the field, not a particular commercial outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.4700000000000006\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">9. Rights of use in work results<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.5300000000000007\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Once the agreed fee has been paid in full, the client receives an unrestricted, transferable right of use in the work results created for it, unlimited in time, territory and content. The results remain with the client after the collaboration ends.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.5700000000000007\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Rights in methods, prompt sets, templates, analysis models and tools that meit has developed independently of the individual mandate remain with meit. The client may use them within its own operations but may not make them available to third parties or exploit them.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.6100000000000008\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">10. Confidentiality and references<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.6700000000000008\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Both parties treat all non-public information of the other side as confidential, including beyond the end of the collaboration. A non-disclosure agreement is concluded in advance on request.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.7100000000000009\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>meit may name the client as a reference or use its logo only where the client has agreed in advance. Consent given can be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.7500000000000009\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">11. Data protection and access<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.810000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Both parties comply with the applicable data protection rules, in particular the revised Swiss Data Protection Act and, where applicable, the GDPR. Details of the processing of personal data are set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meit.ch\/en\/privacy\/\">privacy policy<\/a>. Access to the client&#8217;s systems is used only to the extent necessary and returned or deleted after the mandate ends.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.850000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">12. Liability<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.910000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>meit is liable without limitation for damage caused intentionally or by gross negligence. In cases of slight negligence, liability is limited to the amount the client paid for the mandate concerned in the twelve months before the event causing the damage. Liability for indirect damage, lost profit and data loss is excluded to the extent permitted by law. Liability for auxiliary persons follows the statutory provisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"1.950000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">13. Force majeure<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"2.010000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Events outside meit&#8217;s responsibility that significantly impede delivery \u2014 such as outages of essential third-party systems, official measures or prolonged network failures \u2014 release meit from its obligation to perform for their duration. Both parties inform each other without delay.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"2.050000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">14. Final provisions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"2.110000000000001\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Changes to these terms are notified to the client at least thirty days in advance and are deemed approved if the client does not object before they take effect. Should a provision be invalid, the remainder of the contract stays valid; it is replaced by a provision that comes closest to its commercial purpose. meit may engage qualified third parties; responsibility towards the client remains with meit.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated meit-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"2.1500000000000012\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">15. Applicable law and place of jurisdiction<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.6\" data-animationDelay=\"2.2100000000000013\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><p>Swiss law applies exclusively, to the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. 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