Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the website of Swiss Media Academy Online. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and the services provided through it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website of Swiss Media Academy Online, located at 25 Brandschenkestrasse, 3rd Floor, Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8002, Switzerland, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must not use our website.
2. Services
Swiss Media Academy Online provides online education and professional training services including, but not limited to, Online Journalism Courses, Digital Storytelling Workshops, Investigative Reporting Modules, Media Ethics Seminars, English-Language Journalism Programs, Certificate in Digital Journalism, Virtual Classroom Sessions, and Online Learning Resources.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our website.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Swiss Media Academy Online or its content suppliers and is protected by Swiss and international copyright and intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Swiss Media Academy Online. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the website, use of the website, or access to the website without the express written permission of Swiss Media Academy Online.
5. User Accounts
If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. Swiss Media Academy Online reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content in its sole discretion.
6. Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. Swiss Media Academy Online does not control such websites and is not responsible for their content or the privacy practices of such sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by Swiss Media Academy Online.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website and the services provided through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Swiss Media Academy Online makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the website. You expressly agree that your use of the website is at your sole risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Swiss Media Academy Online shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website or from any information, content, materials, products or services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Swiss Media Academy Online, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the website.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zurich, Switzerland.
12. Changes to the Terms
Swiss Media Academy Online reserves the right to make changes to our website, policies, and these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms and Conditions means that you accept and agree to the changes.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Swiss Media Academy Online
25 Brandschenkestrasse, 3rd Floor, Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8002, Switzerland