General Terms and Conditions (GTC)

1. General


1.1 These General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) govern the relationship between FORUM HOLZBAU (Association), Bahnhofplatz 1, 2502 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as “FORUM HOLZBAU”) as the operator of the website www.forum-holzwissen.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) and the users of the Website and the services offered on the Website (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Customers”). Any use of the Website and the products offered on it is subject to the provisions of these GTC. By using the website and the services of Forum Holzbau, the customer declares that he has taken note of these GTC and that he accepts them in full.


1.2 Regulations deviating from or supplementing these GTC - in particular the customer's general terms and conditions of business or purchase - shall only become part of the contract if these are agreed in writing with FORUM HOLZBAU. Agreements made with the customer in individual cases (including collateral agreements, supplements and amendments) shall in any case take precedence over these GTC.


1.3 These GTC shall apply in full to all services provided by FORUM HOLZBAU, including any services not explicitly mentioned below.


 


2. services


2.1 FORUM HOLZBAU offers its Customers the viewing/downloading of conference proceedings, papers and presentations from past or current FORUM HOLZBAU congresses, as well as brochures and specialist literature. A distinction is made between the free area (library, other) and the paid area (library +).


2.2 In the free area, conference tapes, papers and presentations of lectures older than 2 years are offered for viewing/download.


2.3 In the paid area, conference tapes, papers and presentations of lectures published at FORUM HOLZBAU congresses in the last 2 years are offered for viewing/download.


2.4 FORUM HOLZBAU offers all publications only in the language in which they are presented by the author (m/f/d) at the respective congresses.


2.5 Only publications that have been approved by the author will be published.


 


3 Conclusion of the contract


3.1 Customers who are interested in our fee-based offer register under “Login/Registration” and receive their access data with invoice after verification.


 


4 Prices for the fee-based area


4.1 The prices listed on our website at the time of registration shall apply.


4.2 Unless otherwise stated on the invoice, the purchase price is due for payment without deduction after 14 days and must be paid by bank transfer or credit card.


4.3 The prices quoted are exclusive of VAT.


 


5 Duration and termination of the contract


5.1 The contract for the fee-based area begins with the receipt of the access data and the invoice and ends after 1 year.


5.2 There is no automatic renewal; access is automatically blocked.


 


6 Warranty


6.1 FORUM HOLZBAU provides its services carefully and professionally and guarantees the reliable functioning of the website. The information on the website is presented by FORUM HOLZBAU in such a way that it is clear and accessible.


 


7 Liability of FORUM HOLZBAU


7.1 FORUM HOLZBAU accepts no liability whatsoever for the content of any publications not originally produced by FORUM HOLZBAU.


7.2 FORUM HOLZBAU shall not be liable for any operational interruptions and/or technical faults and their effects.


7.3 In any case, the liability of FORUM HOLZBAU shall be limited to unlawful intent or gross negligence. Liability for indirect damage or consequential damage is excluded.


 


8. data protection


10.1 For the processing of personal data by FORUM HOLZBAU, the data protection declaration applies in its currently valid version. This can be found here: www.forum-holzwissen.com/datenschutz


 


9 Applicable law and place of jurisdiction


9.1 These GTC and any disputes arising from or in connection with the contractual relationship and non-contractual relationships between FORUM HOLZBAU and the Customer shall be governed exclusively by substantive Swiss law. The ordinary courts of Biel, Switzerland, shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Alternatively, FORUM HOLZBAU shall be entitled to sue Customers at their domicile.


 


10 Amendment of the GTC


10.1 FORUM HOLZBAU reserves the right to amend these General Terms and Conditions at any time. Amendments shall be made available on the FORUM HOLZBAU website and shall enter into force immediately for all legal transactions taking place after their publication.


 


Status: April 04, 2023