Presentation and Purpose

This website www.humanae-partners.com (and its production version humanae-partners.ch) is operated by Humanae Partners Sàrl, a limited liability company (Sàrl) registered with the Commercial Registry of the Canton of Geneva, with its registered office at Boulevard James Fazy 8, CH-1201 Geneva.

These Terms of Use set out the terms and conditions under which users may access and use the website.

Acceptance of Terms

Access to and use of the website constitute full and unreserved acceptance of these Terms of Use. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use this website.

Access to the Website

Humanae Partners Sàrl endeavors to keep the website available 24/7 but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Interruptions may occur due to maintenance, technical updates, or events beyond its control.

Permitted Use

Users agree to use the website lawfully and not to:

• Reproduce, copy, sell, or commercially exploit any content of the website without prior written authorization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website's systems
• Transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes the rights of third parties
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the website content

Hyperlinks

The website may contain links to third-party sites. Humanae Partners Sàrl is not responsible for the content, availability, or data protection practices of these external sites.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website uses cookies to improve the user experience and analyze traffic. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent. You may change your preferences at any time via your browser settings.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Essential Cookies : necessary for the website to function (session, security)
• Analytics Cookies : anonymized audience measurement (with consent)
• Functional Cookies : remembering your preferences

Limitation of Liability

The information published on this website is general and informational in nature. It does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Humanae Partners Sàrl shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of the website or the inability to access it.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by Swiss law. In the event of a dispute, the competent courts shall be those of the Canton of Geneva.

Scope and Contractual Hierarchy

1.1. These Terms of Sale govern all offers, orders, engagements and invoices issued by Humanae Partners. They supplement the commercial proposal, quote, engagement letter and/or any framework agreement.

1.2. In the event of any conflict, the order of precedence is: (i) signed special conditions, (ii) engagement letter/quote, (iii) these Terms of Sale, (iv) technical documents/appendices.

1.3. Any general terms of the Client shall apply only if Humanae Partners has accepted them in writing.

Definitions

2.1. Services : strategic/operational consulting services, workshops, assessments, analytical deliverables, PMO, etc.

2.2. Deliverables : documents, reports, templates, matrices, materials or similar items provided to the Client.

2.3. Fees : units and rates set out in the offer or engagement letter.

Offers, Orders and Term

3.1. Offers are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated. The agreement is formed by signature (electronic signature accepted) or by a written purchase order.

3.2. Unless an obligation of result is expressly stipulated, services are provided on a best-efforts basis (contract of mandate, Art. 394 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations).

3.3. Durations, milestones and resources are specified in the engagement letter; they may be adjusted in accordance with Art. 7 (Changes).

Client's Duty to Cooperate

4.1. The Client shall provide, in a timely manner, the necessary information, access, decisions and resources.

4.2. Delays attributable to the Client (validation, missing data, access) shall extend deadlines accordingly and may result in reasonable additional costs.

Prices, Expenses and Taxes

5.1. Unless otherwise stated, prices are quoted in CHF, excluding VAT and expenses.

5.2. Expenses (travel, accommodation, third-party licenses/tools, etc.) are rebilled at actual cost, subject to prior approval where they exceed reasonable norms.

5.3. Swiss VAT is added in accordance with applicable law.

5.4. Daily rates or flat fees are specified in the special conditions; an annual indexation may apply (CPI) subject to prior notice.

Travel Expenses Outside the Canton of Geneva

6.1. Travel outside the Canton of Geneva shall be billed at actual travel cost.

6.2. Travel by private vehicle: CHF 0.70/km (round trip from Geneva).

6.3. Public transport: actual cost upon presentation of receipts.

6.4. No charge for trips of less than 20 km from the registered office. A minimum flat fee of CHF 50.- may apply beyond that distance.

Invoicing and Payment

7.1. Invoicing is monthly in arrears or by milestone, as specified in the engagement letter.

7.2. Invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date, without discount.

7.3. In the event of late payment: default interest shall accrue at the Swiss statutory rate (5% per annum) from the date of default.

7.4. Any billing dispute must be reported in writing within 10 days of receipt; thereafter, the invoice shall be deemed accepted.

Changes in Scope

8.1. Any significant change (scope, timeline, resources) shall be subject to an amendment specifying the cost/timeline impacts.

8.2. In the absence of agreement on the amendment, Humanae Partners shall carry out the originally agreed scope.

Deadlines and Suspension

9.1. Deadlines are indicative unless committed to in writing. Scheduling is contingent on Client dependencies and approvals.

9.2. In the event of force majeure or serious breach by the Client, Humanae Partners may suspend performance.

Acceptance, Complaints and Warranties

10.1. Deliverables shall be deemed accepted in the absence of written, substantiated comments within 10 business days of delivery.

10.2. Humanae Partners shall correct, at no additional cost, any duly reported material discrepancy within a reasonable timeframe.

10.3. Services are provided with care and diligence, without any warranty of result.

Intellectual Property and Rights of Use

11.1. Humanae Partners' pre-existing know-how, methods, templates and materials remain its exclusive property.

11.2. Subject to payment in full, Humanae Partners grants the Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the deliverables for its internal purposes.

11.3. Third-party elements (fonts, images, software) remain subject to their own licenses.

Confidentiality and Data Protection (FADP/GDPR)

12.1. Each party shall treat the other party's information as confidential.

12.2. Humanae Partners complies with the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the GDPR.

12.3. Cross-border data transfers are carried out in compliance with applicable legal bases (standard contractual clauses).

Liability and Insurance

15.1. Humanae Partners Sàrl undertakes to perform its services with care and diligence. It shall only be liable in the event of gross negligence.

15.2. No liability is assumed for indirect, consequential or intangible damages (loss of profit, data loss).

15.3. Humanae Partners Sàrl represents that it holds standard professional insurance covering its civil liability.

Non-Solicitation

16.1. The Client shall not hire or directly engage any Humanae Partners team member who participated in the engagement, during the engagement and for 12 months thereafter, without written consent.

Force Majeure

17.1. Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to an unforeseeable event beyond its control (disaster, war, widespread outage, major cyberattack, administrative order).

17.2. Obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event; the parties shall seek a mitigation plan in good faith.

Term and Termination

19.1. Unless otherwise agreed, the mandate is entered into for an indefinite term.

19.2. In accordance with Art. 404 of the Swiss Code of Obligations, either party may terminate the mandate at any time, subject to at least 15 days' written notice.

19.3. In the event of termination, Humanae Partners shall be entitled to payment in full for services already performed and, where applicable, to fair compensation for commitments made.

19.4. Any termination must be notified in writing, by registered letter or electronic means with acknowledgment of receipt.

Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Language

20.1. The contract is governed by Swiss law.

20.2. Exclusive jurisdiction: Geneva (Switzerland), at the administrative headquarters of Humanae Partners.

20.3. The French version shall prevail in the event of any discrepancy in translation.

Website Content

All content on this website — text, graphics, logos, images, videos, icons, layouts, source code — is the exclusive property of Humanae Partners Sàrl or its partners, and is protected under the Swiss Copyright Act (CopA) and applicable international conventions.

Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication or adaptation of all or part of the content, by any means or process, is prohibited without the prior written authorization of Humanae Partners Sàrl.

Trademarks and Trade Names

The names Humanae Partners®, Transferability Diagnostic™, Valuation Plan™ and Structured Business Program™ are protected trademarks or trade names of Humanae Partners Sàrl. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Authorized Reproduction

Reproduction limited to strictly personal and private use is permitted. Any other use, in particular for commercial, advertising or editorial purposes, requires prior written authorization.

For any authorization request: info@humanae-partners.ch

Who Processes Your Data?

Humanae Partners Sàrl
Boulevard James Fazy 8, CH-1201 Geneva
Phone: +41 (22) 510 6688
Email: info@humanae-partners.ch

What Data Do We Collect?

• Via the contact form : last name, first name, email address, phone number (optional), message
• Via the site's simulators and tools : data entered anonymously (no account required)
• Browsing Data : anonymized IP address, pages visited, time spent (via analytics cookies, with consent)

Why Do We Process Your Data?

• Responding to your contact and information requests
• Managing the client relationship and advisory engagements
• Improving the website user experience (with consent)
• Complying with our legal obligations

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

In accordance with the FADP and the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access : to know what data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification : to correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure : to request deletion of your data
• Right to Data Portability : to receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object : to object to certain processing

To exercise these rights: info@humanae-partners.ch

Retention Period

Contact data: retained for 3 years after the last contact. Client data: applicable statutory period (10 years for accounting data). Analytics cookies: 13 months maximum.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you disagree with how your data is processed, you may lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) : www.edoeb.admin.ch