General terms of use
(Document with contractual value governing the use of the website www.dodeca-minerals.com )
1. INTRODUCTION
These General Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website [ www.dodeca-minerals.com ] (the “Site”), operated by Dodeca Minerals, a brand owned by DODECA PARTNERS Sàrl, a company located at Grande Rue 38 – 1820 La Tour de Peilz – Switzerland.
By accessing this Site, the user acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions without reservation. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you are not authorized to use the Site.
These Terms should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy .
2. LEGAL INFORMATION
Site operator:
DODECA PARTNERS Sàrl
Grande Rue 38 – 1820 La Tour de Peilz – Switzerland
Email: shop@dodeca-minerals.com
Telephone: +41 79 865 11 77
IDE number / Trade Register: (to be completed)
VAT number: N/A
Head office: La Tour de Peilz, Switzerland
3. SITE ACCESS
Access to the Site is permitted on a temporary basis. Dodeca Minerals reserves the right to modify, suspend, or withdraw the Site at any time without notice.
The user is responsible for making all necessary arrangements to access the Site and for ensuring that all persons using their Internet connection comply with these Terms.
4. SITE CHANGES
Dodeca Minerals reserves the right to modify, add, delete or update any content, functionality or service available on the Site at any time, without notice.
These modifications may include, but are not limited to, changes relating to the text, images, products, prices, information, features or organization of the Site.
Dodeca Minerals assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information and content available on the Site, nor for any consequences that may arise from accessing or using the modified information.
Continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes implicit acceptance by the user of those changes.
5. ACCEPTABLE USE
The user agrees to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with local, Swiss, European and international laws.
It is strictly forbidden:
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to introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms or any malicious code;
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to access the Site's systems without authorization;
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to use the Site for fraudulent or illegal purposes;
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to use, copy or reproduce any content without written permission.
Any violation may result in the immediate suspension or termination of access to the Site, without prejudice to any legal action.
6. USER ACCOUNT AND SUSPENSION
6.1 User Account
When you create an account on our Site, you must protect your login information and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to disable any account if we determine, in our reasonable discretion, that you have violated these Terms.
6.2 Suspension and termination
We will determine, at our discretion, whether there has been a violation of these Terms through your use of the Site.
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Termination of rights : When a violation is found, your right to use the Site will cease immediately, either temporarily or permanently, and we may take any action we deem appropriate.
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Other measures : Failure to comply with the prohibitions constitutes a substantial violation and may result in, in addition to the suspension or termination of your account:
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Immediate, temporary or permanent removal of any content you have downloaded.
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Issuance of a warning.
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Legal proceedings for reimbursement of all costs related to the violation (including reasonable administrative and legal fees).
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Other legal actions against you.
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Disclosure of information to the relevant authorities if necessary.
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We exclude all liability for actions taken in response to violations of these Terms. These measures are not exhaustive, and we may take any other action we deem reasonably appropriate.
7. SECURITY – VIRUSES AND HACKING
Dodeca Minerals makes every effort to ensure the security of the Site, but does not guarantee that the Site or any downloaded content is free from viruses, bugs, Trojan horses, spyware or other malicious code.
The user is fully responsible for protecting their computer equipment, software and data, and must use appropriate and regularly updated antivirus tools.
It is strictly forbidden to introduce or attempt to introduce any malicious code onto the Site, to disrupt or overload the systems, or to access the systems, databases or associated services without authorization.
Any violation of these provisions constitutes a substantial breach of the General Terms and Conditions, which may result in the immediate suspension or termination of access to the Site, the removal of any uploaded content, as well as the initiation of legal proceedings and the claim for damages.
Dodeca Minerals disclaims all liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, resulting from viruses, hacking, or any other technological incident related to the use of the Site. The user assumes full responsibility for their actions and the security of their computer equipment.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, videos, illustrations, graphics, data, computer code, design, structure and organization of the Site , is the exclusive property of Dodeca Minerals or its licensors and is protected by Swiss and international intellectual property law.
The trademarks, trade names, logos and distinctive signs appearing on the Site are also protected and may not be used without prior written permission .
The user is authorized to view, print or download extracts from the Site only for strictly personal and non-commercial use , provided that:
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not to modify the content,
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to keep the ownership notices intact,
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and to cite the source.
Any reproduction, distribution, adaptation, translation, public communication, dissemination, framing, data extraction or any other commercial use of the Site's content without the express written permission of Dodeca Minerals is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of intellectual property rights.
In the event of a violation, Dodeca Minerals reserves the right, at its discretion, to:
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suspend or terminate access to the Site,
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demand the return or destruction of any illegally reproduced material ,
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to initiate all necessary legal proceedings or actions to enforce its rights, including claiming damages.
9. Links to our site and to third-party sites
9.1. Creating links to our Site
You are permitted to create a link to our Site's homepage, provided that this link:
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be carried out legally and fairly ,
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does not damage our reputation,
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does not provide you with any undue benefit,
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and does not suggest any association, endorsement or sponsorship on our part where none exists.
It is forbidden:
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to establish a link from a website that you do not own,
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to frame ("framing") our Site on another site,
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to create a link to a page other than the Site's homepage.
We reserve the right to withdraw permission to create a link at any time and without notice.
The site from which the link is created must comply with Dodeca Mineral s.'s content standards .
For any other use of our content, you must obtain prior written authorization by contacting: shop@dodeca-minerals.com.
9.2 Links to third-party sites
The Site may contain links to sites and resources provided by third parties. These links are provided for informational purposes only .
Dodeca Minerals has no control over the content of these sites and accepts no responsibility for their content, security or any loss or damage that may result from their use.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Dodeca Minerals cannot be held responsible:
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direct or indirect damages resulting from access to, use of, or inability to use the Site,
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losses of profit, revenue, business, data, or business opportunities,
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errors, inaccuracies or outdated content present on the Site.
Exceptions : This limitation does not apply in the following cases:
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death or personal injury caused by negligence on the part of Dodeca Minerals
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fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation,
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any other situation for which the applicable law prohibits limiting liability.
Use of the Site is at the sole risk of the user , who undertakes to take all necessary measures to secure their computer equipment and data.
11. DATA PROTECTION
Personal data is processed in accordance with the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Users can consult the Privacy Policy to learn about their rights of access, rectification and deletion.
12. COMPENSATION
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Dodeca Minerals, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of: (i) your use of the Site, (ii) your posting, transmission or uploading of content through the Site, or (iii) your violation of the law or these Terms.
Dodeca Minerals reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to fully cooperate with its defense as appropriate.
13. CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Dodeca Minerals reserves the right to revise, modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice.
The changes take effect immediately upon their publication on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the publication of these changes constitutes your implicit acceptance of the new Terms.
It is the user's responsibility to regularly review the Terms and Conditions to be aware of any changes.
Dodeca Minerals may also assign or transfer all or part of its rights and obligations arising from these Terms to a third party, notifying you when possible.
14. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms and Conditions are governed by Swiss law.
The Swiss courts shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute related to the use of the Site.
Dodeca Minerals reserves the right to take action in any other country where the user resides or conducts business.
15. CONTACT US
If you have any concerns about the material that appears on our site, please contact us:
Email: shop@dodeca-minerals.com .
Tel: +41 79 865 11 77
Mail: P.O. Box 1406 - 1820 Montreux - Switzerland
Thank you for visiting our site.
UPDATE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS - NOVEMBER 2025
