Presentation and purpose

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

These Terms of Use (TOU) define the terms and conditions under which users access and use the site.

Acceptance of terms

Accessing and using the site constitutes full acceptance of these TOU. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use this site.

Site access

Humanae Partners Sàrl strives to ensure site availability 24/7 but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Interruptions may occur for maintenance, technical updates, or events beyond its control.

Permitted use

Users agree to use the site lawfully and not to:

• Reproduce, copy, sell, or commercially exploit any site content without prior written authorization
• Attempt unauthorized access to site systems
• Transmit illegal, defamatory, or third-party rights-infringing content
• Use automated devices (bots, scrapers) to access site content

Hyperlinks

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

Cookies and tracking technologies

The site uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. Analytics cookies are only placed with your explicit consent. You may modify your preferences at any time via your browser settings.

Types of cookies used:

• Essential cookies: required for site operation (session, security)
• Analytics cookies: anonymized audience measurement (with consent)
• Functional cookies: remembering your preferences

Limitation of liability

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

Applicable law

These Terms of Use are governed by Swiss law. In case of dispute, the competent courts are those of the canton of Geneva.

Scope and contractual hierarchy

1.1. These T&C 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 case of conflict, the order of priority is: (i) signed specific conditions, (ii) engagement letter/quote, (iii) these T&C, (iv) technical documents/annexes.

1.3. Any general conditions of the Client 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 delivered to the Client.

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

Offers, orders, and duration

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

3.2. Unless an obligation of result is expressly stipulated, services are provided on a best-efforts basis (mandate contract, art. 394 et seq. CO).

3.3. Timelines, milestones, and resources are specified in the engagement letter; they may be adjusted pursuant to Art. 7 (Changes).

Client cooperation duties

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) will shift timelines accordingly and may result in reasonable additional costs.

Pricing, expenses, and taxes

5.1. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in CHF, exclusive of VAT and expenses.

5.2. Expenses (travel, accommodation, third-party licenses/tools, etc.) are billed at actual cost, subject to prior agreement when they exceed reasonable usage.

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

5.4. Daily rates or flat fees are specified in the specific conditions; annual indexation may apply (CPI) with prior notice.

Travel expenses outside the canton of Geneva

6.1. Travel outside the canton of Geneva is billed at actual travel cost.

6.2. Private vehicle travel: CHF 0.70/km (round trip from Geneva).

6.3. Public transport: actual costs with receipts.

6.4. No charge for trips under 20 km from the registered office. A minimum fee of CHF 50.– may apply beyond that.

Invoicing and payment

7.1. Monthly invoicing in arrears or by milestones as per the engagement letter.

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

7.3. Late payment: default interest at the Swiss legal rate (5% per annum) from the due date.

7.4. Any invoice dispute must be reported in writing within 10 days of receipt; otherwise the invoice is deemed accepted.

Scope changes

8.1. Any significant change (scope, timelines, resources) is subject to an amendment specifying cost/timeline impacts.

8.2. Absent agreement on an amendment, Humanae Partners performs the originally agreed scope.

Timelines and suspension

9.1. Timelines are indicative unless committed in writing. Client dependencies and approvals condition the schedule.

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

Acceptance, claims, and warranties

10.1. Deliverables are deemed accepted if no written, substantiated objections are raised within 10 business days of delivery.

10.2. Humanae Partners will correct, at no additional charge, any substantial deviation duly reported, within a reasonable timeframe.

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

Intellectual property and usage rights

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

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

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

Confidentiality and data protection (FADP/GDPR)

12.1. Each party treats the other’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 transfers are made in compliance with applicable legal bases (standard contractual clauses).

Liability and insurance

15.1. Humanae Partners Sàrl commits to performing its services with care and diligence. It is only liable in cases 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 declares it holds standard professional liability insurance.

Non-solicitation

16.1. The Client shall not hire or directly engage any Humanae Partners employee who participated in the engagement, during the engagement and for 12 months after its conclusion, without written agreement.

Force majeure

17.1. Neither party is liable for delay or non-performance due to an unforeseeable event beyond its control (disaster, war, widespread outage, major cyber-attack, administrative order).

17.2. Obligations are suspended for the duration of the event; a mitigation plan is sought in good faith.

Duration and termination

19.1. Unless otherwise agreed, the mandate is concluded for an indefinite period.

19.2. In accordance with art. 404 CO, each party may terminate the mandate at any time with a minimum written notice of 15 days.

19.3. Upon termination, Humanae Partners is entitled to full payment for services already performed and, where applicable, fair compensation for commitments made.

19.4. Any termination must be notified in writing, by registered mail or electronically with acknowledgment of receipt.

Applicable law, jurisdiction, and language

20.1. The contract is governed by Swiss law.

20.2. Exclusive jurisdiction: Geneva (Switzerland), at the registered office of Humanae Partners.

20.3. The French version prevails in case of translation discrepancy.

Website content

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

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

Trademarks and trade names

The designations Humanae Partners®, Diagnostic Transmissibilité™, Plan de Valorisation™, and Programme Entreprise Structurée™ are trademarks or protected trade names of Humanae Partners Sàrl. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Permitted reproduction

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

For authorization requests: 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: first name, last name, email address, phone number (optional), message
• Via the site’s simulators and tools: data entered anonymously (no account required)
• Navigation data: anonymized IP address, pages visited, visit duration (via analytics cookies, with consent)

Why do we process your data?

• Respond to your contact and information requests
• Manage the client relationship and advisory engagements
• Improve the user experience of the site (with consent)
• Comply with our legal obligations

Your rights over your data

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

• Right of access: know the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
• Right to portability: receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object: 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 legal period (10 years for accounting data). Analytics cookies: 13 months maximum.

Right to complain

If you disagree with the processing of your data, you may file a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC): www.edoeb.admin.ch