General terms of use

Version 1.0
Effective date: 14 June 2026

These terms govern access to and use of the Switzerland Omics® website, content and online resources.

Switzerland Omics® is operated from Switzerland. In these terms, “Switzerland Omics” means the operator of the Switzerland Omics® website and registered word mark.

By accessing or using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

Scope

These general terms apply to the Switzerland Omics website and its general content.

A resource, service or research tool may have additional terms. Where specific terms apply, they supplement these general terms. If there is a conflict concerning that resource, service or tool, the specific terms apply.

Permitted website use

You may access and use the public website for lawful personal, academic, research, educational and professional purposes.

You may:

share links to public Switzerland Omics webpages;
quote limited extracts with appropriate attribution;
cite public publications, documentation and research materials in accordance with accepted academic and professional practice; and
use a resource or tool as permitted by its specific terms or stated licence.

Access to public content does not transfer ownership or grant a licence to copy the website, source code, visual design, branding or other protected material except as expressly stated.

Prohibited use

Except where applicable law or a specific written licence expressly permits otherwise, you must not:

copy, reproduce, republish, redistribute, mirror or host a substantial part of the website;
copy, modify, adapt, translate, sell, sublicense or distribute website source code or protected interface elements;
use automated extraction or scraping in a way that burdens the website, reconstructs protected content or creates a substitute service;
interfere with the operation, integrity or security of the website;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to a system, account, file or service;
remove, obscure or alter copyright, trade mark, attribution or legal notices;
use Switzerland Omics® branding in a way that suggests ownership, affiliation, approval or endorsement; or
use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, misleading or harmful activity.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its original source code, text, graphics, interface, visual design, documentation, reports, templates and branding are protected by copyright, trade mark and other applicable laws.

Switzerland Omics® is a registered word mark.

Third-party materials remain subject to the rights and licence terms of their respective owners. A specific open-source or open-content licence takes priority for the material to which it applies.

Except for rights expressly granted by these terms or a specific licence, all rights are reserved.

Research information

Website content may discuss scientific, technical, clinical or regulatory subjects. It is provided for general information and research communication.

The website does not provide medical, legal, regulatory, financial or other professional advice. Users are responsible for obtaining appropriate professional advice and independently checking information before relying on it.

Scientific, technical and regulatory information may change over time. Switzerland Omics does not guarantee that every page will remain complete or current.

External links and third-party services

The website may link to or use third-party websites, repositories, services or software.

Switzerland Omics does not control third-party services and is not responsible for their availability, security, content, terms or privacy practices. A link does not imply endorsement unless expressly stated.

Privacy and cookies

Information about personal data, analytics and cookies is provided in the privacy policies.

No warranty

The website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Switzerland Omics gives no warranty that the website or its content will be complete, accurate, current, uninterrupted, secure, error-free or suitable for a particular purpose.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Switzerland Omics is not liable for losses, claims, costs or damages arising from or relating to:

access to or inability to access the website;
reliance on website content;
errors, omissions, interruptions or security incidents;
third-party websites, services or materials;
unauthorised copying, alteration or use by a third party; or
decisions made using information obtained from the website.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law, including liability for intentional or grossly negligent conduct.

Mandatory statutory rights remain unaffected.

Availability and changes

Switzerland Omics may update, correct, restrict, suspend or discontinue any part of the website at any time.

These terms may also be updated. The current version and effective date will be published on this page.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Swiss law.

Subject to mandatory legal rights and mandatory places of jurisdiction, disputes relating to the website are subject to the courts of Zurich, Switzerland.

Contact

Questions about these terms may be sent to:

Switzerland Omics®
Switzerland
admin@switzerlandomics.ch