Skillsclub’s Terms and Conditions

General Information/Introduction

Agreement

Skillsclub is a network designed for Software Quality professionals to which only specially certified people have access to. Please note that only Skillsclub decides about the admission to the network, and You have no legal right to become a member of Skillsclub. By using our services the user (“User” or “You”) agrees to Skillsclub’s Terms and Conditions (“Terms and Conditions”). The Terms and Conditions apply between the User, who directly or via a third-party registers and/or uses Skillsclub, and Skillsclub. These Terms and Conditions apply to the Skillsclub platform and all related services thereto.

Please carefully read these Terms and Conditions as well as our Privacy Policy which is also part of the agreement between You and us. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, you are prohibited from using our services in any way.

Notices

We will communicate our notices via email to the email address connected with your user account or via our services; You hereby consent to receiving our communication. To notify us, please write an email to cs@skillsclub.com.

Rights and Waiver

The Terms and Conditions do not give rights to any third parties and it further does not create an employment, agency, or joint venture between You or any third party and Skillsclub. Failure to enforce a provision under the Terms and Conditions is not a waiver.

Services

Community Platform and Sub-communities

Skillsclub is an online community platform specifically designed for Software Quality professionals. Our platform comprises the Skillsclub community and various sub-communities. Each sub-community is owned and controlled by its respective community owner (“Community Owner”). If you join a sub-community, you must abide by the rules the respective Community Owner establishes. Please note that only Community Owners decide about the admission to and/or exclusion of a respective sub-community, and You have no legal right to become and/or remain a member of any sub-community.

Premium Services

The base product we offer is free of charge, providing essential features for your use. Our Premium Services contain extra features which are subject to fees. Such fees will be clearly communicated and confirmed in writing, ensuring transparency and agreement. By selecting Premium Services, You agree to comply with the selected payment plan. Separate terms might apply and will be communicated when signing up for the Premium Services. We may change the Premium Services and the applicable fees and will inform You beforehand by notice.

Privacy

When You set up your account with Skillsclub, we handle registration information in
accordance with our Privacy Policy. This means that the data You provide (directly or via a third-party) during registration will be shared with Skillsclub.
We prioritize the privacy and security of your information. Rest assured that we handle all data in compliance with applicable privacy laws and take necessary measures to protect your personal information. To learn more about how we handle and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property Rights

While You keep control over your content and data, we reserve all our intellectual property rights with respect to our services and materials.

Acceptable Use

As a User of the Skillsclub platform You are bound to always follow these Terms and Conditions and not to violate any law. Please note that using or distributing false information in any way is a violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Skillsclub and Community Owners may monitor the use of services and may suspend or remove Users who are in breach of these Terms and Conditions or the law. Use the following email address to report any issue: cs@skillsclub.com.

Content

By using Skillsclub, You grant us, and, if you join a sub-community, the respective Community Owner, permission to operate your account. It is important to ensure that You have the necessary rights for the content that You publish on Skillsclub or in any of its sub-communities. This includes complying with the applicable intellectual property rights laws. We emphasize the importance of adhering to the relevant laws and regulations in your region when using Skillsclub. It is your responsibility as the User to ensure that You follow the applicable laws and rules.
Content including personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy. By posting any content, You provide Skillsclub and respective Community Owners with non-exclusive rights to publish it in the Skillsclub Community.

Your Data

The information You provide during the registration is treated pursuant to the Privacy Policy. Your data will be made available to Skillsclub and respective Community Owners. Skillsclub will handle and protect your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and relevant laws.

Changes of Terms and Termination

We may change these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify You by email or through our services if material changes are made. The changes will be effective after our notification. You consent to the changes by continuing to use our Services. If You don’t want to accept the changes, we ask You to close your user account and to stop using our services in any way.
If you want to terminate your account, You may do this at any time by notifying us at cs@skillsclub.com. If You paid for any Premium Services, You will not be refunded. We may close your account if You are in violation of these Terms and Conditions or for any other reason and will notify You accordingly. It is in our discretion to limit or suspend our services and we may not store your content.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Skillsclub limits its liability to the full extent permitted by Swiss law (cf. article 100 of the Swiss Code of Obligations). Neither Skillsclub, nor any of our affiliates, directors, employees, service providers, contractors, agents, or partners have any liability for any direct or indirect loss, cost, claim, or damage of any kind, including negligence, arising out of or related to the use of our services.

In particular, since Skillsclub has no control over sub-communities, Skillsclub has no liability for any direct or indirect loss, cost, claim, or damage of any kind, including negligence, arising out of or related to Users joining a sub-community.
Our services are provided on an “as is”, “as available” basis. We exclude all warranties and cannot guarantee accuracy and completeness of information as well as uninterrupted and error-free service. To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for third-party websites and/or any content not posted by us.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This agreement is governed by Swiss law, excluding conflict-of-laws provisions. The place of jurisdiction is Baar ZG / Switzerland. Any mandatory legal places of jurisdiction are reserved.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with any questions about these Terms and Conditions. Your feedback and suggestions regarding Skillsclub are appreciated and might be disclosed.

Skillsclub AG
c/o Tamon Treuhand AG
Haldenstrasse 1
6340 Baar
Switzerland

Email: cs@skillsclub.com
Company registration number: CHE-442.424.164