Terms of use

Last updated: July 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing and using the STCS website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Purpose of the website

The STCS website provides information about the organization, its activities, events, resources, and services. Certain sections of the website are restricted to registered users.

The information published on this website is provided for general informational purposes. While we strive to keep it accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness, accuracy, or availability.

3. User accounts

Some areas of the website require registration.

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • provide accurate and up-to-date information;
  • keep your login credentials confidential;
  • notify STCS if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization;
  • use your account only for lawful purposes.

STCS reserves the right to suspend or remove user accounts that violate these Terms or compromise the security or operation of the website.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • use the website for any unlawful purpose;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems;
  • interfere with the operation or security of the website;
  • upload or transmit malicious software or harmful code;
  • impersonate another person or organization.

5. User content

Certain areas of the website may allow registered users to submit or upload content, such as event information, documents, comments, or other materials.

By submitting content to the STCS website, you confirm that:

  • you own the content or have the necessary rights and permissions to share it;
  • the content does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party;
  • the content complies with applicable laws and does not contain unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate material.

You remain solely responsible for the content you submit.

By submitting content, you grant STCS a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, store, display, reproduce, and distribute the content solely for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and promoting the website and the activities of STCS.

STCS reserves the right, but is not obligated, to review, edit, restrict, or remove user-submitted content that, in its reasonable opinion, violates these Terms of Use or may compromise the security, integrity, or purpose of the website.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, logos, documents, and design, is the property of STCS or is used with permission.

You may view, download, and print material for personal, educational, or non-commercial use, provided that all copyright and attribution notices are retained.

Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial exploitation, requires prior written permission from STCS.

7. External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content provided by external services.

STCS is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Disclaimer of liability

STCS makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and current. However, the website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, STCS shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

9. Availability

We aim to keep the website available and functioning correctly but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

STCS may modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the website at any time without prior notice.

10. Privacy

The collection and processing of personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to these terms

STCS may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this website together with the date of the latest revision.

Continued use of the website after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Switzerland.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Switzerland, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Swiss Transplant Cohort Study (STCS)
Spitalstrasse 12
4056 Basel
Switzerland

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