Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of swiss-chocolate.org (“the Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.


1) Purpose of the Website

Swiss-chocolate.org provides educational and informational content about cocoa origin, sustainability systems, chocolate quality, labeling standards, and related topics.

All content is provided for general informational purposes only. The Website does not provide legal, financial, regulatory, or commercial advice.

2) No professional advice

The information published on this Website is intended for general educational purposes. It should not be considered professional, legal, or regulatory advice. Readers are responsible for verifying information independently before making business, purchasing, or compliance decisions.

3) Accuracy of information

We aim to ensure that information is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. However:

  • Regulations, certification systems, and market conditions may change.
  • Supply chain data may vary by region and over time.
  • No guarantee is made that all information is complete, current, or free from error.

Use of the information on this Website is at your own risk.

4) Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website — including text, structure, layout, graphics, and original materials — is the intellectual property of the site operator.

  • Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or redistributed without prior written permission.
  • Short quotations for academic or journalistic purposes are permitted, provided proper attribution and a link to the source page are included.

5) External links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for reference and convenience only.

  • We do not control third-party content.
  • We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of external websites.
  • Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

6) Sponsored or partner content

The Website may, from time to time, publish sponsored, partner-supported, or commercially related content. Such content will be clearly identified where applicable.

Editorial control remains with the site operator.

7) Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to:

  • use or inability to use the Website,
  • reliance on information published on the Website,
  • errors or omissions in content,
  • temporary unavailability of the Website.

8) Availability of the Website

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website. The Website may be modified, updated, or discontinued at any time without notice.

9) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The version published on this page is the current version. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10) Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by applicable Swiss law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.


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