General Terms and Conditions
General terms and conditions relating to events
These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) govern the legal relationship existing between the GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (the Event Organizer) and its customers (the Participants) in relation to all agreements concluded between the parties. Any provisions by a Participant that are in conflict with these GTC are hereby explicitly excluded.
Conclusion of an agreement via www.gdi.ch
By submitting an order via the Participant makes a legally binding offer to conclude an agreement. The agreement is concluded when the Event Organizer accepts this offer by sending an order confirmation by e-mail or by post. By submitting the order, the Participant materially acknowledges the GTC.
Participation fee
The fee has to be paid in advance. The price depends on the number of participants registered together from the same firm. Any further participants subsequently registered from the same firm are billed separately. Participants registering two weeks or less before the event can only pay by credit card. Food & beverages are included (exept for seminars which don’t take place at GDI).
Changes to the programme
The programme is subject to change. If an event does not take place, fees are refunded. Further claims are ruled out.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, please let us have your cancellation in writing.
- Evening events: by cancellations received no later than five full working days before the event, we will reimburse the full fee.
- Conferences and seminars: by cancellations received until thirty days before the event, we will reimburse the full participation fee. After this term and until five full working days prior to the event we will charge 75% of the fee. In case of later cancellations we will charge the full participation fee.
A substitute participant is always welcome.
Payment
Payment is only possible by credit or debit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Data protection
With regard to the gathering, processing and utilization of personal data, the Event Organizer and any third party mandated by the Event Organizer to handle data management shall comply with the provisions of Swiss data protection legislation.
Applicable law/place of juristinction
All obligations resulting from this contractual relationship are subject to Swiss law. The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Zurich.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
1 Scope of the General Terms and Conditions of Business
1a) These General Terms and Conditions of Business govern the legal relationship existing between the requester/event
organiser (the Client) and the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI) with regard to the rental of conference and banqueting spaces
and any additional services provided (catering, material & equipment, etc.). They apply unless otherwise agreed by the
contracting parties.
2 Agreement / Dates quoted
2a) The Event Agreement becomes valid when both the GDI and the Client sign the Order Confirmation or a written
commitment on the part of GDI and the Client. By signing the Order Confirmation, the Client agrees to accept the present
General Terms and Conditions of Business, which are an integral part of the Event Agreement.
The Offers/Confirmations are based on information provided by the Client concerning the date, time, length, number of guests,
etc., of the event. As a basic rule, the prices confirmed in writing by the GDI apply; they are subject to change and therefore the
Client must be notified immediately of any changes.
2b) The dates quoted are binding on both parties. On expiry of the dates quoted and in the absence of any response from the
Client, the GDI reserves the right to hire out the reserved spaces to other parties without incurring any liability towards the
Client.
3 Withdrawal
3a) Until such time as the Client provides a signed Order Confirmation, the GDI reserves the right to withdraw from the offer
at any time and without stating any reasons.
3b) In the event of force majeure (fires, strikes, etc.) the GDI reserves the right to withdraw from the offer without incurring
any liability towards the Client.
3c) Cancellation of a confirmed booking for an event by the Client is valid only if effected in writing. In the event of
cancellations within the times specified below, the following costs of the services requested will be charged:
Up to 50 participants
70 - 51 days prior to the date of the event 25% of the services requested*
50 - 26 days prior to the date of the event 50% of the services requested*
25 - 0 days prior to the date of the event 100% of the services requested**
51 participants or more
90 - 71 days prior to the date of the event 25% of the services requested*
70 - 51 days prior to the date of the event 50% of the services requested*
50 - 26 days prior to the date of the event 75% of the services requested*
25 - 0 days prior to the date of the event 100% of the services requested*
In the event of a cancellation or reduction in numbers during the event, the full amount will be charged. If the reserved spaces
can be hired out to other parties, the costs calculated will be waived.
*"Services requested" comprise all agreed services such as space rental, technical infrastructure, range of food & beverages.
3d) In the event of a further booking on the same scale within six months after a cancellation, the cancellation costs will be
counted towards the Client's payment for the future event.
3e) If conference rooms accommodating up to ten participants are booked at short notice – i.e. up to six days before the date of
the event – and subsequently cancelled, no cancellation costs will be charged. For bookings effected seven days or more before
the date of the event, section 3c) applies.
4 Changes to participant numbers
4a) If any changes are made to the number of participants following a definitive booking, the GDI must be notified in advance
in writing. The following periods of notice must be observed:
up to 10 participants 2 working days
11–50 participants 4 working days
51 – 100 participants 10 working days
Over 100 participants 12 working days
4b) Costs are quoted on the basis of the number of participants stated in the Offer/Confirmation. If this number is reduced or
increased in the case of a provisional or definitive reservation, the GDI reserves the right to recalculate the costs.
up to 100 participants: if number changed by more than 10%
over 100 participants: if number changed by more than 5%
5 Provision of own food and drinks
5a) The GDI or a supplier appointed by the GDI is responsible for the entire catering of events, regardless of their nature.
Corkage will be charged for drinks not purchased on the premises. The amount of this charge will be agreed in advance.
6 Insurance
6a) The event organiser is liable for any losses or damage caused by event participants, the Client's employees or auxiliary staff
to the premises or their fittings, furniture and surroundings. The event organiser must insure any material it brings onto the
premises against all risks. The GDI accepts no liability as lessor. Security for valuables is the event organiser's responsibility..
6b) The Client may provide its own decorative or other material only with the prior agreement of the GDI. All decorative
material must comply with the fire regulations. The event organiser is responsible for insuring any material, exhibits, etc., that it
has brought onto the premises. The GDI accepts no liability or responsibility for loss of or damage to objects of any kind
brought onto the premises by the Client.
6c) If the requester is not identical with the event organiser, it is jointly liable with the event organiser to the GDI as co-
guarantors both for all claims arising from the Agreement and for all non-contractual claims. The Client is liable to the GDI for
payment of any additional services ordered by the event participants.
6d) Any breakdowns or defects in the technical and other equipment, devices or material provided by the GDI will – wherever
possible – be rectified without delay. In no case is the event organiser entitled to claim a discount or the right to withhold part
of the payment.
7 Billing / Advance payment
7a) Bills are payable without reductions within 30 days of the date of billing. The GDI reserves the right to request part-
payment in advance.
8 Sundry provisions
8a) The GDI reserves the right to make changes to the allocation of reserved spaces, provided such changes take account of the
Client's interests and are acceptable to the Client.
8b) The event organiser can have waste such as cardboard, paper and leftover conference material disposed of at the GDI. In the
case of relatively large quantities the GDI reserves the right to charge a flat-rate disposal fee.
9 Opening hours
9a) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Use of the premises outside these times, including assembly and dismantling work, must
be notified in advance. Events held at weekends or on public holidays will be charged as of hour presence and are on Sundays
subject to a 50% surcharge of all requested services. Provisions regarding minimum sales and a minimum number of
participants apply in such cases.
9b) Nighttime peace, from 10pm please be aware of noise annoyance at the outdoor area.
10 Publications
10a) Advertisements in the media (newspapers, radio, television and the Internet) which refer to the event taking place in the
GDI require the GDI's prior written consent. If they are published without consent, the GDI can cancel the event..
11 Court of jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction for any contractual or non-contractual disputes is CH-8803 Rüschlikon.
The place of jurisdiction for any contractual or non-contractual disputes is CH-8803 Rüschlikon.
General terms and conditions relating to the purchase of GDI studies
These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) govern the legal relationship existing between the GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (the Vendor)) and its customers (Buyers) in relation to all agreements concluded between the parties. Any provisions by a Buyer that are in conflict with these GTC are hereby explicitly excluded.
The offer
The Vendor's offer is non-binding. The range of items and their prices are subject to change, including technical change. All prices are determined by the price in Swiss francs (CHF).
Conclusion of an agreement via www.gdi.ch
By submitting an order via , the Buyer makes a legally binding offer to conclude an agreement. The agreement is concluded when the Vendor accepts this offer by sending an order confirmation by e-mail or by delivering the item. By submitting the order, the Buyer materially acknowledges the GTC.
Prices
All prices are given in Swiss francs (CHF). They include VAT and are net. Shipping costs are included for consignments within Europe.
Payment
Orders are only possible with a credit or debit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Delivery
Any inf0rmation relating to availability and delivery periods are not binding unless confirmed in writing by the Vendor. Stocks permitting, delivery is generally effected on weekdays within two to four working days. If delivery is delayed by more than 30 days, the Buyer is entitled to withdraw from the agreement. The Vendor is not liable for any delays in delivery that have been caused by third parties.
Intellectual property rights and brand rights
Intellectual property rights and other such rights to the item(s), particularly copyright, etc., are not affected by the purchase agreement.
Guarantee
The Buyer must notify the Vendor of any obvious defects no later than eight days after receipt, while any defects discovered at a later date must be notified as soon as possible; otherwise the item shall be deemed to be accepted. The defective item must be returned, along with a copy of the invoice and a full description of the defect, to the following address: GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute, Langhalden- strasse 21, CH-8803 Rüschlikon
If the item is under guarantee, the Vendor shall decide whether to cancel the agreement or exchange the item. Damage for which the Buyer alone is liable, for instance due to improper handling, natural wear-andtear or external factors over which the Vendor has no control, are excluded from the guarantee.
Data protection
With regard to the gathering, processing and utilization of personal data, the Vendor shall comply with the provisions of Swiss data protection legislation.
Applicable law/place of juristinction
All obligations resulting from this contractual relationship are subject to Swiss law. The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Zurich.
Contact GDI Studies
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
Langhaldenstrasse 21
Telefon +41 44 724 61 11
info@gdi.ch