Disclaimer Brand Value und Benchmarks
The financial value of brands as calculated by BV4 Ltd. (brand value) and which we have compiled with the highest degree of care and diligence corresponds to a “rating”. This “rating” contains objectively measurable data gathered from a variety of our own sources and/or sources provided by our clients and/or third parties, and on the quality, plausibility etc. of which we have no influence. The “rating” is also based on assumptions and qualitative assessments made by our own experts and other freelance consultants. The brand value provides a precise indication, but it does not constitute an objective guarantee for the effective value of a brand. Any liability for potential financial damage arising from the brand value calculated by BV4 Ltd. is therefore excluded. Furthermore, benchmarking on the basis of several brand values is permissible only if all the brands being compared have been calculated with the same brand value model and by BV4 Ltd. itself.
Disclaimer, website
1. General information
The Internet presence ("website") of the domain BV4.ch is operated by BV4 Ltd. ("BV4") Brand Valuation Experts, Zähringerstrasse 51, 8001 Zurich ("provider").
2. Copyright
© Copyright by BV4. All rights reserved. All information published on this website, especially texts, images, graphics, audio, video and animation files and their arrangements, is subject to copyright and other laws protecting intellectual property. Such information may not be used on websites of third parties or stored, processed, reproduced, transmitted or altered for commercial purposes or to be passed on to others without the written permission of BV4. Material provided by third parties on Internet sites is subject to the copyrights of these parties.
3. Data protection
3.1 General
Data collected when web pages are visited is processed in accordance with Swiss data protection regulations.
3.2 Processing of personal data
Whenever a web page is visited, the web server automatically records the name of the visitor’s Internet Service Provider, the website from which the visitor accessed the website, the pages viewed by the visitor and the date and duration of the visit. Additional personal data is stored only when the visitor voluntarily provides such data, e.g. during registration or within the scope of a survey.
3.3 Use and disclosure of personal data and earmarking
The provider shall use visitors’ personal data for purposes of technical website administration, customer management, product surveys and marketing only to the extent that this is necessary in individual cases. For these purposes, the data is stored on the basis of the visitor’s request. Data stored by the provider may, for the purposes mentioned, also be sent to companies or to authorized partners. Personal data is disclosed to governmental authorities only if required by law. Employees and partners who acquire knowledge of a visitor’s data are bound to confidentiality.
3.4 Options
Visitor data is used to inform visitors about products and services, and in certain circumstances to conduct surveys about products or services. Participation in such activities is voluntary. If a visitor does not agree with the aforementioned use, he may notify the provider at any time. The data will then be blocked.
3.5 Cookies
The provider uses cookies to track user preferences and optimize website functionality. Cookies are small files that are temporarily stored on a visitor’s hard disk. The information contained in cookies is used to facilitate navigation and increase the user-friendliness of a website. Of course, visitors can access the website without cookies. The provider’s cookies contain no personal information, so that the visitor’s privacy is protected. Most browsers accept cookies automatically. The visitor can change this setting through his browser’s options. Non-acceptance of cookies by the visitor can lead to functional limitations of the website.
3.6 Security
The provider uses technical and organizational security measures to protect data legitimately managed by the provider or by third parties against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction or unauthorized access. These security measures are continually updated as new technology develops.
3.7 Right to information
On request, the provider shall notify the visitor in accordance with applicable law as to whether personal data is held about the visitor and about the specific nature of this data. If false information has been stored despite the efforts of the provider to keep data accurate and up-to-date, the provider will correct this at the visitor’s request.
4. Trademarks
All trademarks appearing on the website, in particular logos, product names and emblems, are subject to trademark protection.
5. Rights of license
The intellectual property of BV4 contained in the website, consisting in particular of patents, intellectual works, copyrights and trademarks, is protected. Using the website does not constitute the granting of any license rights to use BV4 intellectual property.
6. Forward-looking statements
This web site contains forward-looking statements (using words such as "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", etc.). The provider has no intention or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
7. Products and prices
Products, services and prices are not binding and constitute only an approximate description. They can change continuously and need not conform to the particulars of the website.
8. Liability
The website has been compiled with the usual care, and it is updated periodically (subject to the provisions of Section 6). However, deviations from what is currently on offer cannot be excluded. Information on this website therefore does not explicitly or implicitly constitute a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Liability for timeliness, accuracy or completeness of this website is expressly excluded. Online information does not replace individual advice. Responsibility for damages of any kind arising from direct or indirect use of the website is waived unless such damages are due to intent or gross negligence on the part of the provider.
The provider disclaims all liability for third-party websites that are referenced by links from the present site. In particular, the provider assumes no responsibility for their content and/or timeliness. By clicking the link, the visitor leaves the website and the present rules no longer apply.
9. Other provisions
At the conclusion of a binding purchase or consulting agreement, only the provisions of the pertinent purchase contract shall apply.
10. Governing law and jurisdiction
Swiss law shall apply to any disputes arising from the use of the sections of the website which are intended for residents of Switzerland. The application of Swiss conflict-of-law rules is excluded. The exclusive jurisdiction for disputes relating to these web pages is the seat of BV4.