These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of amalmekki.ch.By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue your use of the website.
1. Website operator
This website is operated by: Amal (El) Mekki
Journalist, Media Trainer and Researcher
Bern, Switzerland
Email: amalmekki@icloud.com
2. Purpose of the website
This website presents information about my professional work, including my journalism, research, media training, speaking engagements, publications and related projects. The information published on this website is provided for general informational and professional presentation purposes. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.
3. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise indicated, the texts, articles, research summaries, photographs, graphics, videos, recordings, designs, logos and other original content published on this website are owned by me or used with the permission of their respective rights holders. Copyright protection in Switzerland generally arises automatically when a qualifying work is created. Uploading, reproducing or otherwise using protected online content may require the permission of the rights holder. You may access and view the website for personal and non-commercial purposes. You may not, without prior written permission:
- reproduce, republish or redistribute substantial parts of the website;
- modify or adapt its content;
- use its content for commercial purposes;
- present its content as your own;
- remove copyright, authorship or attribution notices;
- systematically extract, scrape or compile website content;
- use photographs, videos or other media independently from the context in which they appear.
Short quotations may be used where permitted by applicable law, provided that they are accurate, clearly attributed and accompanied by an appropriate reference to the original source. Requests for permission may be sent to: amalmekki@icloud.com
4. Third-party material
Some content displayed or referenced on this website may belong to third parties, including media organizations, publishers, photographers, academic institutions or external platforms. All rights in such material remain with their respective owners. The inclusion of third-party content does not transfer any rights to website users. Where possible, the source and rights holder will be identified.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to use this website:
- in violation of applicable law;
- in a way that infringes the rights of another person;
- to introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful technology;
- to interfere with the security or operation of the website;
- to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server or connected systems;
- to collect personal data from the website without a lawful basis;
- to misrepresent your identity or relationship with me;
- to use automated systems in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on the website.
Access may be restricted where misuse, attempted interference or unlawful activity is detected.
6. Accuracy and availability
I aim to keep the information on this website accurate and reasonably up to date. However, I do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current or free from error.The website, or parts of it, may be changed, suspended or withdrawn at any time. Continuous and uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.Professional roles, services, projects, publications, affiliations and availability may change without prior notice.
7. External links
This website may contain links to external websites, publications, media platforms or social networks.External websites are operated independently and are subject to their own terms and privacy practices. I do not control and am not responsible for their availability, security, accuracy or content.The inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply endorsement of all the content, views, products or services offered by the external website.
8. Professional enquiries and services
Information about media training, speaking, moderation, consulting or other professional services does not constitute a binding offer.Any engagement is subject to a separate written agreement covering matters such as:
- the nature and scope of the assignment;
- dates and delivery;
- fees and expenses;
- cancellation conditions;
- intellectual property;
- confidentiality;
- recording and publication rights.
Submitting an inquiry through the website or by email does not create a contractual relationship.
9. Testimonials
Testimonials published on this website reflect the individual experiences and opinions of the persons who provided them. They do not guarantee that every participant, client or organization will obtain the same experience or results. Testimonials may be edited for length, grammar or clarity, without changing their substantive meaning. They will be published only with the contributor’s permission.
10. No unauthorized representation
Nothing on this website may be used to suggest that I endorse, represent, collaborate with or am affiliated with a person, company, institution, political organization or campaign unless such a relationship is expressly stated. My name, image, biography and professional credentials may not be used for advertising, fundraising, promotional or political purposes without prior written consent.
11. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, I accept no liability for loss or damage arising from:
- reliance on general information published on the website;
- temporary unavailability or technical malfunction;
- malware or other harmful components introduced by third parties;
- the use of external links or third-party services;
- unauthorized alteration or misuse of website content.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.
12. Privacy and cookies
The processing of personal data in connection with this website is described in the separate Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy also provides information about cookies, website hosting, analytics and your data protection rights. Swiss guidance requires website operators to explain their processing of personal data transparently.
13. Changes to these Terms
These Terms of Use may be revised when the website, its functions, my services or applicable legal requirements change. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply. The invalid provision will, where possible, be interpreted or replaced in a manner that most closely reflects its original purpose while remaining legally valid.
15. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by the substantive law of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Subject to any mandatory legal place of jurisdiction, disputes relating to this website shall fall within the jurisdiction of the competent courts in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland.
16. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Use, permissions to reproduce content or other legal inquiries, please contact: Amal (El) Mekki
Bern, Switzerland
Email:amalmekki@icloud.com