Note: This is an English translation provided for informational purposes only. The German version is legally binding.
https://todesanzeigenschweiz.ch/allgemeine-geschaftsbedingungen/
Scope of application
The todesanzeigenschweiz.ch service is intended for private use by natural persons resident in Switzerland to provide information to relatives and friends. Any further or deviating use requires the consent of the provider.
Automated retrieval of the obituaries in the todesanzeigenschweiz.ch directory by third parties is not permitted.
Conclusion of contract
The contract between the customer and the provider is concluded as soon as the customer places an obituary on the website and pays the posting price.
Terms of payment
Payment is made immediately when the advertisement is placed by credit card, PayPal or other payment methods offered. In the event of non-payment, the provider may remove the advertisement.
Services of the provider
Once the posting price for an obituary has been paid, it remains available on todesanzeigenschweiz.ch for 3 years. The customer can request the deletion of the advertisement at any time by sending an e-mail to mail@todesanzeigenschweiz.ch.
todesanzeigenschweiz.ch reserves the right to remove obituaries if they violate applicable law, these GTC, decency and morality or contain false information. The provider may remove advertisements or restrict their visibility if there is an objective reason; this includes in particular justified indications of legal violations, lack of authorization or consent, identity doubts, contradictory or obviously incorrect information, misuse or manipulation, as well as the protection of the legitimate interests of relatives and the preservation of the integrity and security of the service.
The provider may temporarily block content in such cases. In addition, the provider may remove or block advertisements if there are doubts as to their authenticity, authorization or seriousness or if the advertisement is likely to impair trust in the service.
Notification and complaints procedure
Objections to advertisements (in particular by relatives / persons authorized to care for the dead) and indications of unlawful content can be reported by e-mail to mail@todesanzeigenschweiz.ch (please state the URL of the advertisement and the reasons).
The provider will examine the information promptly and may temporarily block content, request evidence and remove it within a reasonable period of time (usually 72 hours) if there is no sufficient response. The provider may also take action without notification if there are reasonable grounds for doing so.
Consents and authorization
The customer assures that he is authorized to post and publish the obituary and that he has all the necessary rights and consents. This includes in particular the post-mortem personal rights of the deceased and the care of the dead.
The customer shall not publish any personal data of living persons (e.g. names, contact details, addresses) without their prior consent. Details of the cause of death, health data or other particularly sensitive information may only be published with express consent.
The customer shall ensure that the photos, texts and graphics used are free of third-party rights or that the corresponding rights of use are available.
The customer is obliged to submit proof of authorization to publish a death notice at the request of the provider (e.g. death certificate, proof of family status). The advertisement may be blocked until such proof is provided.
Obligations of the customer
The customer undertakes to provide truthful information and not to publish any offensive, discriminatory or illegal content. Minors require the consent of their legal guardians.
Violations may result in the removal of the advertisement and exclusion from the service.
The customer shall indemnify the provider against third-party claims resulting from advertisements placed by him (in particular due to infringement of personal rights, image rights or copyrights), including reasonable legal defense costs, insofar as the customer is at fault.
Technical requirements
The customer is responsible for a functioning Internet connection and an up-to-date browser.
Cancellation and termination of contract
The contract ends automatically after 3 years or in the event of premature deletion by the customer. The provider may terminate contracts with immediate effect in the event of breaches of these GTC.
After the contract ends, all display data will be deleted. Restoration is not possible.
Limitation of liability
The liability of the provider is excluded to the extent permitted by law. This does not apply to damages resulting from intent, gross negligence, breach of material contractual obligations or personal injury.
In the event of a breach of material contractual obligations, the provider shall only be liable for foreseeable damage typical of the contract up to the value of the contract.
Intellectual property
All intellectual property rights to the advertisement content written or uploaded by customers on todesanzeigenschweiz.ch remain with the customer. However, the customer grants the provider a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use this content within the scope of the service.
The intellectual property of all templates, texts, images and illustrations used on todesanzeigenschweiz.ch remains with the provider. However, the provider grants the customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use this content, which is intended solely for private use by natural persons from Switzerland.
Availability of the service
The Provider shall endeavor to keep the Service available at all times, but cannot guarantee continuous or uninterrupted availability.
Changes to the Service
The Provider reserves the right to make changes to the Service.
Severability clause
Should any provision of these GTC be or become invalid or unenforceable, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a provision that comes closest to the meaning and purpose of the original provision.
Applicable law and place of jurisdiction
Swiss law shall apply. The exclusive place of jurisdiction is the registered office of the provider.
Data protection
See privacy policy.
Date: 18.08.2025