Legal Information

Part 1: Legal Notice

1. Website Publisher

The website https://eila.org is published by the association Entente Internationale des Luthiers et Archetiers (EILA).

  • Registered Office: c/o rue Neuve 9, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Registration Number (UID/IDE): XXXXXXXXXX
  • Publication Manager: Mr. Paul Barter, President
  • Contact Email: president@eila.org

2. Website Host

The website is hosted by o2switch.

  • Address: Chemin des Pardiaux, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
  • Phone: +33 (0)4 44 44 60 40
  • Website: https://www.o2switch.fr

Part 2: Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The association Entente Internationale des Luthiers et Archetiers (EILA) is responsible for processing personal data collected on the site.

2. Data Collected

We only collect data necessary for membership management, providing restricted access, and processing orders.

  • Identity and Contact: Last name, first name, email address, postal address, phone number.
  • Connection Data: Username, password (encrypted), connection logs.
  • Financial Data: Payment history (dues and purchases). Payment card details are processed directly by our secure payment provider and are never stored on our server.

3. Purposes of Processing

Data is collected to manage member accounts, process dues, fulfill orders placed on the members-only shop, and communicate official updates.

4. Legal Basis and Recipients

Processing is based on the performance of the membership agreement. Your data is strictly confidential and never shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Retention Period

  • Account Data: Kept for the duration of the membership, then archived or deleted within 3 years after membership ends.
  • Billing Data: Retained according to applicable legal and accounting requirements.

6. Your Rights

In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and GDPR (for EU residents), you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection. Contact: president@eila.org.

7. Cookies

Cookie management is handled by a dedicated tool accessible on the site.


Part 3: Terms and Conditions of Sale (TCS)

1. Scope and Purpose

These TCS govern relations between EILA and its members. The online shop is exclusively reserved for active members in good standing.

2. Service Access and Orders

Access requires prior authentication. Placing an order implies full acceptance of these TCS.

3. Products, Services, and Dues

The site allows payment of annual dues and purchase of items reserved for members, subject to availability.

4. Pricing and Payment Terms

Prices are listed in EUR. Payment is due immediately online by credit card or secure payment method provided.

5. Shipping

Physical products are shipped to the address provided at checkout. Risks transfer to the buyer upon handover to the carrier.

6. Right of Withdrawal and Returns

  • Membership Dues: Non-refundable.
  • Physical Items: 14-day withdrawal period. Return shipping costs borne by the member. Items must be returned in original condition.
  • Digital Content: No right of withdrawal after download or immediate access.

7. Liability

EILA is not liable for service interruptions caused by technical constraints, maintenance, or force majeure.

8. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These TCS are governed by Swiss law. The exclusive place of jurisdiction is the registered office of EILA in Switzerland (Lausanne).