Legal Notice
Last updated: 22/10/2026
Unless otherwise stated, the following Legal Notice and Terms of Use apply to your use of and browsing on the website https://valeriemessika-foundation.org/, including all pages and other websites accessible at this address (collectively, the “Website”), including versions optimised for mobile and tablet browsing.
LEGAL NOTICE
Website Publisher: Fondation Valérie Messika, a donor-advised fund by Fondation de France, a foundation recognised as being of public interest by decree dated 9 January 1969, whose registered office is located at 40 avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, France (the “Fondation”).
Publication Director: Valérie Messika
Hosting Provider: Microsoft Azure
TERMS OF USE
The Fondation reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use from time to time by publishing a new version on the Website. The amended Terms of Use will take effect on the date they are posted on the Website.
By accessing the Website, you unconditionally agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
ARTICLE 1: PERSONAL DATA & COOKIES
Matters relating to the processing and protection of personal data collected through the Website are governed by our Privacy Policy.
ARTICLE 2: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
2.1. Website Content
The Website and each of its constituent elements (including texts, site structures, software, animations, photographs, illustrations, images, videos, diagrams, sound recordings, logos, trademarks, designs and models), as well as the elements required for the operation of the Website, databases and newsletters (collectively, the “Website Content”), may contain elements protected by intellectual property rights. Accordingly, any partial or total reproduction of the Website Content is strictly prohibited without the Fondation’s prior written authorisation.
Accordingly, any partial or total reproduction of the Website Content, including by downloading, reproducing, transmitting or displaying it for purposes other than personal and private non-commercial use, is strictly prohibited. Any breach of these provisions may expose the perpetrator to the penalties provided for under the applicable intellectual property and civil liability laws.
2.2. Databases
The Website’s databases are protected by intellectual property rights, and any substantial extraction or re-use is prohibited and may be subject to penalties.
ARTICLE 3: BROWSING THE WEBSITE
3.1. Access
Website users are responsible for the hardware and software required to access the Internet and the Website. The Fondation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate access to all or part of the Website, its content or the services offered on the Website, without prior notice and, to the extent permitted by law, without giving rise to any compensation for any user.
3.2. Hyperlinks
The Website may contain links to other websites or Internet sources. As the Fondation has no control over such external websites and sources, it may not be held liable for any content, advertising, products, services or other materials available on or from them. Furthermore, the Fondation may not be held liable for any actual or alleged loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from your use of any content, goods or services available on or through such external websites or sources.
The creation of hyperlinks to the Website is subject to the Fondation’s prior authorisation. Deep links to the Fondation’s Website and hyperlinks using framing techniques are prohibited.
ARTICLE 4: USER OBLIGATIONS
Website users warrant that they will use the Website only for lawful purposes.
Users undertake not to use, or permit the use of, the Website in an abusive manner or for any unlawful, fraudulent or malicious purpose, including, without limitation: (i) hacking the Website or introducing malicious code, including viruses, or harmful data into the Website or any operating system; (ii) using any spider or other system, device or program, whether automated or otherwise, to extract data or information from the Website or the Fondation’s servers; (iii) sending or storing materials containing viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other harmful computer code, files, scripts, agents or programs; (iv) interfering with or impairing the integrity or performance of the Website or the data it contains; (v) attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its related systems or networks; or (vi) attempting to gain unauthorised access to other users’ accounts or personal information.
ARTICLE 5: DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Fondation does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information made available on the Website. The Fondation makes no express or implied warranty in relation to all or any part of the Website.
The Fondation may not be held liable for any direct or indirect damage arising from the use of the Website, including any interruption or unavailability, loss of data, deterioration, destruction or viruses that may affect users’ computer equipment, and/or the presence of viruses on the Website.
The Fondation does not warrant that the Website Content is suitable for all countries worldwide or available for use in every country. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and regulations applicable in their country. The Fondation’s failure to enforce any breach of a provision of these Terms may not be construed as a waiver of its right to enforce any breach of another provision of these Terms of Use.
This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.
ARTICLE 6: GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
These Terms of Use are governed by French law, without depriving you of the level of protection afforded by the mandatory provisions of the laws of your country of habitual residence.
If no amicable settlement is reached, the courts of Paris, France, shall have territorial jurisdiction over disputes relating to the Website, without depriving you of the right to bring the dispute before any competent foreign court of your choice.