Legal Notice

1. Website Presentation

Pursuant to Article 6 of Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on Confidence in the Digital Economy, users of the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne are provided with the identity of the various parties involved in its creation and maintenance:

  • Website Owner: Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne - Etablissement public national scientifique, culturel et professionnel
  • Registered Office: 10 RUE TREFILERIE 42100 SAINT-ETIENNE
  • SIRET Number: 19421095100423
  • RCS Registration Number:
  • VAT Identification Number: FR37194210951
  • Publication Manager: Crane Rogers crane.rogers@univ-st-etienne.fr
  • Website Creator: Manuel Coffin (melicel.io)
  • Hosting Provider: o2switch (222 Boulevard Gustave Flaubert, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand)

2. General Terms of Use for the Website and Services

The use of the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne implies full and unconditional acceptance of the terms of use described below. These terms of use may be modified or supplemented at any time, and users of Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne are therefore advised to review them regularly.

This website is normally accessible to users at all times. However, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne may decide to interrupt access for technical maintenance and will make every effort to communicate the date and time of such maintenance to users in advance.

The website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne is regularly updated by Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne. Similarly, the legal notice may be modified at any time. It is binding on the user, who is invited to refer to it as often as possible to stay informed.

3. Description of Services Provided

The purpose of the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne is to provide information about the company’s activities.

Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne strives to provide the most accurate information possible on Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne. However, it cannot be held responsible for any omissions, inaccuracies, or delays in updates, whether due to its own actions or those of third-party partners providing information.

All information provided on the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne is for general guidance and is subject to change. Additionally, the information provided is not exhaustive and may have been modified since its publication.

4. Technical Limitations

The website uses JavaScript technology.

The website cannot be held liable for any material damage resulting from its use. Additionally, users agree to access the site using recent, virus-free equipment with an updated, modern web browser.

5. Intellectual Property and Counterfeiting

Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne owns the intellectual property rights or holds usage rights for all elements accessible on the site, including text, images, graphics, logos, icons, sounds, and software.

Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, or adaptation of all or part of the site’s elements, regardless of the means or process used, is prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne.

Any unauthorised use of the site or any of its elements will be considered an infringement and pursued in accordance with the provisions of Articles L.335-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code.

6. Limitation of Liability

Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect damage to the user's equipment when accessing the site Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, resulting either from the use of unsuitable equipment as indicated in Section 4 or from the occurrence of a bug or incompatibility.

Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne is also not liable for any indirect damages (such as loss of market share or missed opportunities) resulting from the use of the site Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne.

Interactive spaces (e.g., a contact form for submitting questions) are available to users. Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne reserves the right to delete, without prior notice, any content posted in these spaces that violates applicable laws in France, particularly regulations concerning data protection. Where necessary, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne also reserves the right to hold users liable in civil and/or criminal proceedings, especially in cases of racist, offensive, defamatory, or pornographic content, regardless of the medium used (text, photograph, etc.).

7. Management of Personal Data

In France, personal data is protected by Law No. 78-87 of 6 January 1978, Law No. 2004-801 of 6 August 2004, Article L. 226-13 of the French Penal Code, and the European Directive of 24 October 1995.

When using the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, the following data may be collected: the URL of the links through which the user accessed the site Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, the user’s internet service provider, and the user’s IP address.

In any case, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne only collects personal information about users for the purpose of certain services offered by the site Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne. Users provide this information voluntarily, particularly when entering it themselves. Users of Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne are informed whether providing such information is mandatory or optional.

In accordance with Articles 38 and following of Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 relating to data protection, users have the right to access, rectify, and oppose the processing of their personal data. Any such request must be written, signed, accompanied by a copy of identification with the signature of the holder, and specify the address to which the response should be sent.

No personal information of the website user is published, exchanged, transferred, assigned, or sold to third parties without the user’s knowledge. The only scenario in which such information might be transferred is in the event of the acquisition of Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne and its rights, at which point the acquiring party would be bound by the same obligation regarding data protection.

The website is not declared to the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) as it does not process personal data beyond what is stated on this page.

The databases are protected under the provisions of the Law of 1 July 1998, transposing Directive 96/9 of 11 March 1996 on the legal protection of databases.

8. Hyperlinks and Cookies

The website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne contains hyperlinks to other sites, established with the authorisation of Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne. However, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne has no control over the content of the visited sites and assumes no responsibility for them.

Browsing the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne may result in the installation of cookies on the user’s device. A cookie is a small file that does not identify the user but records information about a device’s browsing activity on the site. The data collected is used to enhance the browsing experience and generate traffic statistics.

Refusing to allow cookies may make certain services inaccessible. Users can configure their web browsers to block cookies as follows:

  • Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Block all cookies > Confirm with OK.
  • Firefox: Menu > Options > Privacy > Custom settings for history > Uncheck "Accept cookies from sites".
  • Safari: Menu > Preferences > Advanced settings > Privacy > Block cookies.
  • Chrome: Menu > Settings > Advanced settings > Privacy > Content settings > Block cookies.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Any dispute relating to the use of the website Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne is subject to French law. Exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the competent courts of Paris.

10. Relevant Laws

  • Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, as amended by Law No. 2004-801 of 6 August 2004, relating to data protection.
  • Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on Confidence in the Digital Economy.

11. Glossary

  • User: Any internet user accessing and using the above-mentioned website.
  • Personal Information: "Information that allows, in any form, directly or indirectly, the identification of individuals to whom it applies" (Article 4 of Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978).