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Last updated: 27 February, 2026
epistimi is an independent project operated by an individual based in Switzerland ("we", "us", or "epistimi"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use epistimi's website, platform, or related services (the "Services").
epistimi is an independent project operated out of Switzerland.
Contact email: info@epistimi.app
We collect only the personal data necessary to operate and improve the Services.
2.1 Data You Provide
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
2.3 Third Party Sources
Limited data may be received from third party service providers (e.g. hosting, authentication, or analytics), only to the extent necessary for the Services.
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
epistimi does not sell personal data and does not engage in automated decision making or profiling.
Under the Swiss FADP and, where applicable, the GDPR, personal data is processed based on:
epistimi may use essential cookies and limited analytics to ensure proper operation and understand how the Services are used.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where legally required, consent is requested before non essential cookies are used.
Personal data may be shared only with:
All service providers are contractually required to process data securely and only for the intended purpose.
Personal data may be stored in Switzerland or in other countries.
If personal data is transferred outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards are applied, such as:
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Data is deleted or anonymized once it is no longer needed.
Under Swiss data protection law and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the right to:
Requests can be sent to: info@epistimi.app
You may also lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or another competent authority.
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
epistimi is not specifically directed at children and is intended for a general audience. While there is no age based restriction preventing children from using the Services, we do not intentionally collect personal data from children.
If we become aware that personal data of a child has been collected without appropriate legal basis or parental consent where required, we will take reasonable steps to delete such data.
Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided personal data to epistimi may contact us at info@epistimi.app.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with an updated revision date.
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data processing practices, contact:
Email: info@epistimi.app
Last updated: 27 February, 2026
Welcome to epistimi ("epistimi," "we," "us," or "our").
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the epistimi website, applications, platforms, and services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
The Services are not intended for children.
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services.
If you are under the age of 16, you may only use the Services if you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, where such consent is required by applicable law.
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:
epistimi provides educational, informational, and knowledge oriented digital services, which may include:
The Services may evolve over time. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time.
Certain features may require you to create an account.
You agree to:
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
You may submit or generate content through the Services ("User Content").
You retain ownership of your User Content.
However, by submitting it, you grant epistimi a non exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to use, host, store, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the Services.
You represent that:
We reserve the right to remove User Content that violates these Terms.
You agree not to:
Violation may result in immediate suspension or termination.
All content and materials provided by epistimi (excluding User Content), including software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to epistimi and are protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without prior written permission.
If the Services include paid features or subscriptions:
Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of paid access.
The Services may include links to or integrations with third party services.
epistimi is not responsible for third party content, policies, or practices.
Your use of third party services is governed by their own terms.
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available."
To the maximum extent permitted by law, epistimi disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non infringement.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error free operation.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, epistimi shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, profits, or business opportunities.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to epistimi in the 12 months preceding the claim, or CHF 0 if no payment was made.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless epistimi and its affiliates from any claims, losses, or damages arising from:
You may stop using the Services at any time.
We may suspend or terminate access immediately if you violate these Terms or if the Services are discontinued.
Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Switzerland, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Material changes will be communicated through the Services or by other reasonable means.
Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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