Legal Notice
1. Website Publisher Information
Company name: Hectelion SA
Legal form: Public Limited Company (Société Anonyme – SA)
Registered office: Chemin du Rionzi 15, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Vaud,Switzerland
Phone: +41 78 900 44 39
Email: aristide.ruot@hectelion.com
E-mail : aristide.ruot@hectelion.com
Website: www.hectelion.com
Company ID (IDE): CHE-266.740.790
VAT: Not currently subject to VAT
Publication Director:
Mr. Aristide Ruot, Founder and Managing Director
Website Hosting Provider:
Infomaniak Network SA
Avenue de la Praille 26, 1227 Carouge (GE), Switzerland
Website : https://www.infomaniak.com
Phone : +41 22 820 35 44
2. Intellectual Property
All content available on this website (texts, images, videos, graphics, logos, icons, files, etc.) is the exclusive property of Hectelion SA, unless otherwise stated.Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or use, in whole or in part, without prior written authorization, is strictly prohibited.
3. Services Provided
It also offers professional financial valuation services, including but not limited to:
Business valuation
Brand valuation
Patent valuation
Valuation of intangible assets
Valuation of financial instruments
Hectelion SA may also develop and operate online business activities, including the creation, management, and sale of physical or digital products through various platforms (e-commerce, marketplaces, self-publishing).
It may further develop and operate web applications and related services connected to distribution, logistics, digital marketing, or e-commerce platform management.
Additionally, Hectelion SA provides professional training — in person or online — in the field of corporate finance, including:
Business valuation
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial structuring
Financial instruments
Corporate strategy
These training programs may be individual or group-based, certified or non-certified, and are designed for entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and industry professionals.
The company may also carry out any financial, commercial, or industrial activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish subsidiaries or branches in Switzerland or abroad; participate in other companies with similar or related objectives; and grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this serves its interests.
4. Registration and Payment Terms
The training courses offered on this website are subject to a fee. Payments are processed online by credit card via Stripe, a secure payment partner.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — TRAINING COURSES
Hectelion SA Chemin du Rionzi 15, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandCHE-266.740.790 — aristide.ruot@hectelion.com
1. Purpose
These general terms and conditions of sale (T&Cs) govern the contractual relationship between Hectelion SA, hereinafter referred to as "the Organiser", and any individual or legal entity registering for a training course offered by Hectelion SA, hereinafter referred to as "the Participant".
Registration constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these T&Cs.
2. Training Courses Offered
Hectelion SA offers professional in-person training courses in the field of corporate finance, including business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, financial structuring, financial instruments, and strategy.
Courses may be individual or group-based, aimed at entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and finance professionals.
The programme, venue, date, and fee for each course are specified on the corresponding presentation page on www.hectelion.com.
3. Registration
Registration is completed online via www.hectelion.com and is confirmed upon receipt of full payment of the stated fee.
A confirmation email is sent to the Participant within 48 hours of registration, summarising the practical details of the course.
4. Fees and Payment
Fees are stated in Swiss francs (CHF), inclusive of all applicable taxes. Hectelion SA is not subject to VAT.
Full payment is made online by credit card via Stripe, a secure payment partner, at the time of registration.
No deposit or deferred payment is accepted unless expressly agreed in writing by the Organiser in advance.
5. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation by the Participant
Any cancellation by the Participant must be notified by email to aristide.ruot@hectelion.com. No refund will be issued. The Participant will be offered a credit note equal to the amount paid, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, applicable to any training course offered by Hectelion SA.
Substitution of the Participant by another person is permitted, provided the Organiser is informed at least 48 hours before the start of the course.
Cancellation by the Organiser
Hectelion SA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a training course in the event of force majeure, insufficient enrolment, or any circumstance beyond its control. The Participant will be informed as soon as possible and may choose between a credit note or a full refund of amounts paid.
6. Right of Withdrawal
Under applicable Swiss law and, for Participants residing in the European Union, under Directive 2011/83/EU, the 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to training courses with a fixed date where performance begins before the expiry of that period, provided the Participant has expressly consented to this at the time of registration.
7. Funding and Subsidies
Training courses offered by Hectelion SA are not eligible for funding through any public financing scheme. Payment is made directly by the Participant or their company.
8. Intellectual Property
All training materials provided in the context of the courses (presentations, documents, financial models, etc.) remain the exclusive property of Hectelion SA. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without prior written authorisation is strictly prohibited.
9. Liability
Hectelion SA undertakes to deploy all necessary means to ensure the proper delivery of its training courses. However, its liability may not be engaged in cases of force majeure, Participant absence, or any circumstance beyond its control.
Training courses delivered by Hectelion SA are informational and educational in nature. They do not constitute personalised legal, tax, or financial advice.
10. Personal Data
Personal data collected at the time of registration is processed in accordance with Hectelion SA's data protection policy, available in the legal notices on www.hectelion.com.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These T&Cs are governed by Swiss law. Any dispute falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Vaud (Switzerland), subject to any mandatory provisions applicable to consumers residing in the European Union.
5. Data Protection
Hectelion SA is committed to complying with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP, in force since 1 September 2023) and, where applicable, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Personal data collected (first name, last name, email, phone number, profession, country, etc.) is used exclusively for the management of registrations, invoicing, administrative follow-up, and the communication of information relating to training courses or services offered by Hectelion SA.
Sub-processors and data transfers
In the course of its activities, Hectelion SA engages the following service providers, which may process personal data:
- Stripe Inc. (United States) — online payment processing. Transfers to the United States are governed by the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
- Google LLC (United States) — audience measurement via Google Analytics. Data collected is anonymised and subject to the same contractual safeguards.
- Infomaniak Network SA (Switzerland) — website hosting.
No personal data is sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.
Data Protection Officer
Hectelion SA has not appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), as the size of the company and the nature of its data processing activities do not make this mandatory.
For any request relating to your personal data (access, rectification, deletion, objection), please write to: aristide.ruot@hectelion.com
Hectelion SA is committed to complying with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and, where applicable, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Personal data collected (such as name, surname, age, email, phone number, occupation, country, etc.) are used exclusively for:
Managing registrations
Issuing invoices
Administrative follow-up
Sharing information related to training sessions or services
No data is shared with third parties without prior consent, except where required by law.
For any request concerning your personal data (access, correction, deletion), please contact: aristide.ruot@hectelion.com
6. Cookies
The website www.hectelion.com uses cookies to measure traffic (Google Analytics), improve navigation, and personalise the user experience.
In accordance with the GDPR and the FADP, non-essential cookies are only placed after your consent has been collected, via the cookie management banner displayed on your first visit.
You may modify your cookie preferences at any time through that banner or by configuring your browser settings. Please note that refusing certain cookies may limit some features of the website.
7. Liability
Hectelion SA strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
However, the company shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or service interruptions.
External links provided on this website are for information purposes only.
Hectelion SA declines all responsibility for their content or reliability.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices are governed by Swiss law.Any dispute shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Vaud (Switzerland), subject to mandatory legal provisions.
9. Reference Version
These legal notices are drafted in both French and English. In the event of any contradiction between the two versions, the French version shall prevail.