Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Kunstbulletin
Contractual Partners
Kunstbulletin is an art magazine published ten times a year. The editorial team also operates the online platform kunstbulletin.ch, a wide-ranging and versatile information and communication network for contemporary art. The platform provides professional partners in the field of contemporary art with an interactive editorial system through which information about people, institutions, exhibitions, events, places, and artworks can be published and linked to a GIS-based database. In addition, the information is connected to the ongoing art scene by the Kunstbulletin editorial office and kept up to date. Kunstbulletin also sends out the free weekly eJournal Kunstbulletin weekly and operates the web app artlist.net.
Publisher and Legal Form
The publisher of Kunstbulletin is the Swiss Art Association – an umbrella organization for art mediation that currently comprises 35 local and regional art associations and societies with 45,000 individual members. The Swiss Art Association is a non-profit organization. Kunstbulletin is editorially independent and financed by subscriptions and advertising. Any operating surplus remains within the organization and is reinvested in maintaining and developing Kunstbulletin.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
These Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy govern the relationships concerning all products operated by Kunstbulletin (hereinafter referred to as the provider). This includes all services and products offered by Kunstbulletin, in particular its print media, websites, eJournals, and web apps, as well as third-party products offered by Kunstbulletin (hereinafter referred to as products).
Scope of Use
By using the products, users accept these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy of the provider unless otherwise agreed. Any deviation requires the provider’s express written consent.
The products are intended solely for personal, non-commercial use by natural persons. Any extended or different use, particularly the automated retrieval of information and its dissemination in other systems, is only permitted with the express consent of the provider, which may be revoked at any time.
Registration of a user account requires a name and a valid email address. To use paid services, users must provide their correct first and last names. Automated creation of electronic accounts is not permitted. Users agree not to disclose their login data (especially passwords) to third parties and are responsible for protecting their login credentials.
Services of the Provider
The content and scope of free or paid products made available to users depend on the type of use – registered/unregistered, paying/non-paying – and vary according to the type of subscription. Online services are generally available around the clock. Kunstbulletin reserves the right to restrict these operating hours and/or suspend them temporarily for technical reasons, as well as to modify the products at any time.
Subscriber Service
Through the subscriber service, users can manage the products they have subscribed to. Any changes of address, forwarding requests, or other modifications must be submitted to the subscriber service in writing or by phone at least 10 days before the requested effective date. Kunstbulletin offers its subscribers forwarding services. Forwarding within Switzerland generally incurs no additional shipping costs for the user. For forwarding abroad, postage costs will be charged to the customer. Additional processing fees may be charged for handling forwarding requests (domestic and international).
Users may suspend the delivery of their subscriptions. Digital product subscriptions are excluded. When a suspension is requested, the subscription period is extended by the duration of the suspension.
Liability
The provider is only liable for delays and for faulty or failed deliveries of products (especially print media) if intentional or grossly negligent behavior can be proven. In particular, the provider is not liable for failures or omissions by third parties. Users must immediately notify the provider of any delivery issues.
For damages suffered by users due to the use of the products, the provider is only liable if intentional or grossly negligent behavior can be proven. To the extent permitted by law, liability is in any case limited to the amount charged to the user for the respective product. The provider is never liable for consequential damages or lost profits.
The provider is not liable for defective technology or for damages caused by computer viruses or other programs. Nor is there any liability for service interruptions caused by malfunctions, maintenance, or the introduction of new technologies.
The contents published by the provider are created with great care. Reuse of this information and data must comply with the provider’s property and copyright rights and is at the user’s own risk. Contents published by Kunstbulletin may also originate from third parties, for which the provider cannot guarantee accuracy or completeness. Kunstbulletin declines all liability in this regard.
Copyrights
Kunstbulletin reserves all copyrights and other protective rights regarding the products, including layout, software, and content, whether owned by Kunstbulletin or third-party rights holders. In particular, publication, reproduction, and distribution of editorial and other contents of the provider are only permitted with its express consent. Linking and forwarding contents to third parties within the framework of functions provided by the products (social media) are allowed.
User-Generated Content
Authors of user-generated content (profiles, comments, etc.) must respect third-party rights. Offensive, defamatory, business-damaging, pornographic, or racist remarks are prohibited. The provider reserves the right to take legal action against the author in cases of serious violations of these guidelines and to delete entries without giving reasons. The author grants the provider the free, unlimited right in terms of time and geography to use their content, in whole or in part, for its products and to store it for archiving purposes. Should certain content violate the aforementioned guidelines, Kunstbulletin asks its users to report it.
Advertisements and Banners (hereinafter ads)
Kunstbulletin reserves the right to require changes to the content of an ad or to reject ads without giving reasons. The advertiser is responsible for the content of ads and must bear any resulting claims. Advertorials are rejected by Kunstbulletin.
Orders for inserts are only binding after final specifications are provided. Kunstbulletin may require a dummy sample from the customer. Inserts must not delay the production of the product and must be delivered in perfect technical condition. Any additional costs caused by inserts will be charged to the customer.
Cancellation or postponement of confirmed bookings must be made in writing and can only be accepted before the ad deadline. After this deadline, the order will be invoiced at 100%.
Placement requests are subject to a surcharge (see media data prices). Without payment of the surcharge, there is no entitlement to specific placement.
Any typesetting and correction costs for ads will be charged to the customer.
At the customer’s request, a proof can be produced by the printer before printing. Ad data must be delivered no later than three days before the ad deadline. The proof will be fully charged to the customer.
Payment Methods
Access to online content is managed via an account system: access to basic information about art institutions, current exhibitions, and public art is free. Kunstbulletin articles are behind a paywall and can only be accessed with a subscription or one-time purchase. Uploading one’s own content (exhibitions, art jobs, competitions, current events, etc.), maintaining a personal profile, and customized news services are subject to charges.
The following payment methods are available for paid products: credit card, Twint, postal invoice. The contract between the provider and the user comes into effect with the registration confirmation and/or order confirmation by the provider. Confirmation for paid products is given through payment confirmation (credit card/Twint), invoicing, or initial delivery. Delivery begins on the date specified by the user, provided the order is received by the provider at least 10 days before the requested delivery date. If no date is specified, the next possible delivery date applies.
Invoices must be paid within 30 days. In the event of late payment, the provider is entitled to suspend the provision of individual or all products. Kunstbulletin may claim compensation from the user for damages resulting from unpaid invoices.
Subscription Term and Termination, Withdrawal Period
Subscriptions are concluded for a fixed term of one or more years and are automatically renewed for the same duration if not terminated in writing by the user at least 30 days before expiry. In case of non-payment, the subscription is canceled after the second payment reminder.
If a user terminates a subscription before the end of the contractual term, the remaining balance is forfeited in favor of the provider. Upon termination, the user’s right to use the corresponding product ceases. In particular, access to paid digital products is no longer possible from that point.
If you withdraw from your order within 10 days and notify us in writing (by email or letter), we will refund the amount paid.
Privacy Policy
See separate Privacy Policy.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
All legal relationships between Kunstbulletin and the users are subject to Swiss substantive law. The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Zurich.
Kunstbulletin may amend these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy at any time. If such changes are made, Kunstbulletin will publish them immediately on the respective website. It is the responsibility of the user to stay informed about the current version of the Terms of Use, fees, and Privacy Policy on the Kunstbulletin websites. The amended Terms of Use and Privacy Policy apply to unregistered website visitors from their next visit, to registered users from their next login, and to ongoing subscriptions at the latest from the next subscription period.
Zurich, May 24, 2018, revised August 28, 2025