Terms & Conditions
Last updated: October 2026
Welcome to the Gstaad Yacht Club website
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the Gstaad Yacht Club website, its member areas, online services, event registration features and other digital services made available through the website.
By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Certain services, events, purchases or activities may be subject to additional specific terms, rules or conditions.
About Gstaad Yacht Club
This website is operated by:
*Gstaad Yacht Club*
Untergstaadstrasse 15
3780 Gstaad
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 33 748 0190
Email: [email protected]
Use of the Website
The Gstaad Yacht Club website provides information about the Club, its activities, membership, sailing programmes, events, the Centenary Trophy, Racing Team, Clubhouse, reciprocal clubs and other initiatives.
Users may access the publicly available areas of the website for personal and informational purposes.
Users must not misuse the website, attempt to gain unauthorised access to restricted areas, interfere with its operation, introduce malicious software, or use its content or systems for unlawful purposes.
Gstaad Yacht Club may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website when reasonably necessary, including for maintenance, security, operational or technical reasons.
Member Area and Accounts
Certain areas and services are reserved for Gstaad Yacht Club members and require registration or login.
Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for activity conducted through their accounts.
Account access is personal and should not be transferred or made available to unauthorised third parties.
Gstaad Yacht Club reserves the right to restrict or suspend access where reasonably necessary to protect the Club, its members, its systems or other users.
Membership itself is governed by the Club's applicable statutes, regulations, membership rules and decisions of the competent Club bodies. Nothing on this website replaces or modifies those documents.
Events and Registrations
The website may allow members or other eligible participants to view, register for or express interest in Gstaad Yacht Club events.
Event information, including dates, times, locations, capacity and programmes, is provided in good faith but may be changed where circumstances require.
Individual events may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, guest rules, participation conditions, cancellation policies, fees or other conditions communicated during registration.
Where an event is cancelled, postponed or materially changed, Gstaad Yacht Club will endeavour to inform registered participants using the contact information available to the Club.
Participation in sporting, sailing, outdoor or other activities may involve inherent risks. Participants remain responsible for complying with applicable event rules, safety instructions and requirements communicated by organisers.
Membership Information
Information concerning membership categories, benefits and application procedures is provided for general information.
Submission of an enquiry or application does not create an entitlement to membership.
Membership applications remain subject to the Club's formal admission procedure and the decision of the competent Club body in accordance with the Club's applicable rules and statutes.
Boutique and Online Purchases
Where products are offered for purchase through the Gstaad Yacht Club website or an associated online store, the applicable product description, price, payment terms, delivery conditions and any specific sales conditions will be displayed during the purchasing process.
Before submitting an order, customers will have the opportunity to review the relevant order information and correct input errors.
An electronic confirmation will be provided following submission of an online order.
Any specific conditions concerning delivery, returns, exchanges, warranties or cancellations applicable to Boutique purchases will be communicated as part of the purchasing process or in separate Boutique Terms of Sale.
Where separate Boutique Terms of Sale apply, those terms take precedence over these general Terms & Conditions in relation to the relevant purchase.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its contents — including text, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, Club insignia, burgees, designs, publications and other materials — are owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by Gstaad Yacht Club.
Content may be viewed and used for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Reproduction, publication, modification, commercial exploitation or distribution of website content without prior authorisation is prohibited unless permitted by applicable law.
The Gstaad Yacht Club name, logo and associated visual identity may not be used in a manner suggesting endorsement, partnership or affiliation without prior permission.
Photographs, Racing and Event Content
The website contains photographs, results, reports and other material relating to Club activities, sailing events, athletes, members, guests and partner organisations.
Such material is provided for informational and editorial purposes.
Where third-party material is displayed, all relevant rights remain with their respective owners.
Requests concerning the use or removal of particular material may be directed to Gstaad Yacht Club.
Accuracy of Information
Gstaad Yacht Club aims to keep the website accurate and current.
However, event information, schedules, results, membership information, reciprocal-club information and other content may change.
The Club does not warrant that every item of website content will at all times be complete, current or free from errors.
Where official event notices, race documentation, Club regulations or other formal documents conflict with general website content, the applicable official document takes precedence.
Third-Party Websites and Reciprocal Clubs
The website may contain links to reciprocal yacht clubs, partners, sponsors, sailing organisations, media outlets and other third-party websites.
These links are provided for convenience and information.
Gstaad Yacht Club does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, products, services or privacy practices.
A link to a third-party website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all content or services offered by that third party.
Availability and Technical Operation
Gstaad Yacht Club aims to provide a reliable and secure digital service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
Access may occasionally be limited because of maintenance, updates, technical problems, security measures or circumstances outside the Club's reasonable control.
Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Gstaad Yacht Club shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising solely from the use of, or inability to access, the website.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Specific events, sporting activities, purchases or other services may be governed by additional liability provisions communicated separately.
Privacy and Cookies
Personal data collected through the website is processed in accordance with the Gstaad Yacht Club *Privacy Policy*.
Information concerning cookies and similar technologies is also provided through the applicable privacy and cookie information.
These Terms & Conditions should therefore be read together with the Privacy Policy.
Changes to These Terms
Gstaad Yacht Club may update these Terms & Conditions where necessary to reflect changes to the website, Club services, legal requirements or operational practices.
The latest version will be published on this page together with its date of revision.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by Swiss law.
Any mandatory rights or jurisdictions applicable to consumers remain unaffected.
Subject to such mandatory provisions, disputes relating to these Terms & Conditions or use of the website shall be submitted to the competent courts at the seat of Gstaad Yacht Club.
Contact Us
Questions concerning these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:
By email: [email protected]
By phone number: +41 33 748 0190
By mail: PO Box 374, 3780 Gstaad , Switzerland