1. Introduction

Welcome to CAUSE – a Swiss-based, nonprofit platform committed to fostering collective intelligence and ethical innovation in the age of AI. By using our services or accessing our websites, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Terms"). Please read them carefully.

2. Nature of the Service

Our platforms host satirical, fictional, or educational content for the purpose of critical media literacy, public dialogue, and reflection. 

Disclaimer: Content on our sites is fictional, parodic, or educational and should not be interpreted as factual.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use our services or obtain the consent of a parent/guardian if younger. By accessing our sites, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

4. User Conduct

By using our platforms, you agree to:

• Respect our content’s context (e.g., not redistribute satire as real news).
• Avoid uploading illegal, offensive, or harmful material.
• Comply with Swiss and applicable international laws.

We reserve the right to suspend access for misuse or violations.

5. Intellectual Property

All content (text, images, design) is owned by CAUSE or its licensors. You may not reproduce, modify, or redistribute material without permission. Satire is free; plagiarism is not.

6. Privacy Policy

CAUSE values your privacy. We comply with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

a) Responsible Entity

CAUSE (FakeNewsDetector.ch & FakeFlick.ch)
📧 info@fakenewsdetector.ch
📍 Lucerne, Switzerland

b) What We Collect

We collect minimal personal data unless explicitly provided. Usage data (e.g. via Google Analytics) includes:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser, OS, pages visited, time of access

c) Cookies

We use cookies only for analytics purposes. You may disable them in your browser settings.

d) Google Analytics

Used to analyze and improve our websites. IP addresses are anonymized. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

e) Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties unless legally required.

f) Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data at any time. Email: info@fakenewsdetector.ch

7. Limitation of Liability

CAUSE is not liable for:

• Misinterpretation of satirical content
• Offense caused by fictional or parody materials
• Losses resulting from the use of our Services

Use at your own (informed) risk.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to our Services without notice if your behavior undermines our mission, violates laws, or disrupts respectful exchange.

9. Changes

We may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be reflected by the “Effective Date” above. Continued use implies acceptance of any changes.

Effective Date: 01.07.25
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland