Legal Notice

In accordance with current French legal provisions, notably articles 6 to 9 of the Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN) of June 21, 2004, these legal notices aim to identify the natural and legal persons involved in the creation, publication, and hosting of the website www.saphes.com.

1. Website Publisher

The website www.saphes.com ("the Site") is published by:

Publishing Director

The publishing director of the Site is:

Publisher Contact

Any communication regarding the content of the Site or these legal notices may be sent to:

• By email: contact@saphes.io
• By mail: 86 rue aux Arènes, Metz 57000

2. Website Hosting

The Site is hosted by:

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Copyright

All elements constituting the Site — including but not limited to, source code, design, graphic charter, logos, trademarks, texts, images, illustrations, icons, animations, videos, sounds, and databases — are the exclusive property of Saphes IT-Systems or its rights holders, unless expressly stated otherwise.

These elements are protected by the provisions of the French Intellectual Property Code and applicable international treaties.

3.2 Trademarks

The trademarks "Saphes" and "Saphes IT-Systems", as well as all associated logos and trade names, are the property of Saphes IT-Systems or its licensors. Any unauthorized reproduction, imitation, or use of these trademarks is prohibited and may be subject to sanctions in accordance with applicable laws.

3.3 Usage Restrictions

Unless prior written agreement from Saphes IT-Systems is obtained, it is strictly prohibited to:

• reproduce, duplicate, copy, download, archive, or store the Site's content, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes;
• modify, adapt, transform, or create derivative works from the Site's content;
• use the Site's content on another website, application, or medium;
• use the Site's content in a manner that would be detrimental to Saphes IT-Systems or its trademarks.

Access to the Site is authorized for strictly personal and non-commercial purposes.

4. Personal Data Protection

4.1 Data Controller

The controller of personal data collected via the Site is:

Saphes IT-Systems 837 989 649 R.C.S. Metz

4.2 Data Collected

Personal data that may be collected via the Site includes, depending on the features used:

• identification data (name, surname, email, company, etc.) provided voluntarily through contact or registration forms;
• browsing data and technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration, etc.) collected automatically;
• cookies and similar tracking technologies, in accordance with our cookie policy.

4.3 Processing Purposes

Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• responding to contact and quotation requests;
• providing and improving the services offered on the Site;
• personalizing the user experience;
• analyzing Site usage for statistical purposes;
• complying with our legal and regulatory obligations.

4.4 Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on:

• the user's consent, when required;
• the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures at the user's request;
• the legitimate interest of Saphes IT-Systems, particularly for the security and improvement of the Site;
• compliance with a legal obligation.

4.5 Retention Period

Personal data is retained for a period appropriate to its purposes and applicable legal obligations. Failing that, data is retained for a maximum period of 2 years from the date of collection or from the last interaction with Saphes IT-Systems.

4.6 Data Recipients

Collected personal data is not sold to third parties. It may be disclosed to:

• Saphes IT-Systems' subcontractors (hosting providers, service providers) to the extent necessary for the performance of their tasks;
• competent authorities, if required by law.

4.7 Data Subject Rights

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the "Data Processing, Files and Liberties" law, any person having the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, portability of their data, and objection to processing based on legitimate interest may exercise their rights by contacting:

DPO / Data Protection Contact: Paul WEINSBERG

Saphes IT-Systems undertakes to respond to any request within a maximum period of thirty days.

Any user also has the right to lodge a complaint with the National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL).

5. Cookies and Trackers

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies allowing it to recognize visitors and collect certain information regarding their browsing.

5.1 Types of Cookies Used

• Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the operation of the Site and the use of its essential services;
• Analytics cookies: allowing measurement of the Site's audience and improvement of its performance;
• Personalization cookies: allowing retention of the user's preferences.

5.2 Cookie Management

Users can configure their browser to refuse the installation of cookies or to be notified before their installation. This configuration may affect the operation of certain features of the Site.

For more information about cookies, please consult our Cookie Policy.

6. Hyperlinks

The Site may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. Saphes IT-Systems exercises no control over the content of these websites and declines all responsibility regarding their content, their data protection practices, or any other aspect concerning them.

The presence of links to third-party websites does not in any way constitute a partnership, endorsement, or approval by Saphes IT-Systems.

The creation of hyperlinks to the Site is authorized, provided that the context does not harm the image or rights of Saphes IT-Systems.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Site Content

Saphes IT-Systems endeavors to ensure the accuracy and updating of the information published on the Site, but cannot guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or currency. The content of the Site is provided for informational purposes only and does not in any way constitute a contractual offer.

7.2 Use of the Site

The user acknowledges that they use the Site at their own risk. Saphes IT-Systems cannot be held liable for direct or indirect, material or immaterial damages resulting from access to the Site, use of the information contained therein, or the inability to access it.

7.3 Force Majeure

Saphes IT-Systems cannot be held liable in the event of delay or impossibility of performance attributable to a case of force majeure in the legal sense of the term.

8. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These legal notices are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, and failing an amicable settlement, the competent courts shall be those under the jurisdiction of Saphes IT-Systems' registered office, namely the courts of Metz.

These legal notices are deemed valid as of August 7, 2026, and may be modified by Saphes IT-Systems at any time to comply with current legislative and regulatory developments.