Legal Notice

1. General Information

This website, accessible at www.the-bench.fr (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), is published by The Bench Incubateur (hereinafter referred to as the “Publisher”).

Legal information about the Publisher

  • Company name: The Bench Incubateur
  • Legal form: Simplified Joint-Stock Company (SAS)
  • Share capital: €7,166.40
  • Registered office: 23 Boulevard François Mitterrand, 91000 Évry-Courcouronnes, France
  • Company registration number: 948 203 708 R.C.S. Evry
  • Publication Director: Jonathan Chanteux
  • Editorial Manager: Jonathan Chanteux
  • Administrative contact:
    • Email: contact@the-bench.fr
    • Postal address: 23 Boulevard François Mitterrand, 91000 Évry-Courcouronnes, France

2. Website Hosting

The Website is hosted by:

  • Hosting provider: o2switch
  • Address: Chemin des Pardiaux, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
  • Phone: +33 4 44 44 60 40
  • Website: https://www.o2switch.fr

The hosting provider ensures the storage of data and the technical availability of the Website.

3. Purpose of the Website

The purpose of the Website is to present the services offered by The Bench Incubateur.

The services provided by The Bench Incubateur include:

  • Entrepreneurial support through The Bench Incubateur®
  • Fundraising support through The Bench Invest®
  • Executive education and intrapreneurship support through The Bench ExecEd®

4. Intellectual Property

Protected elements

The Website, its content, and all elements composing it (texts, images, videos, graphics, logos, icons, user interfaces, databases, source code, etc.) are protected under the provisions of the French Intellectual Property Code and other applicable laws.

  • Ownership of rights : All rights are held exclusively by The Bench Incubateur or its partners.

Restricted use

Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or use, in whole or in part, of elements of the Website without prior written authorization from The Bench Incubateur is strictly prohibited and may constitute an infringement punishable under Articles L.335-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code.

For any request regarding reuse, please contact: contact@the-bench.fr

5. Personal Data Protection

Data processing

Personal data collected through the Website are processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act (“Informatique et Libertés”).

  • Data controller: The Bench Incubateur
  • Purposes of data processing
    • Managing requests for information, contact, or applications to support programs
    • Managing communication with users (information about activities, events, programs, etc.)
    • Improving Website content and user navigation
  • Legal basis
    • User consent for information submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions
    • Legitimate interest of The Bench Incubateur to ensure proper functioning and security of the Website and improve services
    • Performance of pre-contractual measures at the request of the data subject (e.g., processing an application to a program)

User rights

In accordance with the GDPR, users have the following rights:

  • Right of access: obtain a copy of their personal data
  • Right to rectification: correct inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of their data
  • Right to object: refuse certain processing activities
  • Right to data portability: retrieve their data in a usable format

To exercise these rights, please contact: contact@the-bench.fr

Data retention

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to provide the services, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Privacy policy

For more information, please consult our Privacy Policy.

6. Liability

Publisher’s liability

The Bench Incubateur makes every effort to ensure access, proper functioning, security, and accuracy of the information available on the Website.

However:

  • The Publisher cannot be held responsible for temporary interruptions or malfunctions beyond its control (e.g., maintenance, technical incidents, network issues).
  • The Publisher declines all responsibility for direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of the Website or the inability to access it.
  • The Publisher strives to publish reliable and regularly updated information. However, given the evolving nature of its activities, the content of the Website may not always reflect the most recent information.
    The Publisher cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or permanent up-to-date status of the information provided, which may be modified at any time without prior notice.

User responsibility

Users of the Website agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when filling out contact or application forms
  • Use the Website in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Refrain from attempting to disrupt the proper functioning of the Website or accessing its systems without authorization

Limitation of liability

The Website of The Bench Incubateur is intended solely to present its activities and support programs.

It does not constitute a contractual offer and shall not engage the Publisher’s liability for decisions made based on the information provided on the Website.

7. Cookies

Use of cookies

The Website uses cookies and tracking technologies in order to:

  • Improve navigation and user experience
  • Produce traffic and performance statistics (audience measurement, pages visited, duration of visits, etc.)
  • Facilitate content sharing on social media or integration of third-party services (e.g., videos, external forms)

Cookies used on the Website do not personally identify users and are used solely for analytical or technical purposes.

Cookie management

Upon their first visit to the Website, users are informed about the use of cookies through a dedicated banner.

Users may:

  • Accept, refuse, or customize the use of non-essential cookies
  • Modify their preferences at any time via their browser settings or by following the instructions in our cookie policy

Refusing certain cookies may limit access to certain Website functionalities but will not prevent general browsing.

8. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These legal notices are governed by French law.

In the event of a dispute relating to the use of the Website, and failing an amicable resolution, jurisdiction shall lie with the courts within the jurisdiction of the registered office of The Bench Incubateur.

9. Contact

For any questions or complaints, please contact us:

  • By email: contact@the-bench.fr
  • By mail: 23 Boulevard François Mitterrand 91000 Évry-Courcouronnes, France

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