Legal notice - Sonoscanner

Legal Notice & Terms of Use

1. Website Information

Under Article 6 of French Law No. 2004-575 (June 21, 2004) on confidence in the digital economy, users of www.sonoscanner.com are informed of the entities involved in the site’s creation and maintenance:

  • Owner: SONOSCANNER SARL, 6 rue André Voguet, 94200 Ivry Sur Seine, France, RCS Créteil No. B 448 000 224

  • Web Design & Development: Manon Cauchy

  • Publication Manager: Etienne Richard

  • Webmaster: SONOSCANNER

  • Hosting Provider: OVH – 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France (www.ovh.com)

2. Terms of Use

Accessing https://us.sonoscanner.com/ constitutes full acceptance of these Terms of Use, which may be updated at any time. Users are encouraged to review them regularly.

The site is normally accessible at all times. Temporary interruptions for maintenance may occur, and users will be informed in advance whenever possible.

The site is updated regularly by Etienne Richard, and legal notices may also change; users are responsible for reviewing them.

3. Services Provided

The website provides information on Sonoscanner’s activities. While Sonoscanner strives for accuracy, it cannot be held responsible for omissions or outdated information, including information provided by third-party partners.

All information is indicative and subject to change. The content is not exhaustive and may have been updated since publication.

4. Technical Limitations

The site uses JavaScript technology. Users are expected to access the site with up-to-date equipment, free of viruses, and with the latest browser versions. Sonoscanner is not liable for material damage caused by failure to meet these requirements.

5. Intellectual Property

Sonoscanner owns or holds usage rights for all content on the site, including text, images, graphics, logos, icons, sounds, and software.

Any reproduction, modification, or use without written permission from Sonoscanner is prohibited and constitutes counterfeiting under French Intellectual Property Code (Articles L.335-2 et seq.).

6. Limitation of Liability

Sonoscanner is not liable for direct or indirect damage to user equipment, software bugs, or incompatibilities arising from using https://us.sonoscanner.com/.

Interactive areas (e.g., contact forms) are monitored. Sonoscanner reserves the right to remove illegal content without notice. Users may be held civilly or criminally responsible for abusive, defamatory, racist, or pornographic content.

7. Personal Data

Personal data in France are protected under Law No. 78-17 (Jan 6, 1978), Law No. 2004-801 (Aug 6, 2004), and EU Directive 95/46/EC.

Collected data may include:

  • URLs used to access the site

  • Internet service provider

  • IP address

Personal information is collected only as necessary for site services and provided knowingly by users. Users have the right to access, correct, or oppose their personal data by submitting a signed request with a copy of their ID.

Personal data will not be shared or sold to third parties, except in the event of a transfer of Sonoscanner rights, where the same obligations apply. The site is not registered with CNIL as it does not collect personal data beyond the above.

Databases are protected under the law of July 1, 1998, transposing Directive 96/9/EC on database protection.

8. Hyperlinks & Cookies

The site may contain hyperlinks to other websites. Sonoscanner is not responsible for their content.

Cookies may be installed to facilitate navigation and traffic measurement. Users may block cookies via browser settings:

  • Firefox: Options → Privacy → Use custom settings for history → Uncheck cookies

  • Safari: Preferences → Advanced → Privacy → Block cookies

  • Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Privacy → Preferences → Block cookies

Blocking cookies may limit access to some services.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

All disputes related to https://us.sonoscanner.com/ are governed by French law, with exclusive jurisdiction to the competent courts in Paris.

10. Applicable Laws

  • Law No. 78-17 (Jan 6, 1978) on data protection, as amended by Law No. 2004-801 (Aug 6, 2004)

  • Law No. 2004-575 (June 21, 2004) on confidence in the digital economy

11. Glossary

  • User: Any person accessing or using the website

  • Personal Information: Any information that directly or indirectly identifies a natural person (Article 4, Law No. 78-17, Jan 6, 1978)