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1. Content of the online pages

The SNSF takes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme) function properly and that the information published is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it cannot guarantee this. As far as legally permitted, SNSF shall provide no guarantees and accepts no liability in connection with the use of the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme). The SNSF accepts no liability for errors, omissions, mistakes or deficiencies of any kind within the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme).

Liability claims against the SNSF which relate to material or abstract damages resulting from the use or non-use of the information provided or from the use of erroneous or incomplete information, from the misuse of the online connection or from technical faults of any kind are strictly excluded, provided that no demonstrable criminal intent or gross negligence can be ascribed to the SNSF.

Furthermore, the SNSF is not liable for any damage or corruption caused by viruses on computers or other terminal equipment in connection with visiting, using or downloading data of any kind from the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme). The users are personally responsible for protecting their equipment properly from viruses and other risks on the Internet.

The SNSF reserves the express right, without special announcement, to change, supplement or delete parts of the site or the entire service or to discontinue publication temporarily or permanently.

2. Copyright

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The copyrights to the linked websites are not infringed by following a link on the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme).

3. References and links

The SNSF accepts no liability and is not responsible for the availability or content of external websites that are accessed via links. The SNSF does not exercise any influence over the current and future design, content or copyright of the linked pages. The provider of the linked site is solely liable for illegal, erroneous or incomplete contents and particularly for damages that result from the use or non-use of such information. Following a link is at the user’s own risk.

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Data and information entered by users will be treated confidentially by the SNSF and they will not be forwarded to third parties. The registered users thereby declare that they agree to receive information from the SNSF according to their stated profile. Processing of personal data will always comply with the applicable data protection laws.

To identify trends and improve the quality of our online services, a few non-personal items of usage data, such as your IP address, the website you last visited, which browser you are using, date and time, etc., are recorded ("Google Analytics"). The data is anonymised.

Every time a visit is made to the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme), anonymous data about the users is stored. This includes, for example, the users’ computer IP address and browser information. However, users cannot be identified personally on the basis of this information. The sole purpose of such information is to make the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme) as user-friendly as possible.

When visiting the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme), information is also stored on the users’ computers. This information is in the form of a «cookie» and helps the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme) to adapt to the individual requirements of the users. Should users wish to prevent this, the browser can be set to refuse to accept cookies or issue a warning.

5. Legal effect of this exclusion of liability

Should parts or individual formulations in this text no longer be, or not be entirely, compliant with current statutory provisions, the remainder of the document retains its validity.

The SNSF reserves the express right to amend the provisions herein at any time. The version published on the Internet is the valid version. The users of websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme) are responsible for informing themselves at regular intervals about amendments that have been made in the interim.

6. Applicable law and venue of jurisdiction

For all disputes ensuing as a result of the use of the websites of the National Research Programmes (NRPs) and of the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme), Swiss law shall apply exclusively. The place of jurisdiction is Berne.

Summary

Key elements for the transformation of the electricity system

Introduction

In search of effective rules and instruments

Challenges

Economic, environmentally compatible and secure electricity supply

Recommendations

Recommendations for action for a well-functioning electricity market