Please read the Terms of Use (ToU) below and accept them by ticking the box at the bottom of the page.
Last updated: 10/23/2025
Purpose
The website, available at http://www.esmod-alumni.com, is a private professional social network provided by ESMOD for its graduates and students. Its purpose is to promote exchange, mutual support, professional integration, and career development.
The website and its services are provided through the “AlumnForce” application, published by MEVIA, a simplified joint-stock company with a capital of €11,300, registered with the Nanterre Trade and Companies Register under number B 501 609 143, with its registered office located at 93-97 rue Eugène Caron, 92400 Courbevoie, France.
These Terms of Use are intended to govern access to and use of the website. We invite you to read them carefully.
By activating your account, requesting an account, registering for an event, or making a purchase on the site, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted all of these Terms of Use.
Definitions
The italicized terms in these ToU have the following meanings (unless expressly stated otherwise):
- Site refers to the ESMOD Alumni website, accessible at www.esmod-alumni.com, providing access to the network’s services.
- Users refers to members who can access the Services via an Account (students, graduates, teachers, recruiters), and individuals registering for an event. Access to Services may be limited depending on the choices made by the Administrators.
- Visitors refers to individuals browsing the Site without registering, who only have access to the homepage and published news.
- Administrators refers to individuals employed by ESMOD to manage the network and authorized to use the AlumnForce application modules for professional or administrative purposes. They have access to an Account that allows them to configure modules and perform actions on User Accounts.
- Account refers to a valid account granting access to the Site’s Services.
- Content refers to any material that Users can upload or access from the Site, including but not limited to articles, events, directories (electronic or printed), profile pages containing Personal Data depending on each User’s privacy settings.
- Personal Data refers to any information relating to a User that can directly or indirectly identify a natural person.
- Modules refers to the private professional social network management applications developed by AlumnForce and accessible as Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Privacy Policy refers to the document issued by ESMOD outlining its processing of Users’ Personal Data and defining their corresponding rights.
- Services refers to the provision of Modules and additional services that may be provided by AlumnForce upon ESMOD’s request, including configuration, support, training, etc.
Scope of the Terms of Use
These Terms of Use (“ToU”) apply to all use and access to the Site’s Services. They are electronically validated by the User upon account activation and upon each update of the ToU. The ToU are accessible at any time on the Site. The professional social network is not publicly accessible. Access is reserved for Users who have accepted the ToU and have an Account with a username and password.
Users acknowledge that they have read and understood the ToU and agree to be bound by them.
ESMOD reserves the right to modify the ToU at any time, notifying Users via the Site or by email, where possible, at least thirty days before any major changes take effect. Users agree to review and accept these changes.
Description of Services Provided by ESMOD Alumni
As an indication, ESMOD Alumni offers its members the following Services:
Examples:
- A participatory information and sharing service (news, events, discussions, newsletters, activity walls, comments, internal messaging, notifications, sharing to social networks, etc.)
- A directory, in both electronic and printed formats, of User members with access to their profiles
- A networking service between User members via internal messaging
- A job offer service
- A participatory community service
- An online donation service, ticketing, magazine subscription, and product purchasing
- A deals, projects, and announcements service
- A mentoring sponsorship service
All these Services aim to bring ESMOD Alumni members closer together to foster networking, mutual support, professional integration, and career development.
Access to Services
The User of the Site acknowledges having the necessary skills and resources to access the Site and confirms that the computer configuration used is free of viruses and in perfect working order.
To access the network, the User must be a graduate, student, or teacher of ESMOD and have an active email address to activate their Account and participate in the network. Their Account must have been previously created by an Administrator.
Anonymous visitors may access the Site, view public articles and events, but cannot view profiles, post comments, or participate in discussions. They may register for public events. In such cases, they must accept the ToU to reserve their participation and provide at least their first name, last name, and an active email address.
Users such as recruiters or representatives of partner companies may join the network with restricted access to post job offers. These Accounts must be validated or created beforehand by an Administrator.
The User agrees not to use a pseudonym or email address that could infringe on the rights of third parties (e.g., surname, trademark), nor impersonate a name, company name, or registered trademark.
Upon first login, the User must accept and validate the ToU, set their password, and update their Account preferences regarding notifications and profile information privacy settings. After prior notification by email, the Account may be deactivated and then deleted by an Administrator if it remains inactive for more than two years.
Administrators
The Administrator configures User Accounts via imports or individual additions. They manage and validate access requests from Users such as partner company representatives. The Administrator can send access credentials to each User and has the ability to block a User’s access if necessary.
User Accounts
The User may access the Services once the ToU are accepted and only if the Account has been previously created by an Administrator with at least a First Name, a Number, and an active Email. The User must provide at least an active email and set a password to log in for the first time. They may update their email and password at any time from the Account management screen. They will then access their User menu to navigate the various Modules of the platform according to their authorized access level.
Password
The password associated with each Account is strictly personal and confidential and must not be shared with third parties. The User remains responsible for all actions performed from their Account.
By default, the password must contain at least 12 characters (a passphrase is recommended).
Each User is free to change their password at any time from their Account settings.
The User is considered responsible for all actions on their Account, even in the event of password loss.
Use of Services
Texts, software, images, videos, data, and any other works on this Site are protected by intellectual property law. The User agrees not to reproduce them without ESMOD’s express consent. The User agrees not to copy or sell any part of the Modules or the Site.
The User guarantees to ESMOD that they hold the necessary rights, including all intellectual property rights, over the articles, testimonials, comments, images, and data of any kind they publish on the Site, allowing them to grant the rights outlined herein.
The User is informed that their testimonials and comments may be reproduced and/or represented in communication materials intended to promote ESMOD. If these comments and testimonials are protected by intellectual property rights, the User expressly agrees that ESMOD may freely and gratuitously use them for the legal duration of those rights.
The User consents to the use of their image captured during events organized by ESMOD in communication materials intended to promote ESMOD.
Messages and images posted are the sole responsibility of their author, who agrees to assume all related responsibilities and consequences. In particular, the message author guarantees ESMOD against any actions brought by third parties based on the content of their message. Site representatives disclaim any responsibility for the content of messages posted by Users.
The User is responsible for the Account assigned to them from the date of activation. It is their duty to keep their login credentials and password confidential and not to share them with anyone. The User is solely responsible for the use of their Account and for any Content published through it.
For the respect and well-being of all, the following are prohibited: offensive, obscene, defamatory messages; content infringing on others’ rights; violent or hate-inciting speech; content promoting racism, pornography, pedophilia, or crimes and offenses; misuse of the Site for propaganda, commercial solicitation, or political purposes.
Users are encouraged to report to the Administrator any message or statement that violates the above prohibitions. The Administrator reserves the right to delete any message that does not comply with these conditions without prior notice.
ESMOD reserves the right, without justification, to deny access to the Site to any Visitor or User who has not complied with these Terms of Use or applicable law. If the Visitor or User believes this is an error, they may contact ESMOD at: alumni@esmod.com
Participation in Groups
The Site allows Users to create private circles within the network. They may organize themselves into groups, for example based on a city, region, or professional theme. Members of each group may access articles, events, forums, media, and a group-specific electronic directory. Each group and its members must comply with the provisions of these Terms of Use.
Posting Job Offers
All Users of the Site who post job offers agree not to use prohibited or discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to: origin, gender, morals, sexual orientation or identity, age, family situation or pregnancy, genetic characteristics, real or perceived membership or non-membership in an ethnic group, nation or race, political opinions, union or mutualist activities, religious beliefs, physical appearance, etc. (Articles L 1132-1, L 1142-1 of the French Labor Code).
Protection of Personal Data
Data Controller
The data controller for processing carried out via the Site is ESMOD. Contact: alumni@esmod.com
Source and Necessity of Data
User data originates from ESMOD and is necessary to create an Account and access Services (at minimum: first name, last name, email, academic information). Other information is optional and may be completed by the User (or, where applicable, by an Administrator) to present their profile and interact within the network.
Categories of Data Processed
- Profile: photo, bio, personal contact details (phone, personal emails, addresses), date of birth, marital name, family status (optional)
- Career Path: current job (title, role, company, sector, email), previous jobs, additional education
- Professional: current situation and aspirations, skills, languages, activities/interests, CV (uploaded or generated)
- Interactions: published content (articles, comments, media), internal messaging, event registrations/attendance, privacy and notification settings
- Transactions (if applicable): ticketing/donations/purchases (identity, contact details, order references); card data is processed by a payment provider (e.g.)
Visibility and Settings
A User’s identity is public only if they activate their public profile / public CV (can be deactivated at any time). Among authorized network members, certain information (first name, last name, photo, city, country, job title, company) is visible in the Directory (list or map view) and during interactions (articles, events, groups, discussions), according to the User’s privacy settings. Recruiters/partners have restricted access validated by an Administrator.
Legal Bases and Purposes
Processing is based, depending on the case, on the execution of the ToU, ESMOD’s legitimate interest (network management, security, service improvement), consent (marketing/non-essential cookies), and legal obligations (billing/accounting, response to authorities).
Purposes include: account/profile and directory management, internal messaging, groups/communities, networking, job and event posting.
Recipients
Access is limited to authorized ESMOD staff, MEVIA/AlumnForce (platform operator), and its strictly necessary technical subcontractors (hosting, emailing, maintenance), as well as payment providers if applicable. According to privacy settings, some data may be visible to other Users. Legal disclosures may be made to competent authorities.
Retention Periods
Retention is limited to what is necessary and legally required:
- Inactive account: deleted after 24 months of inactivity following notification
- Content/interactions: retained during account lifetime, then archived for legal defense
- Contracts/invoices: retained for legal durations (accounting/tax)
- Technical logs: retained only as long as necessary for security/tracking
- Statistics: aggregated or pseudonymized data
Cookies and Other Trackers
On first visit, a banner allows Users to refuse, accept, or configure non-essential cookies; no consent-based tracker is placed before a choice is made. Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the cookie manager. Strictly necessary or exempted cookies (e.g., some audience measurement tools compliant with CNIL guidelines) may be placed without consent.
Data Accuracy
Users agree to provide truthful and accurate information and to keep it updated. ESMOD may periodically request updates.
GDPR Rights
Users have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection (especially to marketing and legitimate interest-based processing), and data portability. Consent may be withdrawn at any time for applicable processing (without retroactive effect).
To exercise rights: alumni@esmod.com (include proof of identity if needed). Complaints may be submitted to the supervisory authority (France: CNIL – cnil.fr). ESMOD will respond within legal timeframes.
Ownership of Profile Data
User information stored in the network database remains the property of the User, subject to usage rights granted to ESMOD for service operation in accordance with the ToU.
Security
The User acknowledges being informed of the inherent risks of the Internet (interception, copying). ESMOD implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data and Services against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. ESMOD’s subcontractors are contractually bound to confidentiality and security obligations in compliance with GDPR. In the event of a security incident affecting personal data, ESMOD will follow the notification procedures required by law.
Intellectual Property of the Site
The website www.esmod-alumni.com (architecture, design, content, databases) is protected by intellectual property law. Any reproduction, representation, adaptation, distribution, substantial extraction from databases, commercialization, or creation of derivative works without prior written consent from ESMOD is prohibited and may constitute infringement.
Creating a file/database from Site information for third-party use (free or paid) without ESMOD’s consent may result in civil and/or criminal penalties.
Disclaimer
ESMOD strives to ensure the accuracy of published information and regular maintenance of the Site. However, errors or omissions may occur: please report them to alumni@esmod.com for correction.
ESMOD does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Site (maintenance, updates, network disruptions) and cannot be held liable for technical failures, data loss, or indirect damages resulting from Site use, to the extent permitted by law.
Applicable Law
These ToU are governed by French law. In the absence of an amicable resolution, any dispute regarding the validity, interpretation, and/or execution of the ToU shall be submitted to the competent courts near the Paris Court of Appeal.
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