Statutes

1Under the name evig there exists an association within the meaning of Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB).

2The registered office of the association is in Zurich.

3The duration of the association is unlimited.

1The purpose of the association is to give people access to capable information technology and to digital education — regardless of their financial means.

2It pursues this purpose in particular through:

1. testing, repairing and passing on used devices so that they stay in use for as long as possible (circular economy);
2. repair, advisory and support services for hardware and software;
3. educational offerings for digital participation;
4. the development and free publication of open-source software and of research results as a publicly accessible good;
5. offerings that give people with restricted access to the labour market a meaningful occupation.

3The association is charitable and neutral in both religious and political terms. It does not pursue commercial ends and does not seek profit.

4Economic activity is permitted insofar as it serves the fulfilment of the purpose and remains subordinate to it. It is a means to the purpose and never an end in itself.

5The activity of the association is directed at the general public and not merely at its members.

1To pursue its purpose, the association has at its disposal:

1. membership fees;
2. contributions, donations, legacies and inheritances;
3. grants from public authorities and from foundations;
4. income from purpose-related activities and services;
5. income from the association's assets.

2Any surplus remains entirely with the association and is used exclusively for the purpose set out in Art. 2. Any distribution to members or third parties is excluded.

3The assets of the association are dedicated exclusively and irrevocably to its purpose.

1In order to fulfil its purpose, the association may hold participations in legal entities or establish such entities.

2Such participations are held as an investment of assets and remain subordinate to the purpose. The association does not exercise management in the companies concerned.

3Income from participations accrues entirely to the purpose of the association.

1Natural persons and legal entities that support the purpose of the association may become members.

2The board decides on admission. A rejection does not have to be justified.

1Membership ends:

1. for natural persons upon death, for legal entities upon dissolution;
2. by written resignation at the end of a financial year, subject to one month's notice;
3. by exclusion.

2The board may exclude a member who harms the purpose of the association or who fails to meet their obligations despite a reminder. The member concerned may refer the decision to the general assembly within 30 days.

3Members who have resigned or been excluded have no claim to the assets of the association.

1The general assembly sets the annual membership fee.

2Only the assets of the association are liable for its obligations. Any personal liability of the members and any obligation to make additional contributions are excluded (Art. 75a ZGB).

1The bodies of the association are:

1. the general assembly;
2. the board;
3. the auditors, if any are appointed.

1The general assembly is the supreme body of the association. It is convened once a year in ordinary session, stating the agenda and with at least 20 days' notice.

2The following non-transferable powers are vested in it:

1. approval of the annual report and the annual accounts;
2. discharge of the board;
3. election and removal of the members of the board and of any auditors;
4. setting the membership fee;
5. resolutions on compensation paid to members of the bodies (Art. 12);
6. amendment of the statutes;
7. dissolution of the association.

3Each member has one vote. Resolutions are passed by a simple majority of the votes cast; in the event of a tie, the chair casts the deciding vote.

4An extraordinary general assembly is convened by resolution of the board or at the written request of at least one fifth of the members.

5Resolutions may also be passed in writing or electronically, provided that no member requests an oral deliberation.

1The board consists of at least two members. It constitutes itself.

2If the employment or the compensation of a board member is resolved upon, the board must consist of at least three members.

3The term of office is two years; re-election is possible.

4The board holds all powers that are not expressly reserved to another body. It conducts the day-to-day business and represents the association externally.

5The board has a quorum when the majority of its members are present. Minutes are kept of the deliberations and resolutions.

1The association is legally bound by the joint signature of two members of the board.

1The members of the board hold their office on a voluntary basis as a matter of principle.

2Actual expenses are reimbursed against receipts. Lump-sum expense allowances are excluded.

3Appropriate compensation may be paid for work actually performed. It is determined by the general assembly.

4Where a matter concerns the personal interests of a member of a body — in particular their employment or compensation — that member abstains. They take part neither in the deliberation nor in the decision. The abstention is recorded in the minutes.

5Compensation paid to members of the bodies is disclosed in the annual report.

1The general assembly may appoint auditors.

2If the legal conditions for a statutory audit are met (Art. 69b ZGB), the general assembly appoints auditors in accordance with the applicable provisions.

1The association publishes its statutes, the composition of its board and, annually, the annual report and the annual accounts.

2Publication takes a form that makes subsequent changes traceable.

3As long as the association is not legally exempt from taxation, it issues no donation receipts and makes no statements claiming recognised charitable status.

1The financial year corresponds to the calendar year. The first financial year ends on 31 December of the year of foundation.

1Amendments to these statutes require the approval of two thirds of the votes cast at the general assembly. Amendments to Art. 2 (purpose) and Art. 17 (allocation of assets) are reported to the cantonal tax authority.

1The dissolution of the association requires the approval of two thirds of the votes cast at the general assembly.

2Upon dissolution of the association, its assets pass to another tax-exempt legal entity domiciled in Switzerland that pursues the same or a similar purpose.

3The repayment of contributions to members and any other distribution of the assets to the members are excluded.

1These statutes were adopted at the founding assembly and have been in force since.