Articles of Association

I. Name, Seat, and Purpose

Art. 1 Name and Seat

Under the name “Clash of Gods”, an association exists within the meaning of Art. 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB), with its registered seat in Baar (ZG). It is politically and confessionally neutral.

Art. 2 Purpose

The association pursues exclusively non-profit and ideal purposes and does not seek profit. The purpose of the association is:

1. The promotion and revitalization of the Swiss live music and subculture scene, particularly in the fields of rock and heavy metal music.
2. The organization, execution, and promotion of cultural events, concert nights, and interdisciplinary festivals (e.g., combining music and regional craft culture).
3. The creation of platforms for Swiss underground bands and cultural creators to showcase their art.

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II. Membership

Art. 3 Admission

Natural and legal persons who support the purpose of the association can become members. The Board makes the final decision regarding admission.

Art. 4 Termination of Membership

Membership terminates through resignation, exclusion, or death. Resignation must be submitted in writing to the Board at the end of the association year, giving one month’s notice.

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III. Governing Bodies

Art. 5 Governing Bodies of the Association

The governing bodies of the association are:

• A. The General Assembly (GA)
• B. The Board
• C. The Auditors (if elected by the GA)

Art. 6 The General Assembly

The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the association. An ordinary General Assembly takes place annually. Invitations are sent in writing or via email at least 14 days in advance, specifying the agenda items.

Art. 7 The Board

The Board consists of at least two persons: the President and the Treasurer. The Board manages ongoing business and represents the association externally.

Self-Dealing and Duty of Transparency: Legal transactions and contracts between the association and companies in which Board members are directly or indirectly involved (in particular Götter Brauerei GmbH) are explicitly permitted. However, such transactions must strictly satisfy the following conditions:

1. Market Conformity (Arm’s-Length Principle): Terms and conditions must be strictly in line with market standards or include a verifiable advantage for the association (e.g., cultural discount).
2. Duty of Disclosure: All contracts and financial agreements with related companies must be transparently disclosed to association members and funding authorities (e.g., when applying for grants).
3. Written Form: All transactions extending beyond ordinary day-to-day operations must be recorded in writing and reported separately in the annual report.

Art. 8 Signatory Power

The association is bound by the collective signature of two members of the Board, one of whom must be either the President or the Treasurer (Finance).

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IV. Finances

Art. 9 Means

The means of the association consist of member and patron contributions, proceeds from its own events, sponsorships, donations, and public funding (cultural promotion).

Art. 10 Liability

Only the assets of the association are liable for its debts. Personal liability of individual members or the Board is excluded.

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V. Amendment of Articles and Dissolution

Art. 11 Dissolution of the Association

The dissolution of the association can only be decided by an extraordinary General Assembly specifically convened for this purpose, requiring a three-quarters majority of the members present.

Art. 12 Use of Association Assets (Tax Clause)

In the event of the dissolution of the association, the remaining assets shall be transferred to a tax-exempt legal entity based in Switzerland that pursues a similar purpose (cultural or music promotion) due to public utility or public purpose. Distribution among members is excluded.

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These Articles of Association were adopted at the founding assembly on July 6, 2026, and enter into force immediately.