Website trust report
pathe.ch
72/ 100
Overview
The website pathe.ch presents as a professional and well-maintained platform with essential policies and security measures in place. While a company registration for "Pathé Suisse S.A." was verified, there are inconsistencies in the company names presented across different sections of the website, and the copyright owner differs from the stated company. These discrepancies introduce some uncertainty regarding the precise legal entity operating the site.
What should I do?
Given the inconsistencies in company naming, it is advisable to proceed with caution. Before making any significant commitments or purchases, consider independently verifying the operating entity if clarity is needed. Keep records of all transactions and communications.
Why this score
Domain history
12/15
Company identity
16/20
Reputation
10/20
Website consistency
11/15
Offer plausibility
Not scored
Technical & security
12/15
Categories marked not scored never count against a site.
scoring algorithm trust-score-v1.3
Findings
Most serious first. Open a finding for the detail and its source.
Seller names differ across source pagesCompany identity · high confidence
Seller names differ across fetched pages: Pathé Suisse S.A. (https://www.pathe.ch/en/news/legal-notice); Pathé Switzerland (https://www.pathe.ch/en/news/general-conditions); Pathé Switzerland (https://www.pathe.ch/en/news/privacy-policy); Pathé Switzerland (https://www.pathe.ch/en). These are website claims; consistency does not independently establish the operator's identity.
Source: Fetched seller pages
Company identity is inconsistentCompany identity · medium confidence
2 unrelated legal company names appear across the website (Pathé Suisse S.A., Pathé Switzerland). Consistent businesses normally use one legal identity, though group structures can explain this.
Copyright owner differs from stated companyCompany identity · medium confidence
The footer copyright names "Pathé Switzerland Cinemas" while the legal pages name "Pathé Suisse S.A.".
Essential policies presentWebsite consistency · high confidence
The site provides the expected policy pages (terms, privacy, imprint).
Coherent, professional site structureWebsite consistency · medium confidence
The site's structure, navigation and content are coherent and professionally maintained.
Company registration verifiedCompany identity · high confidence
The company was found in an official register: Pathé Suisse S.A., Lausanne (CHE-112.691.500). Source: Zefix (Swiss central business name index). This confirms a register entry, not that this website is operated by that company.
Source: Zefix (Swiss central business name index)
Long-standing domainDomain history · high confidence
This domain has existed for 27 years. Long-lived domains carry substantially more accountability history.
Source: RDAP
Valid HTTPS certificateTechnical & security · high confidence
The site's connection is encrypted with a valid certificate issued by Gandi SAS.
Modern security headersTechnical & security · high confidence
The site sets security headers (strict-transport-security) that indicate attention to security hygiene.
Email anti-spoofing configuredTechnical & security · medium confidence
The domain publishes SPF/DMARC records, which help prevent email spoofing.
Complete company information publishedCompany identity · medium confidence
The site publishes a legal company name (Pathé Suisse S.A.), a physical address and contact details.
VAT number in valid formatCompany identity · medium confidence
The published VAT number (CHE-112.691.500) matches the expected format for its country. Format validity does not prove registration.
Limited independent reputationReputation · low confidence
Only 2 independent mentions of this site were found. No reliable pattern of experiences exists yet.
Source: Web search
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