Terms & Conditions

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It does not constitute legal advice, tax advice, or any other form of professional advice. It does not reflect the specific circumstances of any individual or entity. Laws and regulations change; while we make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee that every statement reflects the current state of Swiss law at the time you read it.

You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of anything read on this Site without first seeking independent professional advice from a qualified Swiss lawyer or other appropriate adviser, taking full account of your personal situation.

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Sending a message through the contact form or to our email address likewise does not establish a client relationship until we have expressly confirmed one in writing and agreed the scope of any engagement.

Until such a written agreement exists, no information you share with us through this Site should be treated as privileged, confidential, or subject to any duty of care on our part.

We take care to ensure the information on this Site is accurate, clearly expressed, and grounded in current Swiss law, principally the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB Art. 80–89c), the Swiss Foundation Code 2021, and guidance published by the Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations (ESA).

However, we make no warranty, express or implied, as to:

• the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content;
• the applicability of any content to your specific circumstances;
• the currency of legal references (legislation and practice evolve).

The Site is provided "as is". We exclude, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all liability for loss or damage arising from your reliance on anything published here.

To the fullest extent permitted by Swiss law, Foundations in Switzerland, its advisers, and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

• use of, or inability to use, this Site;
• reliance on any content published here;
• any inaccuracy, omission, or error in content.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for fraud or for any matter that cannot lawfully be excluded under Swiss law.

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You may read, print, or download individual pages for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.

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We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after publication of any amendment constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

If you object to any change, please cease using the Site and contact us if you have a pending enquiry.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the substantive law of Switzerland, excluding conflict-of-law rules and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Any dispute arising from or related to these terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, unless a mandatory statutory provision requires otherwise.