The Business Diplomat

Disclaimer

Last updated: September 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

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2. No Advisory, Consulting or Contractual Relationship

The use of this Site does not create, and shall not be construed as creating, any professional, advisory, consulting, or contractual relationship between you and The Business Diplomat or any of its partners, associates, or representatives. Such a relationship may only be established through an express written agreement duly signed by an authorised representative of The Business Diplomat.

3. No Strategic or Professional Advice

All content published on this Site is provided for general informational and illustrative purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes strategic, legal, financial, investment, regulatory, or any other form of professional advice. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information contained on this Site without first obtaining appropriate professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances from a duly qualified adviser.

The Business Diplomat expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability arising from decisions made in reliance on the information published on this Site.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

The Business Diplomat is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP / nDSG), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation 2016/679), and all other applicable data protection legislation. Full details of how we collect, use, and protect your personal data are set out in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of the terms governing your use of this Site.

5. Intellectual Property and Copyright

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6. No Warranty

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8. Use of Cookies

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10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law — including Swiss law (in particular Articles 97 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations) and EU law — The Business Diplomat, its partners, directors, employees, and associates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with:

  • —your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site;
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  • —any unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.

Nothing in this Disclaimer shall limit liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or gross negligence, or for any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under mandatory applicable law.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Disclaimer and any dispute arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of EU law applicable to users located in the European Union. The courts of Vaud, Switzerland shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory jurisdiction rules applicable in your place of residence.

12. Amendments

The Business Diplomat reserves the right to modify, update, or replace this Disclaimer at any time and without prior notice. The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Disclaimer.

13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Disclaimer, please contact us at:

The Business Diplomat
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