Terms of Service
Effective date: 1 February 2026 Last updated: 24 February 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of zugdlt.com (the “Site”), operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Nature of the Site
ZUG DLT is an editorial and informational publication. All content published on the Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The Site does not constitute legal advice, investment advice, financial advice, or regulatory advice of any kind.
2. Not Legal or Investment Advice
The content published on ZUG DLT is not legal advice and is not investment advice.
Nothing on this Site should be construed as:
- Legal advice or opinion from a qualified Swiss attorney
- Investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument
- Tax advice
- Regulatory guidance from FINMA or any other authority
Decisions relating to DLT securities, tokenised assets, blockchain-based financial instruments, or any other regulated financial activity should be made with the assistance of qualified legal, financial, and regulatory advisers licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
3. Informational Purpose
ZUG DLT publishes analysis, commentary, and research about Switzerland’s DLT regulatory and institutional ecosystem. We endeavour to be accurate and current, but we make no representations or warranties — express or implied — as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on the Site.
Regulatory frameworks, including the Swiss DLT Act and FINMA’s supervisory practice, change over time. Content on this Site may not reflect the most recent legal or regulatory developments. Always verify legal and regulatory information with primary sources and qualified professionals.
4. Intellectual Property
All content published on the Site — including articles, analysis, data presentations, and editorial — is the intellectual property of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG or its licensors. Content is protected by Swiss copyright law and applicable international intellectual property treaties.
You may:
- Read and share links to Site content
- Quote brief passages (not exceeding 100 words) for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes, provided you attribute the source with a link to the original URL
You may not:
- Reproduce substantial portions of Site content without written permission
- Use Site content for commercial purposes without a licence
- Scrape, aggregate, or republish Site content systematically
Permissions requests: [email protected].
5. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Site to:
- Violate any applicable Swiss or international law
- Transmit malicious code or interfere with Site operations
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to Site infrastructure
- Engage in any activity that could damage the reputation of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG
6. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including FINMA, SIX Group, Swiss Federal Authorities, and other organisations. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.
7. Advertising
The Site displays third-party advertisements served by Google Ad Manager. We do not endorse any advertised product or service. Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Swiss law, The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG’s total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Site — whether in contract, tort, or otherwise — shall not exceed CHF 100 (one hundred Swiss francs).
We are not liable for:
- Any loss or damage arising from reliance on Site content
- Any financial loss arising from investment or legal decisions informed by Site content
- Interruptions to Site availability
- Errors or omissions in Site content
This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We expressly disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact
The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Zurich, Switzerland [email protected]