Terms of Service

Last updated: 24 February 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of ZUG DAO (zugdao.com), operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this site.

1. Informational Purpose Only

ZUG DAO publishes information, analysis, and commentary relating to decentralised autonomous organisations, DAO governance, Swiss legal structures, crypto asset markets, and related topics. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on ZUG DAO constitutes, or should be construed as:

Legal advice: ZUG DAO is not a law firm and does not provide legal counsel. Information about Swiss legal structures (Verein, Stiftung, GmbH, AG), DAO legal recognition, or regulatory treatment is informational only and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Governance advice: Analysis of DAO governance mechanisms, voting systems, or governance parameters does not constitute professional governance consulting or advice.
Investment advice: No content on ZUG DAO constitutes investment advice, a solicitation to buy or sell any crypto asset, token, or financial instrument, or a recommendation of any specific DAO, protocol, or project.
Financial advice: Nothing on this site constitutes financial advice or financial planning.

For legal advice on DAO structuring, Swiss corporate law, or FINMA compliance, engage a qualified Swiss law firm with DLT practice experience. For investment decisions, engage a licensed investment adviser.

2. No Warranties

ZUG DAO content is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
Fitness for any particular purpose
Freedom from errors or omissions

The DAO, blockchain, and crypto legal landscape changes rapidly. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. We endeavour to update content but make no commitment to do so on any particular schedule.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Swiss law, The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG’s aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from your use of ZUG DAO — regardless of the basis of the claim (contract, tort, statutory, or otherwise) — is limited to CHF 100 (one hundred Swiss Francs).

We are not liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill
Decisions made in reliance on content published on ZUG DAO
Any action taken or not taken based on DAO governance analysis, legal structure descriptions, or regulatory commentary published on this site
Errors or omissions in any content

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on ZUG DAO — including articles, analysis, data visualisations, the ZUG DAO name, and any associated marks — is the intellectual property of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG or its licensors and is protected by Swiss and international copyright law.

You may:

Read and access content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to content on ZUG DAO
Quote brief excerpts (fewer than 150 words) with clear attribution and a link to the original

You may not:

Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of ZUG DAO content without written permission
Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content for commercial purposes
Use ZUG DAO content to train AI or machine learning models without written permission
Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution

For republication licences or content partnerships, contact [email protected].

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use ZUG DAO for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its underlying systems
Transmit malware, spam, or any disruptive code
Engage in any activity that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure
Circumvent any technical measures we use to protect content or functionality

6. Third-Party Links and Content

ZUG DAO contains links to third-party websites, protocols, and resources. These links are provided for informational convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

References to specific DAOs, protocols, governance tools, legal structures, or service providers are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement or recommendation.

7. Advertising

ZUG DAO displays advertising served by Google Ad Manager and may feature sponsored content. All sponsored or commercially supported content is clearly labelled. The presence of advertising does not imply endorsement of the advertiser’s products or services. Advertising relationships do not influence editorial decisions.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates when the Terms were most recently revised. Your continued use of ZUG DAO following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to revised Terms, you must stop using the site.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of ZUG DAO shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG with respect to your use of ZUG DAO and supersede any prior agreements.

12. Contact

The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Zurich, Switzerland [email protected]