Terms of Service
Effective Date: 24 February 2026 Last Updated: 24 February 2026
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using ZUG ESTATES (zugestates.com), operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG (“we,” “us,” or “our”), Zurich, Switzerland. By accessing or using ZUG ESTATES, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this site.
1. Informational Purpose Only
ZUG ESTATES provides general information and editorial commentary on Zug’s real estate market, Swiss property regulation, real estate investment vehicles, and tokenised property. All content on this site is informational only.
Nothing on ZUG ESTATES constitutes:
- Investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, fund, or property
- Real estate advice or a recommendation to purchase or lease any specific property
- Legal advice regarding property transactions, Lex Koller applications, or any other legal matter
- Tax advice regarding Swiss cantonal or federal taxes, or any other jurisdiction
- Financial advice of any kind
You should consult qualified professionals — including licensed real estate agents, Swiss lawyers (Notare), financial advisers, and tax advisers — before making any property investment or transaction decision. ZUG ESTATES expressly disclaims responsibility for any action taken in reliance on our content.
2. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information published on ZUG ESTATES. However, property market data, regulatory frameworks, and legal requirements change over time. We do not warrant that any information on this site is current, complete, or accurate.
Property price data, market statistics, and regulatory summaries are provided for general informational purposes. Always verify current figures with primary sources — the Swiss National Bank, cantonal authorities, the Swiss Land Registry, FINMA, and qualified professionals.
3. No Professional Relationship
Use of ZUG ESTATES does not create any professional relationship between you and The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, including any advisory, legal, or agency relationship. We are not your real estate agent, investment adviser, or legal counsel.
4. Third-Party Links and Content
ZUG ESTATES may contain links to third-party websites, including Swiss government portals, regulatory bodies, data providers, and commercial sites. These links are provided for convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third-party site. Access third-party sites at your own risk.
5. Intellectual Property
All original content on ZUG ESTATES — including articles, analysis, editorial commentary, and data presentations — is the intellectual property of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG and is protected by Swiss copyright law and applicable international treaties.
You may read, print, and share individual articles for personal, non-commercial use with appropriate attribution to ZUG ESTATES (zugestates.com). You may not:
- Reproduce substantial portions of our content on other websites or publications without prior written permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Scrape, aggregate, or systematically collect our content using automated tools
For content licensing enquiries, contact [email protected].
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY SWISS LAW, THE VANDERBILT PORTFOLIO AG’S LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF ZUG ESTATES — WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE — SHALL BE LIMITED TO CHF 100 (ONE HUNDRED SWISS FRANCS).
We shall not be liable for:
- Any loss or damage arising from reliance on information published on ZUG ESTATES
- Any investment loss, property transaction loss, or financial loss of any kind
- Any indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
- Any interruption, suspension, or termination of access to ZUG ESTATES
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content on ZUG ESTATES
This limitation of liability applies to all claims regardless of how they arise.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, demand, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of ZUG ESTATES in a manner that causes harm to a third party.
8. Advertising
ZUG ESTATES displays third-party advertising through Google Ad Manager. Advertisements are served by Google and are not endorsements of advertised products or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for details on how advertising cookies function.
9. Modifications to the Site and Terms
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue ZUG ESTATES or any portion of it at any time without notice
- Update these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms on this page
Continued use of ZUG ESTATES after any modification to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when Terms were last changed.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from your use of ZUG ESTATES shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG regarding your use of ZUG ESTATES.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms:
The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Zurich, Switzerland