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The platform defencetech.ch ("Platform") is operated by Swiss Fintech Law AG, a company incorporated under the laws of Switzerland, with its registered office in Zug ("Operator"). The Operator is entered in the commercial register of the Canton of Zug.

This Legal Disclaimer applies to all content, information, and services provided on or through the Platform and should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

DefenceTech.ch is an informational and ecosystem platform only. The Operator does not act as a regulated financial intermediary within the meaning of the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA, SR 955.0) or the Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA, SR 958.1).

For the avoidance of doubt, the Operator expressly does not:

• Hold, receive, transmit, exchange, or settle money, securities, or other financial assets on behalf of any party;
• Intermediate, arrange, negotiate, or facilitate financial transactions, investments, mergers, acquisitions, or any form of corporate transaction;
• Provide investment advice, financial planning, asset management, or any other services regulated under the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FinIA, SR 954.1) or the Swiss Financial Services Act (FinSA, SR 950.1);
• Act as a broker, dealer, agent, or fiduciary in connection with any transaction;
• Provide escrow, custodial, or payment processing services;
• Accept deposits or issue payment instruments within the meaning of the Swiss Banking Act (BankG, SR 952.0).

The Platform is deliberately structured and operated so as not to fall within the scope of Swiss financial market regulation. The Platform's activities are limited to the publication of informational content, the operation of a company and programme directory, and the facilitation of initial introductions between ecosystem participants.

All negotiations, due diligence, structuring, contracting, and closing of any transactions occur directly between the parties involved, without any participation, intermediation, or oversight by the Operator. Users are solely responsible for engaging qualified professional advisors (legal, financial, tax, and regulatory) in connection with any transaction.

Users are solely and exclusively responsible for compliance with all applicable export control laws, sanctions regimes, embargoes, and trade restrictions. The Operator does not provide any export control or sanctions compliance services whatsoever.

The Platform operates in the defence technology sector, which is subject to extensive export control and sanctions regulation across multiple jurisdictions. Users acknowledge and accept that the Operator does not:

• Assess or determine whether any goods, technology, software, services, or data are subject to export controls or require export licences;
• Obtain, apply for, or manage export licences, end-user certificates, or other authorisations on behalf of any party;
• Screen users, listed entities, or counterparties against sanctions lists, denied persons lists, entity lists, or other restricted party lists;
• Classify goods or technology under the Swiss Goods Control Ordinance (GKV), the Wassenaar Arrangement Munitions List, the U.S. Munitions List (USML), the Commerce Control List (CCL), or any other control list;
• Provide legal, regulatory, or compliance advice regarding export controls, sanctions, or trade restrictions;
• Intermediate in or facilitate any transaction involving controlled goods, technology, or services.

User Responsibilities

Each User is individually and solely responsible for:

• Determining the export control classification of all goods, technology, and software within the User's control;
• Obtaining all required export licences, authorisations, and permits from the relevant authorities (including SECO, the Swiss Federal Office for Police (fedpol), BAFA, the U.S. Department of State (DDTC), and the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS));
• Screening all counterparties, end-users, and end-use destinations against applicable sanctions and restricted party lists;
• Complying with all applicable end-use and end-user restrictions;
• Maintaining complete and accurate records of all export-related activities as required by applicable law;
• Engaging qualified export control counsel for compliance guidance.

Potentially Applicable Regimes

Depending on the nature and jurisdiction of the User's activities, the following export control and sanctions regimes may apply (this list is illustrative, not exhaustive):

• Swiss: Kriegsmaterialgesetz (KMG), Güterkontrollgesetz (GKG), Embargogesetz (EmbG), and their implementing ordinances;
• European Union: Dual-Use Regulation (EU 2021/821), Common Position 2008/944/CFSP, EU sanctions regulations;
• United States: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions programmes;
• International: Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Australia Group;
• National laws of any other jurisdiction in which the User operates or into which goods or technology are transferred.

All content, information, and materials published on the Platform are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, financial, regulatory, or any other form of professional advice. The information on the Platform is not a substitute for professional advice tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of your situation.

Although Swiss Fintech Law AG is a law firm registered in Switzerland, the operation of this Platform does not create an attorney-client relationship between the Operator and any User. Information published on the Platform does not constitute legal representation, legal advice, or a legal opinion.

Users must engage their own qualified legal counsel, tax advisors, financial advisors, and regulatory compliance specialists before making any business, investment, regulatory, or legal decisions. The Operator expressly disclaims any liability arising from a User's reliance on information published on the Platform without obtaining independent professional advice.

Swiss Fintech Law AG operates the Platform as a separate business activity. The Platform is independent from and does not form part of the Operator's legal advisory practice. Use of the Platform does not create, and shall not be construed as creating, an attorney-client relationship, a fiduciary relationship, or any other professional relationship between the Operator and any User.

Listing or inclusion of any company, programme, or organisation on the Platform does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, sponsorship, or certification by the Operator or by any of its partners, associates, or affiliates. The Operator does not verify the accuracy, completeness, or legality of information submitted by listed entities or Users.

The Platform and all content, information, and services provided thereon are made available on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The Operator makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, or truthfulness of any listing, directory entry, or informational content;
• The identity, reputation, legal standing, financial condition, or regulatory compliance status of any listed company, programme, or User;
• The suitability of any programme, grant, accelerator, or co-location facility for any particular User or purpose;
• The availability, security, or uninterrupted operation of the Platform;
• The outcomes of any interaction, introduction, or transaction facilitated through or in connection with the Platform.

Users acknowledge and accept that all use of the Platform, reliance on Platform content, and interactions with other Users or listed entities are undertaken entirely at the User's own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by Swiss law, the Operator, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, the Platform.

This exclusion and limitation of liability applies, without limitation, to:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, and exemplary damages;
• Damages arising from reliance on Platform content, listings, or directory information;
• Damages arising from interactions, introductions, negotiations, or transactions between Users or between Users and third parties;
• Damages arising from any User's failure to comply with export control, sanctions, or other regulatory obligations;
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, contracts, business opportunities, or goodwill;
• Damages arising from unauthorised access, data breaches, or service interruptions.

The Operator's aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or in connection with the Platform shall not exceed the total amount of fees actually paid by the User to the Operator in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. As no fees are currently charged, the maximum aggregate liability is CHF 0.00.

Nothing in this Disclaimer shall exclude or limit liability for damages caused intentionally or through gross negligence, to the extent that such exclusion is not permitted under Swiss law (Art. 100(1) of the Swiss Code of Obligations, OR).

By accessing and using DefenceTech.ch, you expressly acknowledge and agree that:

• The Platform is an informational and ecosystem platform only, and is not a regulated financial intermediary, broker, or advisor;
• You are solely and exclusively responsible for compliance with all applicable export control, sanctions, and trade compliance obligations;
• The Platform does not provide legal, tax, financial, regulatory, or any other form of professional advice;
• You will obtain independent professional advice before making any business, investment, regulatory, or legal decisions;
• The Platform makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content;
• All interactions with other Users and listed entities, and all transactions arising therefrom, are conducted at your own risk and responsibility;
• The Operator's liability is limited as set out in Section 7 above.

This Legal Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Disclaimer shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, subject to any mandatory legal venue provisions under Swiss law.

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