Terms of Service
Welcome to ZUG Commodities (zugcommodities.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and ZUG Commodities ("we," "us," "our").
1. Nature of Content
All content published on ZUG Commodities — including articles, analyses, data tables, market intelligence, company profiles, regulatory summaries, and commentary — is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Our content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, tax advice, legal advice, or any other form of professional advice. Commodity markets involve substantial risk, including the risk of total loss of capital. No information on this website should form the basis for any investment, trading, or financial decision.
2. No Guarantees of Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy and rely on institutional-grade sources (as described in our Editorial Policy), we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or suitability of any content published on this website. Commodity market data, corporate financial figures, tax rates, regulatory interpretations, and other information are subject to change without notice. We recommend verifying all material information independently before relying upon it.
3. Third-Party Links
This website contains links to external websites and resources operated by third parties, including government agencies, international organizations, financial institutions, and media organizations. These links are provided for reference and convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any external websites. The inclusion of a third-party link does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or approval of the linked website or its operators. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
4. User Conduct
By using this website, you agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable local, national, or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, its servers, or connected networks
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission
- Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract content beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the website
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality, servers, or networks
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, design elements, layout, typography, code, and the selection and arrangement thereof — is the exclusive property of ZUG Commodities and is protected by Swiss and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. The ZUG Commodities name, logo, and design system are proprietary assets.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent, except for limited personal, non-commercial use (such as saving an article for personal reference). Brief quotations with proper attribution and a link back to the original content are permitted for journalistic and academic purposes.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ZUG Commodities, its founder, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages — including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses — resulting from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this website
- Any content, data, or information obtained from or through this website
- Investment, trading, or financial decisions made based on information from this website
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
- Statements or conduct of any third party referenced on the website
- Any other matter relating to the website
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ZUG Commodities, its founder, editors, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or availability. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
9. Advertising
This website displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense and potentially other programmatic advertising networks. Advertising content is generated by third-party advertisers and ad networks, not by ZUG Commodities. The display of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement of the advertised product, service, or company. Advertising is visually separated from editorial content. For information about how advertising cookies work, see our Privacy Policy.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where practicable, through a notice on the website. Your continued use of the website after any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
13. Dispute Resolution
Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation under the Swiss Rules of Commercial Mediation of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution. If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved by the competent courts of the Canton of Vaud.
14. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
ZUG Commodities — Legal
Email: editorial@zugcommodities.com
Vevey, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland