Disclaimer

Effective Date: October 24, 2024

Governing Law: England & Wales | Last Updated: October 24, 2024

1. Introduction

This Disclaimer ("Disclaimer") applies to the FreeZone Global website at https://freezone.global and all related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By using our Platform, you acknowledge and agree to this Disclaimer. Please read it carefully alongside our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Company Information

2. No Professional Advice

2.1 Not Legal Advice

FreeZone Global does NOT provide legal advice.

The information on our Platform regarding UAE company formation, freezones, regulations, and business structures is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

You should consult a qualified lawyer or legal professional for advice specific to your situation.

We are not a law firm, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using our Platform or Services.

2.2 Not Financial Advice

FreeZone Global does NOT provide financial, investment, or tax advice.

Any information regarding costs, pricing, financial structures, or tax implications is general information only and should not be relied upon as financial or tax advice.

Consult a qualified financial advisor, accountant, or tax professional for advice specific to your circumstances.

Different jurisdictions have different tax obligations. We cannot advise on your specific tax situation.

2.3 Not Immigration Advice

FreeZone Global does NOT provide immigration or visa advice.

Information about UAE residence visas, visa quotas, and immigration procedures is general information only.

Consult a qualified immigration advisor or lawyer for advice specific to your nationality and circumstances.

Visa eligibility and requirements vary by nationality and can change without notice.

2.4 Not Business Consulting

FreeZone Global does NOT provide business consulting or strategy advice.

Our recommendations regarding freezone selection, business activities, or company structures are general guidance only based on typical use cases.

Every business is unique. Consult appropriate professionals (lawyers, accountants, business consultants) for advice tailored to your specific business.

3. Information Accuracy

3.1 "As Is" Information

All information on our Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but:

  • • Information may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate
  • • We rely on third-party sources (freezones, agencies, government websites)
  • • Regulations, fees, and requirements change frequently
  • • We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information

3.2 Freezone Information

Information about UAE freezones (costs, requirements, timelines, regulations) is:

  • • Based on publicly available information and freezone disclosures
  • • Subject to change without notice by freezone authorities
  • • Approximate and may not reflect current pricing or requirements
  • • Not guaranteed to be complete or accurate

Always verify critical information directly with:

  • • The freezone authority
  • • Your chosen formation agency
  • • A qualified legal or financial professional

3.3 Agency Information

Information about formation agencies (services, pricing, reviews, verification status) is:

  • • Based on information provided by agencies themselves
  • • Subject to change without notice
  • • Not guaranteed to be accurate or complete
  • • Not an endorsement or guarantee of quality

Our verification process does not guarantee agency performance.

3.4 Cost Estimates

Cost estimates provided during consultations or on our Platform are:

  • Approximate only and subject to change
  • • Based on typical scenarios and may not apply to your situation
  • • May not include all fees (government fees can change)
  • • Not binding quotes or guarantees

Final costs depend on:

  • • Chosen freezone and license type
  • • Number of visas required
  • • Specific business activities
  • • Additional services needed
  • • Current government fees (subject to change)

3.5 Timeline Estimates

Formation timeline estimates (typically 10-20 business days) are:

  • Approximate only and based on typical processing times
  • • Subject to delays beyond our control
  • • Not guaranteed or binding commitments
  • • Variable depending on many factors

Timelines can be affected by:

  • • Government processing delays
  • • Freezone authority workload
  • • Document issues or rejections
  • • Customer responsiveness
  • • Peak seasons or holidays
  • • Agency workload

We are not responsible for delays beyond our reasonable control.

4. No Guarantees

4.1 No Guarantee of Approval

We do NOT guarantee that your company formation will be approved.

Freezone authorities have final discretion over all applications. Approval depends on:

  • • Your eligibility and documentation
  • • Chosen business activities
  • • Freezone-specific requirements
  • • Government policies and regulations

Rejection may occur even with complete documentation and our assistance.

4.2 No Guarantee of Outcomes

We do NOT guarantee any specific outcomes, including:

  • • License approval
  • • Timeline for completion
  • • Specific costs or pricing
  • • Business success
  • • Visa approval
  • • Bank account opening
  • • Any other result

Your results depend on many factors beyond our control.

4.3 No Guarantee of Agency Performance

We do NOT guarantee the performance, quality, or reliability of any formation agency.

While we verify agencies before listing them, we cannot guarantee:

  • • Quality of their services
  • • Timeliness of delivery
  • • Professional conduct
  • • Accuracy of their advice
  • • That they will meet your expectations

Agencies are independent contractors. See Section 5 for more information.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Formation Agencies

Formation agencies listed on our Platform are independent third parties.

We are NOT responsible for:

  • • Their actions, omissions, or negligence
  • • Quality or timeliness of their services
  • • Errors in their work
  • • Their advice or recommendations
  • • Disputes between you and an agency
  • • Financial losses caused by agencies
  • • Agency insolvency or business closure

Your contract is with the agency, not with us. We facilitate the connection but are not a party to your agreement with them.

For Hands-Off Service customers: We coordinate and manage the process, but the agency still performs the formation work. We are not liable for their errors or failures.

5.2 UAE Freezone Authorities

Freezone authorities are independent government entities.

We are NOT responsible for:

  • • Their decisions, delays, or rejections
  • • Changes to their regulations or fees
  • • Processing times or backlogs
  • • Quality of licenses issued
  • • Post-formation support or services
  • • Their interpretation of regulations

We have no control over freezone authorities' decisions or operations.

5.3 Other Third-Party Services

We use and link to various third-party services: Payment processors (Stripe), Scheduling tools (Calendly), Email services, Analytics (Plausible), Hosting providers.

We are NOT responsible for:

  • • Their performance, availability, or downtime
  • • Their errors, bugs, or technical issues
  • • Data breaches or security incidents at their facilities
  • • Changes to their terms or pricing
  • • Discontinuation of their services

These third parties have their own terms, privacy policies, and limitations of liability.

5.4 External Links

Our Platform may contain links to external websites (freezone websites, agency websites, government sites, resources).

We are NOT responsible for:

  • • Content on external websites
  • • Accuracy of information on external sites
  • • Privacy practices of external sites
  • • Availability of external sites
  • • Your interactions with external sites

External links do not imply endorsement. Visit external sites at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 General Limitation

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

FreeZone Global's total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of our Platform or Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or €149 (the Hands-Off Service fee), whichever is greater.

6.2 Exclusion of Damages

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • • Loss of goodwill or reputation
  • • Cost of substitute services
  • • Business interruption or downtime
  • • Emotional distress or mental anguish

Any damages arising from:

  • • Use or inability to use our Platform
  • • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in information
  • • Third-party actions (agencies, freezones, service providers)
  • • Delays or failures in company formation
  • • Rejection of applications
  • • Changes in regulations or fees
  • • Loss or corruption of data

6.3 Exceptions

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits our liability for:

  • • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • • Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law

6.4 Basis of Bargain

These limitations of liability reflect the allocation of risk between you and FreeZone Global.

Our pricing reflects these limitations. Without these limitations, we could not provide our Services at the current pricing.

You acknowledge that these limitations are reasonable and have been taken into account in determining the consideration to be given by each party under our Terms of Service.

7. Compliance and Regulatory Matters

7.1 Your Compliance Obligations

You are solely responsible for:

  • • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
  • • Ensuring your business activities are legal in UAE and your home country
  • • Obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and approvals
  • • Meeting tax obligations in all relevant jurisdictions
  • • Complying with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations
  • • Ensuring compliance with sanctions and export controls
  • • Maintaining proper accounting and corporate records

We do NOT monitor your compliance and are not responsible for your legal or regulatory violations.

7.2 Regulatory Changes

UAE regulations and freezone rules can change without notice.

We are NOT responsible for:

  • • Changes in laws, regulations, or policies
  • • New requirements or fees imposed by authorities
  • • Impact of regulatory changes on your business
  • • Need to restructure or re-license due to regulatory changes

You should monitor regulatory changes that affect your business and seek professional advice.

7.3 Sanctions and Prohibited Activities

You are responsible for ensuring your business does NOT violate:

  • • International sanctions (UN, EU, US, UK, etc.)
  • • Export controls and trade restrictions
  • • Anti-money laundering regulations
  • • Counter-terrorism financing laws
  • • Any other applicable restrictions

If your business or activities are sanctioned or prohibited, we will terminate your access immediately and are not liable for any consequences.

8. User Responsibilities

8.1 Information Accuracy

You are responsible for:

  • • Providing accurate, complete, and truthful information
  • • Ensuring all documents submitted are genuine and unaltered
  • • Updating information if it changes
  • • Verifying information before relying on it

We are NOT responsible for consequences of inaccurate or incomplete information you provide.

8.2 Due Diligence

You are responsible for:

  • • Conducting your own research and due diligence
  • • Verifying information from our Platform with original sources
  • • Seeking professional advice (legal, financial, tax, immigration)
  • • Making informed decisions about freezone selection and agency choice
  • • Understanding the costs, risks, and requirements of company formation

Do not rely solely on information from our Platform. Verify everything.

8.3 Decision-Making

All decisions regarding company formation, freezone selection, business activities, and related matters are YOUR decisions.

We provide information and facilitate connections, but:

  • • We do not make decisions for you
  • • We are not responsible for your business decisions
  • • We are not liable if your choices lead to adverse outcomes
  • • You bear all risks associated with your decisions

9. Technology and Platform

9.1 No Warranty of Uninterrupted Service

We do NOT guarantee that our Platform will be:

  • • Available at all times
  • • Error-free or bug-free
  • • Secure from unauthorized access
  • • Compatible with all devices or browsers
  • • Free from viruses or harmful code

We may suspend, modify, or discontinue any part of our Platform at any time without notice.

9.2 Technical Issues

We are NOT liable for:

  • • Platform downtime or unavailability
  • • Data loss or corruption
  • • Technical errors or bugs
  • • Security breaches (subject to our security obligations)
  • • Compatibility issues
  • • Loss of access to your account
  • • Interruption of services

We will make reasonable efforts to maintain the Platform but cannot guarantee continuous, error-free operation.

9.3 User Devices and Internet

You are responsible for:

  • • Your internet connection and costs
  • • Your device and its security
  • • Backing up your data
  • • Protecting your account credentials
  • • Ensuring your device meets minimum requirements

We are NOT responsible for issues caused by your device, internet connection, or browser.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Content

All content on our Platform (text, images, logos, designs, tools, databases) is owned by FreeZone Global or our licensors.

Unauthorized use is prohibited. See our Terms of Service for permitted uses.

10.2 Third-Party Content

Some content may be provided by third parties (agencies, freezones, contributors).

We do NOT guarantee:

  • • Accuracy of third-party content
  • • That third-party content is up-to-date
  • • That we have rights to use third-party content
  • • That third-party content doesn't infringe rights

If you believe content infringes your rights, contact us immediately at [email protected]

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FreeZone Global from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • • Your use of our Platform
  • • Your violation of these Terms or Disclaimer
  • • Your violation of any law or regulation
  • • Your business activities or company formation
  • • False or misleading information you provide
  • • Your breach of any third-party rights
  • • Disputes with agencies or freezone authorities
  • • Your failure to comply with tax or regulatory obligations

This indemnification survives termination of your use of our Platform.

12. Changes to This Disclaimer

12.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time.

12.2 Notice of Changes

Minor Changes:

  • • Updated "Last Updated" date
  • • No specific notification

Material Changes:

  • • Email notification to registered users
  • • Prominent notice on Platform
  • • 30 days' notice before changes take effect

12.3 Your Acceptance

By continuing to use our Platform after changes take effect, you accept the modified Disclaimer.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from this Disclaimer shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

See our Terms of Service for full dispute resolution procedures.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

This Disclaimer, together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and FreeZone Global regarding the subject matter herein.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Disclaimer:

Postal Address:

FreeZone Global
United Kingdom
Company Number: 13259001

17. Summary - Key Points

What You Need to Know:

We Provide Information, Not Advice

  • • Not legal, financial, tax, or immigration advice
  • • Consult appropriate professionals for advice

Information May Be Incomplete or Outdated

  • • Verify all critical information with original sources
  • • Regulations, fees, and requirements change frequently

No Guarantees

  • • We don't guarantee approval, timelines, or outcomes
  • • Results depend on many factors beyond our control

Third Parties Are Independent

  • • Agencies and freezones are independent entities
  • • We're not responsible for their actions or decisions

Limited Liability

  • • Liability capped at amount paid (€149 maximum)
  • • No liability for indirect or consequential damages

You Are Responsible

  • • For your own due diligence and decisions
  • • For compliance with all laws and regulations
  • • For providing accurate information

Use at Your Own Risk

  • • Platform provided "as is"
  • • No warranties regarding availability or accuracy

18. Acceptance

By using FreeZone Global, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Disclaimer.

If you do not agree, you must not use our Platform or Services.

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

Version: 1.0

FreeZone Global
Company Number: 13259001 (United Kingdom)

Questions about this disclaimer?

Contact: [email protected]

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