Disclaimer
Effective Date: October 24, 2024
Governing Law: England & Wales | Last Updated: October 24, 2024
Table of Contents
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
- Company Name: FreeZone Global
- Company Number: 13259001 (United Kingdom)
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: https://freezone.global
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:
Email:
Website:
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]