Terms of Service
Last updated: 1/18/2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Village ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
Village is a SaaS platform that provides personalized guidance for international newcomers relocating to Switzerland. Our Service includes:
- Personalized task lists based on your profile
- Local intelligence and municipality-specific information
- Document vault for secure storage
- Email generation tools
- Task reminders and notifications
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To use our Service, you must create an account by providing a valid email address. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Update your profile information as needed
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
4. User Responsibilities
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Upload malicious files, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
5. Content and Information
5.1 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content. Task guidance is based on general information and may not apply to your specific situation. Always verify critical information with official sources.
5.2 Not Legal or Professional Advice
The information provided by Village is for general guidance purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals (lawyers, tax advisors, etc.) for advice specific to your situation.
5.3 User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of all documents and content you upload. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to store and process it solely for the purpose of providing the Service.
6. Service Availability and Modifications
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
- Perform maintenance and updates
- Limit access during periods of high demand
7. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software) are owned by Village or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Village shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of data or documents
- Loss of profits or business opportunities
- Delays or failures in task completion
- Errors or inaccuracies in information provided
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim (if applicable).
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Village, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Content you upload or transmit through the Service
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and we will delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
11. Dispute Resolution
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 the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Switzerland.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Village
Email: hello@expatvillage.ch