Website Terms of Use

The brand Director Suisse and this Website are owned and operated by Vervitas GmbH.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• Company: Vervitas GmbH, Switzerland (also “we,” “us,” “our”).
• Website: The Company’s website and its content, accessible at www.directorsuisse.com
• User: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Website (also “you”).
• Content: All text, graphics, images, software, and other materials displayed or made available on the Website.

2. Scope and Applicability

2.1 These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the Website.

2.2 By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.

2.3 The Company may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.

3. Company Information

• Legal entity: Vervitas GmbH
• Address: Emil Oprecht Strasse 1, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland
• Contact: [email protected]
• Registered with the Swiss Commercial Register

4. User’s Representations and Warranties

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that:

• you are at least 18 years old and have not previously been suspended or banned from the Website;
• you are not a resident of, or otherwise subject to restrictions under, jurisdictions designated as high risk by FATF, SECO, the EU, the UK, or the US;
• you are not identified as a “Specially Designated National” or listed on the U.S. Commerce Department’s Denied Persons List;
• all information you provide to the Company via the Website is accurate and complete;
• you have full legal authority and rights to use the Website in compliance with these Terms;
• you will not use the Website for illegal activities, including but not limited to fraud, money laundering, terrorism financing, illegal gambling, or other unlawful conduct;
• you will comply with all applicable laws and respect third-party rights when using the Website.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• violate any applicable laws or regulations;
• provide false, misleading, or incomplete information;
• infringe the intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties;
• distribute unsolicited advertising, spam, or chain letters;
• use automated systems (e.g. bots, scrapers) to access or extract data from the Website;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, networks, or accounts;
• upload or transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code;
• take any action that interferes with or overloads the Website’s infrastructure.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All Content on the Website is owned by or licensed to the Company and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

6.2 Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to view and use the Website for lawful personal or internal business purposes only.

6.3 Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit Content without prior written consent of the Company.

7. Third-Party Content

References on this Website to any names, marks, products, or services of third parties, or hypertext links to third-party sites or information or Content provided by third parties, are provided solely as a convenience to you and do not constitute or imply our endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of such third parties, their information, materials, or services.

We are not responsible for the practices or policies of such third parties, nor the Content of any third-party sites, and do not make any representations regarding third-party materials or services, or the Content or accuracy of any material on such third-party sites. If you decide to link to or interact with any such third-party sites, you do so entirely at your own risk.

8. No Warranties and Disclaimers

8.1 The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind.

8.2 The Company makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• the accuracy or completeness of Website Content;
• the Website being free of viruses, malware, or harmful components (Users are responsible for up-to-date antivirus and security measures);
• uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of the Website;
• results to be obtained from using the Website;
• any third-party services or content linked on the Website.

8.3 Users should exercise caution when opening emails or attachments from unknown sources.

9. No Legal Advice

This Website is not intended to constitute legal, accounting, tax, investment, consulting or other professional advice or services. Before making any decision or requesting any service or product from us, or taking any action that might affect your personal finances or business, you should consult a local legal and tax professional advisor that can advise you on how the use of companies in foreign jurisdictions effects your personal taxation, or the taxation of your existing company or companies.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

9.1 Use of the Website may involve the collection of personal data.

9.2 All data processing is subject to the Company’s Privacy Policy, available at www.directorsuisse.com, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and service providers from any claims, damages, liabilities, fines, penalties, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• your breach of these Terms;
• your misuse of the Website; or
• your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights.

11. Warning Regarding Web Fraud and Phishing

11.1 Our name, brands, and reputation may be misused by imposters and frauds publishing fake websites and engaging in “phishing” scams seeking personal or confidential information.

11.2 When communicating with Vervitas GmbH through digital media, please:

• Confirm you are visiting an authorized Vervitas GmbH website.
• Do not share your password or login credentials with anyone, including anyone claiming to represent Vervitas GmbH. Certain Company websites may be private, available only to clients through secure login procedures. We will never ask you for your password or login information by email or phone.
• Do not communicate or deal with personnel who are not affiliated with an authorized office of Vervitas GmbH. Official office information is provided on our Contact page.
• Do not send emails to or respond to addresses other than authorized Vervitas GmbH email addresses. The Company uses only “@vervitas.com”, “@directorsuisse.com” and “@direxis.co” email addresses for official communications. We do not permit employees or representatives to use personal accounts for work-related correspondence.

11.3 If you suspect fraudulent activity, phishing attempts, or unauthorized communications claiming to be from Vervitas GmbH, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Limitation of Liability for Third-Party Content and Phishing

12.1 The Company disclaims any liability for damages, losses, or claims arising from:

• reliance on third-party content, links, or services referenced on the Website;
• user interactions with third-party websites or materials accessed through links on the Website;
• fraudulent websites, phishing emails, or other malicious third-party actions misusing the Company’s name, brands, or identity.

12.2 Users access and interact with third-party sites and communications at their own risk. The Company is not responsible for verifying the authenticity of third-party websites or communications outside of its official domain and contact channels.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1 These Terms are governed exclusively by Swiss law.

13.2 The courts of Zurich, Switzerland, have exclusive jurisdiction.

13.3 Before litigation, the parties shall attempt good faith negotiations and, if unsuccessful, mediation in Zurich.

14. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Failure by the Company to enforce a right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

15. Language

These Terms are issued in English only. The English version is legally binding.