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This web site is managed by TaxForisGroup Worldwide, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "TFG"). TFG provides information and documentation on World Wide Web sites, hereinafter referred to as the "Web site". By using this Web site, you confirm that you agree to each of the terms and conditions as set forth below. You shall not be authorized to use this Web site if you do not agree with any of the terms or conditions set forth below.
TFG is incorporated in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida in the United States. TFG and its affiliate member firms are legally distinct and separate entities. They are not and nothing shall be construed to place these entities in the relationship of parents, subsidiaries, partners, joint ventures or agents. No member firm of TFG has any authority (actual, apparent, implied or otherwise) to obligate or bind TFG or any other TFG member firm in any manner whatsoever.
The information contained and accessed on this Web site is provided by the member firms of TFG for general guidance and is intended to offer the user general information of interest. The information provided is not intended to replace or serve as substitute for any accounting, legal, tax or other professional advice, consultation or service. You should consult with a professional from a TFG member firm in the respective legal, accounting, tax or other professional area. Based on specific facts or circumstances, the application of laws and regulations may vary.
Based on the fundamental universal condition of the electronic communication process, TFG does not guarantee, warrant and/or offer any assurance that this Web site (including its functions, contents, downloadable files, software etc.) will be uninterrupted, without delay, error-free, omission-free, or free of viruses, free of Trojan horses, similar destructive software and/or free of harmful codes which may impair the proper functioning of any software, hardware or other equipment and/or materials of the user. TFG does not guarantee, warrant and/or offer any assurance that this Web site is compatible with any user's computer equipment (hardware and/or software) or network through which access to this Web site is gained. TFG does further not guarantee, warrant and/or offer any assurance that the use of this Web site will not lead to viruses, Trojan horses and/or similar destructive software accessing any user's computer equipment.
Access to this Web site may be interrupted or unavailable at any time, in particular during maintenance or upgrade procedures. Therefore, the information is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, timeliness and completeness. In no event shall TFG or partners, executives, principals, agents or employees of its member firms be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, consequential or other losses and/or damages of any kind (including, but not limited to, liability for loss of use, data, profits, other intangibles, the costs of procurement of substitute goods and/or services), without regard to the form of any action, including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortuous actions, arising out of or in connection with this Web site, any content on or accessed by use of this Web site, or any copying, display or other use hereof even if TFG has been notified of the possibility of such loss and/or damage. All statements, information, downloadable data and files etc. on this Web site are made available without liability or guarantee for their correctness, completeness, accuracy, durability, assurance of features, reliability, workability, merchantability, quality, fitness for a particular purpose, achievement of results, non-infringement of proprietary rights, absence of any deficiencies or something similar.
TFG shall not be liable for any damage which a user may suffer as a result of any errors in content or arising from any virus or other destructive software. Users are responsible for ensuring that their computer equipment has appropriate security and virus protection features.
All intellectual property rights (in particular copyrights, trademark rights, design rights and patent rights) to the contents of this Web site shall be reserved. As content on the site is protected by intellectual property laws (such as for instance copyright, trademark, patent laws) as well as by unfair competition laws, any unauthorized use of any materials on the site may violate copyright, trademark, patent and other laws. Pictures, texts, graphics, computer software etc. which are contained, featured and/or downloadable on this Web site may not be copied, downloaded or used in any other way unless indicated otherwise on this Web site Should a user download and/or print the materials on this Web site for personal or non-commercial use, the user must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original materials on any copies of the material and the source must be indicated completely. The complete and/or partial reproduction, transmission (electronically and/or otherwise), modification, public display, performance, distribution, linking, framing or other use of this Web site for any public and/or commercial purposes shall not be allowed without the prior written consent of TFG and the complete indication of the source. TFG does not grant the users of this Web site any rights (in particular no intellectual property rights), except for the rights that are necessary to use this Web site for purposes permitted under these conditions.
Some links on this Web site refer to other web sites which have been set up and are operated by third parties. Such links are provided only as a convenience to users. TFG does not control and is not responsible for any of these sites or their content. TFG explicitly disclaims any endorsement or recommendation of and guarantee or liability for such web sites of third parties.
This Web site is not intended for persons who are subject to a jurisdiction that prohibits the publication of and/or access to this Web site (be it because of the nationality, their age, the domicile or for any other reason). If you are affected by such restrictions, you may not access this Web site
Privacy Statement
TaxForisGroup Worldwide, LLC is in charge of the data supplied to this Web site and the processing of such data. This Web site is managed by TFG. The goal of this target group is to develop additional sustained and diversified business opportunities on the basis of these relationships.
For the purposes of this Privacy Statement, member firms, correspondent firms, associated firms of TFG and other companies assisting TFG in running and maintaining this Web site are together described as Partners.
TFG provides information and documentation on World Wide Web sites, such site(s) being known as the TFG Internet (hereinafter referred to as the "Web site"). This page contains the information gathering and use policies adopted by TFG in connection with the Web site These policies are subject to periodic review and any changes will be included within this section of the Web site
TFG is not responsible for the privacy policies of third party sites to which links are provided (including sites of Partners of TFG). The privacy policies on these sites should be checked before providing any personal information to these sites.
TFG is committed to the protection of personal information supplied by clients and prospective clients and other users of this Web site.
TFG provides further support and specialized services for Partners most of whom are situated outside Switzerland in countries which may not afford an adequate level of protection for personal data. Personal information submitted to the Web site may be transferred to other Participant Firms outside of Switzerland to the extent necessary to meet the purpose for which the information was submitted. In submitting personal data to this Web site in connection with a request for support and specialized services, the individuals concerned consent to the transfer of their personal data outside Switzerland to the extent necessary to comply with the request.
Collection of information
TFG will only collect and use personal data voluntarily and openly provided to this Web site Authorized users are able to browse the Web site without disclosing any personal information. An authorized user of this Web site may choose to provide TFG with limited personal data as required in order to register for certain services; once registered the information will only be used for the specified purpose(s). If you provide any data by completing the appropriate spaces on this Web site or by sending a message to TFG by any means (particularly e-mail) you confirm that you agree that TFG may save, analyze and/or use the date for any purposes, including, but not limited to sending information and brochures to you. You may revoke your consent to the further use of the transmitted data by TFG at any time by sending an e-mail to TFG.
TFG reserves the right to save information regarding the domain name and/or IP-address of users of the TFG Web site or their providers' for administrative, statistical and/or other purposes. The IP address indicates the location of the authorized users' computer on the Internet. TFG does not require registration for access to the Web site
It will normally be clear when personal information is being collected. The information required is the minimum necessary to enable TFG to deal with the services requested, but additional information may be requested in order for TFG to provide the most appropriate response. If such additional information is requested it is highlighted and its provision is voluntary.
We do not solicit sensitive personal data through the Web site except where legally required to do so, e.g. for the purposes of retaining information for inclusion in the TFG directories of Partners, their principals and their professional expertise. We would suggest information of this nature is not provided except where such data is for inclusion in TFG directories of Participating Firms, their principals and their professional expertise.
At the present time, the standard technology known as "cookies" is not used on the TFG Web site Cookies are small text files placed on the authorized user's hard drive that allow the Web site to store tokens of information in connection with use of the Web site by allocation of an identifier to an authorized user while the Web site is in use. However, TFG reserves the right to start using cookies at any moment without prior notice. Use of cookies would enable TFG to analyze the operation of the Web site, thus permitting continuous improvement of the service that it provides.
Use of information
Information is used only for the specific purpose for which it was provided except where there has been an explicit selection to receive other information from TFG. Personal data provided through the Web site will be made available to the provider of the information on request as any individual whose personal data is held on the Web site is entitled under the Swiss Privacy Act to the information constituting his or her personal data. Personal information may be deleted from the Web site at any time. Requests for copies or deletion of information may be made by e-mailing the Head Office at any time.
Provision of Information to Third Parties
TFG will provide personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
TFG does not collect or compile personal data or information obtained by the Web site for dissemination or sale to outside parties not Partners for the purposes of marketing or mailing by or on behalf of third parties. TFG does not undertake marketing activities for third parties.
Accuracy of information
TFG assumes responsibility for keeping an accurate record of personal data once it has been submitted, but not for confirming the ongoing accuracy of the personal information. If TFG is advised that the personal data is no longer accurate, it will be amended (where practical).
Retention of information
Information collected from authorized users of the Web site will be kept in order to provide the required services as well as for statistical purposes. Once the service has been completed all information will be destroyed in accordance with TFG's data retention policies. Where the information has been collected in connection with an expression of interest in working for TFG or a Partner it is agreed that TFG may use, hold and destroy personal data supplied in connection with the initial expression of interest in accordance with TFG's standard recruitment procedures:
Where the authorized user of the Web site has provided additional information, personal details will be retained for a period of time reasonable in the context of the nature of the request.
If these conditions are not acceptable the site should not be further used.
Security of information
TFG has implemented accepted standards of technical measures and security policies that are aimed at protecting the personal data it has under its control from:
All TFG personnel are required to keep personal information confidential and only authorized persons have access to such information.
Please note that the Web site contains links to other sites (including sites maintained by Partners) which are not governed by this privacy statement.
Additional general conditions governing the Legal Disclaimer and the Privacy Statement
The rejection of any liability and/or responsibility regarding the Web site and its content and other terms and/or conditions contained in this legal information are also applicable to all companies associated or affiliated with TFG, particularly TFG member firms (Partners).
TFG reserves the right to change all and/or any of the regulations mentioned above at any time without any prior announcement. Unless explicitly indicated otherwise, the new regulations shall immediately apply to all information, indications etc. featured on the TFG Web site By continuing to use the TFG Web site, you accept all changes of such regulations.
The invalidity or unenforceability in any jurisdiction of any of these terms shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other of these terms. If any term is held to be invalid or unenforceable it shall be deemed to be amended to the minimum extent required to render such term valid or enforceable, such amendment to be determined by TFG.
The Legal Disclaimer and the Privacy Statement indicated above shall be governed by and are construed in accordance with Florida State Law and shall have exclusive jurisdiction in any possible dispute