Terms of Use & Disclaimer

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Swiss Project Development Company SA ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), located at Via Pico 12, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland (UID: CHE-196.623.289).

By accessing our website, using our "Readiness Check" tool, reading our blog, or using any of our services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Age Requirement

The Service is intended for business professionals and individuals aged 18 years or older. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the full right, power, and authority to enter into this agreement.

3. Nature of the Service (No Professional Advice)

The Company provides consulting tools, including an automated and semi-automated "Readiness Check" designed to assess market entry potential (specifically for Central Asian markets), as well as blog articles and general information.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

The information provided through the Service, including the "Readiness Check" results, graphs, blog posts, and any subsequent reports, is for general informational purposes only.

Not Professional Advice: The content does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or professional business advice. It is not a substitute for a formal consultation with a qualified professional who understands your specific business context.
No Guarantee of Results: Market conditions (especially in Central Asia) are volatile and subject to change. A high score on our "Readiness Check" does not guarantee business success, profitability, or successful market entry. Conversely, a low score does not imply failure.
"As Is" Basis: The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information.

YOU AGREE THAT ANY RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SITE OR THROUGH THE "READINESS CHECK" IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Company Ownership: All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to the "Readiness Check" methodology, questions, algorithms, design, text, and graphics, are the exclusive property of Swiss Project Development Company SA and are protected by Swiss and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes.
- You may: Share the final results (graphs/reports) generated for you with your team or on professional networks, provided you do not modify them.
- You may NOT: Copy, reproduce, or reverse-engineer the underlying questionnaire, logic, or methodology of the "Readiness Check" for any purpose, including creating a competing service.

5. Prohibited Uses

In addition to other prohibitions, you are prohibited from using the Service:

(a) For any unlawful purpose;
(b) To solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts;
(c) To submit false or misleading information;
(d) To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code;
(e) To use any automated means (such as bots, scrapers, or spiders) to access the Service or collect data;
(f) For competitive benchmarking: You may not use the Service to assess its functionality for the purpose of building a competing product or service.

6. Data Use and Analytics

By using the "Readiness Check", you acknowledge and agree that:

Service Delivery: We use the data you provide to generate your specific report.
Aggregated Statistics: You grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your submitted data in an anonymized and aggregated form for statistical analysis, market research, and service improvement (e.g., "80% of respondents are not ready for market expansion"). This aggregated data will not identify you or your company personally.
Privacy: Personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Tools and Links

Platform: Our website is hosted on Shopify Inc. We are not responsible for the downtime, technical errors, or data breaches attributable solely to these third-party providers.
External Links: The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., in our blog or reports). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Swiss law (including Art. 100 of the Swiss Code of Obligations):

In no event shall Swiss Project Development Company SA, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (including, without limitation, lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service, whether based on contract, tort, or strict liability.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, excluding its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in relation to these Terms, including the validity, invalidity, breach, or termination thereof, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the ordinary courts of Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland.

10. Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Use should be sent to us at:

Swiss Project Development Company SA
Via Pico 12, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Email: info@spdc.ch

Terms of Use & Disclaimer