1.1 These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Veil private membership network (the "Service"), including all related websites, applications, and services offered by Askus GmbH ("Company," "we," "our," or "us").
1.2 By accessing the Service, whether as a prospective member or accepted member, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
1.3 The Service is a private membership network designed to facilitate confidential professional and personal networking among carefully selected members. The Service operates on principles of discretion, privacy, and long-term legitimacy. Core characteristics include:
1.4 The Service is provided on an "as-is" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any portion thereof at any time.
2.1 To access and use the Service, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater.
2.2 You represent and warrant that:
2.3 We reserve the right to verify your eligibility at any time and to refuse or revoke access if we determine you do not meet these requirements.
3.1 Application Process: Access to the Service requires submission of an application and payment of a membership commitment deposit. Applicants must be sponsored by an existing member or accepted through direct review.
3.2 Deposit Tiers: Applicants may elect one of the following commitment deposit amounts:
Deposit amounts do not influence review decisions or membership eligibility.
3.3 Deposit Purpose: The commitment deposit serves as evidence of serious intent to participate in the membership network. The deposit is held by the Company pending review of your application.
3.4 Payment Processing: All deposits are processed via Stripe using the CHF currency. Payments are non-refundable except as explicitly stated in Section 3.5. Payment processing is subject to Stripe's Terms of Service and standard payment processing requirements.
3.5 Automatic Refund Policy: If your application is not accepted within thirty (30) calendar days of deposit receipt, your deposit will be automatically refunded in full. No further action is required. Refunds are processed to the original payment method used at deposit. Please allow 5-10 business days for the refund to appear in your account, depending on your financial institution.
3.6 Accepted Member Deposit Application: If your application is accepted, the commitment deposit is automatically applied toward your membership initiation fee and any applicable membership dues. You will be notified of acceptance and the final balance due, if any.
3.7 Deposits and Taxes: You are responsible for any applicable taxes on your deposit. The Company will provide appropriate tax documentation as required by applicable law.
4.1 Membership Activation: Membership becomes active upon final payment completion and verification of your identity through email verification. You will receive confirmation of membership status via email.
4.2 Member Obligations: As a member, you agree to:
4.3 Founder's Badge: Applicants who select the Founding Circle commitment tier (CHF 5,000) during the network's initial phase receive a "Founder's Badge," a digital recognition within the Service, upon admission. The Founder's Badge is a non-transferable, non-monetary designation exclusive to the Founding Circle tier. We reserve the right to establish and modify the criteria for Founder's Badge eligibility.
4.4 Membership Renewal: Membership is offered on an annual basis. Renewal terms, fees, and conditions will be communicated to members separately and must be accepted to maintain active membership status.
4.5 No Transfer of Membership: Membership is personal and non-transferable. You may not sell, gift, or transfer your membership to any other person.
5.1 Account Registration: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your email address and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
5.2 Authentication Methods: The Service uses Firebase Authentication for identity verification. You are required to register with a valid email address and password during the application process. Email verification is required following payment completion.
5.3 Account Accuracy: You are responsible for ensuring that all information associated with your account remains accurate and current. You agree to promptly update your account information if it changes.
5.4 Account Suspension or Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that we believe is harmful to the Service or other members.
6.1 Service Content: All content, materials, designs, logos, and other intellectual property contained within the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, videos, and software ("Company IP"), are the exclusive property of Askus GmbH or its licensors and are protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Service in accordance with these Terms. This license does not include the right to:
6.3 User-Generated Content: You retain all rights to any content you create and upload to the Service ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content within the Service for the purpose of facilitating member communications and network operations.
6.4 User Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and appropriateness of all User Content you provide. You represent and warrant that you own or have obtained all necessary rights to upload your User Content and that it does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights.
6.5 Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any User Content that we determine violates these Terms, applicable law, or the rights of other members, without liability.
7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7.2 Service Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Service. We are not liable for any disruptions, data loss, or service interruptions caused by technical failures, maintenance, third-party service providers (including Stripe and Firebase), or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
7.3 Third-Party Services: The Service integrates with third-party services including Stripe (payment processing) and Firebase (authentication and data storage). We are not responsible for the availability, functionality, security, or privacy practices of these third-party services. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
7.4 Limitation of Damages: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ASKUS GMBH, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, OR LOSS OF USE, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7.5 Liability Cap: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ANY DEPOSIT OR PAYMENT YOU HAVE MADE TO THE COMPANY IN THE PRECEDING TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
7.6 No Professional Advice: The Service and any communications within the Service are not intended to provide professional advice of any kind (legal, financial, medical, etc.). Any content provided by members or through the Service is offered for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
8.1 Member Confidentiality Obligation: All information regarding members, their participation in the Service, and the content of member communications is strictly confidential. You agree not to disclose, share, or reference the names, contact information, or any identifying details of other members to non-members without their explicit written consent.
8.2 Data Protection: Your use of personal data within the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Service, you consent to the data processing practices described in the Privacy Policy.
8.3 Member Directory: Access to the confidential member directory is restricted to accepted members only. Unauthorized access, copying, or distribution of member information is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of membership and legal action.
8.4 No Public Information: Unlike public social networks, the Service does not publish member information, profiles, or communications publicly. All information related to the network and its members is maintained in strict confidence.
You agree not to:
9.1 Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights;
9.2 Engage in harassment, discrimination, defamation, or abusive conduct toward other members;
9.3 Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts;
9.4 Upload malware, viruses, or any malicious code;
9.5 Interfere with or disrupt the Service, its servers, or networks connected to the Service;
9.6 Scrape, copy, or extract member information, content, or data from the Service;
9.7 Use the Service for commercial purposes outside the scope of approved membership activities;
9.8 Impersonate any person or organization;
9.9 Engage in fraud, deception, or misrepresentation;
9.10 Share your login credentials or allow others to access your account;
9.11 Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Service or compromise security;
9.12 Disclose information about other members to non-members without consent.
10.1 Termination by You: You may request termination of your membership at any time by providing written notice to the Company. Upon termination, your access to the Service will be revoked.
10.2 Termination by Company: We reserve the right to terminate your membership and access to the Service immediately, without notice, if we determine that you have:
10.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination:
10.4 Survival: Sections 6 (Intellectual Property Rights), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 8 (Confidentiality and Privacy), 9 (Prohibited Conduct), 11 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and any other provisions that reasonably should survive termination shall survive the termination of these Terms.
11.1 We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates to these Terms will be posted on the Service and the effective date will be updated. Continued use of the Service following posting of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
11.2 For material changes that substantially affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you via email prior to the changes taking effect, and you may have the right to terminate your membership if you do not agree to the modified Terms.
11.3 We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to remain informed of any updates.
12.1 Governing Law: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Principality of Liechtenstein, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.
12.2 Jurisdiction and Venue: You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Vaduz, Liechtenstein for the resolution of any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service. You agree to waive any objection to venue and to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.
12.3 Dispute Resolution: Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage parties to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation and mutual agreement. If informal resolution fails, either party may pursue legal remedies through the courts of Vaduz, Liechtenstein.
12.4 Attorneys' Fees: In the event of legal proceedings, the prevailing party may recover reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs from the non-prevailing party.
13.1 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
13.2 Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service and supersede all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter.
13.3 No Waiver: The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
14.1 For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Askus GmbH
c/o Vigor Trustees
Pflugstrasse 20
9490 Vaduz
Liechtenstein
14.2 Support and membership inquiries may also be directed through the Service's contact portal.
Service Provider:
Askus GmbH
c/o Vigor Trustees
Pflugstrasse 20
9490 Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Registration: Commercial Register of Liechtenstein
Responsible for Editorial Content: Askus GmbH (as identified above)
Liability for Content: The contents of this website have been prepared with care. However, Askus GmbH does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or topicality of the contents. Liability for damages caused by the use of information provided on this website is excluded, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
Liability for External Links: The Service may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Askus GmbH is not responsible for the contents of external websites. The Company exercises due diligence in the selection of linked sites but has no control over and cannot guarantee the content, accuracy, or legality of external websites. Responsibility for the contents of linked external websites lies solely with their respective operators.
Intellectual Property Rights: All intellectual property rights related to the Service, including trademarks, logos, and content, are the exclusive property of Askus GmbH or its licensors. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use is prohibited.
Data Protection: For information regarding the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Dispute Resolution: Disputes arising from the use of this website are subject to the Terms and Conditions herein and shall be governed by the laws of the Principality of Liechtenstein.