Terms and Conditions: Website Usage Policy for Our Tools

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using The Dubai Setup (https://thedubaisetup.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use this website and its tools (including the Setup Cost Estimator and other calculators) for personal and business planning purposes. Specifically, you may:

• Access and read all publicly available content, including guides on company formation, legal structures, free zones, costs, taxes, and visas
• Use our cost estimators and calculators to perform business setup cost calculations
• Share links to our content on social media, forums, or other platforms
• Print or download content for your personal or internal business reference
• Reference our content in your own research, provided you attribute it to The Dubai Setup with a link

Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or redistribute substantial portions of our content for commercial purposes without our written permission
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to systematically extract content from this website beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content without attribution
• Use this website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or infrastructure
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website or its associated systems
• Use our content or brand name in a misleading way that suggests endorsement, affiliation, or that you are acting as The Dubai Setup
• Present our content as your own original work
• Use our cost estimates or guides in sales materials for business setup services without our written permission

Intellectual Property

All content on this website -- including text, graphics, logos, calculator designs, code, data compilations, and editorial analysis -- is the property of The Dubai Setup and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The underlying company laws, government regulations, and fee schedules referenced on this website are public domain, but our original analysis, commentary, guides, comparative tables, and tool implementations are proprietary.

Tool and Calculator Terms

Our business setup cost estimators and calculators are provided free of charge for personal and business planning use. By using them, you acknowledge that:

• Calculations are estimates based on our compilation of published government fee schedules, free zone tariffs, and market-rate data
• Results should not be considered as definitive cost quotations or binding financial determinations
• All data entered into calculators is processed locally in your browser and is not stored or transmitted to our servers
• We are not responsible for business decisions, financial commitments, or other actions taken based on calculator results
• You should verify all cost estimates with the relevant government authority, free zone, or a qualified professional before committing financial resources
• The cost data underlying our tools is updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent fee changes at the time of your use

Informational Purpose Only

All content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, tax, immigration, or professional business advice. For full details on the limitations of our content, please see our Disclaimer.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be available at all times without interruption
• The information is complete, accurate, or current at all times
• The cost estimators will produce results that match actual formation costs or official government fee calculations
• The regulatory information reflects the most recent amendments or ministerial decisions
• The website is free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Dubai Setup and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use this website, its tools, or its content. This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis.

Third-Party Content and Links

This website contains links to third-party websites, including government agencies (UAE DET, MISA, MOCI, ZATCA, QFC, QFZA, and others), free zone authorities, and other resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control the content of these external sites and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or privacy practices. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and use information.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions 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.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the information provided on our About page.