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UN Members: 193 | Active Treaties: 560+ | Embassies: 15,000+ | Peacekeepers: 87,000 | Trade Agreements: 350+ | Sanctions Programs: 38 | Diplomatic Staff: 1.2M | Int'l Orgs: 300+ | UN Members: 193 | Active Treaties: 560+ | Embassies: 15,000+ | Peacekeepers: 87,000 | Trade Agreements: 350+ | Sanctions Programs: 38 | Diplomatic Staff: 1.2M | Int'l Orgs: 300+ |

Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 25, 2026 Last Updated: March 25, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of diplomatie.ai (the “Site”), operated by Diplomatie, a publication of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

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Your continued use of the Site following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.

2. Description of Service

Diplomatie provides editorial content, market intelligence, data analysis, and research related to global diplomacy, statecraft, international relations, geopolitical intelligence. The Site publishes articles, dashboards, entity profiles, comparisons, glossary entries, and other informational content.

The Site is a journalism and research platform. Content published on the Site is for informational and educational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

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5.3 Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, data presented on the Site may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Market data, statistics, and financial figures are sourced from third-party providers and official publications but are not guaranteed to be accurate. All data is indicative and should be independently verified before use.

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OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD $100).

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9. Premium Content

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10. Indemnification

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11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

12. International Regulatory Context

Diplomatie operates within a complex international regulatory environment that reflects the geopolitical dynamics our platform analyzes. As a publication of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, the Site is governed by Swiss law, benefiting from Switzerland’s well-established tradition of neutrality and legal stability. Switzerland’s position as host to numerous international organizations – including UN agencies in Geneva, the WTO (164 member states), the ICRC, and the Bank for International Settlements – provides a governance framework uniquely suited to an international affairs publication serving diplomatic practitioners and institutions across the 193 UN member states.

Our content covers institutions and governance frameworks that operate under diverse legal traditions and regulatory regimes. The analytical independence essential to our editorial mission requires legal structures that protect against political pressure from the states and institutions we analyze. Swiss media law, combined with the country’s strong tradition of press freedom and editorial independence, provides this protection.

Users accessing the Site from the European Economic Area (27 EU member states, combined GDP approximately $16.6 trillion) are additionally protected by the EU’s consumer protection directives, digital services regulations, and the GDPR’s data protection framework. Users in jurisdictions subject to comprehensive sanctions programs administered by the US (OFAC), EU, or other authorities should be aware that access to certain analytical content may be affected by applicable sanctions restrictions. Our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy describe how we handle user data in compliance with applicable regulations.

The international nature of our readership – diplomats, government officials, international organization staff, corporate strategists, and academics operating across every major governance system – requires terms of service that accommodate diverse legal traditions while maintaining the clarity and enforceability necessary for a professional analytical platform.

13. International Content Disclaimer

The Site publishes analysis covering diplomatic developments, geopolitical dynamics, sanctions regimes, armed conflicts, and institutional governance across the 193 UN member states and the international organizations they comprise. Content discussing sanctions programs, military operations, nuclear proliferation, intelligence activities, or other sensitive topics is provided strictly for informational and analytical purposes. Nothing on the Site should be construed as encouraging violation of applicable sanctions, export controls, or other legal restrictions.

Users accessing the Site from jurisdictions subject to comprehensive sanctions programs should be aware that access to certain content may be affected by applicable legal restrictions. The analytical coverage of entities, individuals, or governments subject to sanctions designations does not constitute endorsement, support, or facilitation of sanctioned activities. Similarly, our institutional analysis of organizations including NATO, the EU, BRICS, and other bodies reflects independent editorial assessment and does not represent the views or positions of the organizations analyzed.

The Site’s coverage of armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, and human rights situations draws on publicly available information and does not incorporate classified intelligence. Users requiring operational guidance in conflict-affected environments should consult appropriate governmental and institutional authorities rather than relying on Diplomatie’s analytical assessments.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution, conducted in English.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver of any term shall not be deemed a waiver of any other term.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

19. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, power failures, internet disruptions, cyberattacks, sanctions enforcement actions, or geopolitical events that disrupt normal business operations. Given the nature of our analytical coverage – which encompasses armed conflicts, sanctions regimes, and geopolitical crises – users acknowledge that force majeure events in the international system may affect our operational capacity, data source availability, or content delivery timelines.

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