Terms and Conditions of Service

Welcome to Vignette Legal Counsel SA. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our online platform and legal services (collectively, "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Services.

1. Legal Services Provided

Vignette Legal Counsel SA, located at 18 Bourg Street, Floor 3, Lausanne, Vaud, 1003, Switzerland, provides specialized legal services in traffic and administrative law as they pertain to motorway vignettes. Our Services include, but are not limited to:

• Representation for motorway vignette fines and penalties.
• Administrative appeals against cantonal enforcement decisions relating to vignettes.
• Defense in criminal proceedings related to vignette evasion.
• Assistance with cross-border vehicle seizures and release due to vignette-related issues.
• Fleet compliance audits and corporate vignette policy drafting.
• Challenge of wrongful administrative acts and vehicle seizures.
• Preparation and filing of appeals to cantonal administrative courts and the Federal Administrative Court.
• Legal advice on temporary registration, import/export, and exemption rules concerning vignettes.
• Negotiation and liaison with cantonal authorities and bailiffs.
• Coordination with insurers and legal aid providers.
• Multilingual representation (English, French, German, Italian) to serve diverse clientele.

The precise scope of legal services will be defined in a separate engagement letter or agreement entered into between Vignette Legal Counsel SA and the client.

2. Client Responsibilities

Clients engaging our Services agree to provide accurate, complete, and timely information relevant to their case. Clients are responsible for prompt payment of fees as outlined in their specific engagement agreement.

3. Fees and Payment

Our fees for legal services will be clearly communicated and agreed upon in the individual client engagement letter. Payment terms, including invoicing cycles and acceptable payment methods, will also be specified in that document.

4. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Vignette Legal Counsel SA is committed to protecting the confidentiality of client information in accordance with Swiss legal professional secrecy obligations and data protection laws. For more details on how we collect, use, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Professional Conduct

All legal services are provided by qualified legal professionals in good standing with the relevant Swiss bar associations and comply with professional ethics guidelines.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this online platform is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, we do not warrant its completeness, reliability, or timeliness. Legal outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances, and past results do not guarantee similar future outcomes. Always consult with a qualified legal professional for advice tailored to your situation.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vignette Legal Counsel SA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Services; (iii) any content obtained from the Services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this online platform, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Vignette Legal Counsel SA or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of any materials on this site is prohibited.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Vignette Legal Counsel SA. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

10. Compliance with Advertising Guidelines

This online platform is developed in compliance with Google Ads and Bing Ads guidelines and fully follows them. We adhere to all relevant policies regarding advertising practices, transparency, and user experience.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Services shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Vignette Legal Counsel SA
18 Bourg Street, Floor 3
Lausanne, Vaud, 1003
Switzerland