Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to yurazuev.com (the "Website"). This Website is owned and operated by Yuri Zuev, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional providing financial planning and advisory services in Israel.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Website, including all content, services, and materials provided through the Website.

2. Services Disclaimer

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

The information provided on this Website is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

No Guaranteed Results: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any investment strategies, portfolio examples, or case studies presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Not Investment Advice: Nothing on this Website constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, investment product, or financial instrument.

Not Legal or Tax Advice: While we may discuss tax implications or legal considerations related to financial planning, this information is general in nature. For specific legal or tax advice, consult a qualified attorney (עורך דין) or accountant (רואה חשבון).

Individual Circumstances Vary: Your financial situation is unique. Information on this Website may not be appropriate for your specific circumstances. Always seek personalized advice before making financial decisions.

Market Risks: All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee profits or protect against losses in declining markets.

3. No Fiduciary Relationship

Merely accessing or reading content on this Website does not establish a client-advisor relationship.

A formal advisory relationship begins only when:

  • You and Yuri Zuev have entered into a written advisory agreement; AND
  • Payment for services has been agreed upon and accepted

Until such formal relationship is established:

  • No fiduciary duty exists
  • No confidential relationship exists
  • Information you submit through contact forms does not create an obligation to provide advice
  • Any general responses to inquiries are not personalized recommendations

Note: Once a formal advisory relationship is established through a signed agreement, Yuri Zuev operates under a fiduciary standard as required by CFP® Board ethics, meaning your interests are placed above all others.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of this Website, you agree to:

  • Provide Accurate Information: Any information you provide through contact forms, consultation requests, or otherwise must be true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
  • Take Responsibility for Decisions: You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your financial decisions. Any actions you take based on information from this Website are at your own risk.
  • Conduct Due Diligence: You are encouraged to independently verify information and seek professional advice appropriate to your situation before making financial commitments.
  • Use Website Lawfully: You agree not to use this Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Website.
  • Maintain Confidentiality: Do not share sensitive personal financial information through unsecured channels (e.g., public comments, unencrypted email).

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, blog posts, videos, software, and other materials (the "Content"), is the property of Yuri Zuev and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and browse Content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to Content on social media
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of Content without written permission
  • Use Content for commercial purposes
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the Content
  • Remove copyright notices or attributions
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or download Content

For permission to use Content beyond personal use, please contact: [email protected]

6. Limitation of Liability

CRITICAL LEGAL PROTECTION:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YURI ZUEV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR RELIANCE ON ITS CONTENT.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Investment Losses: Any losses incurred from investment decisions, whether or not influenced by information on this Website
  • Financial Outcomes: Poor financial outcomes, missed opportunities, or underperformance of investments
  • Third-Party Actions: Losses resulting from recommendations or actions of third parties (brokers, fund managers, etc.)
  • Information Accuracy: Errors, omissions, or outdated information on the Website
  • Technical Issues: Website downtime, data loss, or technical malfunctions
  • Indirect Damages: Consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • Markets are unpredictable and no one can guarantee investment returns
  • Financial planning involves inherent uncertainties
  • You bear sole responsibility for your financial decisions
  • Use of this Website is at your own risk

Formal Client Relationship: When you engage Yuri Zuev as a client under a written agreement, different liability terms will apply as specified in that agreement. However, even in a formal client relationship, no advisor can guarantee investment performance or eliminate market risks.

7. External Links Disclaimer

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or tools (e.g., broker websites, financial calculators, news sources).

Important:

  • These links are provided for convenience only
  • Yuri Zuev does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites
  • You access third-party sites at your own risk
  • Review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit
  • Yuri Zuev is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of third-party sites

8. Payments & Consultations

Payment Terms:

  • Consultation fees must be paid in advance unless otherwise agreed in writing
  • Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer, credit card, PayPal (as communicated)
  • All fees are quoted in Israeli New Shekels (₪) unless otherwise specified
  • Fees do not include VAT (if applicable)

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled consultation
  • Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice forfeit 50% of the consultation fee
  • No-shows forfeit 100% of the consultation fee
  • Rescheduling is permitted once without penalty with at least 24 hours' notice

Refund Policy:

  • Free initial consultations (30 minutes) are non-refundable as no payment is collected
  • Paid consultations may be refunded at the sole discretion of Yuri Zuev if the session cannot be completed due to technical issues or advisor unavailability
  • No refunds for dissatisfaction with advice or recommendations provided in good faith
  • Comprehensive planning engagements have specific refund terms outlined in the service agreement

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms, your use of the Website, or services provided by Yuri Zuev shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the venue.

11. Changes to Terms

Yuri Zuev reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were last revised.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Yuri Zuev, CFP®

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +972 50 698 8803

Website: www.yurazuev.com

By using yurazuev.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Last Updated: February 9, 2025