I’m a solo developer outside of Switzerland, building an open source desktop application that I plan to sell directly to users (not a mobile app YET, & subscription base). I want to give my users the strongest possible privacy assurance. Specifically, I want the privacy and data‑handling parts of my terms to be governed by Swiss law, because I believe Switzerland has a strong reputation for data protection. My business model is sell the product not Information. There for I’d like to know how I can give this secure feeling to all the users. Important context: I am not a Swiss resident and my business is not registered in Switzerland. My business model is simple: users pay for the software. Their data is never sold or used for profit. I’m not asking users to upload data to my servers; the software runs locally on their machines. What I want to know: Can I simply add a clause to my EULA/privacy policy stating that those sections are governed by Swiss law, or do I need to form a Swiss entity? If a Swiss entity is required, what’s the simplest (and importantly cheapest) way to set one up as a foreigner? Does adding a Swiss‑law clause actually add meaningful trust for users, or is it mostly symbolic? Are there any hidden pitfalls with GDPR if I choose Swiss law instead of my local law? I’m not asking for formal legal advice. Just hoping to hear from people who’ve done this or researched it before. Thanks for any pointers! submitted by /u/Financial_Lunch_1510
Originally posted by u/Financial_Lunch_1510 on r/Switzerland