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Title VIII — Jurisdiction

This title establishes the jurisdictional framework of the State, including personal jurisdiction, registration, digital governance, and relations with host jurisdictions.

Chapter 1 — Personal Jurisdiction​

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Art. 42Personal JurisdictionThe laws of the State apply to its nationals and recognised legal persons wherever situated, subject to the mandatory law of the jurisdiction in which they are physically present.

Chapter 2 — Registration and Legal Effect​

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Art. 43Registry AuthorityOfficial acts, status, titles, honours, and recognitions acquire legal effect upon proper registration in accordance with law.

Chapter 3 — Voluntary Submission​

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Art. 44Voluntary SubmissionNon-nationals may submit to the jurisdiction of the State by contract or formal declaration in accordance with law.

Chapter 4 — Conflict of Laws​

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Art. 45Conflict of LawsWhere a matter involves a conflict between the laws of the State and the laws of another jurisdiction, the following rules shall apply, subject to any treaty or agreement to which the State is a party.

Chapter 5 — Digital Governance​

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Art. 46Digital GovernanceThe State may conduct its governance, administration, and adjudicative functions through digital platforms and electronic communications. The use of digital means does not diminish the authority or legal effect of any act of State.

Chapter 6 — Host Jurisdictions​

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Art. 47Relations with Host JurisdictionsKaharagian nationals are subject to the mandatory law of their respective host jurisdictions. Nothing in the laws of the State relieves a national of the obligation to comply with the law of the jurisdiction in which they are physically present.