Terms of Service - Hong Kong Labor Insight

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hong Kong Labor Insight. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Description of Service

Hong Kong Labor Insight provides research publications, analytical content, labor market insights, and related information services regarding Hong Kong's employment landscape. Our services include:

Access to research articles and publications
Labor market data analysis and commentary
Educational resources and reference materials
Contact and inquiry services
Newsletter and update subscriptions

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of Hong Kong Labor Insight or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Copyright

3.3 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

View and read content on our website
Download materials for personal reference
Print individual pages for personal use
Share links to our content through social media

3.4 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or republish content without written permission
Sell, rent, or sub-license material from our website
Redistribute content (unless expressly permitted)
Modify or create derivative works from our content
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our website
Remove copyright or proprietary notices

4. Citation and Attribution

When citing our research or publications, please provide proper attribution using the following format:

Author Name (if specified), "Article Title," Hong Kong Labor Insight, Publication Date, URL.

For academic citations, please contact us for specific citation guidelines.

5. User Conduct

You agree to use our website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will not:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website
Impersonate any person or entity
Collect or harvest information about other users
Post or transmit any defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate content

6. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of third-party rights
Uninterrupted or error-free operation

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any content on this website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hong Kong Labor Insight, its directors, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages resulting from use or inability to use our website
Reliance on information obtained through our website

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these terms shall not exceed HKD 1,000.

9. Research Disclaimer

The research, analysis, and commentary provided on this website are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be construed as:

Professional advice (legal, financial, or employment)
Recommendations for specific actions or policies
Guaranteed predictions or forecasts
Comprehensive coverage of all relevant issues

Users should conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on our content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hong Kong Labor Insight and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of our website
Violation of these Terms of Service
Violation of any rights of another party
Your conduct in connection with our services

11. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website at any time
Update these Terms of Service without prior notice
Change pricing for any paid services (with reasonable notice)

Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

12. User Submissions

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, comments, or other means), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for our business purposes. You represent that you own or have necessary rights to any content you submit.

13. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid 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 of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hong Kong Labor Insight regarding use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Hong Kong Labor Insight
21/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Email: contact@hongkonglaborinsight.hk
Phone: +852 3679 4421

18. Acknowledgment

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.