Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 2024

Welcome to Hong Kong Labor Insight. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hong Kong Labor Insight. By accessing our website, viewing content, or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Services

Hong Kong Labor Insight provides research publications, analytical articles, data resources, and information related to Hong Kong's labor market. Our services include:

• Access to research articles and analytical content
• Labor market data and statistical resources
• Information about workforce trends and employment policy
• Contact and inquiry services

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, research reports, 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 Limited License

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

• View and read content on our website
• Download or print individual articles for personal reference
• Share links to our content through appropriate channels

3.3 Restrictions

You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, redistribute, or republish substantial portions of our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or collect content

3.4 Citations and Attribution

When referencing our research or content in academic, professional, or public contexts, please provide appropriate citation including author names (if specified), article title, "Hong Kong Labor Insight," publication date, and URL.

4. User Conduct

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting forms
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Refrain from transmitting harmful content (viruses, malware, etc.)
• Not interfere with website security or functionality
• Not engage in unauthorized data collection or harvesting
• Not impersonate any person or entity

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

We make reasonable efforts to ensure content accuracy, but we do not warrant that information is complete, current, or error-free. Labor market conditions and data are subject to change, and historical information may not reflect current circumstances.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HONG KONG LABOR INSIGHT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use of or inability to use our services
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided
• Damages caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to access our services (if any) in the preceding twelve months.

7. Research and Analysis Disclaimer

The research, analysis, and opinions expressed on this website represent our professional judgment based on available information and analytical methods. However:

• Content is intended for informational and educational purposes only
• Analysis should not be construed as professional advice or recommendations
• Users should independently verify information before making decisions
• Labor market conditions change, and historical analysis may not predict future outcomes
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on our content

8. External Links

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

9. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for our purposes. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

10. Modification of Services and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

11. Indemnification

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

• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to us

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hong Kong Labor Insight regarding use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, 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

17. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF USE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

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