Terms & Conditions Of Use
"Publishing3.0 - Hong Kong Smart e-Book Hub" (hereinafter referred to as the PLATFORM) provides the publishing3.hk services (hereinafter referred to as the SERVICE) to you as viewer or reader. By using the Service you are deemed to have read and agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of Use. Should you not agree to the terms of the Service, please do not use the SERVICE.
The PLATFORM may change or discontinue (permanently or temporarily) the Service (in whole or in part) at any time and without giving notice to you, and in any case, the PLATFORM shall have no responsibility or liability in relation to any modification or discontinuance of the Service.
1. SERVICE
1.1 | Scopes of the SERVICE |
1.1.1 | the provision of e-book previews for unlimited public access by user; |
1.1.2 | the provision of audio book samples for unlimited public access by user. |
1.2 | The SERVICE is provided on an "as is" basis and the PLATFORM does not make any representation or warranty concerning any services, including (without limitation) any representation or warranty regarding the quality, safety or legality of the SERVICE. |
2. Account Security
2.1 | Before using the SERVICE, you must register to use the Service on the PLATFORM. After completing the registration procedure, it means that: |
2.1.1 | the registered information provided by you to the PLATFORM is correct, up-to-date and complete; |
2.1.2 | you are 18 years of age or older, and have the ability to enter into a legally binding contract; |
2.1.3 | you will keep and update your latest registration information to the PLATFORM; |
2.1.4 | if the PLATFORM finds any errors, false, outdated, or incomplete information you provide, the PLATFORM reserves the right to stop providing you with some or all of the services; |
2.1.5 | you agree that the PLATFORM has the absolute discretion to refuse any registration application. |
2.2 | After completing registration, you will be able to activate your account by using the login name and password you entered during registration. You agree not to disclose the Login Password to any third party nor to allow any third party to use the Login Password. When using your login name and password, you are fully responsible for all actions taken on the account. |
2.3 | In case you suspect that your account has been hacked or used without your authorized consent, you must inform the PLATFORM immediately. |
2.4 | Make sure to log out of your account after using the Service. If you fail to comply with the Account Security regulations, the PLATFORM cannot and will not be held responsible for any loss or damage arising from your account. |
3. Legal Obligations and Commitments
3.1 | You promise and agree that you will never use the PLATFORM and SERVICE for any illegal purpose or in any illegal way. You agree and warrant that you will not use the PLATFORM and Service for any illegal acts, including but not limited to: |
3.1.1 | any fraudulent or illegal use; |
3.1.2 | upload, post, send digital messages containing illegal content; |
3.1.3 | impersonate any person, institute or organization when using the PLATFORM and the SERVICE; |
3.1.4 | infringe upon others' registered trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs or other intellectual property rights; |
3.1.5 | copy the content, including images, text, links, etc., of the PLATFORM and the SERVICE without consent; |
3.1.6 | obstruct, interfere with, or attack the servers or network of the PLATFORM and the SERVICE, or make any intrusive act that may be deemed inappropriate. |
4. Disclaimers
4.1 | You acknowledge and agree that if you decide to browse or utilise the Service, you do it entirely at your own risk. The PLATFORM will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or in connection with or otherwise associated with browsing or using the Service. |
4.2 | The PLATFORM strives to provide and maintain the accuracy and the completeness of the content. It, however, does not assume responsibility for any mistakes or omission, and shall not be held liable for loss and damage in this regard. |
4.3 | Apart from contents produced by the PLATFORM, any other contents, including but not limited to the links contained in the PLATFORM are not within its scope of liability, and therefore the PLATFORM is not liable to loss and damages arising from or in connection with accidents (such as infection by computer virus), defamation, infringement of copyrights or intellectual property rights. |
4.4 | The PLATFORM shall have no responsibility or liability in relation to any termination, suspension or limitation of your use of the Service or any part thereof for whatever reasons. You are not entitled to make any claims or demands of any kind whatsoever against the PLATFORM. |
5. Law
5.1 | the Terms and Conditions of Use shall be construed in accordance with and governed in all respects by the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Court has the exclusive jurisdiction to resolve the disputes of the Terms and Conditions of Use and the Service. |
5.2 | if there is any inconsistency between the English and the Chinese versions of "Terms & Conditions of Use", the English one shall prevail. |