Terms of Use
Terms for using the Hong Kong Cryptology Association website and services.
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the website of the Hong Kong Cryptology Association (the Association, we or us). By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you disagree with any part, please do not use the website.
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and the Association concerning use of this website.
2. Amendment of Terms
We reserve the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. Revised terms will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon posting. We recommend that you review this page periodically to stay informed of the latest terms.
By continuing to use this website, you accept the revised terms.
3. Website Usage
3.1 License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
3.2 Usage Restrictions
You agree not to:
- Using this website in any manner that may damage, disable, or impair its operation.
- Any unauthorized attempt to access any part of the website or related systems
- Using automated tools (such as web crawlers) to massively scrape website content
- Using the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Interfere with other users’ access to and enjoyment of this website
4. Accounts and Membership
4.1 Membership Eligibility
Some services require membership. Applications are subject to approval by the Association. We reserve the right to decline any application without providing a reason.
4.2 Account Responsibility
If you establish an account, you are responsible for:
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account
- Ensure the accuracy of account information
- Responsible for all activities under the account
- Notify us immediately upon discovering any unauthorized use.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
This website and its content, including text, images, logos, software and design, are the property of the Association or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Usage Restrictions
Unless prior written permission is obtained, you may not:
- Copying, modifying, or distributing website content
- Use the content for commercial purposes
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices.
- Mirroring this website’s content on other websites
5.3 Trademarks
The names Hong Kong Cryptology Association and 香港密碼學會, and related identifiers, identify the Association on this website. Contact us before using the Association’s identifiers.
6. User Behavior
By using this website, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Do not post or transmit any illegal, harmful, defamatory, or offensive content.
- Do not infringe upon others’ intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
- Do not engage in conduct that may damage the Association’s reputation.
- Does not spread viruses or other malicious programs
7. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely for your convenience.
We do not control these third-party websites and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Access to these websites is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to:
- Warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Guarantee of Accuracy, Reliability, or Completeness
- Non-Infringement Warranty
- No guarantee of uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website
We do not guarantee that the website’s functionality will be uninterrupted or error-free, nor do we guarantee that defects will be corrected.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Association and its directors, employees and agents are not liable for the following:
- Any loss arising from the use or inability to use this website
- Decisions made based on website content
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Content or services from third-party websites
10. Applicable Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us via the following methods:
Hong Kong Cryptology Association
Address: Room 1001, Tower 6, 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Email:info@crypto.org.hk
Phone: (852) 9078 5736