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Terms and Conditions
In the below "EM Accident Claim Hong Kong - Lawyer Referral" is referred to as the "platform"
The information on this website and provided by the relevant persons of the platform and the platform shall be used as general reference only. Such information shall not be relied upon as legal or other kinds of advice. Users and receivers of such information agree that they would not and do not rely on such information for any kind of purpose.
This platform makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or adequacy of the content on this website or the content provided by this platform and related parties. The platform assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website or reliance on the content of this website or content/statements provided or the act of referal by this platform or the related parties through other channels. Some hyperlinks on this website may direct to resources outside the platform, and the platform is not responsible for the content of third parties and will not assume any liability. The hyperlinked websites are not controlled by this platform, and this platform has not reviewed or investigated the content of such linked websites in any way. The platform does not make any representations or warranties regarding the content of any hyperlinked websites or the hyperlinks contained therein. These hyperlinks are provided only for the convenience of website users and do not imply any endorsement, representation, or warranty by the platform or the relevant parties.
The platform does not guarantee that this website, the servers used by this platform, emails, text messages sent by this platform, or any content provided by this platform and the related parties are virus-free or malware-free and does not guarantee the correctness of the content. Please do not download/store any content from this website or from what is sent by the platform and the related parties. The platform provides assistance by referring lawyers to persons in need, and the information you provide will be forwarded to third-party lawyers to facilitate the referral of a lawyer. Please note that lawyers have a duty to provide relevant information to their existing clients, conduct conflict checks, and avoid conflicts of interest. Additionally, providing information does not mean that the platform confirms that it or the related parties would refer a lawyer. Therefore, do not send any confidential information to the platform. Only provide the most basic information required. If you provide information, you confirm that you waive the right to confidentiality (including legal professional privilege).
The platform aims to facilitate referrals of lawyers for persons in need. The platform and the related parties do not make any guarantees or assume any responsibility for the services provided by lawyers. You are not required to pay any fees for the referral and have the right to freely choose legal representation. The fees and related costs of the lawyer are agreed upon between a lawyer and a client. This exercise is not controlled by or related to the performance of referral of lawyers by this platform and the relevant parties. The platform and related parties hereby disclaim any liability for negligence or any other reason that may otherwise arise.
Indemnification
As a condition of using this website, you agree to indemnify the platform against any lawsuits, claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to any claim that your actions (if true) constitute a violation of these terms of use and the intellectual property rights of this platform and related parties. If you are dissatisfied with any information on this website or do not accept any part of these terms of use, you should stop using this website.
Fraud Warning
Third parties may impersonate this platform to engage in fraudulent activities. The platform and the relevant parties are not responsible for the fraudulent acts of third parties. We recommend that you take reasonable precautions to avoid being deceived.
Severance
These terms of use constitute the complete agreement for your visit and use of the platform services (including the website). If any provision of these terms is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under the laws of a jurisdiction, that provision shall be considered separable from the remaining provisions and will not affect the legality, validity, or enforceability of the remaining provisions under the laws of any other jurisdiction.
Non-Profit Clause
This platform does not operate for profit.
Principal-Agent Relationship
All users of this platform’s services are not agents or principals of this platform and its related parties. All users should not consider the platform and related parties as their agents. The platform and related parties do not owe any fiduciary duty to users of this platform’s services. Users agree that the platform and related parties are not their agents.
Conflict of Interest
Users agree to the possibility of conflicts of interest arising and waive all related responsibilities of the platform and related parties.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These terms of use are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the HKSAR.
Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement
The platform ("we") respects personal data privacy and is committed to complying with the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Hong Kong), including any statutory amendments or supplements thereto that may be in effect from time to time ("Privacy Ordinance").
Collection of Personal Data:
The platform may invite potential data subjects to provide personal data, e.g., name, phone number, email address, and other details. Provision of such information is voluntary. The platform will take all practical steps to ensure that the information is retained only for as long as necessary (including compliance with relevant laws and industry codes). To improve the reach and usage of this website, your browsing records may be collected by third parties or the platform.
The platform collects this information to facilitate the referral of lawyers for persons in need and to conduct related activities, and to provide assistance to personal injury victims and those who seek help for or on behalf of the personal injury victims.
Disclosure of Personal Data:
The platform maintains confidentiality over all personal data and will not share collected personal data with any third party without the prior consent of the data subject, except in the following circumstances:
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To comply with any relevant laws, judicial and administrative orders, or regulations;
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For the operational needs of the platform, such as sharing with third-party service providers who offer services related to the platform, and for the purpose of lawyer referral and other related activities.
The platform will not sell personal data to any third party or allow third parties to use personal data for direct marketing.
Purpose of Data Retention:
The platform holds personal data to help refer lawyers, assist personal injury victims and those who seek help for or on behalf of the personal injury victims, and for the purposes of communication, billing, due diligence, legal compliance, protection of third-party rights, and other related purposes.
The platform reserves the right to amend this statement as appropriate from time to time. Revisions will be posted on the platform's website. Data subjects may check this statement regularly if necessary. This statement is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Under the Privacy Ordinance, data subjects have the right to access and correct personal data. For such requests, please email enquiry@hkaccidentclaim.com. The platform reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for handling such requests.