PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE.
Definitions
hkengineer.org.hk ("Web Site") is published, owned and operated by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (“the HKIE”, “the Institution”). The terms and conditions stipulated below apply only to this Web Site.
Agreement
Access to and use of this Web Site and the information, materials, products and services available through this Web Site are subject to all applicable laws and regulations and to these Terms of Use.
By accessing this Web Site, you agree to these Terms of Use which form a legally binding agreement. If you do not agree, please exit this Web Site.
These Terms of Use may be changed by the HKIE from time to time without prior notice to users. The latest Terms of Use will be posted on the Web Site, and users should always review these Terms of Use prior to using the Web Site to ensure that they have a current understanding of the Terms of Use under which they are permitted to access this Web Site. If users cannot access the Terms of Use via the Internet, a copy of the most recent Terms of Use can be provided by e-mail upon request.
Access to this Web Site (or portions thereof) and the use of information, materials, products or services provided through this Web Site (or portions thereof), is not intended, and is prohibited, where such access or use violates applicable laws or regulations.
Product & Services
All references on this Web Site to information, materials, products and services apply to information, materials, products and services available in the countries or jurisdictions specified with respect to such information only, unless otherwise stated. Nothing in this Web Site constitutes an offer to buy or sell products or services in any jurisdiction. This Web Site is for information purposes only.
Ownership
Unless otherwise indicated, this Web Site and its design, text, content, selection and arrangement of elements, organisation, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion and other matters related to this Web Site are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other proprietary (including, but not limited to, intellectual property) rights and are the property of the HKIE or the materials in this Web Site are included with the permission of the relevant rights owners and are protected pursuant to applicable copyright, trademark and proprietary rights laws. All rights reserved.
The posting of any such material on this Web Site does not constitute a waiver of any right in such material. Users do not acquire ownership rights to any such material viewed through this Web Site. Except as otherwise provided herein, none of these materials may be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, modified, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the Institution’s express prior written permission.
Permission is hereby granted to the extent necessary to lawfully access and use this Web Site and/or information, materials, products and/or services available on it to display, download, archive and print in hard copy, portions of this Web Site for personal use only, provided users do not modify the materials and that they retain any and all copyright, trademark and other proprietary notices contained in the materials. This permission terminates automatically if users breach any of these Terms of Use. Upon termination, users must immediately destroy any downloaded, archived or printed materials.
Trademarks
The Hong Kong Engineer journal logo, all product names, all page headers, all custom graphics, all button icons, all trademarks, service marks and logos appearing on this Web Site, unless otherwise noted, are service marks, trademarks and/or trade dress of the HKIE (the "Marks"). All other trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks and/or trade dress mentioned, displayed, cited or otherwise indicated on the Web Site are the property of their respective owners. Users agree not to display or use the Marks in any manner without prior written permission of the HKIE. Users agree not to display or use trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks and/or trade dress of other owners without the prior written permission of such owners. The use or misuse of the Marks or other trademarks, product names, company names, logos, service marks and/or trade dress or any other materials contained herein, except as permitted herein, is expressly prohibited.
Hyperlink Disclaimer
This Web Site may contain links and/or advertisements to other web sites maintained by the HKIE in addition to links to web sites maintained by unrelated companies and persons. An advertisement of, or link to, the Web Site and the web site maintained by the HKIE, does not mean that the HKIE (as the case may be) approves, endorses or accepts any responsibility for that web site, its content or use, or the use of products and services made available through such web site.
The Institution is not responsible for the actions, content, accuracy, opinions expressed, privacy policies, products or services provided through these links or made available through these resources or appearing in such web sites, nor for any damages or losses, directly or indirectly, caused or alleged to have been caused as a result of use or reliance on such web sites.
Such web sites are not investigated, monitored or checked for accuracy, completeness or conformance with applicable laws and regulations by the Institution. The HKIE does not make any representations whatsoever, or give any warranties of any kind, expressed, implied, or otherwise about other web sites which users may access through this Web Site, the content thereof, or the products and/or services made available through such web sites. If users decide to leave our Web Site and access these other web sites, they do so at their own risk. All rules, policies (including privacy policies) and operating procedures of such web sites will apply while on such web sites.
Links from Other Websites
Any link to this Web Site without the HKIE’s written permission is prohibited. Persons providing access to this Web Site via a link from another web site are solely responsible for the content, accuracy, opinions expressed, privacy policies, products or services of, or available through, the source web site and for any representations made or impressions created concerning the HKIE.
Authorisation by the Institution to link to this Web Site is given without assumption of any liability by the Institution relating to such links, and the Institution hereby disclaims any such liability. The HKIE reserves the right to withdraw any authorisation to link to this Web Site at any time and for any reason.
Anyone providing access to, or information relating to this Web Site, whether by link or otherwise, is responsible for bringing these Terms of Use to the attention of the person receiving such access or information. Failure to do so will not result in liability for the HKIE.
Job alerts
Advertisers and users on this Web Site are responsible for ensuring that material submitted for inclusion to this Web Site complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
This Web Site acts as a venue for employers to post job opportunities for candidates but does not screen or censor the listings offered. The Institution is not responsible for any error, omission or inaccuracy in any material posted on this Web Site and do not get involved in the actual transaction between employers and candidates. As a result, the Institution has no control over the quality or legality of the jobs posted, the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of employers to offer job opportunities to candidates or the ability of candidates to fill job openings. Users therefore acknowledge that any reliance on material posted by other users on this Web Site will be at their own risk and users assume all risks associated in dealing with other users.
As user authentication on the Internet is difficult, the HKIE cannot and does not confirm that each user is who they claim to be. Since the HKIE does not and cannot be involved in user-to-user dealings or control the behaviour of participants on this Web Site, in the event that users have a dispute with one or more users, they agree to release the HKIE (and our agents and employees) from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential, direct and indirect) of every kind and nature, known and unknown arising out of or in any way connected with such disputes.
Data Protection Consent
By agreeing to these Terms of Use, users agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
Any communication or material users post or transmit to the HKIE over the Internet is, and will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. Upon the transmission of any personal information to the HKIE, expressly grant permission to the HKIE to disseminate and/or use such information for any lawful purpose.
Posting or transmittal of any unlawful, threatening, libellous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or profane material or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offence or violation of any law is strictly prohibited.
The Institution reserves the right to monitor any communications between users and the Institution whether by mail, voice, fax, e-mail or any other form of transmission for the purposes of quality control, security and other business needs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, all personal data provided to the Institution as a result of this Web Site will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
No Warranties
The Institution makes no representations or warranties with respect to this Web Site or its contents, which are provided for use "as is." The HKIE disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability, quality and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to this Web Site and any web site with which it is linked. The HKIE also makes no representations or warranties as to whether the information accessible via this Web Site, or any web site with which it is linked, is accurate, complete, or current. Users accept that any shareholders, owners, officers, directors, employees and other representatives of the HKIE shall have the benefit of this clause.
It is the users’ responsibility to evaluate (or take professional advice on) the accuracy and completeness of all information, statements, opinions and other material on this Web Site or any web site with which it is linked.
The users’ statutory rights as consumers, if any, are not affected by these provisions, and the HKIE does not seek to exclude or limit liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
Exclusion of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws the Institution, on behalf of the Institution’s members, officers, employees, agents, suppliers and contractors exclude liability for any losses and expenses of whatever nature and howsoever arising including, without limitation, any direct, indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages, loss of use, loss of data, loss caused by a virus, loss of income or profit, loss of or damage to property, claims of third parties, or other losses of any kind or character, even if the Institution has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses, arising out of or in connection with the use of this Web Site or any web site with which it is linked. Users assume total responsibility for establishing such procedures for data back up and virus checking as they consider necessary.
Obligations of Users
Users are responsible for providing and maintaining all personal computer and communications equipment and Internet access accounts necessary to gain access of this Web Site.
In consideration of the use of the Web Site, users agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about themselves as prompted by the Web Site. If users provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, or the Institution has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is inaccurate, the Institution has the right to suspend or terminate the user’s account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Web Site.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information they provide to and receive from this Web Site, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under any such confidential information, whether by the user or by anyone else using such confidential information.
Users agree to use the Web Site in a manner consistent with any and all applicable rules and regulations. Users agree not to upload or transmit through the Web Site any computer viruses, trojan horses, worms or anything else designed to interfere with, interrupt or disrupt the normal operating procedures of a computer.
Users agree to inform the HKIE of any apparent breaches of security such as loss, theft or unauthorised disclosure or use of confidential information and until the Institution is so notified users will remain liable for any unauthorised use of such confidential information.
Users agree to indemnify, release and hold the HKIE harmless as well as the Institution’s members, officers, employees, agents, suppliers and contractors from any claim, liability, loss, expense or demand, including legal fees, related to users’ violation of these Terms of Use or their access or use of this Web Site or any of the information, materials, products or services available through this Web Site.
Modification and Discontinuation
The HKIE reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify, edit, delete, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently this Web Site (or any portion thereof) and/or the information, materials, products and/or services available through this Web Site (or any part thereof) with or without notice. Users agree that the HKIE shall not be liable to their or to any third party for any such modification, editing, deletion, suspension or discontinuance of this Web Site.
Entire Understanding
These Terms of Use contain the entire understanding between users and the Institution with respect to this Web Site and no representation, statement, inducement oral or written, not contained herein shall bind any party to this agreement. Should any part of these terms for any reason be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion and such remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect as if the invalid portion of these terms had been eliminated. The Institution’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision nor of the right to enforce such provision.
Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are made under laws of the Hong Kong SAR, China and this Web Site is operated from the Hong Kong SAR, China. Access to, or use of, this Web Site or information, materials, products and/or services on this Web Site may be prohibited by law in certain countries or jurisdictions. Users are responsible for compliance with any applicable laws of the country from which you are accessing this Web Site. The Institution makes no representation that the information contained herein is appropriate or available for use in other locations outside the Hong Kong SAR, China.
Users agree that the courts of the Hong Kong SAR, China shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any controversy or claim of whatever nature arising out of or relating to use of this Web Site, and that the laws of the Hong Kong SAR, China shall govern such dispute or claim. However, the HKIE retains the right to bring legal proceedings in any jurisdiction where infringement of this agreement is believed to be taking place or originating.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding these Terms of Use or any other matter, please contact us at 2895 4446 or email to hkengineer@hkie.org.hk.