Terms of service

In summary, these Terms cover:

Acceptance of Terms: how use of the site constitutes agreement to these Terms;
Description of Services: scope of information and interactions provided;
User Obligations: prohibited conduct and account security;
Intellectual Property Rights: our ownership and your limited license to use site content;
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability: carve-outs of warranties and caps on damages;
Governing Law & Jurisdiction: application of Hong Kong law and exclusive courts;
Modifications: our right to amend these Terms with notice;
Contact Information: how to reach us with questions or concerns.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using www.tchauandassociates.com (the “Website”), you (“User”) irrevocably accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. Your continued use constitutes agreement under a click-through or browsewrap method, as appropriate.

2. Description of Services
2.1 Provided Content
We offer legal insights, firm news, and contact interfaces for enquiry and engagement. Content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

2.2 No Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. For tailored legal advice, you must engage us through formal retainer channels.

3. User Obligations
3.1 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Violate applicable laws or third-party rights;
Upload malicious code or unsolicited advertising;
Scrape, spider, or crawl the Website without consent.
3.2 Account Security
If you create an account, you are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Intellectual Property
All Website content—including text, graphics, logos, and software—is the exclusive property of Chau & Associates or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only.

5. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
5.1 Disclaimers
THE WEBSITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

5.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHAU & ASSOCIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Our aggregate liability is capped at the greater of (a) the total fees you have paid to us in the six months preceding the claim or (b) HKD 10,000.

6. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute arising hereunder 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 Hong Kong courts.

7. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notified to you by email. Your continued use after changes signifies acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Chau & Associates
Email: [email protected]
Address: Suite A, 13th Floor, Two Chinachem Plaza, 135 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.
Last updated: January 1, 2025