TERMS OF USE
By using this Website, you are agreeing to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, then you are not allowed to use this Website and should immediately terminate such usage.
KTC Partners CPA Limited is referred to in these Terms of Use as "we," "us," or "our."
Use of Content; Restrictions; Privacy Statement
Unless otherwise indicated in the relevant content, and on the condition that you comply with all of your obligations under these Terms of Use, you are authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute (but not modify) the content on this Website; provided that (i) such use is for informational, non-commercial purposes only, and (ii) any copy of the content that you make must include the copyright notice or other attribution associated with the content.
You are not authorized to copy or use any software, proprietary processes, or technology embodied or described in this Website.
You will comply with all applicable laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) in accessing and using this Website.
You acknowledge that we may use your personal information and data according to our Privacy Statement, which are incorporated herein by this reference. You hereby agree to the terms of our Privacy Statement, including any obligations imposed on you therein.
Intellectual Property Rights; No use of our names or logos
Unless otherwise indicated, the content on this Website is provided by us.
This Website and its contents are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the HKSAR and/or any relevant jurisdictions (as the case may be). We and our licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use.
Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use or as expressly authorized in writing by us, you shall not use any of our trademarks either alone or in combination with other words or design elements, including, in any press release, advertisement, or other promotional or marketing material or media, whether in written, oral, electronic, visual, or any other form.
References to other parties trademarks on this Website are for identification purposes only and do not indicate that such parties have approved this Website or any of its contents. These Terms of Use do not grant you any right to use the trademarks of other parties.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
THIS WEBSITE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CONTENT OR OTHER PART THEREOF) CONTAINS GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY, AND WE ARE NOT, BY MEANS OF THIS WEBSITE, RENDERING PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR SERVICES. BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION OR TAKING ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT AFFECT YOUR FINANCES OR BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR.
THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED AS IS, AND WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING IT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THIS WEBSITE WILL BE SECURE, ERROR-FREE, FREE FROM VIRUSES OR MALICIOUS CODE, OR WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR CRITERIA OF PERFORMANCE OR QUALITY. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COMPATIBILITY, SECURITY, AND ACCURACY.
YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK OF LOSS RESULTING FROM YOUR USAGE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO LOSS OF SERVICE OR DATA OR ANY MONETARY LOSS. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE OR ANY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS BASED IN EQUITY, RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE, NOTHWITHSTANDING IF WE KNEW, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
CERTAIN LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE MAY LEAD TO WEBSITES, RESOURCES, OR TOOLS MAINTAINED BY THIRD PARTIES OVER WHOM WE HAVE NO CONTROL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY ARTICLES OR CONTENTS PUBULISHED OR DISPLAYED ON THIS WEBSITE. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER REGARDING SUCH WEBSITES, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS, AND LINKS TO ANY SUCH WEBSITES, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ENDORSEMENT OF THEM OR THEIR CONTENT BY US.
THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SHALL BE APPLICABLE NOT ONLY TO US BUT ALSO OUR PERSONNEL, OFFICERS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES (AS THE CASE MAY BE).
THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ARE APPLICABLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY HKSAR LAWS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, NEGLIGENCE), EQUITY OR OTHERWISE.
Additional Terms
If any portion of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then (i) in that jurisdiction it shall be re-construed to the maximum effect permitted by law in order to effect its intent as nearly as possible, and the remainder of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect, and (ii) in every other jurisdiction, all of these Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time in our sole discretion by posting such revised Terms of Use at the Legal and Privacy link (i.e., this webpage that you are currently viewing) or elsewhere in this Website. Such revisions shall be effective as to you upon posting, unless explicitly stated by Us. It is your responsibility to be aware of any such revised Terms of Use by checking this webpage. Your continued use of this Website following changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your agreement to the revised Terms of Use.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Overview
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KTC Partners CPA LIMITED (also referred to below as "we", "us" and "our") is a privacy conscious organization. This Privacy Statement explains how we protect your information collected from our website ("Website) or any other mode of interacting with you relating to our communications with you, such as online or offline newsletters and articles, our customer service, any form of communication with any of our employees, staff or personnel or otherwise, any form or manner of communication that you make to us or vice versa directly or indirectly through our Website or Mobile App (“Communication”). By using the Website or its mobile version (“Mobile App”), or continuing to receive or interact with us through our Communications, you agree to the use of such information in accordance with this Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement also applies to your personal information that we may have collected from data brokers in connection with our marketing activities.
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Information collection
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We may collect personal information when you interact with the Website or Mobile App, such as if you choose to contact us or submit any forms or the provision of any related information thereto through our Website. Depending on the specific Communication you are receiving or providing, or the page of the Website or Mobile App you are using, such information may consist of your name, current job title, company address, email address, telephone and fax numbers, correspondence with you, and other information you provide to us.
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When using the Mobile App, in addition to contact information, we or our service providers (such as mobile operating system and platform providers) may also collect information relating to your device, including your device model, operating system, browser type, unique device identifier, IP address, mobile phone number, mobile network carrier, location, and the way you are using the Mobile App. The information collected will depend on the functionality of the specific Mobile App you are using.
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We may also collect personal information if you register for the Website using a third party social network account (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter). For example, the Website or a Mobile App may allow you to login using your social network account credentials. We may collect the user name associated with that social media account and any information or content you have permitted the social media network to share with us, such as your profile picture, email address, and birthday. When you access the Website through your social network account, you are authorizing us to collect and use your information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
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The Website may also collect content that you provide, including postings on blogs, forums, wikis and other social media applications and services that we may provide.
We may also collect your personal information from data brokers in connection with our marketing activities.
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We do not usually seek to collect sensitive personal information (i.e., data relating to race or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, political opinions, medical or health conditions, or information specifying the sex life or sexual orientation of an individual) from users. We will, where necessary, obtain your explicit consent to collect and use such information.
Cookies
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The Website and Mobile App may collect standard Internet log information including your IP address, browser type and language, access times and referring website addresses. To ensure that the Website, Mobile App and Communications are well managed and to facilitate improved navigation, we or our service provider(s) may also use cookies (small text files stored in a user's browser) or Web beacons (electronic images that allow us to count users who have accessed particular content and to access certain cookies) to collect aggregate data.
BY CONTINUING TO USE THIS WEBSITE, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF COOKIES BY THE SAME OR US TO PERFORM ANY OF THE AFORESAID ACTIVITIES.
Information use
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We collect and use your personal information with your consent to provide you with access to the Website, Mobile App and Communications, or where we have a legitimate business interest in or other legal basis for, such collection and use. The personal information you submit to us may be used to manage our relationship with you, including any of your requests, or to customize or improve the Website or a Mobile App and related services offered to you.
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We may also use your personal information for marketing purposes, or to send you promotional materials or communications regarding services provided by us that we feel may be of interest to you. We may also contact you to seek feedback on our services provided for you or for marketing or other research purposes. Your personal information may also be used to protect our rights or property and that of our users.
You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you Communications, emails or other correspondence by contacting us directly through the “Contact Us” link.
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Disclosure of information to third parties
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We may provide your personal information to other third parties to provide you with information that could be of interest to you and conduct market or other research. Your personal information may also be disclosed to other third parties: in order to respond to your requests or inquiries; as part of a corporate transaction (such as a sale, reorganization, merger or acquisition); or where those parties handle information on our behalf.
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Personal information may also be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or to other third parties, in each case to comply with legal, regulatory, or national security obligations or requests.
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In relation to the Mobile App, we may also share your usage and personal information with mobile carriers and platform providers, as well as any other entities described in any particular Mobile App in connection with the operation of the Mobile App.
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In relation to Communications, we may also share your personal information with service providers in connection with the delivery of such Communications.
All of these disclosures may involve the transfer of personal information to countries or regions without data protection rules similar to those in effect in your area of residence.
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By providing information with respect to a Communication or through the Website or the Mobile App, you are consenting to the disclosures described above.
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Any personal information that we have referenced above under “Information collection” may be disclosed to the third parties identified in this section for the purposes set forth herein.
Selling of information
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We do not sell your personal information that is collected under this Privacy Statement.
Blogs, forums, wikis and other social media
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The Website may host various blogs, forums, wikis and other social media applications or services that allow you to share content with other users (collectively “Social Media Applications”). Any personal information or other information that you contribute to any Social Media Application can be read, collected and used by other users of that Social Media Application over whom we have little or no control. Therefore, we are not responsible for any other user's use, misuse or misappropriation of any personal information or other information that you contribute to any Social Media Application.
Privacy practices of third parties
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This Privacy Notice only addresses the use and disclosure of information collected by us through your interaction with the Website and the Mobile App and through other interactions with us relating to a Communication. Other websites or Mobile App that may be accessible through links from the Communication, Website, or Mobile App have their own privacy statements and personal information collection, use and disclosure practices. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the privacy statements provided by these other parties prior to providing them with information.
Information retention
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We retain personal information as necessary for the duration of the purpose outlined in this Privacy Statement. Notwithstanding the duration of the purpose, we may retain your information if necessary to comply with our legal or professional obligations, enforce our agreements, or resolve disputes.
Rights to access and control your personal information
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You have choices about how your personal information is collected, used and shared.
If you choose to register for a Communication or with the Website or a Mobile App, you may access your user profile, correct and update your details, or unsubscribe at any time. If you decide that you no longer wish to have your third party social network site account (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter) linked to your profile on the Website or a Mobile App, you may change your account settings at any time.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you are located, you may have the right to request that we modify, delete, or stop processing your personal information, and you may also have the right to request that we provide the following information regarding the personal information we hold about you:
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The categories and/or specific pieces of personal information we collected
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The categories of sources from which personal information is collected
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The business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information
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The categories of third parties with whom we shared personal information
To exercise any of your rights under applicable law described above regarding your personal information, please email us directly at info@ktccpa.com.hk. When emailing us us, please provide your full name, mailing address, phone number, and information about the type of specific request.
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Applicable laws may also give you the right to lodge a complaint with a local supervisory authority related to this Privacy Statement.
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We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights with respect to your personal information.
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Verification of Personal Information Request
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For certain personal information requests, we must first verify your identity before processing your request. To do so, we may ask you to provide us with your full name, contact information, and relationship to us. Depending on your request, we may ask you to provide additional information. Once we receive this information, we will then review it and determine whether we are able to match it to the information our Website maintains about you to verify your identity.
Third Party Requests
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If you are submitting personal information request on behalf of someone other than yourself, please contact us at info@ktccpa.com.hk and include proof that you are authorized to make the request. This may be in the form of a written authorization signed by the person whom you are acting on behalf of or a valid power of attorney.
Do Not Track
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"Do Not Track" is a preference you can set in your Web browser to let the websites you visit know that you do not want them collecting information about you. The Website does not currently respond to a "Do Not Track" or similar signal.
Information security
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We have in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all personal information provided by users with respect to Communications, or via the Website or Mobile App, from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
Children's privacy protection
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We understand the importance of protecting children's online privacy. Communications, the Website and Mobile App are not designed for or intentionally targeted at children under the age of 13. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 13. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have received such information, we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to our Privacy Statement
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In addition to describing our current privacy practices, this Privacy Statement also describes the categories of personal information we collected, disclosed, or sold during the preceding 12 months. We may modify or amend this Privacy Statement from time to time at our discretion. When we make changes to this Privacy Statement, we will amend the revision date at the top of this page and such modified or amended Privacy Statement shall be effective as to you and your information as of that revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Statement to view any updates.
YOU HEREBY AGREE THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE WHATSOEVER INCURRED INDIRECTLY OR DIRECTLY ARISING IN OR OUT OF YOUR FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY CHANGES WE MAKE IN RESPECT OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT AND HEREBY AGREE THAT WE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO USE OR DEFEND BY WAY OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU IN RESPECT OF THE AFORESAID IF ANY REGULATORY OR GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS ARE INTENDED OR TO BE TAKEN AGAINST US.
Contact information
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using the Website or Mobile App, or upon receipt of a Communication, please contact us at info@ktccpa.comhk.
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