Terms of use

Terms and Conditions (“Terms”)

Our Terms and Conditions were last updated on February 22, 2022.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • “Affiliate” means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
  • “Account” means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • “Company” (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Halcyon Counsel Limited.
  • “Territory” refers to Hong Kong SAR, China
  • “Device” means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
  • “Services” refer documentation services for a permit application.
  • “Request” means a request by You to purchase service from Us.
  • “Promotions” refer to contests, sweepstakes or other promotions offered through the Service.
  • “Terms and Conditions” (also referred as “Terms“) mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
  • “Third-party” means any services or content (including data, information, products, or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included, or made available by the Service.
  • “Website” refers to Halcyon Counsel Limited, accessible from http://www.halcyon-counsel.com
  • “You” means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, then You may not access the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

User Accounts

When You create an account with Us, You must provide Us information that is accurate and complete. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of Your account on Our Service.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that You use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under Your password, whether Your password is with Our Service or a Third-Party Social Media Service.

You agree not to disclose Your password to any third party. You must notify Us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of Your account.

You may not use as a username the name of another person or entity or that is not lawfully available for use, a name or trademark that is subject to any rights of another person or entity other than You without appropriate authorization, or a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar, or obscene.

Your Information

If You wish to submit a Request for the Service, You may be asked to supply certain information relevant to Your Request including, without limitation, Your name, Your email, Your phone number, Your credit card number, the expiration date of Your credit card, Your billing address, and Your other personal information.

You represent and warrant that: (i) You have the legal right to use any credit or debit card(s) or other payment method(s) in connection with any Request for Service; and that (ii) the information You supply to us is true, correct, and complete.

By submitting such information, You grant us the right to provide the information to payment processing third parties for purposes of facilitating the completion of Your Request for Service.

Request Cancellation

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel Your Request at any time for certain reasons including but not limited to:

  • Fraud or unauthorized or illegal transaction is suspected
  • Errors in Your Request

Fee and Refund Policy

The Company reserves the right to revise its fees at any time prior to accepting a Request. The fees quoted may be revised by the Company without prior notices to You.

You will have the right to cancel Your Request. You acknowledge that all fees paid are not refundable.

Payments

Payment can be made through STRIPE, an online payment platform.

Payment is subject to validation checks and authorization by Your card issuer. If we do not receive the required authorization, We will not be liable for any delay or non-delivery of Your Request for Service.

Promotions

Any Promotions made available through the Service may be governed by rules that are separate from these Terms.

If You participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules as well as our Privacy policy. If the rules for a Promotion conflict with these Terms, the Promotion rules will apply.

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors.

The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the Territory and foreign countries.

Our trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of the Company.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.

The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly, or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your Account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions.

Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If You wish to terminate Your Account, You may simply discontinue using the Service.

Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its third – party service providers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven’t purchased anything through the Service.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its third-party service providers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any third-party service providers has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Disclaimers

Guarantee

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all guarantee, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, with respect to the Service, that may arise out of course of usage. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Company provides no guarantee or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that You will obtain approval from Your Application to a Permit by using the Service. You acknowledge that the final granting of a visa or status and the time required for processing an application is at the sole discretion of the respective governments.

Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the company’s provider makes any representation or guarantee of any kind, express or implied: (i) that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free; or (ii) that the Service, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components.

No Professional – Client Relationship

You are paying for the Service. This payment does not create a professional – client relationship between you and the Company or any of its professionals. The Company cannot accept You as a client unless until we determine that there is a fit and until various requirements, such as fee arrangements, are resolved. Thus, You recognize and agree that We have not created any professional – client relationship by the use of the Services.

Governing Law

The laws of the Territory, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local, national, or international laws.

Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us:

  • By sending us an email: info@halcyon-counsel.com