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TERMS OF USE

Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre Limited
(hereinafter referred to as "the Centre", "we", "us", or "our")

Welcome to the website of the Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre. By using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use.

 

1. About This Website

This website is designed to introduce the Centre's research, education, advisory services, and other related work, as well as to provide our contact information. The content of this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, an offer, a commitment, or any legally binding contract. The specific content, fees, schedules, and terms regarding educational projects, advisory services, collaborations, sponsorships, or other arrangements shall be strictly subject to separate written communications or agreements mutually confirmed by both parties.

 

2. Disclaimers

2.1 The Centre will use reasonable efforts to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website, but does not guarantee that the content is complete, up-to-date, fit for a particular purpose, or entirely free of errors.

2.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Centre and its related personnel shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from your use of, inability to use, or reliance on any content of this website.

2.3 This website may mention information regarding field expeditions, research, specimens, educational activities, or public events. For details involving unpublished research, sensitive localities, or other details unsuitable for disclosure, the Centre reserves the right to withhold such information or provide limited descriptions based on academic, conservation, or collaborative agreements.

2.4 No content on this website should be construed as encouraging any unauthorised fossil collection, trading, or interference with protected sites.

 

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright

3.1 Unless otherwise stated, the intellectual property rights in the text, images, graphics, logos, layouts, and other content of this website belong to Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre Limited or its licensors.

3.2 No content from this website may be copied, modified, published, uploaded, reproduced, or used for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of the Centre.

3.3 Where this website displays content or logos owned by third parties, the relevant rights remain vested in those respective third parties.

3.4 © 2026 Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre Limited. All rights reserved.

 

4. Acceptable Use

You agree that you will not:

  • Use this website in any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful manner;

  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website or gain unauthorised access to the relevant systems;

  • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright or proprietary rights notices.

 

5. Third-Party Links

Any links to external websites provided on this website are for reference convenience only. Such websites are the sole responsibility of their respective operators; the Centre makes no guarantees regarding their content, privacy practices, or availability, and assumes no liability for your use of such websites.

 

6. Privacy

Please refer to the Centre's Privacy Policy to understand how we handle personal data obtained via email, telephone, or other methods.

 

7. Amendments to Terms

The Centre may update these Terms of Use at any time, and such amendments shall take effect upon being published on this page. You are advised to review them regularly. Your continued use of this website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

 

8. Contact Us

For any enquiries regarding these Terms of Use or website content, please contact:

Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre Limited
Email: fionma@hkpalaeo.com
Tel: +852 44942753
Website: www.hkpalaeo.com

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