Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hong Kong Labor Insight. By accessing, browsing, or using this website ("Site") and any services, content, or materials provided herein, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hong Kong Labor Insight ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to remain informed of any modifications.

2. Use of Website and Services

2.1 Permitted Use

Subject to compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for lawful purposes, including:

  • Accessing informational content, research publications, and analytical materials
  • Contacting us for professional inquiries or research collaboration
  • Subscribing to newsletters or updates (where applicable)
  • Engaging with publicly available resources and data

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, servers, networks, or systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation, security, or functionality
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access the Site without express written permission
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any malicious code that could harm the Site or its users
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any organization
  • Collect or harvest personal information from other users without consent
  • Post or transmit defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate content

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, software, research articles, analysis, and other materials ("Content"), is owned by Hong Kong Labor Insight or its licensors and is protected by Hong Kong and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation, arrangement, and organization of all Content on this Site is our exclusive property.

3.2 Copyright Notice

© 2025 Hong Kong Labor Insight. All rights reserved. No part of this Site or its Content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, or transmitted in any form or by any means without our prior written consent, except as permitted under applicable copyright law for personal, non-commercial use.

3.3 Limited License

We grant users a limited license to:

  • View and temporarily download one copy of Content for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only
  • Cite or reference published research with proper attribution, in accordance with academic citation standards
  • Share links to our publications through social media or professional networks

This limited license does not permit republication, redistribution, or commercial exploitation of Content without express written authorization. Any permitted use must retain all copyright, trademark, and proprietary notices.

3.4 Trademark Notice

"Hong Kong Labor Insight" and associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hong Kong Labor Insight. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement.

4. User Submissions

If you submit content to us (including inquiries, comments, suggestions, or research proposals) through contact forms, email, or other means ("Submissions"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and publish such Submissions for our business purposes. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have necessary rights to the Submissions
  • Submissions do not infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights
  • Submissions do not contain unlawful, defamatory, or inappropriate content

5. Third-Party Links and Resources

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including government statistical agencies, academic institutions, and other research organizations. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Access to linked sites is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and policies of any external websites you visit.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of Content
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that Content is free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HONG KONG LABOR INSIGHT, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

  • Use or inability to use the Site or Content
  • Reliance on information obtained through the Site
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in Content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Statements or conduct of third parties
  • Any other matter relating to the Site

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages, so this limitation may not apply in full.

8. Research Disclaimer

Content on this Site, including research articles, analysis, and commentary, represents professional analytical perspectives based on available data and research methodologies. Such Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as:

  • Professional advice (legal, financial, investment, employment, or otherwise)
  • Policy recommendations or advocacy positions
  • Definitive predictions of future economic or labor market conditions
  • Comprehensive analysis addressing all relevant factors

Research findings reflect interpretations of data subject to limitations including measurement error, methodological constraints, and data availability. Labor market conditions evolve continuously, and past patterns do not guarantee future outcomes. Users should exercise independent judgment and, where appropriate, consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information obtained from this Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hong Kong Labor Insight and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of third parties
  • Your Submissions or conduct

10. Privacy

Our collection, use, and protection of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, available at Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to data practices described in the Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we handle personal data.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Conduct harmful to the Site, its users, or our interests
  • Legal or regulatory requirements

Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification obligations.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hong Kong for resolution of any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or use of the Site.

13. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site, parties agree to first attempt resolution through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails within 30 days, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Hong Kong under the rules of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, unless prohibited by applicable law. The arbitration shall be conducted in English, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hong Kong Labor Insight regarding use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms or to exercise any right shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or right. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.

17. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice to you.

18. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Hong Kong Labor Insight
21/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Email: contact@hongkonglaborinsight.hk
Phone: +852 3679 4421

19. Acknowledgment

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.