Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

⚠️ Important Legal Notice: This is a reference tool only. It does not constitute legal advice. Users are responsible for verifying all compliance requirements with qualified legal professionals.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the HK BMO 2024 Compliance System ('the Service'), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

The Service provides free compliance calculation tools for Hong Kong building management, including:

ProcureGuard - Procurement compliance classification
MeetFlow - Meeting voting threshold calculations
Fin&Docs Vault - Financial and document retention guidance

3. Disclaimer of Legal Advice

This Service is for informational and reference purposes only. It does NOT provide legal advice, and should NOT be relied upon as a substitute for:

Professional legal consultation
Review by qualified building management professionals
Official government guidance from Hong Kong Home Affairs Department or relevant authorities

Users are responsible for verifying all information and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. No Warranty

The Service is provided 'AS IS' and 'AS AVAILABLE' without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
Compliance with Hong Kong Building Management Ordinance 2024 or any other laws
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Fitness for a particular purpose

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Service providers shall NOT be liable for:

Any penalties, fines, or legal consequences resulting from non-compliance with BMO 2024 or other regulations
Decisions made based on information from this Service
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in calculations or guidance
Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities

6. User Responsibilities

By using this Service, you agree to:

Use the Service lawfully and in good faith
Verify all information with qualified professionals before making decisions
Not use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the Service excessively
Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service
Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

7. Rate Limiting and Access Restrictions

To ensure fair usage and protect against abuse, we enforce:

Rate limit of 20 requests per minute per IP address
Automatic blocking of unsigned or malicious requests
Right to suspend or terminate access for violations

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is provided for public benefit. While the calculation logic is based on publicly available Hong Kong Building Management Ordinance 2024, the implementation and presentation remain the property of the Service providers.

9. Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice
Update these Terms of Service periodically (continued use constitutes acceptance)
Update calculations and guidance to reflect changes in Hong Kong laws and regulations

10. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Service may contain links to external resources (e.g., Hong Kong government websites). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party sites.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Service providers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

Your use or misuse of the Service
Violation of these Terms of Service
Violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Infringement of third-party rights

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Email: hkbmo2024@gmail.com

Final Reminder: By using this Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You also acknowledge that this Service does NOT replace professional legal advice.