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About this website
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Copyright Notice
Unless otherwise indicated, the Government is the owner of the copyright in all contents available on this website, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawing, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials.
To encourage a wider distribution of the contents contained on this website, you can, for any non-commercial purpose, freely browse, display, download and print in their original format any materials on this website PROVIDED that the Government or GL is acknowledged and the materials must not be used in a manner adversely affecting the moral rights of the identified author, director and/or performer. Such consent is not however applicable to materials produced by other organisations or websites which own the copyrights.
The Government reserves all rights that are not expressly granted in this Notice. A prior written consent of the Government is required if you want to use the aforesaid materials in any way other than that permitted above. Such requests should be addressed to GL via email at [glabinfo@govtlab.gov.hk]. The Government reserves the right to withdraw any such permission at any time.
The Government will NOT have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation, special, incidental, indirect or consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the contents delivered on or via this website.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for reference only. Whilst the Government endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, no express or implied warranty, representation or statement is given or made by the Government as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness and fitness for a particular purpose of the information. The Government will NOT be liable for any errors in, omissions from, or misstatements or misrepresentations (whether express or implied) concerning any such information, and will NOT have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation, special, incidental, indirect or consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the information delivered on this website or inability to use it.
This website may contain materials contributed by other parties over whom, and in respect of which, the Government may have no influence. Users may link from this website to external websites provided by others. The Government states that it has not approved or endorsed the materials contributed by others to this website or any other external websites linked to this website. Provision of, or assistance in providing, materials contributed by third parties on this website or links to external websites gives rise to no statement, representation or warranty, express or implied, that the Government agrees or does not disagree with the contents of any such materials or external websites and the Government will NOT have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation, special, incidental, indirect or consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the contents of any such materials or external websites delivered on or via this website or inability to use any of them.
The Government uses an online translation software to translate the Traditional Chinese version of its pages into Simplified Chinese version on this website. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between these two versions, the Traditional Chinese version shall prevail. The Government will NOT have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation, special, incidental, indirect or consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of or reliance on the Traditional Chinese version or the translated Simplified Chinese version delivered on this website.
The Government is NOT responsible or liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any information on this website. The Government reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit all information compiled by the Government on this website at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice. Users are responsible for making their own assessment of all information on this website and are advised to verify such information by making reference, for example, to original publications and obtaining independent professional advice before action upon it.
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