Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: February 2025 | Effective Date: February 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website and engaging with Optimisednewsrelease's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Definitions
Service
Refers to the consulting, analysis, and technology evaluation services provided by Optimisednewsrelease, including but not limited to process mapping, recommendation engine design, and vendor evaluation engagements.
Client
Any individual or organisation that engages Optimisednewsrelease to provide services or accesses our website.
Engagement
A defined project or scope of work between Optimisednewsrelease and a Client, governed by a separate Statement of Work or service agreement.
3. Service Description
Optimisednewsrelease provides specialised consulting services in process analysis, recommendation system design, and technology vendor evaluation. All services are provided as professional services, not as the provision of goods. Specific deliverables, timelines, and success metrics will be defined in individual engagement agreements.
4. User Responsibilities
When using our website and services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when requested
- Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
- Maintain the confidentiality of any access credentials provided
- Promptly notify us of any unauthorised use of your account or breach of security
- Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
- Not transmit viruses, malware, or any code of destructive nature
- Respect the intellectual property rights of Optimisednewsrelease and third parties
5. Engagement Terms
Proposals and Agreements
Optimisednewsrelease will provide a proposal outlining the scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and pricing. This proposal, once accepted by the Client, constitutes the engagement agreement. No engagement is valid until both parties have agreed to these terms in writing.
Payment Terms
Payment terms are specified in individual engagement agreements. Standard terms are net 30 days from invoice date. Late payments may incur interest charges. Optimisednewsrelease reserves the right to suspend services if invoices remain unpaid beyond agreed terms.
Refund Policy
Refunds are determined on a case-by-case basis according to the specific engagement agreement. Generally, refunds will not be provided for services rendered unless there has been a material failure to deliver agreed deliverables. Any refund claims must be submitted within 30 days of service completion.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Optimisednewsrelease IP
Optimisednewsrelease retains all intellectual property rights to its methodologies, frameworks, templates, and proprietary processes. These remain the exclusive property of Optimisednewsrelease and may not be reproduced or transferred without written consent.
Client Data
You retain all intellectual property rights to your data and information provided to Optimisednewsrelease. Optimisednewsrelease receives a limited license to use your data solely for the purpose of providing the engaged services.
Deliverables
Custom deliverables created specifically for an engagement (such as process maps, analysis reports, or recommendations) are owned by the Client upon final payment. Optimisednewsrelease retains the right to use anonymised insights or learnings from the engagement for methodological improvement.
7. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding information shared during engagements. Optimisednewsrelease will not disclose Client information to third parties without written consent, except as required by law. This obligation continues for three years following engagement completion.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by Hong Kong law, Optimisednewsrelease's total liability to the Client for any claims arising out of or related to this agreement shall not exceed the fees paid or payable by the Client in the 12 months preceding the claim. Optimisednewsrelease will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or data loss.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services and website are provided on an "as is" basis. Optimisednewsrelease makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the fitness of our services for any particular purpose. We do not guarantee that our analysis will produce specific results, nor do we warrant that recommendations will resolve identified issues.
Results depend on many factors outside Optimisednewsrelease's control, including implementation effectiveness, organisational adoption, and external business conditions.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Optimisednewsrelease, its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these terms
- Your use of our services or website in an unauthorised manner
- Your infringement of any third-party intellectual property rights
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
11. Termination
Termination by Client
The Client may terminate an engagement with 14 days' written notice. If terminated before completion, the Client remains liable for fees accrued to the termination date plus reasonable wind-down costs.
Termination by Optimisednewsrelease
Optimisednewsrelease may terminate an engagement if the Client breaches material terms and fails to remedy the breach within 14 days of written notice, or if continued engagement would violate applicable law.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Hong Kong. Both parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts for any disputes arising from or related to this agreement.
13. Dispute Resolution
Before pursuing formal legal action, both parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution through direct negotiation. If negotiation fails within 30 days, either party may pursue arbitration or litigation in Hong Kong courts.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms & Conditions, together with any engagement-specific agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements.
15. Modifications to Terms
Optimisednewsrelease reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated at least 30 days in advance. Your continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
16. Contact for Legal Matters
For legal inquiries or notice of disputes, please contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +852 2684 3751
- Address: Room 4012, 40/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong