IXTech Limited

Terms of Service

Upon signing up for/and or using the Services of IXTech, subscriber agree to comply with IXTech's Terms of Service (the "TOS") set out herein below, the Acceptable Use Policy (the "AUP"), the Service Level Agreement (the "SLA") of the Services and any policies, guidelines or amendments thereto that may be presented to subscribers from time to time (hereinafter collectively referred as "Agreement"). Subscriber also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when Subscriber uses or purchases certain other IXTech's Services, affiliate services, third-party content, or third-party software.

IXTech reserves the right to update and change the Terms of Service, the AUP and the SLA from time to time without notice. Subscribers can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at http://tc.hkcix.com.

Unless otherwise stated, defined terms used herein shall have the same meanings throughout the Agreement.

  1. Definitions

    In these TOS, the following words have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

    Acceptable Use Policy means policy statements and/or set of rules applied by IXTech that describe prohibited uses of IXTech Services. IXTech reserves the right to impose reasonable rules and regulations regarding the use of its Services provided to all Subscribers and such rules and regulations are subject to change. Such rules and regulations are located on the Internet at http://aup.hkcix.com

    Agreement means collectively the TOS, the AUP, the SLA of the Services and all supplementary terms, any policies, guidelines or amendments posted on IXTech's web site: http://tc.hkcix.com.

    IXTech means IXTech Limited, headquartered at Room 2903 - 2907,Floor 29, Metroplaza Tower 1,223 Hing Fong Road,Kwai Fong, New Territories,Hong Kong.

    Charges means the charges payable by the Subscriber pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, including, but not limited to, all once-off charges, recurring fees, deposits and other charges for which the Subscriber is liable;

    Intellectual Property Rights means patents, trademarks, design rights, applications for any of the foregoing, copyright topography rights, database rights, rights in know-how, trade or business names and other similar rights or obligations, in each case whether registrable or not in any country;

    Service Level Agreement means any agreement or statement specified by IXTech as such, describing the level of service offered by IXTech, recording the understanding about services, priorities, responsibilities, guarantees and warranties, specifying the levels of availability, serviceability, performance, operation, or other attributes of the Services.

    Services mean any services provided by IXTech to the Subscriber from time to time pursuant to the Agreement or as set out in the contents of IXTech's Service Agreement to the relevant Subscriber.

    Subscriber means any legal entity (company or organization) which is identified on the Sales Agreement or invoice whose application for the Services has been accepted by IXTech.

    System means IXTech connected system of servers used to provide Services to Subscriber.

    User means all Subscribers and other users of the Services including those who access the same without the accounts with IXTech.

  2. Use of Services

    1. 2.1IXTech will provide to the Subscriber, and the Subscriber will take and pay IXTech for the provision of, the Services for the term hereof subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof.
    2. 2.2The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will remain in effect until the term ends or terminated by Subscriber or IXTech in accordance with Section 9.

  3. No Resale of Services

    Subscriber agrees not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell, or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of IXTech Services, use of IXTech Services, or access to IXTech Services.

  4. Intellectual Property Rights; Copyright Policy

    1. 4.1Subscriber acknowledges that IXTech own all rights, title and interest in and to the IXTech services, including without limitation all intellectual property rights (the "IXTech Rights"), and such IXTech Rights are protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. The IXTech Rights include rights to: (a) the IXTech Services developed and provided by IXTech and its technology partners and all trademarks and other intellectual property associated therewith; and (b) all software associated with the IXTech Services. Subscriber agrees that Subscriber will not copy, reproduce, alter, modify, or create derivative works from the IXTech Services or any Content placed on the IXTech Services by IXTech or any third party.
    2. 4.2If Subscriber believes that Subscriber's work has been copied and posted on the IXTech services without Subscriber's permission or in any way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide IXTech with the following information: (i) a description of the copyrighted work that Subscriber claims has been infringed; (ii) a description of where the material Subscriber claims is infringing is located on the IXTech Services; (iii) Subscriber's address, telephone number, and email address; and a written statement by Subscriber stating that Subscriber has a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by Subscriber, Subscriber's agent, or the law; (iv) and a statement by Subscriber, made under penalty of perjury, that Subscriber owns the claimed infringing material together with any evidence of such ownership. Please contact IXTech at the following address: IXTech Limited, headquartered at Room 2903 - 2907,Floor 29, Metroplaza Tower 1,223 Hing Fong Road,Kwai Fong, New Territories,Hong Kong., Attn: Copyright Infringement.

  5. Payment

    1. 5.1In consideration for the provision of the Services, the Subscriber will pay to IXTech the Charges notified by IXTech to the Subscriber from time to time. The Subscriber will be solely responsible to pay any taxes and other charges arising in relation to its use of the Services.
    2. 5.2Terms of payment are net 14 days of IXTech invoice date (the "due date"), unless otherwise stated in the invoice or separately agreed with IXTech. Invoices for the Services may be issued in advance of the actual performance of the Services by post, electronic mail and/or facsimile transmission. All payments are to be made in the currency specified on IXTech's invoice. If Subscriber does not follow payment terms, IXTech shall have the right to any or all of the following:
      1. suspend its obligations to provide the Services;
      2. terminate the Agreement;
      3. charge interest calculated from the due date for, to the actual date of payment of any amounts owing at the IXTech current overdraft rate.
    3. 5.3The Subscriber will provide and deliver to IXTech proof of any payment made by the Subscriber to IXTech under the Agreement to the reasonable satisfaction of IXTech. Unless and until the Subscriber shall have complied with this sub-clause in respect of the relevant payment, IXTech shall have no obligation to provide any services.
    4. 5.4All charges and payment to IXTech for its services are non-refundable unless expressly stated otherwise, or otherwise provided by applicable law. The cost of any returns if permitted will be at subscriber's expense, unless otherwise provided by applicable law

  6. Subscriber's Responsibilities

    1. 6.1The Subscriber shall provide IXTech for examination and verification proof of identity and constitution (whichever is applicable) and particulars of registered office or residential address (whichever is applicable) of the Subscriber as IXTech shall request including but not limited to (whenever applicable) identification card(s), valid and current business registration certificate, and any other documents of identity and/or constitution of the Subscriber, and (where the Subscriber is not a natural person) of its authorized contact person for purpose of administration in respect of the Services, as IXTech shall reasonably request, and shall deliver to IXTech true and complete copies thereof upon request.
    2. 6.2The Subscriber will provide IXTech with all necessary co-operation, information, data and support which IXTech may reasonably require for the provision of the Services at such times as IXTech requests.
    3. 6.3The Subscriber warrants and undertakes that it will not make use of the Services in any manner which may infringe any Intellectual Property Rights or any applicable laws or regulations or which is otherwise in the sole and absolute opinion of IXTech immoral, improper, inappropriate, or objectionable, or to copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, or otherwise deal with any unsolicited advertising or promotional material or any material which is obscene, indecent, seditious, offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, immoral, improper, inappropriate, or objectionable, or the publication or distribution of which is in breach of the confidence of IXTech or any third party, or as a forum for viewing, posting up of messages or information, and discussion by the public or any section thereof (whether membership or registration is required or not and whether anonymous or otherwise) or forum of a similar nature, or allow the Services to be hacked or the computer hardware and software in connection with the Services to be modified or broke-in for any purpose outside of its original intended use or be reckless or ignorant as regards thereto.
    4. 6.4The Subscriber's right to use the Services is restricted to the Subscriber. The Subscriber shall not license or permit or purport to license or permit any third party to use the Services. If the Subscriber designates more than one permitted user of the Services within its organization, the Subscriber shall bring the provisions of the Agreement to the attention of each permitted user and shall procure that each permitted user complies with the provisions of the Agreement. The Subscriber will be responsible for use of the Services by its permitted users and the indemnity given in Clause 12.1 shall extend to all such use of the Services.
    5. 6.5Subscriber is required to provide current, accurate identification, contact, and other information as part of the registration/application process and/or continued use of IXTech services. Subscriber is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Subscriber's account password, and is responsible for all activities that occur under Subscriber's account. Subscriber agrees to immediately notify IXTech of any unauthorized use of Subscriber's password or account or any other breach of security. IXTech cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from Subscriber's failure to provide us with accurate information or to keep Subscriber's password secure.
    6. 6.6Subscriber understands that all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, video, messages, files, attachments, or other materials ("Content") are the sole responsibility of the Subscriber from which such Content originated. IXTech reserves the right, but does not assume the responsibility, to monitor or review any Content on IXTech services. Subscriber agrees that Subscriber is responsible for the conduct of all users of Subscriber's account and any Content that is created, transmitted, stored, or displayed by, from, or within Subscriber's account while using IXTech services and for any consequences thereof. Subscriber agrees to use IXTech services only for purposes that are legal, proper and in accordance with the Terms of Service and any applicable policies or guidelines. Subscriber agrees that Subscriber will not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts IXTech services or servers or networks connected to IXTech services.
    7. 6.7Subscriber understands that it is subscriber's responsibility for properly configuring and using of the Services and taking Subscriber's own steps to maintain appropriate security, protection and backup of the Content.

  7. Temporary Suspension

    IXTech may suspend Subscriber or any User's right to access or use any portion or all of the Services immediately upon notice to Subscriber if IXTech determines:

    1. Subscriber or User's use of the Services
      1. poses a security risk to the Services or any other IXTech's Subscribers,
      2. may adversely impact the Services or the System or Content of any other IXTech's Subscribers, or
      3. may subject IXTech, our affiliates, or any third party to liability;
    2. Subscriber, or any User is, in breach of this Agreement,
    3. Subscriber has ceased to operate in the ordinary course, made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar disposition of Subscriber's assets, or become the subject of any bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution or similar proceeding.

  8. Effect of Suspension

    1. 8.1If IXTech suspends Subscriber's right to access or use any portion or all of the Services:
      1. Subscriber remains responsible for all fees and charges incurred through the date of suspension;
      2. Subscriber remains responsible for any applicable fees and charges for any Services to which Subscriber continue to have access,
      3. Subscriber will not be entitled to any service credits under the Service Level Agreements for any period of suspension; and
      4. IXTech may erase part or all of Subscriber's Content as a result of your suspension
    2. 8.2IXTech's right to suspend Subscriber's or any User's right to access or use the Services is in addition to our right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.

  9. Termination

    1. 9.1Termination for Convenience
      Subscriber and IXTech may terminate this Agreement for any reason by providing notice at least one month advance notice.
    2. 9.2Termination for Cause
      1. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon one month advance notice to the other party if there is any material default or breach of this Agreement by the other party, unless the defaulting party has cured the material default or breach within the one month notice period.
      2. IXTech may terminate this Agreement immediately upon notice to Subscriber
        1. for cause, if any act or omission by Subscriber or any User results in a suspension described in Section 7.1,
        2. if our relationship with a third party partner who provides software or other technology IXTech uses to provide the Services expires, terminates or requires IXTech to change the way IXTech provides the software or other technology as part of the Services,
        3. if IXTech believes providing the Services could create a substantial economic or technical burden or material security risk for IXTech, in order to comply with the law or requests of governmental entities, or
        4. if IXTech determines use of the Services by Subscriber or any Users or the provision of any of the Services to Subscriber or any Users has become impractical or unfeasible for any legal or regulatory reason.

  10. Effect of Termination

    1. 10.1Generally, Upon any termination of this Agreement:
      1. all Subscriber's rights under this Agreement immediately terminate;
      2. Subscriber remains responsible for all fees and charges for the Services through the remainder of the Services Term.
      3. Sections 4.1, 6.6, 11 to 17 will continue to apply in accordance with their terms.
    2. 10.2As soon as the Services is being suspended or terminated, Subscriber's right to use of Services stops right away. Subscriber may not have access to data/content that is stored on the Services after IXTech suspends/terminates the Services. Subscriber is responsible for backing-up the data that Subscriber uses with the Services.

  11. INDEMNITY

    Subscriber agrees to hold harmless and indemnify IXTech, and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, and employees, advertisers or partners, from and against any third party claim arising from or in any way related to your use of IXTech Services, violation of this Terms of Service or any other actions connected with use of IXTech Services, including any liability or expense arising from all claims, losses, damages (actual and consequential), suits, judgments, litigation costs and attorneys' fees, of every kind and nature. In such a case, IXTech will provide Subscriber with written notice of such claim, suit or action.

  12. Disclaimer of Warranties

    Subscriber expressly understands and agrees that Subscriber's use of IXTech's Services is at Subscriber's sole risk. IXTech's Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by Law, IXTech expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties and conditions or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. IXTech does not warrant that (i) IXTech Services will meet Subscriber's requirements, (ii) IXTech Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free, (iii) the results that may be obtained from the use of IXTech Services will be accurate or reliable, (iv) the quality of any products, services, information or other material purchased or obtained by Subscriber through IXTech Services will meet Subscriber's expectations, and (v) any errors in the Services/software will be corrected. Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the IXTech Services is done at Subscriber's own discretion and risk and that Subscriber will be solely responsible for any damage to Subscriber's computer system or other device or loss of data that results from the download of such material. No Advice or Information, whether oral or written, obtained by Subscriber from IXTech or through or from IXTech Services shall create any warranty not expressly stated in the Terms of Service.

  13. Limitation of Liability

    Subscriber expressly understands and agrees that IXTech shall not be liable to Subscriber for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if IXTech has been advised of the possibility of such damages) resulting from (i) the use or the inability to use IXTech's Services; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any good, data, information or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from IXTech's Services; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of Subscriber's transmissions or data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party on IXTech's Services; or (v) any other matter relating to IXTech's Services.

  14. No Third Party Beneficiaries

    Subscriber agrees that, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Terms of Service, there shall be no third party beneficiaries to the Terms of Services.

  15. Waiver

    Failure or delay by IXTech to enforce any of its rights under the Agreement or the giving of additional time for performance or other indulgence is not a waiver of such right unless IXTech acknowledges the waiver in writing, nor will any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude any further exercise of the same or the exercise of any other right. No waiver of any particular breach of the provisions of the Agreement will operate as a waiver of any repetition of such breach.

  16. Severability

    If any provision of the Agreement which is not of a fundamental nature is found to be unenforceable or illegal, it shall be severed from the Agreement and will not affect the enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement. In this event the parties will use reasonable endeavors to agree any lawful and reasonable changes to the Agreement which may be necessary to effect as closely as possible the commercial intent of the Agreement.

  17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong). The parties submit any difference or disputes arising in connection with the Agreement to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

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