Terms and Conditions of Use
1.
GeoInfo Map ("this website") is only an alternative means for users to obtain certain information.
The information provided by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("the Government") on GeoInfo Map, including but not limited to digital maps, mapping information, lot information, aerial photographs, facility information, geographic information ("Information"), is for general reference only and is not intended to be relied upon.
No statement, representation or warranty, express or implied, is given by the Government as to its accuracy, completeness or appropriateness for use in any particular circumstances.
The Government shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, misstatements or misrepresentations (express or implied), concerning any Information, and shall not have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) howsoever arising from or in respect of using, misusing, inability to use, or relying on the Information.
2.
The Government does not warrant or represent that GeoInfo Map or any Information or any electronic data or information transmitted from the Government to users through GeoInfo Map is free of computer viruses.
The Government shall not be liable for any loss, destruction or damage arising out of or in relation to any transmission from users to the Government or vice versa over the internet.
3.
The Government shall not be responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the Information.
The Government reserves the right to revise, omit, suspend or edit the Information at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice to users.
Before acting upon the Information, users are:
(i) responsible for making their own assessment of the Information;
(ii) advised to verify the Information by making reference, for example, to original publications, other relevant documentation and site situation; and
(iii) advised to obtain independent advice from relevant professionals.
4.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, nothing on or provided via GeoInfo Map shall constitute, give rise to or otherwise imply any endorsement, approval or recommendation on the Government's part of any third party, be it a provider of goods or services or otherwise.
Third-Party Contribution
5.
GeoInfo Map may provide a function for the user to add graphics and textual information ("User Submissions") on the map display.
GeoInfo Map may allow the user to view maps with or without the User Submissions.
The Government shall not have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) howsoever arising from or in respect of using, misusing, inability to use, or relying on the User Submissions.
By browsing, contributing to, submitting or in any way using such User Submissions you agree to accept unconditionally the terms listed below:
(i) The submission, browse, hyperlinking to, printing or use of the User Submissions is and will be for non-commercial and personal enjoyment purposes or institutional non-commercial non-profit making purposes only.
(ii) You shall be solely responsible for the User Submissions you submit to GeoInfo Map and the consequences arising from or in relation to the submission, browse, hyperlinking to, printing or use of such User Submissions by you or any other users.
(iii) You agree that you will not by the submission, browse, hyperlinking to, printing or use of the User Submissions defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
(iv) You agree that you will not submit or otherwise make available by way of User Submissions any inappropriate, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful contents or materials, any contents or materials that infringe the intellectual property rights of any person.
(v) You warrant that the User Submissions do not and will not infringe any intellectual property rights of any person and you agree to indemnify the Government against any allegations or claims of intellectual property rights infringement in relation to User Submissions or the use of User Submissions.
(vi) You agree that the User Submissions will be temporarily stored in GeoInfo Map for not more than 90 days, after which the Government will remove and delete the User Submissions permanently.
The Government reserves the right to remove and delete the User Submissions at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice to users.
(vii) You agree to grant each and every user of GeoInfo Map a non-exclusive right to access and browse the User Submissions through the GeoInfo Map, and to copy and make available copies of such User Submissions on similar terms and conditions as the above paragraphs (i),(iii), (iv) and (v).
Downloading of data of GeoInfo Map
6.
GeoInfo Map provides a link to the "Data Download" function of "Hong Kong GeoData Store" (https://geodata.gov.hk) to facilitate users to download some of the Information of GeoInfo Map. By using the "Data Download" function, you agree to accept unconditionally the Terms and Conditions of Use of the Hong Kong GeoData Store (https://geodata.gov.hk/gs/?p=terms_and_conditions).
Linked Third-Party Websites
7.
GeoInfo Map may provide or assist in providing links to third-party websites.
Provision of, or assistance in providing, these links to third-party websites does not give rise to any statement, representation or warranty, express or implied, that the Government agrees with, approves or endorses the contents of any such third-party websites.
The Government shall not have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) howsoever arising from or in respect of using, misusing, inability to use, or relying on such materials or third-party websites.
Users should refer to the terms and conditions of individual websites when using such information.
A user is deemed to have accepted this Terms and Conditions of Use for GeoInfo Map and the terms and conditions of the external websites linked from GeoInfo Map when the user uses such information on those external websites.
Permission has to be obtained from the third party owners for the use of the contents and materials on those external websites.
Inconsistency or Ambiguity
8.
In the event of any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version of this Terms and Conditions of Use, the English version shall prevail.
9.
By using GeoInfo Map, you agree to accept unconditionally this Terms and Conditions of Use, which may be revised and/or amended from time to time by the Government without prior notice to users.
Please check this Terms and Conditions of Use regularly for any revisions and/or amendments which may be made.