General disclaimer

The Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (the Institute) shall not be responsible for any consequential effect, nor be liable for any loss or damage, howsoever caused, arising from the use of or inability to use this web site or use of or reliance upon any information or material provided on this web site.

The Institute endeavours to ensure that the information contained on this web site is accurate as at the date of publication, but does not warrant its accuracy or accept any liability (including third party liability) for any loss or damage, whether or not arising from any error or omission in compiling such information.

Hyperlink policy

Users who link from the Institute web site to web sites provided by other organizations should be aware that the information on those sites has not been compiled or issued by the Institute. The Institute is not responsible for such information and makes no representation about its accuracy, completeness or legality and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to its use. The inclusion of a link does not imply that the Institute endorses the web site.

Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all copyright and other intellectual property rights in the materials on this web site belong to the Institute. Anyone may use or reproduce any of the materials presented on this web site, subject to any specific terms of use that might appear with that material, provided that the use of such material is accompanied by an acknowledgement that the Institute is the source.

Privacy Policy Statement

The Institute undertakes to protect private personal data in compliance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. This applies to the Institute's council, committees and individuals comprised thereof who will ensure compliance with the strictest standards of security and confidentiality.

Data collection and use

Personal Data is collected from our site visitors on a voluntary basis. Personal Data may include names, addresses, e-mail addresses etc. The information is used by us for the purposes stated on the respective screens on which we request your personal data. The Personal Data will not be used for any other purposes without your consent unless such use is permitted or required by law. When you visit our web site, a record of your visit is made as a "hit" which may show your domain name server address and the pages you have visited. No personally identifiable information is collected. The "hit" information allows us to compile statistics about the number and types of visitors to our site.

Retention and accuracy

Any personal data you provide to us through the web site will be kept only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which the data are used. The Institute will endeavour to ensure that all personal data are accurate and kept up to date.

Access and correction

The personal data you provide to us is secured on our web site and access is limited to personnel authorised by the Institute. If you wish to access your data for the purposes of correction or deletion, you may do so by writing to the Institute at the address given in the "Contact Us" section of the web site.

Page last updated: 24 July 2001