Terms of Use

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Admiralty Capital Limited ("Admiralty Capital", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at www.admcl.com (the "Website"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Admiralty Capital Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with its registered office in Central, Hong Kong.

2. Eligibility and User Representations

2.1 General Eligibility

The Website and our services are intended solely for sophisticated corporate clients, institutional investors, qualified investors, and professional persons who meet the applicable eligibility requirements in their respective jurisdictions. By accessing this Website, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction;
You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements;
You are accessing this Website for legitimate business purposes;
You are not a person barred from using the Website under the laws of Hong Kong or any other applicable jurisdiction.

2.2 Corporate Users

If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms, and references to "you" shall include such entity.

2.3 Geographic Restrictions

The information and services described on this Website are not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject Admiralty Capital to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Persons who access this Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

3. Nature of Website Content

3.1 Informational Purposes Only

The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute:

An offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, financial instruments, or other products;
An offer or invitation to provide financing, lending, or investment services;
Financial, investment, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice;
A recommendation to enter into any transaction or make any investment decision;
An invitation to treat or an offer capable of acceptance.

3.2 No Advisory Relationship

Nothing on this Website creates or is intended to create an advisory, fiduciary, or professional services relationship between you and Admiralty Capital. You should consult with your own legal, financial, tax, and other professional advisors before making any decisions based on information contained on this Website.

3.3 Forward-Looking Statements

This Website may contain forward-looking statements, including statements about future events, expectations, and projections. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

3.4 Third-Party Information

The Website may contain information obtained from third-party sources that we believe to be reliable. However, we have not independently verified such information and make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Admiralty Capital Limited, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by Hong Kong and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

4.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use or legitimate business purposes. This license does not include:

Any resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents;
Any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices;
Any derivative use of the Website or its contents;
Any downloading, copying, or other use of account information for the benefit of any third party;
Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

4.3 Trademarks

The Admiralty Capital name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Admiralty Capital Limited or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

4.4 Copyright Notice

5. Confidentiality Obligations

5.1 Confidential Information

In the course of your use of the Website or any discussions with Admiralty Capital regarding potential transactions, you may receive or have access to non-public, proprietary, or confidential information ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:

Business strategies, plans, and projections;
Financial information and models;
Investment criteria and parameters;
Details of potential or actual transactions;
Client and counterparty information;
Proprietary methodologies and processes.

5.2 Confidentiality Undertakings

You agree to:

Keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential;
Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without our prior written consent;
Use Confidential Information only for the purpose for which it was disclosed;
Take all reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of such information;
Promptly notify us of any unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information.

5.3 Exceptions

The confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of yours; (b) was in your possession prior to disclosure by us; (c) is independently developed by you without use of Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided you give us prompt notice of such requirement.

5.4 Return of Information

Upon our request or termination of any discussions, you shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and any copies thereof.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

6.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent;
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Admiralty Capital, an Admiralty Capital employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You are expressly prohibited from:

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website;
Attacking the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack;
Using any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose;
Introducing any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
Attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Website or any related system or network;
Interfering with the proper working of the Website.

6.3 Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Take any action we deem necessary or appropriate if we believe your conduct violates these Terms;
Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Website;
Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website for any or no reason.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER ADMIRALTY CAPITAL NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH ADMIRALTY CAPITAL MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER ADMIRALTY CAPITAL NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH ADMIRALTY CAPITAL REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT:

THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED;
DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED;
THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS;
THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL ADMIRALTY CAPITAL, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

7.3 No Liability for Investment Decisions

We shall not be liable for any investment or financing decisions made by you based on information contained on this Website. All such decisions are made at your own risk and you should seek independent professional advice.

7.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

The foregoing does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Admiralty Capital Limited, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

Your violation of these Terms;
Your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms;
Your use of any information obtained from the Website;
Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right;
Any claim that your use of the Website caused damage to a third party.

This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms and your use of the Website.

9. Links and Third-Party Content

9.1 Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to other websites and resources provided by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

9.2 No Endorsement

If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. A link to a third-party website does not imply endorsement of that website or the products and services offered therein.

9.3 Links to Our Website

You may link to our Website, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

10.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information in connection with the Website is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.

10.2 Cookies and Tracking

The Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For more information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10.3 Data Security

While we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

11.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

11.3 Arbitration

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may elect to resolve any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms by final and binding arbitration in Hong Kong in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

11.4 Class Action Waiver

Any proceedings to resolve or litigate any dispute shall be conducted solely on an individual basis. You agree that you will not seek to have any dispute heard as a class action, representative action, or in any other proceeding in which any party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Admiralty Capital concerning the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Admiralty Capital with respect to the Website.

12.2 Waiver and Severability

No waiver by Admiralty Capital of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12.3 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may assign or transfer these Terms, at our sole discretion, without restriction.

12.4 Notices

All notices and other communications required or permitted under these Terms shall be in writing and shall be sent to the addresses set forth in the Contact section below.

12.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control.

13. Modifications to Terms and Website

13.1 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

13.2 Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend this Website, and any service or material we provide on the Website, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period.

13.3 Continued Use

By continuing to access or use our Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Website.

14. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Admiralty Capital Limited
Legal Department
Central, Hong Kong

Email: legal@admcl.com

For general inquiries:
Email: enquiry@admcl.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days.