Terms of Use
Terms of Use (Last updated: July 2018)
This website and/or its mobile site and applications (collectively, the "Site") are owned and operated by usskining.com (the "Company"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Site. Any purchase of products or services through this Site is subject to the applicable Purchase Terms, which are incorporated herein by reference. Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which is likewise incorporated by reference.
Throughout the site, the terms "we", "us", and "our" refer to the Company. The Company offers this Site, including all information, tools, and services available from this Site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of these Terms. By continuing to use the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Please read these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any other referenced policies or agreements carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms, including but not limited to the arbitration agreement and class action waiver described in the Dispute Resolution section below.
Data Accuracy
You agree that all information, data, and materials you provide to the Company through the Site or otherwise are true, accurate, current, and complete. It is your responsibility to update and correct the information you provide as needed.
Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy, located at usskining.com, governs the collection, use, disclosure, and other processing of personal information provided by you. You consent to our handling of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
License and Site Access
All content on this Site (including but not limited to text, design, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, downloads, interfaces, code, and software, as well as their selection and arrangement) is the exclusive property of the Company, its licensors, or content providers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
The Company grants you a limited license to access and make personal use of the Site. Unless stated otherwise, you may access, copy, download, and print the content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify or remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices. This license may be revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the Company.
Strictly prohibited uses include (but are not limited to):
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Using the content or Site for competitive or commercial purposes;
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Unauthorized linking, caching, or framing of the Site;
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Modifying, distributing, transmitting, or creating derivative works from content you are not authorized to use;
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Uploading viruses or any code that may interfere with the operation of the Site;
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Using bots, data mining tools, or similar tools to extract information;
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Any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Site infrastructure.
You are responsible for obtaining access to the Site and any related third-party fees (e.g., ISP charges). You may not circumvent any security measures or unauthorized access controls. Unauthorized access will result in immediate termination of your license.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any registration, suspend or restrict access, and remove users at any time and for any reason without notice. The Company makes no warranties that use of Site content will not infringe the rights of third parties. Termination of access does not limit any legal remedies available to the Company.
Your Submissions
You are solely responsible for any content you submit through the Site, including legality, originality, and intellectual property ownership. You must not upload or post any confidential, proprietary, infringing, harmful, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate material.
You may not impersonate anyone or provide misleading information.
Unless covered by the Privacy Policy, by submitting content to the Site, you grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable license to use, reproduce, display, modify, and distribute your content in any media. You represent and warrant that you have full rights to grant this license.
Links to Third Parties
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or policies of third-party sites. Your use of such sites is subject to their own terms and policies. We are not liable for any loss or damage from using third-party content, services, or products.
Disclaimer
Except where otherwise stated, the Site and its content, products, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service, secure access, or accurate or reliable information. If you download content from the Site, you do so at your own risk.
Some jurisdictions may not allow disclaimers of certain warranties, so these exclusions may not apply to you.
Limitation of Liability
You acknowledge that your use of the Site, your interactions with third parties, and your purchases are at your sole risk. Communications may be intercepted and are not guaranteed secure.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, we and our affiliates, licensors, suppliers, and content providers (collectively, “Company Parties”) are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or other damages arising from:
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Use of or inability to use the Site;
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Content or conduct on any linked site;
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Products or services purchased through the Site;
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Errors, delays, or outages;
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Loss of data, profit, or goodwill;
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Any other Site-related claim, regardless of the legal basis, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Any claim must be filed within one (1) year. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company Parties from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
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Your breach of these Terms or the Purchase Terms;
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Fraud or misconduct;
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Your violation of law or third-party rights.
You may not settle any claim without prior written consent from the Company.
Electronic Communications
When you use the Site or email us, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. All agreements, notices, and disclosures sent electronically fulfill any legal requirement for written communication.
User-Posted Content
The Site may allow user-posted messages or content. We are not obligated to review or respond to such content and assume no liability for it. We may monitor or remove content at our discretion.
Trademarks and Copyrights
All logos, trademarks, and service marks are owned by the Company or licensed third parties. You may not use them without written consent. The Site’s content is protected by applicable laws.
Intellectual Property Infringement
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been violated, please send a written notice with the following information to our Copyright Agent at service@usskining.com:
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Your signature;
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A description of the infringed work;
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Details of the infringing material and its location;
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Your contact information;
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A statement of good faith belief;
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A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate.
We may update this contact info at any time without notice.
Survival
Any provision that, by its nature, should survive the termination of these Terms will remain in effect.
Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure or delay caused by forces beyond our control, including but not limited to:
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Acts of God or nature;
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War or terrorism;
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Labor strikes;
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Quarantine or embargo;
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Other unforeseeable events.
Risk of Loss
All items purchased are made pursuant to a shipment contract. Risk of loss and title pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.
Dispute Resolution
By using this Site, you agree that any dispute shall be settled by arbitration under UNCITRAL rules. The arbitration will be:
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Governed by Hong Kong law;
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Held in Hong Kong;
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Conducted in English;
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Before one arbitrator appointed by HKIAC.
General Terms
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder remains valid. Headings are for reference only.
These Terms are governed by Hong Kong law, and any non-arbitrated disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Hong Kong courts.
No waiver by the Company shall be deemed a waiver of future breaches.
These Terms are not enforceable by any third parties.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Site. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without prior written consent. We may transfer these Terms at our discretion.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, including any applicable Additional Terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Site.
In case of conflict, the Additional Terms shall prevail unless expressly stated otherwise.
A printed version of these Terms is admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact our Legal Department by email:
📧 service@usskining.com
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