Terms of Service
Last updated: June 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the SinoShield ("SinoShield," "we," "us," or "our") website (the "Site") or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or services.
2. Services
SinoShield provides reputation management, content removal, crisis response, and related advisory services ("Services"). The specific scope, terms, and conditions of any engagement will be set forth in a separate written agreement between SinoShield and the client.
Nothing on this Site constitutes a binding offer to provide services. All service engagements are subject to SinoShield's client acceptance procedures and the execution of a formal engagement agreement.
3. Confidentiality
SinoShield maintains strict confidentiality regarding all client matters. The existence and nature of any client relationship, all information shared in the course of an engagement, and all work product are treated as confidential. This obligation is further detailed in our engagement agreements and Privacy Policy.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SinoShield or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Site content without our express written permission.
5. Website Use
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
- Use any automated means to access or scrape the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers
- Impersonate any person or entity
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. SinoShield makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Site's operation or the information, content, or materials included on the Site.
SinoShield does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SinoShield shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or these Terms.
8. No Guarantees
SinoShield does not guarantee specific outcomes or results from its services. The digital landscape in China is complex and dynamic, and outcomes depend on multiple factors including platform policies, legal frameworks, and the nature of the content in question. We provide honest assessments and strategic counsel — not guarantees.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. SinoShield does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SinoShield, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
SinoShield Ltd.
Email: contact@sinoshield.org