Terms and Conditions

1. Overview

• Welcome to the Global Sources platform. By using this platform, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

2. Account Registration and Management

• Provide accurate and truthful information during registration.
• Protect the security of your account; all account activities are considered personal actions.
• Notify the company immediately if you discover any security issues with your account.

3. Rules of Service Use

• Posting false, inaccurate, or misleading information is prohibited.
• Infringement, illegal, or fraudulent activities are prohibited.
• The company may remove violating content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

4. Product and Service Descriptions

• Platform descriptions are not guaranteed to be completely accurate.
• Transaction responsibilities are governed by separate agreements between buyers and sellers; the company is not liable.

5. Intellectual Property

• Copying or distributing platform content without written permission is prohibited.

6. Privacy Policy

• User privacy is governed by the detailed Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimer

• The company is not liable for indirect damages resulting from platform use.

8. Governing Law and Disputes

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and disputes shall be resolved through arbitration.

9. Changes to Terms

• The company reserves the right to update these Terms at any time; changes take effect upon publication.

10. Other Provisions

• Money laundering, fraud, or criminal activities are strictly prohibited.
• The platform does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
• The company is not responsible for content on third-party links.
• The company may terminate services without notice to users.
• The company is not responsible for third-party advertisements on the platform.
• User feedback must be lawful and truthful.
• Users are responsible for the security of their information.
• Users are liable for any damages due to breach of these Terms.
• The company is not liable for force majeure events.
• Notices may be delivered via email, SMS, or platform announcements.
• Platform content may change at any time without notice.
• User-generated content is deemed licensed to the company for use.
• Users must be at least 18 years old or have guardian consent.
• The company determines the data retention period for user information.
• The company reserves the right to monitor user activity.
• Accounts may be frozen to mitigate risks.
• Users will be notified in advance of significant changes to services.
• Users may not transfer accounts or obligations without permission.
• If any provision is invalid, it does not affect the validity of the remaining Terms.
• These Terms constitute the entire agreement between users and the company.
• For questions, please contact our customer support team.

Last Updated: January 10, 2025 Version 1.7