Terms of Service

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of Smart Market HK and its services. By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. We provide educational resources on grocery shopping strategies, seasonal produce planning, price comparison techniques, and food budget management for Hong Kong households. Your use of our services constitutes your acceptance of all terms outlined herein. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue your use of our website immediately. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

User Obligations

As a user of our platform, you agree to use our services lawfully and responsibly. You commit to providing accurate information when interacting with our website and not engaging in any unlawful or fraudulent activities. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and for all activities that occur under their account. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of our content without explicit written permission. We expect all users to respect intellectual property rights and refrain from uploading or distributing content that is harmful, defamatory, or violates any applicable laws. Your use of the platform should not interfere with the operation or security of our services, and you agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and international laws.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, articles, and educational materials, is the property of our organization or licensed to us by third parties. We retain full ownership and control of all intellectual property rights. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use our content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only. Reproduction, modification, distribution, or commercial use of any content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. This includes our guides on wet market shopping, meal planning strategies, price comparison techniques, and budget tracking methodologies. We actively protect our intellectual property and enforce our rights against unauthorized use. Your respect for these rights is essential to maintaining the integrity of our educational platform.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our services and content on an “as-is” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our platform. Our liability for any direct damages shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us, if applicable. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information about grocery budgeting, wet market shopping, and food cost management, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all content. Market prices, seasonal availability, and promotional offers change frequently and may vary by location. We are not responsible for any financial decisions you make based on information from our platform. Users should conduct their own research and verify all information independently before making purchasing decisions.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason including violation of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform immediately ceases. We may also terminate services for extended periods of inactivity, suspected fraudulent activity, or breach of our community standards. Termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination. We retain the right to preserve and disclose any content or information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or enforce these terms. After termination, all licenses and permissions granted to you automatically expire. We encourage users to maintain respectful engagement with our platform to preserve their access to our educational resources and community features.