Terms of Service

Welcome to ChinaGuide (chinaguide.in). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, tools, and services. Please read these Terms carefully before using the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ChinaGuide, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not use this website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Use of the Site

ChinaGuide provides informational content about sourcing products from China, including city guides, trade fair information, wholesale market guides, industry overviews, and business tools such as calculators and checklists.

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its servers, or any connected systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation or the servers and networks connected to it
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the website in a manner that exceeds reasonable use, without our prior written consent
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code

3. Intellectual Property

All content on ChinaGuide, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, tools, calculators, and software, is the property of ChinaGuide or its content creators and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and view content on this website for personal, non-commercial use. You may share links to our pages and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution. However, you may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy substantial portions of our content for any commercial purpose
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content without permission
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Frame or embed our pages on other websites without prior written consent

4. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to ChinaGuide, including comments, feedback, or suggestions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with the website.

You represent that any content you submit is your original work and does not infringe upon the rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

ChinaGuide is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not warrant that:

• The information on the website is accurate, complete, current, or reliable
• The website will be available at all times without interruption
• The website is free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components
• Results obtained from using our tools and calculators will be accurate or suitable for any specific purpose

The content on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional business, legal, financial, or trade advice. You should always conduct your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making business decisions related to sourcing from China.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ChinaGuide, its owners, operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the website
• Any information, content, or recommendations provided on the website
• Any transactions or dealings you have with suppliers, manufacturers, or trade fair organisers found through the website
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in our content, including trade fair dates, pricing information, or supplier details
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any other matter related to the website

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which damages are claimed, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

7. External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including trade fair organisers, wholesale markets, government agencies, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party websites through our links is entirely at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any external website before engaging with it.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChinaGuide, its owners, operators, and contributors from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content you submit to the website

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted on this page and apply to all access and use of the website thereafter.

We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates. Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: