Consent and Authorization

Consent and Authorization

This consent and authorization (the “Consent and Authorization”) is in both languages, English and Chinese. In the event of any inconsistency, the English version is the original language and the Chinese version is a translation for information purpose only. In case of conflict, the English version will prevail and will therefore be the binding version for both parties.

This Consent and Authorization sets out the terms and conditions between you as the customer and World First Asia Limited (“WorldFirst”) in respect of your use of the WorldFirst Services as stipulated hereinunder and your authorization to WorldFirst for sharing your data with the Companies for the purpose of your enjoyment of the Services. Definitions of words and expressions used in this Consent and Authorization are set out in the section of “Definition” below and should be referred to when reading this Consent and Authorization.

For your own benefit and protection, you as the customer should read the terms and conditions of this Consent and Authorization carefully before you use any services as stipulated herein as this confirms that you have read and understood the terms and conditions hereof and accept those terms and conditions whenever WorldFirst Services are being used or made available to you.

(A)      DEFINITIONS

(B)       Representations and Warranties

You hereby represent and warrant that:

1.    you have the legal capacity and full power and authority to enter into, exercise your rights and perform and comply with your obligations under this Consent and Authorization, and this Consent and Authorization constitutes valid and binding obligations on and against it in accordance with its terms;

2.     you hold all authorizations, consents, exemptions and licenses required to be held under any law, rule or regulation governing your activities pursuant to this Consent and Authorization; and

3.     you shall fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the principles and guidelines issued by the relevant government authorities for the enforcement thereof.

(C)        Acknowledgement and Agreement

You hereby acknowledge and agree that:

1.    it is your intention to use WorldFirst Services and Services;

2.    you understand that all formal communications, commitments, undertakings, promises, consents, waivers and contracts with you relating to WorldFirst and WorldFirst Services can only be made directly by WorldFirst. Neither Company nor its personnel shall have any authority to act for or on behalf of WorldFirst or to bind WorldFirst to any contract or in any other manner;

3.    the Services are provided by the Companies which shall be responsible for all the claims and actions in relation thereto whether brought by you or any other third party;

4.    the Company and WorldFirst are independent to each other and one will not be held liable for any breach or violation of their respective services provided to you, or any other act, negligence, misrepresentation or omission of another;

5.    WorldFirst and its Affiliates, directors, officers, agents and contractors are not liable for any obligations, warranties, undertakings or liabilities arising from the Services or the Company’s use of your information;

6.    you understand that the exchange of your information and the use of such information by WorldFirst and Company is necessary to enable the Services;

7.    WorldFirst’s aggregate liability to you whether arising under contract, tort (including negligence) or any other ground shall be limited to USD 100,000; and WorldFirst will not be liable to you for loss of profits, indirect, special, consequential, exemplary, incidental, or punitive damages.

(D)      You hereby consent and authorize WorldFirst to exchange and share the Account Information with the Company for the purpose of your enjoyment of the Services.

(E)       Undertaking

You hereby undertake that you will indemnify WorldFirst from and against all actions, claims, demands, liabilities, obligations, losses, costs (including, but not limited to legal fees, expenses and penalties) and interest suffered, incurred or sustained by or threatened against WorldFirst arising out of or in connection with this Consent and Authorization or any gross neglect, willful misconduct, fraud or dishonesty by you or any of its employees or agents.

(F)        Governing Law

1.    This Consent and Authorization and any claims arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong without regard to its principles of conflict of laws.

2.    Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, in connection with or relating to this Consent and Authorization, including the interpretation, validity, invalidity, breach or termination, will be settled by arbitration. The arbitration will be conducted in Hong Kong in accordance with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Administered Arbitration Rules in force when a Notice of Arbitration (as defined therein) is submitted in accordance with the said Rules. The number of arbitrators will be three (3). The arbitration will be conducted in English.

(G)       Miscellaneous

1.    This Consent and Authorization will come into effect from the date that you click the button “We Confirm” or a similar button until the expiration or termination of the WorldFirst Service or you otherwise have withdrawn your consent in writing.

2.    No amendment, variation or modification to this Consent and Authorization shall be effective unless in writing.

同意及授权书

本同意及授权书（“同意及授权书”）包括两种语言，英文和中文。如有任何不一致之处，一概以英文版本为准，中文为翻译版本仅供参考。如有任何抵触，应以英文版本为准，并视为约束双方的版本。

本同意及授权书规定你（作为客户）与World First Asia Limited （”WorldFirst”）之间，就您使用本同意及授权书项下的WorldFirst 服务的条款和条件，以及您为享用有关服务之目同意WorldFirst与公司分享您的信息的授权。本同意及授权书里使用的词汇与表达的意义在下面“定义”部分列出，你阅读本同意及授权书时，请参考该等定义。

为了保护您的利益，您应该在使用任何下述服务前仔细阅读本同意及授权书的条款和条件，因为您使用或你获得WorldFirst服务即表示您已阅读并理解该等条款和条件，同时接受该等条款。

(甲)        定义

(乙)        陈述和保证

您在此作出以下陈述和保证:

1.    您具有签订、行使、执行或遵守本同意及授权书项下权利和义务的法律能力，和全部权力及授权，并且本同意及授权书根据其条款构成对您有效和具有约束力的义务；

2.    您具有所有为进行本同意及授权书项下活动，相关法律、规则或法规所需的授权、同意、豁免和许可；并且

3.    您需要完全遵守所有适用法律和法规，以及相关政府机构发布的原则和指南。

(丙)        确认和同意

您在此确认并同意：

1.    您有使用WorldFirst服务和有关服务的意向；

2.    您明白所有关于WorldFirst和WorldFirst服务的正式沟通、承诺、保证、诺言、同意、放弃和合约只会由WorldFirst直接向您给出。不论公司或是其人员均无权代表WorldFirst行事或以任何方式使WorldFirst受任何合约的约束；

3.    有关服务是由公司提供，公司需要就所有（不论是由您或是由其他第三方提起的）与该等服务有关的主张和诉讼负责；

4.    公司和WorldFirst是独立与彼此。公司和WorldFirst无需就对方提供给您的服务有关的违约或伤害，或任何其他行为、过失、虚假陈述或不作为负责;

5.    WorldFirst及其关联方、董事、高管、代理和承包商对于有关服务和公司使用您的信息相关的义务、保证、承诺、责任概不负责;

6.    您明白为了提供有关服务，WorldFirst和公司必需交换并使用您的信息;

7.    WorldFirst对您的总赔偿责任（含合约、侵权（包括过失）及其他原因引起的）不超过100,000美元；并且WorldFirst 对您的利润损失、间接、特殊、结果性、示范性、偶然性或惩罚性的损失不承担任何责任。

(丁)        您在此同意并授权WorldFirst与公司交换和分享账户信息，使你可享用有关服务。

(戊)        承诺

您在此承诺，您会赔偿并使WorldFirst免受于任何因本同意及授权书或因您或您的员工或代理的任何重大疏忽、故意的不当行为、欺诈或不诚实行为引起或相关的或遭威胁会引起的诉讼、主张、要求、责任、义务、损失、成本（包括但不限于律师费、费用和罚金）和利息。

(己)        管辖法

1.    本同意及授权书以及因此产生的或之相关的任何主张，均受香港法律管辖并据其解释，无需考虑法律冲突原则；并

2.    本同意及授权书引起或与之相关的任何纷争、争议或主张，包括解释、有效性、无效性、违约或终止，均应通过仲裁解决。仲裁将根据提交仲裁通知（见仲裁规则的定义）时有效的香港国际仲裁中心管理的仲裁规则在香港进行仲裁。仲裁员的人数为三（3）名。仲裁将以英语进行。

(庚)        其他条款

1.    您点击“我同意”或其他类似的按钮，本同意及授权书即生效，其有效期直至WorldFirst服务到期或终止，或您书面撤回同意。

2.    本同意及授权书的任何修改、变更或调整均以书面作实，否则无效。