TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legal agreement between Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association Limited ("HKPAPA," "we," "our," or "us") and the participants ("Users" or "you") who use the services, courses, or participate in events provided by HKPAPA. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. General Provisions
1.1 HKPAPA reserves the right to amend, update, or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The updated Terms will take effect immediately upon being posted on our website or related platforms.
1.2 If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must not use our services or participate in our courses or events.
2. Courses and Events
2.1 HKPAPA reserves the right to change, adjust, or cancel the content of courses, event schedules, or related facilities at any time without prior notice and without liability.
2.2 Users are responsible for ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria and conditions for participation, including but not limited to health requirements, age restrictions, or other prerequisites. HKPAPA assumes no responsibility for users who fail to meet these conditions.
2.3 By participating in physical activities such as flight simulations or real flight experiences, you accept all associated health and safety risks and confirm that you fully understand these risks.
2.4 By participating in physical activities such as flight simulations, real flight experiences, or other aviation-related events, you acknowledge and accept all inherent risks, including the risk of serious injury or death. You voluntarily assume these risks and agree that HKPAPA, its employees, agents, or partners shall not be held liable for any such occurrences.
3. Use of Photos and Videos
3.1 By participating in HKPAPA's courses or events, you agree that we may photograph, record, and use your images, videos, or audio for commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising, promotions, and marketing, without additional notice or compensation.
3.2 If you do not consent to such use, you must notify us in writing before participating in the course or event. Otherwise, your consent will be deemed granted.
4. Fees and Refund Policy
4.1 All fees are non-refundable once paid. Course or event fees are non-transferable and may not be altered in any form.
4.2 If a user fails to attend a course or event, no fees will be refunded or compensated.
4.3 In the event of force majeure (including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, or other circumstances beyond our control) that prevent the course or event from taking place, HKPAPA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule without refund.
4.4 All promotional discounts and offers are non-transferable, and HKPAPA reserves the right to revoke or amend promotional privileges at its sole discretion.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1 HKPAPA shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in courses or events, including but not limited to personal injury, property loss, or economic damages.
5.2 Users participate in courses and events at their own risk and agree to release HKPAPA, its employees, agents, and partners from any legal liability.
5.3 All services provided by HKPAPA are offered "as-is" and "as available" without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
5.4 HKPAPA assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the user’s failure to comply with these Terms or relevant guidelines for participation.
5.5 In the event of a participant's death during or resulting from participation in our courses or events, the participant's estate, heirs, or legal representatives agree to indemnify and hold HKPAPA harmless from any claims, demands, or legal actions.
6. User Conduct
6.1 Users shall not engage in any illegal, unethical, or disruptive behavior during courses or events that may affect other participants or HKPAPA.
6.2 Resale or unauthorized transfer of event tickets or course registrations is prohibited. HKPAPA reserves the right to cancel such registrations without refund.
6.3 If a user violates these Terms, HKPAPA reserves the right to terminate their participation without refund.
7. Personal Data Protection
7.1 HKPAPA will process user personal data in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
7.2 User personal data may be used for notifications, administrative purposes, and marketing related to courses or events.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1 Users confirm and agree that any content uploaded to the website (including but not limited to designs, images, animations, videos, audio files, fonts, logos, illustrations, and text) is owned by the user or that the user has obtained appropriate permissions.
8.2 Users grant HKPAPA a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute the uploaded content in any form.
9. Force Majeure
9.1 HKPAPA shall not be held liable for any interruptions or delays in services caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, labor disputes, or technical failures.
10. Account Termination
10.1 HKPAPA reserves the right to suspend or terminate user accounts at any time for violations of these Terms or applicable laws, without prior notice or liability.
10.2 Users may notify us to cancel their accounts at any time. Any fees already paid will not be refunded.
10.3 HKPAPA reserves the right to audit user activities and take appropriate action in cases of misuse or violations of these Terms.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
11.2 Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be resolved through amicable negotiations. If such negotiations fail, disputes shall be submitted to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) for arbitration under its rules, and the arbitration decision shall be final and binding.
12. Amendments to Terms
12.1 HKPAPA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The updated Terms will take effect upon being posted on the website.
12.2 Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.
13. Promotional Communications
13.1 You agree to receive promotional communications from HKPAPA via mail, email, or other means. If you wish to opt out, please notify us at any time.
14. Third-Party Links
14.1 This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. HKPAPA is not responsible for the content, terms, or practices of such third-party websites.
15. Contact Us
For any inquiries, please contact us:
Email: info@hkpapa.com
Mailing Address: Unit 01, 82/F, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR.
By using our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.