Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

Welcome to HK Expat Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at hkexpatclub.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

HK Expat Club is an English-language online publication providing informational content, guides, reviews, and recommendations about living in Hong Kong as an expatriate. Our content covers topics including but not limited to: arrival and settlement guides, lifestyle and dining, travel, housing, work and career, and family life in Hong Kong.

3. Use of Content

All content published on this Site — including but not limited to articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of HK Expat Club or its content creators and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may:

View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our articles on social media or other platforms
Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article

You may not:

Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in whole or in part without prior written consent
Use our content for any commercial purpose without permission
Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content
Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, etc.) to extract content from this Site

4. User Conduct

When interacting with our Site (including leaving comments, submitting forms, or contacting us), you agree to:

Provide accurate and truthful information
Not post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material
Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
Not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with other users’ experience
Not engage in any form of spam, phishing, or unsolicited commercial communication through our platform

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by HK Expat Club. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by HK Expat Club. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Some of the links on this Site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This comes at no additional cost to you. Our editorial content and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate partnerships. We only recommend products and services that we believe provide genuine value to our readers. For more details, please see our Disclaimer.

7. Advertising

This Site displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense and other partners. These advertisements may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour. For information about how advertising data is collected and used, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Site or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Site.

Specifically:

Not professional advice: Our content does not constitute legal, financial, medical, immigration, or other professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals for decisions relating to these areas.
Information may change: Hong Kong’s regulations, business environments, and services change frequently. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. We recommend verifying critical details independently.
Restaurant and venue information: Prices, opening hours, menus, and availability of venues mentioned on our Site are subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming details directly with the establishment.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HK Expat Club and its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site
Any conduct or content of any third party on or linked from the Site
Any content obtained from the Site
Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HK Expat Club, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.