Terms of Use

Terms and Conditions

This web site http://www.ricoh.com.hk ("RICOH Web Site") is created, owned, operated and maintained by or for RICOH Hong Kong Ltd. ("RICOH"). Please read these terms and conditions of use ("Terms of Use") carefully before using the RICOH Web Site. You may use the RICOH Web Site only if you agree to and accept these Terms of Use without limitation or reservation. RICOH may, at its sole and exclusive discretion, change, alter, modify, add, or remove portions of Terms of Use at any time by updating the Ricoh Web Site. By using the Ricoh Web Site, you agree to be bound by any such updates from time to time. You are required to periodically visit this page and review the current revisions to our Terms of Use. RICOH reserves the right to, at its sole and exclusive discretion, alter or discontinue the RICOH Web Site without prior notice.

Legal Notice

The information and contents on the RICOH Web Site are provided by RICOH to its customers for their reference and may be used for informational purposes only. By downloading any materials from the RICOH Web Site, you agree to the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to them, do not use the RICOH Web Site or download any materials from it.

General Disclaimer

Although RICOH has attempted to provide accurate information and contents on the RICOH Web Site, RICOH assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or contents. RICOH may change the programs or products mentioned at any time without notice. Mention of non-RICOH products or services is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE RICOH WEB SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, RICOH AND ITS AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, RICOH AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF DATA; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM ANY SYSTEM OR NETWORK DOWNTIME; OR SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR EXEMPLARY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR RELIANCE ON, THE RICOH WEB SITE OR ANY RICOH PRODUCT, EVEN IF RICOH OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In this Terms of Use, “Affiliates” means any entity that, whether directly or indirectly: (i) Controls RICOH; (ii) is Controlled by RICOH; or (iii) is under common Control with RICOH. “Control”, “Controls” and “Controlled” means the power, whether directly or indirectly (by ownership of stock, share capital, the possession of voting power, contract or otherwise) to appoint or remove the majority of the members of the governing body of an entity, or otherwise exercise control over such entity's affairs and policies.

Limitation of Use

1. All information and contents on the RICOH Web Site are protected by Hong Kong copyright laws, and other applicable laws and treaty provisions of countries throughout the world. Except for personal or non-commercial internal use, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting, distributing, licensing, selling or publishing any information or contents on the RICOH Web Site, in whole or part, is prohibited without obtaining prior written permission from RICOH.
2. Use of information or contents on the RICOH Web Site will NOT be interpreted as a comprehensive or partial grant or assignment of RICOH's or any third party patent, utility model, trademark, trade name, service mark, copyright, design, trade secret or any other intellectual property right by RICOH or the third parties, even if you are using information or contents on the RICOH Web Site in accordance with these Terms of Use.
3. RICOH may change or alter the information or contents of the RICOH Web Site, or may suspend or discontinue the services provided through the RICOH Web Site at any time without any prior notice. NEITHER RICOH NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY ALTERATION OR CHANGE OF THE INFORMATION OR CONTENTS ON THE RICOH WEB SITE OR INABILITY TO USE THE RICOH WEB SITE.

Software License Agreement

All software that is made available on the RICOH Web Site is the copyrighted work of the respective owner(s) and is protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws and treaty provisions for each country throughout the world. Use of this software is subject to the terms and conditions of each end-user license agreement between the owner of such software and end-user thereof, copyright laws and other applicable laws and treaty provisions for each country throughout the world.

Trademarks

The trademark "RICOH" and any RICOH product names used, quoted or referenced within the RICOH Web Site are owned by RICOH or its Affiliates. Other company names and product names used, quoted or referenced in the RICOH Web Site may be protected as their respective trade name, trademarks or registered trademarks.

Prohibited Conduct

You are prohibited from using the RICOH Web Site for any of the following acts:

1. Any activities that infringe or may infringe any legal rights (including copyrights and the rights of privacy and publicity) of RICOH, its Affiliates or others;
2. Any activities that cause or may cause any damages or disadvantage to RICOH, its Affiliates or others;
3. Any activities that constitute or may lead to any conflicts with public order;
4. Any activities that constitute or may lead to a crime;
5. Uploading false information including, but not limited to, other's IP address and password;
6. Using the RICOH Web Site for any commercial purpose;
7. Defaming, disgracing or libeling RICOH, its Affiliates or others;
8. Uploading files that contain viruses corrupted files that may cause damages to the operation;
9. Any activities that constitute or may lead to violations of any applicable laws or regulations; or
10. Any other activities that RICOH deems inappropriate. 

Third Party Web Sites, Content, Products and Services

The RICOH Web Site provides links to web sites and access to content, products and services from third parties, including users, advertisers, affiliates and sponsors of the RICOH Web Site. You expressly agree that RICOH is not responsible for the availability of, and content provided on, third party web sites. You should refer to the policies posted by other web sites regarding privacy and other topics before you use them. YOU AGREE THAT RICOH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD PARTY CONTENT ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE RICOH WEB SITE, INCLUDING OPINIONS, ADVISE, STATEMENTS AND ADVERTISEMENTS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU BEAR ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH CONTENT. If you choose to purchase any products or services from a third party, your relationship is directly with the third party. TO THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AGREED IN WRITING WITH RICOH, YOU AGREE THAT RICOH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR: (a) THE QUALITY OF THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES; and (b) FULFILLING ANY OF THE TERMS OF YOUR AGREEMENT WITH THE SELLER, INCLUDING DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AND WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO PURCHASED PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. YOU AGREE THAT RICOH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY SORT THAT YOU MAY INCUR FROM DEALING WITH A THIRD PARTY.

Link to Third Party Sites

1. Third party web sites (other than The RICOH Web Site) linked to or from the RICOH Web Site ("Linked Sites") are independently operated and maintained by such third parties and are not under the control or supervision of RICOH. Use of a Linked Site is required to be subject to the Terms of Use stipulated by the operator of each Linked Site. TO THE MXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, RICOH WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, EXPENSE OR DAMAGE, HOWEVER CAUSED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF ANY LINKED SITE, AND YOUR ACCESS TO ANY OF THE LINKED SITES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2. Nothing contained in the RICOH Web Site will be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement by RICOH of the contents of the Linked Sites and any products or services appearing on or provided through such Linked Sites. Nothing contained herein will be deemed to constitute a partnership or the like between the operators of the Linked Sites and RICOH.
3. RICOH's prior permission is not required to link a third party's web site to the RICOH Web Site. This includes documents, images and other materials used, quoted or referenced within the RICOH Web Site. If a link is set up, please notify the administrator of the RICOH Web Site ([email protected]) of the URL. Please note that all information and contents, including URL, documents, images and other materials available on the RICOH Web Site will continually be revised without prior notice.
4. When copying or quoting the RICOH Web Site, please contact the administrator of the RICOH Web Site ([email protected]) in advance. RICOH reserves the right at its sole and exclusive discretion to refuse your offer of copying or quotation.
5. Company names and any other product names, service names or logos used, quoted or referenced within the RICOH Web Site are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of the original author, or other rights holders.

Proposal and Offer

1. RICOH does not want to receive confidential or proprietary information from you through the RICOH Web Site. Please note that any information or material sent to RICOH through the RICOH Web Site will be deemed NOT to be confidential. RICOH will not be obligated to examine, evaluate, and adopt such information or material.
2. By sending RICOH any information or material through the RICOH Web Site, you grant RICOH an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute those information or material, and you also agree that RICOH is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that you send RICOH for any purpose. RICOH will not be responsible for any loss, expense or damage including, but not limited to, payment of compensation, in connection with the RICOH's adoption of the information or material identical or similar to the information or material that you send RICOH through the RICOH Web Site.
3. RICOH will not release your name or otherwise publicize the fact that you submitted materials or other information to RICOH through the RICOH Web Site unless:

• RICOH obtains your permission to use your name;
• RICOH first notifies you that the materials or other information you submit to RICOH through the RICOH Web Site will be published or otherwise used with your name on it; or
• RICOH is required to do so by law

Third Party Web Sites, Content, Products and Services

RICOH CONTROLS THIS RICOH WEB SITE FROM ITS OFFICES WITHIN HONG KONG. RICOH MAKES NO REPRESENTATION THAT INFORMATION AND CONTENTS IN THE RICOH WEB SITE ARE APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE IN OTHER LOCATIONS, WHERE THEIR CONTENT IS ILLEGAL OR PROHIBITED. Those who choose to access The RICOH Web Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. You may not use or export any of information or contents in the RICOH Web Site in violation of any applicable export laws and regulations.

Privacy

Before using the RICOH Web Site, you are required to read carefully and agree RICOH’s privacy policy which is incorporated on the RICOH Web Site.

Governing law and Jurisdiction

Use of the RICOH Web Site and all information and contents in the RICOH Web Site (including this Terms of Use) are governed by the laws of Hong Kong. You agree that any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Terms of Use or use of the RICOH Web Site, whether in tort, contract, under statute, or otherwise, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation or breach, and including any non-contractual claim, will be referred to and finally resolved by the Hong Kong court.