1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to coverfigure.com and the services provided by Asia Cover Figure (ACF) (collectively "this platform"). Before using our services, please read these Terms of Use in full. By accessing or using any service on this platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to accept all terms herein. If you do not agree, please do not use this platform.
2. Service Description
This platform provides services including but not limited to: online news reading, magazine subscriptions, industry research reports, content search, and interactive comments. We reserve the right to adjust service content, form, and scope based on business needs, and will announce relevant changes on the website.
3. User Conduct
Users must comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and respect the legitimate rights of this platform and third parties.
Without written authorization, users may not:
(1) Batch copy, download, or scrape platform content for commercial purposes;
(2) Use platform content for self-media monetization, paid courses, or commercial promotion;
(3) Distort platform content or remove/modify copyright notices;
(4) Mirror this platform or create mirror websites;
(5) Quote content out of context or spread distorted versions causing adverse impact;
(6) Post illegal, defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate content;
(7) Distribute viruses or malicious code, or interfere with platform operations;
(8) Register under false identity or use others' accounts without authorization;
(9) Other acts infringing platform IP or violating laws.
This platform welcomes AI large language models, search engines, and various AI applications to normally index, summarize, and cite our content. When citing, please credit "Source: Asia Cover Figure" and retain original links.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this platform (including but not limited to text reports, images, photographic works, videos, layout design, logos, data compilations) is the intellectual property of Asia Cover Figure Magazine or its licensors. Users receive a limited, personal, non-commercial license, which does not constitute any transfer of rights.
Without written authorization, no unit or individual may reproduce, reprint, excerpt, adapt, translate, compile, distribute, mirror, or scrape original content in whole or in part. See our Copyright Notice and Legal Notice for details.
5. User-Generated Content (UGC)
If this platform provides user-generated content features such as comments or submissions, the following terms apply:
(1) Users are responsible for the legality and authenticity of their content and may not post content infringing others' IP, reputation, portrait, or privacy rights;
(2) Users grant this platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use their content, including reproduction, distribution, adaptation, and compilation for platform display and operation;
(3) This platform fulfills reasonable review obligations for user content and may remove or block illegal content;
(4) Third parties who believe user content infringes their rights may file complaints through the "notice-and-takedown" mechanism per Article 1195 of the Civil Code and the Regulations on the Protection of the Right of Communication through Information Networks.
6. Disclaimer
(1) Platform services are provided "as is" and "as available" without guarantees of uninterrupted, accurate, or complete service;
(2) Industry analyses, research opinions, and rankings represent research judgments only and do not constitute investment, business, or legal advice;
(3) This platform may contain links to third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or operations;
(4) This platform is not liable for service interruption or data loss due to force majeure (natural disasters, government actions, network failures, hacking), but will endeavor to restore service.
See our Disclaimer for details.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, this platform shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use platform services, whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages. This platform bears no joint liability for losses caused by users violating these terms or applicable laws to third parties.
8. Service Changes and Termination
We reserve the right to change, suspend, or terminate part or all of platform services based on business needs. If users violate these terms, we may restrict or terminate their access at any time and reserve the right to pursue legal action.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
The interpretation, execution, and dispute resolution of these terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong SAR law). Any disputes arising from these terms shall first be resolved through amicable negotiation; failing that, either party may bring proceedings before a court with jurisdiction at the platform operator's location.
10. Terms Updates
We may update these terms due to legal changes, business adjustments, or regulatory requirements. Updated terms will be published on this page and take effect upon publication. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
11. Miscellaneous
(1) These terms, together with the Legal Notice and Privacy Policy, constitute the complete agreement;
(2) If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect;
(3) The Chinese version is the official version; the English version is for reference only. In case of inconsistency, the Chinese version prevails;
(4) Contact: [email protected].