TERMS OF SERVICE

The "Hong-Guan Art Online Platform" (hereinafter referred to as "this website") is developed and operated by "Hong-Guan Art Co., Ltd." (hereinafter referred to as "the company"). To ensure that you can use the services and information provided by this website with confidence, the terms of service are outlined below to protect your rights. By using this website's services, you are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to comply with these terms.

1. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is respected and protected in accordance with the website's Privacy Policy.

2. Responsibilities and Obligations for Using Services

• Your use of the services must comply with local or international laws and regulations. You bear full responsibility for all your actions while using this service.
• You agree not to use this service for any illegal purpose or in any unlawful manner. You must adhere to the relevant laws of the Republic of China and international internet conventions. You further guarantee not to engage in activities that infringe on the rights of others or violate the law.
• When using the membership services of this website, you must adhere to the following restrictions:
  • Do not post content that damages the reputation or infringes on the intellectual property or other rights of others.
  • Do not use language that violates public order, good morals, or other laws.
  • Avoid making extremist statements with strong political or religious overtones.
  • Without prior approval from the company, you may not use the services or resources provided by this website, including but not limited to the database of images and text, or webpage creation software, for commercial transactions, soliciting advertisers, or seeking sponsors.
  • Do not impersonate others to register as a member or access another user's account without authorization.
  • Do not transmit or distribute computer viruses or engage in any other behavior that could damage, interfere with, or disrupt the services provided by the company.
  • Avoid violating any part of these terms of service.

3. Proprietary Rights

• All software, content, advertisements, and partner-provided materials linked to or included in this service are protected by copyright or other proprietary rights under the law.
• By transmitting data to the services provided by the company, you agree that such data will be open-access (viewable by anyone). You authorize the company to reproduce, modify, adapt, or otherwise use all or part of the content to create derivative works, with the copyright of such derivative works belonging to the company.
• Except as agreed upon in these terms, the company will not misuse your data or derivative works for unlawful purposes or in ways that infringe on your rights.
• All advertisements and event messages displayed on this website are owned and operated by the company. Users are prohibited from using any such content without prior consent from the company.
• Members agree to allow the website to provide member information to partners (third parties) within the agreed scope for the purpose of personalized or value-added services. Members who object to their data being shared can request its deletion from partner lists but will forfeit discounts or rewards outside the website.
• To facilitate marketing, analysis, or personalized services, members agree that the company or its strategic partners may record, store, and use data generated on this website, provided no personally identifiable information is disclosed.
• Members agree that this website may collect, process, store, transmit, and use their registered personal data within a reasonable scope to provide additional information or services, generate member statistics, or conduct online behavior analysis or marketing research.

4. Termination of Authorization

If your use of this service violates laws, these terms, or infringes on the rights of the company or third parties, the company reserves the right to suspend or permanently revoke your authorization without prior notice.

5. Disclaimer

This website will never provide, exchange, rent, or sell your personal data to individuals, groups, private entities, or government agencies unless required by law or contractual obligations.

• The website reserves the right to suspend or terminate services under the following circumstances:
  1. Maintenance, upgrades, or construction involving related hardware or software.
  2. Sudden failure of electronic communication equipment.
  3. Force majeure events, such as natural disasters, rendering services unavailable.
• The company is not liable for any direct, indirect, or derivative damages, whether monetary or non-monetary, arising from the use of its services.
• Users must back up uploaded content (e.g., text, images, data). The company is not responsible for any loss or damage to such content, regardless of cause.
• The company provides no guarantees regarding service usage or outcomes, nor does it warrant defect-free software or guarantee fixes.
• Statements or actions made on the website represent users' personal views and not the company’s position. The company is not liable for any user-claimed identity or its accuracy.
• The company assumes no responsibility for any threats, defamation, obscenity, or illegal activities associated with the services.
• Users assume risks or seek remedies directly with product or service providers for transactions through the website. The company is not responsible for these dealings.

6. Right to Modify

• By using the service, you acknowledge and agree to the terms. The company reserves the right to amend the terms at any time without individual notice. Continued use indicates acceptance of updates.
• The website provides services, including but not limited to video tutorials and learning resources. It reserves the right to adjust, modify, or discontinue any content without prior notice. Users must regularly review and agree to the updated terms before continuing to use the services.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

• All website content, including software, programs, designs, and materials, is protected by intellectual property laws.
• No use, modification, reproduction, or distribution is allowed without prior written consent. Violations will result in liability, including legal fees and damages.

8. Refund Policy

• If the course has officially started and you have only viewed the "free preview" content without accessing the full course content:
  1. Full refund within 7 days.
  2. 30% refund within 30 days.
  3. No refunds after 30 days.
• If the course has officially started and you have already begun viewing the full course content:
  1. 30% refund within 3 days or 5% of course completion.
  2. 20% refund within 10 days or 20% completion.
  3. 10% refund within 30 days or 30% completion.
  4. No refunds after 30 days or 30% completion.

9. Other Provisions

• Disclaimers form part of the terms.
• Any disputes arising from the use of this service shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Taiwan Taichung District Court as the court of first instance.
• Users are liable for damages, including legal fees and reputation loss, if their actions cause third-party or administrative investigations.
• Scheduled maintenance causing interruptions will be communicated to users in advance.