PART I: LEGAL NOTICE

 

1. General Terms and Regulatory Status

This website (the "Site") is operated by Axial Partners Limited (hereinafter referred to as the "Firm", "we", or "us"). The Firm is a limited liability company incorporated in Hong Kong. It is licensed by and registered with the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the "SFC") to conduct Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities pursuant to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (the "SFO").

By accessing this Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree, do not access this Site or any pages thereof.

The entire content of the site is subject to copyright with all rights reserved.

 

2. Institutional Audience and Restrictions

The material and information on this Site are intended solely for "Professional Investors" as defined under the SFO and its subsidiary legislation (including the Securities and Futures (Professional Investor) Rules).

• No Retail Access: This Site and the services described herein are not intended for, and must not be accessed by, retail investors.

• Geographical Restrictions: This Site is intended only for residents of jurisdictions where it is lawful to market these services.

 

3. No Offer or Investment Advice

Nothing contained on this Site constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or offer by the Firm to buy or sell any security, financial instrument, or fund, nor does it constitute investment, tax, legal, or other advice. The information has been prepared for general informational purposes only without regard to any particular user’s investment objectives or financial situation. You should obtain independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

 

4. No SFC Review

Please note that this Site has not been reviewed by the SFC.

 

6. Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability

The Site and all information herein are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Hong Kong law, the Firm disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or connected with your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site.

 

7. Governing Law

Your use of this Site and this Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Hong Kong. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts.

 

PART II: PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT

 

1. Commitment to Personal Data Privacy

The Firm is fully committed to protecting the privacy of personal data and complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong (the "PDPO"). This policy applies to personal data collected from institutional clients, corporate representatives, and website visitors.

 

2. Types of Personal Data Collected

We may collect personal data when you visit this Site or correspond with us in the ordinary course of business. This data may include:

• Full name, business address, corporate contact details (email address and telephone numbers), job title, and professional capacity.

• Information required to verify institutional status or "Professional Investor" qualification.

• Technical data automatically collected via cookies, including your device's IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity on this Site.

 

3. Purposes of Keeping and Using Personal Data

Personal data relating to you or your corporate representatives may be processed for the following purposes:

• Verifying eligibility to access this Site as a "Professional Investor".

• Facilitating the daily management, operations, and administration of institutional accounts and corporate services.

• Responding to corporate inquiries and managing institutional client relationships.

• Fulfilling statutory, regulatory, or compliance obligations applicable to the Firm under the SFO, SFC rules, or anti-money laundering regulations.

• Monitoring the use of our Site for information security, website optimization, and risk management.

 

4. Disclosure and Transfer of Data

Personal data will be kept confidential but may be disclosed or transferred to the following classes of transferees for the purposes stated above:

• Our affiliates, delegates, or third-party service providers who assist us in our institutional operations (subject to strict confidentiality standards).

• Government or regulatory agencies, exchanges, or courts as authorized or required under applicable Hong Kong laws and regulations.

 

5. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to analyse website traffic, track user interactions, and improve website functionality. You may refuse cookies by adjusting your web browser settings; however, certain features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

 

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable and appropriate physical and electronic security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with statutory record-keeping periods.

 

7. Your Statutory Rights

Under the PDPO, individuals have the right to:

• Check whether we hold personal data about them and request access to such data.

• Request the correction of any data that is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Ascertain our policies and practices in relation to personal data.

 

In accordance with the PDPO, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for processing data access requests.

 

8. Data Privacy Contact

All requests for data access, correction, or inquiries regarding our data policies should be directed in writing to:

 

Head of Compliance
Axial Partners Limited

2nd Floor, Hollywood Commercial House,

3-5 Old Bailey Street,

Central, Hong Kong