Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 15, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity you represent, and Beijing Sino Ocean International Technology Co., Ltd., a company registered at No.18-D9036, Jianshe Road, Kaixuan Street, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing 100000, China, operating as Sino Ocean Technologies. By accessing or using the website located at https://www.sinocean.mom, including any subdomains, related mobile applications, and any associated services, features, content, or applications offered by Sino Ocean Technologies, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety.

Please read these terms carefully before using the website. If you do not agree with all of these terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the website and must discontinue use immediately. Your continued use of the website after any modifications to these terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We recommend that you print or save a copy of these Terms of Service for your records. These terms apply to all visitors, users, clients, and others who access or use our website and services, regardless of the nature or purpose of their interaction with our platform.

By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. If you are accessing the website on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms of Service, in which case the terms you and your shall refer to such entity.

2. Description of Services

Sino Ocean Technologies provides professional consulting and technology services in the fields of computer systems design, integrated systems architecture, cloud computing, data analytics, DevOps engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Our services include but are not limited to system architecture design, technical consulting, infrastructure planning, software development, data pipeline engineering, security assessments, and digital transformation advisory. The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for any consulting engagement are defined in a separate written agreement, statement of work, or proposal executed between Sino Ocean Technologies and the client.

The website serves as an informational platform and a channel for initiating business relationships. We provide general information about our service offerings, industry expertise, methodologies, and company background. The website also facilitates contact inquiries, consultation requests, and general communication. We make no representation that the website content is appropriate or available for use in all locations, and access from territories where the content is illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access the website do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, rules, and regulations applicable in their jurisdiction.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice to you. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the website or services. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts or all of the website without notice or liability.

3. Use of Services

You agree to use the website and our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. When using the website, you agree not to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Sino Ocean Technologies or other users, or expose them to liability. Your use of the website must at all times comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

You specifically agree not to use the website for any of the following purposes: transmitting or facilitating the transmission of any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or similar solicitations; impersonating or attempting to impersonate Sino Ocean Technologies, a Sino Ocean Technologies employee, another user, or any other person or entity; engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the proper working of the website, including through the use of viruses, malware, bots, automated scripts, or similar harmful code; attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, the server on which the website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the website; attacking the website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack; or otherwise attempting to interfere with the proper working of the website.

We reserve the right to monitor your use of the website for compliance purposes and to investigate any suspected violation of these Terms of Service. We may terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any provision of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately, and you must destroy any downloaded or printed materials obtained from the website.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality available on the website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are the exclusive property of Sino Ocean Technologies, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws of China and international conventions.

The Sino Ocean Technologies name, the Sino Ocean logo, the domain name sinocean.mom, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Sino Ocean Technologies or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of Sino Ocean Technologies. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans that appear on the website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website, except as incidental to normal web browsing or as explicitly authorized in writing by us. Any use of the website not expressly permitted by these Terms of Service is a breach of these terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

5. Confidentiality

In the course of our business relationship, Sino Ocean Technologies may receive or have access to confidential and proprietary information belonging to you or your organization. Confidential Information includes any information, technical data, or know-how, whether written or oral, that is designated as confidential or that should reasonably be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of its disclosure. This may include business plans, financial data, customer lists, technical specifications, source code, system architecture documents, security assessments, trade secrets, and other proprietary business information.

Sino Ocean Technologies agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and to take all reasonable precautions to protect such information, using at least the same degree of care that we use to protect our own confidential information of a similar nature. We will not disclose, distribute, or use Confidential Information for any purpose other than as necessary to perform our services for you, unless authorized in writing or required by law. Access to Confidential Information is limited to our employees, contractors, and service providers who have a legitimate need to know such information in connection with the services and who are bound by confidentiality obligations consistent with these terms.

Confidential Information does not include information that: is or becomes publicly available through no breach of these terms by the receiving party; was already in the lawful possession of the receiving party at the time of disclosure; is independently developed by the receiving party without use of or reference to the Confidential Information; or is rightfully obtained by the receiving party from a third party without a duty of confidentiality. Any disclosure required by law, regulation, or court order shall, to the extent legally permissible, be preceded by prompt notice to the disclosing party to allow the disclosing party the opportunity to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

Upon termination of the business relationship or at your written request, we will return or securely destroy all Confidential Information in our possession, provided that we may retain one archival copy for legal and compliance purposes subject to the continuing obligation of confidentiality. The confidentiality obligations set forth in this section shall survive the termination of these Terms of Service for a period of five years.

6. Disclaimers and Warranties

Your use of the website and its content is at your sole risk. The website and all information, content, materials, products, and services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website are provided by Sino Ocean Technologies on an as is and as available basis, without any representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, Sino Ocean Technologies expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and those arising from course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.

Sino Ocean Technologies does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, or currency of any content available on or through the website. The information presented on the website is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice. We make no warranty that the website will meet your requirements, that the website will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis, or that defects or errors in the website will be corrected promptly or at all.

We do not warrant that the website, its servers, or electronic communications sent from Sino Ocean Technologies are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our website for any reconstruction of lost data.

Certain jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you to the extent prohibited by applicable law. In such jurisdictions, the scope and duration of any warranties shall be the minimum permitted under such applicable law.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Sino Ocean Technologies, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, service providers, licensors, or successors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of goodwill, loss of business opportunity, business interruption, or any other commercial damages or losses, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the website, any linked websites, or any content on the website or such other websites, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, product liability, or otherwise, even if foreseeable or if Sino Ocean Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall the aggregate liability of Sino Ocean Technologies, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence, whether active, passive, or imputed), product liability, strict liability, or other theory, arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or the use of or inability to use the website, exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, to Sino Ocean Technologies for access to or use of the website during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or one hundred United States dollars (USD 100.00), whichever is greater. The existence of more than one claim shall not enlarge this limit.

The limitations and exclusions of liability set forth in this section apply regardless of whether the claim or action is based in contract, tort, strict liability, statute, or any other legal theory, and even if Sino Ocean Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sino Ocean Technologies, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service, your use of the website or services, any use of the website or services using your device or credentials, your submissions or contributions to the website, or your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.

This indemnification obligation includes claims based on your negligence, misconduct, or breach of these Terms of Service. Sino Ocean Technologies reserves the right, at its own expense and in its sole discretion, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. In such event, you shall cooperate fully with Sino Ocean Technologies in asserting any available defenses and provide all reasonable assistance in the defense of such matter. You shall not settle any claim without the prior written consent of Sino Ocean Technologies.

9. Third Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Sino Ocean Technologies. These links are provided for your convenience only and do not imply any endorsement, approval, sponsorship, or affiliation by Sino Ocean Technologies with respect to such third-party content, products, or services. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your interactions, transactions, and dealings with any third party found on or through the website, including the delivery of and payment for goods and services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and the third party. Sino Ocean Technologies shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage, loss, or injury caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any such third-party content, goods, or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

Links to third-party resources do not constitute an endorsement by Sino Ocean Technologies, and you acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources. We reserve the right to remove any link or reference to a third-party resource at any time without notice.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, whether of a contractual or non-contractual nature, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles or provisions that would result in the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms of Service or the website shall be instituted exclusively in the competent courts located in Beijing, China. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating all such disputes and waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts. You further agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or the website must be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sino Ocean Technologies may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or other proprietary interests. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms of Service.

11. Changes to Terms

Sino Ocean Technologies reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace these Terms of Service at any time and from time to time. Changes may be made for a variety of reasons, including to reflect changes in applicable laws or regulations, updates to our services or business practices, or modifications to our website features and functionality. When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this document and post the revised Terms of Service on this page.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will use reasonable efforts to provide additional notice, which may include sending an email to users who have provided contact information, displaying a notification banner on the website, or providing notice through our services prior to the changes becoming effective. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Service periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes and agreement to be bound by the updated Terms of Service.

If you do not agree to the revised Terms of Service, your sole recourse is to discontinue use of the website. The most current version of the Terms of Service will supersede all previous versions. We recommend that you review these terms each time you visit the website to ensure you understand the current terms that apply.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to access and use the website will cease immediately. Termination shall not affect any rights or obligations that have accrued prior to the date of termination, nor shall it relieve you of any payment obligations that remain outstanding as of the termination date.

All provisions of these Terms of Service which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification obligations, and limitations of liability. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the website and delete or destroy all copies, full or partial, of the website content in your possession or control. Termination of your access does not waive or affect any other right or relief to which Sino Ocean Technologies may be entitled at law or in equity.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, or if you wish to report any violations of these terms, please contact us through the channels listed below. We value clarity in our business relationships and are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Sino Ocean Technologies
Beijing Sino Ocean International Technology Co., Ltd.
No.18-D9036, Jianshe Road, Kaixuan Street
Liangxiang, Fangshan District
Beijing 100000, China

Email: service@sinocean.mom
Phone: +1 (740) 736-5187
Website: https://www.sinocean.mom

All notices or communications required or permitted under these Terms of Service shall be in writing. For notices to Sino Ocean Technologies, you may send communications via email to service@sinocean.mom with the subject line clearly indicating the nature of the communication. For notices to you, we may use the contact information you have provided to us, including via email or through general notifications posted on the website. Notices sent by email are deemed received twenty-four hours after being sent, unless the sending party is notified that the email address is invalid.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable statement of work, proposal, or service agreement entered into between you and Sino Ocean Technologies, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Sino Ocean Technologies regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the website and services. No waiver of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Sino Ocean Technologies to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

You acknowledge that in entering into these Terms of Service, you have not relied on any representation, undertaking, or promise given by or implied from anything said or written in negotiations between the parties prior to these Terms of Service, except as expressly stated herein. Each party acknowledges that the only remedy available to it for breach of these Terms of Service shall be for breach of contract under the terms of this agreement, and no party shall have any right of action for any negligent or innocent misrepresentation based on any statement in these Terms of Service.

15. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Service will continue in full force and effect. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision, all of which shall remain in full force and effect.

No failure or delay by Sino Ocean Technologies in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms of Service shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. A waiver by Sino Ocean Technologies of any term or condition of these Terms of Service must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Sino Ocean Technologies to be effective. Any waiver of any breach of any provision of these Terms of Service shall not be construed as a waiver of any continuing or succeeding breach of such provision, a waiver of the provision itself, or a waiver of any right under these Terms of Service.

The headings and section titles in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. The use of the words including, include, or such as shall be read to mean including without limitation. These Terms of Service shall not be construed against any party as the drafter.