Legal Notice & Disclaimer

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SOTACO Inc. is a company incorporated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Disclaimer

No offer, no advice

The content of this website is provided for general information purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or supply any commodity, product or service, nor does it constitute legal, financial, tax, investment or other professional advice. Any business relationship with SOTACO Inc. is established exclusively through a separate written agreement signed by authorised representatives of SOTACO Inc.

Accuracy of information

We compile the information on this website with care. However, we make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to its accuracy, completeness or timeliness. Product descriptions, market references and images are illustrative. Company figures such as trading and transaction volumes, number of partners and countries are cumulative since 2011, based on internal data and indicative only. They are not audited financial statements and do not indicate future performance.

Forward-looking statements

Statements about markets, products or future business activities reflect our current views and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual developments may differ materially.

Compliance and eligibility

SOTACO Inc. conducts business only with qualified commercial counterparties. All transactions are subject to:

• satisfactory know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) checks,
• compliance with all applicable sanctions regimes, including those of the United Nations and, where applicable, the Hong Kong SAR, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States,
• applicable export control, customs and anti-corruption laws.

We reserve the right to decline or terminate any enquiry or transaction at our sole discretion, in particular where compliance requirements are not met. This website is not directed at persons in any jurisdiction where its publication or use would be unlawful.

Fraud warning

• SOTACO Inc. communicates exclusively via e-mail addresses ending in @sotaco.com.
• We never request advance fees, “procedure fees” or payments to private or third-party accounts.
• Bank details are only provided in signed contracts and are never changed by e-mail alone.

If you receive a document or request in our name that you cannot verify, please contact info@sotaco.com or call +852 8120 7261 before taking any action. SOTACO Inc. accepts no liability for losses arising from fraudulent use of its name.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SOTACO Inc., its directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, this website or its content, or from any interruption or unavailability of the website. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over their content and accept no responsibility for it. The operator of the linked website is solely responsible for its content. A link does not imply endorsement.

Intellectual property

All content on this website, including texts, graphics, the SOTACO name and logo, layout and source code, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. Any reproduction, distribution or use beyond private viewing requires the prior written consent of SOTACO Inc. Photographs and video footage are used under licence from their respective rights holders.

Governing law and jurisdiction

This legal notice and the use of this website are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong SAR. The courts of the Hong Kong SAR have non-exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with this website, subject to any mandatory provisions of the law of the user’s place of residence.

Changes

We may update this legal notice at any time. The version published on this website applies. For questions, please contact info@sotaco.com.

This text is provided in English. It does not replace individual legal advice.