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Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is compiled by the Commission on Children ("Commission") for general information only. Whilst the Commission endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this general information, no statement, representation, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy or appropriateness for use in any particular circumstances.

This website can also contain information contributed by others over whom, and in respect of which, the Commission may have no influence. Users may link from this website to sites provided by others. The Commission expressly states that it has not approved or endorsed the information provided by others on this website or any other sites linked to this website and the Commission accepts no responsibility or liability (howsoever caused) for such information.

The Commission is not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any information including data or programs on this website. The Commission reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit all information compiled by the Commission in this website at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice. Users are responsible for making their own assessment of all information contained in this website and are advised to verify such information by making reference, for example, to original publications and obtaining independent advice before acting upon it.

Copyright Notice

The content available on this website, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials are subject to copyright owned by the Commission or other entities. Except as expressly permitted herein or where prior written authorisation is obtained from the Commission, any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the public is strictly prohibited.

Permission is granted for users to download the materials herein to store them in local computers, provided that this is solely for personal or non-commercial internal use, and provided further that this copyright notice is downloaded at the same time. Users should note that this permission only applies to the Commission copyright materials. Where third party copyrights are involved, an appropriate notice will appear in this website.

Privacy Policy

The Commission is concerned to ensure that all personal data submitted through this website are handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

The Commission will record visits to this website without collecting any personal identifiable information of users. Such general statistics are collected for the compilation of statistical reports and the diagnosis of problems with or concerning computer systems to help the Commission improve this website.

For different purposes and at different times you may be invited to provide personal data to the Commission through this website on a voluntary basis. Personal information may include name, telephone number, mailing address or e-mail address. The Commission will specify the collection purpose and intended usage of your data when it invites you to provide such information and advise you how you may request access to or correction of the personal data provided.

Unless permitted or required by law, the Commission will not disclose your personal data to any third parties without your prior consent.

This Privacy Policy has been translated into Chinese. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.

Security Statement

You acknowledge and agree that the Commission shall not be responsible in any manner for direct, indirect, special or consequential losses or damages howsoever arising out of the use of this website. The Commission does not guarantee that any messages sent over the Internet will be completely secure. The Commission does not accept any responsibility for any damages incurred by you if you send a message to us, or if the Commission sends a message to you at your request, over the Internet. Communications over the Internet may be subject to interruption, delayed transmission due to Internet traffic or incorrect data transmission due to the public nature of the Internet or otherwise.

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Web Accessibility Conformance

We are committed to ensuring that our website conforms to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA requirements to the maximum extent possible. However, some web pages containing archive materials that may not be fully incorporated with all Level accessibility features. If you wish to have such information in a format accessible to you, please let us know by email to coc@lwb.gov.hk.