This page describes the terms and conditions for using the Olympus Hong Kong and China Ltd.  ("Olympus") Websites displayed at the URLs "www.olympus.com.hk"(referred to below as "this Website"). If you use either of the Websites, you are deemed to have assented to these terms and conditions. Note that these terms and conditions of use are subject to change without notice. You are deemed to have assented to any changes when using either of the Websites.

Note that the terms and conditions do not apply to any other websites operated by us or our affiliates. For the terms and conditions of use of those other websites, please contact the department which is in charge of each of the other websites.

1. Information Contained on the Websites

Olympus makes no warranty as to the accuracy, up-to-dateness, utility, or other qualities of the information contained on the Websites. Additionally, Olympus may add to, modify, correct, or delete the information on the Websites, or suspend or cease the public availability thereof or the like, at its own discretion and without prior notice. Olympus accepts no liability for any damages suffered as a result of any additions, modifications, corrections, or deletions of the information on the Websites, or the suspension or ceasing of public availability thereto, or the like. The above exclusion of liability shall not apply to the extent the relevant laws may deny such exclusion. In such case Olympus shall be liable to such extent as the laws require.

2. Recommended Browsers

Unless otherwise noted, we recommend that the Websites be viewed using one of the following browsers:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (Windows or Macintosh version) or later
- Netscape 7.0 (Windows or Macintosh version) or later

Additionally, the following plug-ins and helper applications are needed to access some of the content on the Websites. If you do not have these applications installed, please download them from the links below. Note that these plug-ins and helper applications are subject to change without notice.

Adobe Reader
Adobe Flash Player
Apple QuickTime

3. Copyrights
Unless specifically stated, Olympus or one of its affiliates owns the copyrights to all documents, images, video, audio, programs, and other materials ("the Materials") provided on the Websites, and these copyrights are protected by the copyright laws, treaties, and other laws of each country.

You may view or print the Materials for your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other use or action (including copying, alteration, parsing, public transmission, transfer, loan/lease, licensing, or any commercial use) is prohibited without the prior written consent of Olympus.

This shall not apply, however, if different terms and conditions for use are clearly stated in the Materials.
 

4. Trademarks
All OLYMPUS trademarks, logos, names of Olympus products, service marks, and the like on the Websites are the property of Olympus or one of its affiliates. All other names of products and companies are in general property of their respective companies. You must obtain written consent from Olympus before using any Olympus logo mark. 

5. Linking to the Websites
Please contact us if you would like to link to the Websites. Note that we do not allow links from the following types of sites:
- Sites prejudicial to public order and standards of public decency
- Sites that could slander or defame specific individuals or groups
- Sites that charge users for access to the Websites through linking
- Sites that could damage the credibility or trust of Olympus
- Such other sites as Olympus may find to be inappropriate
Even if you are given permission to link to the Websites, Olympus may cancel that permission if it deems that the link is inappropriate, due to any subsequent circumstances.

When linking to the Websites, always use a text link (prior written permission is required for using an Olympus logo mark as a link banner). Set up the link so that the Websites appears in its own window, rather than in a frame of the linking page (set the HREF's target option to _top or _blank). Note that links to individual pages may become invalid without notice, due to modifications to the site or server structure. 

6. Links to Other Companies' websites
The non-Olympus websites linked from the Websites are managed and operated under the responsibility of their respective corporations or individuals. They are not under the control of Olympus. Olympus accepts no liability for any losses you may incur by using one of the non-Olympus websites. Please use any websites linked from the Websites at your own risk, and under the terms and conditions of that site.

Olympus provides the links to these websites for your convenience only, and such links do not indicate that we encourage or endorse the use of those websites or any products or services provided for therein. Furthermore, such links do not necessarily mean that there is any affiliation, cooperation, or other special relationship between Olympus and the corporations/individuals managing/operating those websites. 

7. Disclaimer
We assume no liability for any losses or damages incurred by you directly or indirectly other results of your access to the Websites. The above exclusion of liability shall not apply to the extent the relevant laws may deny such exclusion. In such case Olympus shall be liable to such extent as the laws require.