Website Terms

Legal Notice and Website Terms

Archetype entities are part of the ARCHETYPE GROUP (“we”, our “Group”, or “Archetype Group”), with registered offices across a number of jurisdictions.  In each of the jurisdictions we operate, we are regulated by the relevant local authorities.

This website is provided to you by Archetype Group.

The person using this website is subject to the terms and conditions (the “Terms”) set out on this page.  Please read the Terms carefully before accessing the other pages in this website.  Your use of this website is conditional upon your acceptance of the Terms and by using this website you agree to be bound by the Terms.

Accordingly, if you do not accept the Terms, please leave this website immediately.

We reserve the right to revise the Terms by amending this page on our website.  Please check this page from time to time for any changes we have made, as they are binding on you.

The content of this website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.  While we believe that, at the time of writing, the information on this website is accurate, we cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy of any such information.  We therefore accept no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage, which may arise from reliance on information contained in this website.

Links to other websites may be included on this website but are only provided for general information.  We have no control over the content of the websites linked to, and accepts no liability or responsibility for material found on them or for any loss or damage that may arise from use of them.  No links may be made to this website without our Group’s prior written consent.

You must not (i) misuse this website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware or other material, which is malicious or potentially technologically harmful (“Viruses”); or (ii) attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt this website, the server on which this website is stored or any server, computer or database connected to this website; or (iii) attack this website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

We cannot guarantee that this website, or any documents, files and information on this website, will be free from Viruses.  We are not liable for any loss or damage that may be suffered by you or any other person caused by any such Viruses or that may otherwise arise from use of this website or any linked website.

This website is published by Archetype Group, represented by its webmaster: webmaster@archetype-group.com

The Terms are governed by the laws of Hong Kong SAR and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong SAR in respect of any disputes arising herefrom or connected hereto.

Intellectual Property

Archetype Group is the owner of all copyright and other intellectual property rights in this website, and in the material published on it.  Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world.  All such rights are reserved to our Group.

This website may be viewed, and pages and extracts from this website may be downloaded and printed, by each user for his/her own personal and private use.  However, the user shall not alter or change any of the paper or digital copies so downloaded or printed, shall not use, or incorporate, such, in whole or in part, in any work or publication, in whatever medium, and shall not remove any copyright notices from such.

Except as expressly provided above, this website and its content may not be, in whole or in part, in any form, by any means or in, or through, any medium, stored, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted or otherwise made available without the prior written consent of Archetype Group.

Anti-Corruption Statement

Our Group and all its affiliates require strict adherence to the following statement and commitments from all parties involved in business dealings with our Group, including (without being limitative) its employees and stakeholders, clients, non-client business contacts, contractors, and service providers (“Business Partner.s”).

We do not tolerate, permit, or engage in bribery, corruption, or improper payments of any kind in our business dealings, anywhere in the world, both with public officials and people in the private sector.

We are committed to the following principles:

• We will neither give nor offer any money, gift, hospitality or other advantage to any person carrying out a business or public role, or to a third party associated with that person, for the purpose of influencing something improper;

• We will neither give nor offer any money, gift, hospitality or other advantages to any foreign public official with the intention of influencing them to our business advantage;

• We will not use intermediaries or contractors for the purpose of committing acts of bribery;

• We will not assist clients / Business Partners with acts of bribery;

• We do not allow employees to accept money, gifts, hospitality and other advantages from Business Partners or anyone, actual or potential suppliers, or service providers which are intended to influence a business decision or transaction in some improper way;

• No employee will suffer demotion, penalty, or other adverse consequence for refusing to pay bribes, even if it may result in the firm losing business; and

• We are committed to a programme to counter the risk of the firm being involved in bribery.

These principles and rules extend to all our Business Partners –and we have zero tolerance to violation of these principles and their enforcement.

Anti-Money Laundering Statement

Our Group and all its affiliates require strict adherence to the following statement and commitments from all parties involved in business dealings with our Group, including (without being limitative) its employees and stakeholders, clients, non-client business contacts, contractors, and service providers (“Business Partner.s”).

We will ask for information about potential clients and Business Partners, and the nature of the proposed scope of work for the purpose of conflict checking, credit checking, client verification procedures and other bona fide purposes.  Please note that, to assist in satisfying the principles covered by this statement as well as legal obligations, this information (which may include personal data) may be shared with any affiliated entity for such purposes.  We may need your assistance to satisfy these requirements.  Without compliance with these obligations, we will not be able to work for you.

The foregoing applies to our obligations to take measures to prevent and combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism in accordance with international laws and regulations, as well as local laws where applicable.

These principles and rules extend to all our Business Partners –and we have zero tolerance to money laundering.

Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion Statement

Our Group and all its affiliates require strict adherence to the following statement and commitments from all parties involved in business dealings with our Group, including (without being limitative) its employees and stakeholders, clients, non-client business contacts, contractors, and service providers (“Business Partner.s”).

We do not tolerate facilitation of tax evasion, wherever it may occur.  We expect our clients as well as our Business Partners and the businesses and people we engage with to fully comply with their tax obligations.  We will not tolerate any of our partners, employees, agents or Business Partners knowingly assisting or encouraging tax fraud by any of the clients, suppliers or others that we do business with anywhere in the world.

We are committed to the following principles:

• Upholding the rule of the law and the proper administration of justice;
• Carrying out business fairly, honestly and openly;
• Refusing to provide our services where we know or suspect them to be being misused or abused by a client or Business Partner for the purposes of tax evasion; nor will we aide, facilitate or support actions which assist in evasion of tax liabilities; and
• Not buying services or goods from any supplier or consultant where we know or suspect them not to be properly declaring their income and any relevant tax and duties in connection with those activities.

We will not engage in transactions which we know or suspect facilitates tax evasion, even if it may result in us losing business.

Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Our Group and all its affiliates require strict adherence to the following statement and commitments from all parties involved in business dealings with our Group, including (without being limitative) its employees and stakeholders, clients, non-client business contacts, contractors, and service providers (“Business Partner.s”).

We take steps to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business. In this regard, we are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or involving any Business Partner.  Our Anti-slavery policies reflect our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our business or involving any Business Partner.

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk, we have put in place systems to:

• identify and assess potential risk areas including in relation to Business Partners; 
• mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring at or involving any Business Partner; 
• monitor potential risk areas occurring at or involving any Business Partner; and 
• protect whistle blowers.

These principles and rules extend to all our Business Partners –and we have zero tolerance to slavery and human trafficking.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

Our Group and all its affiliates require strict adherence to the following statement and commitments from all parties involved in business dealings with our Group, including (without being limitative) its employees and stakeholders, clients, non-client business contacts, contractors, and service providers (“Business Partner.s”).

We are committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment that prohibits discriminatory behaviour and provides equal opportunity for all persons.  We affirm our commitment to provide a welcoming and respectful work environment, in which all individuals within our Group may benefit from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views.

We will not tolerate conduct that violates rights guaranteed by laws and our policies.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under applicable laws.

These principles and rules extend to all our Business Partners –and we have zero tolerance to any sort of discrimination.