Terms of Service
Terms and conditions governing your use of our website and services
1. Introduction and Acceptance
These Terms of Service (referred to as the Terms) govern your access to and use of the Canal Works website located at https://www.canalworks.lat and the services provided by Canal Works. By accessing our website, browsing its content, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website or services.
Canal Works is a professional computer systems design and technical services company registered in Haikou, China. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Canal Works.
2. Description of Services
Canal Works provides computer systems design, integrated systems solutions, technical consulting, system optimization, security and compliance services, and custom software engineering. The specific scope, deliverables, and terms of each engagement will be defined in a separate written agreement or statement of work executed by both parties.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time. In the event of material changes to our service offerings, we will provide reasonable notice to affected clients. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of our services.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, materials, and intellectual property available on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software code, and the overall design and arrangement of the site, are the exclusive property of Canal Works or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action.
Any software, documentation, or deliverables developed by Canal Works specifically for a client engagement remain the intellectual property of Canal Works until full payment has been received, at which point ownership transfers as specified in the respective engagement agreement.
4. User Responsibilities
By using our website and services, you agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services does not violate any laws or infringe upon the rights of others.
You specifically agree that you will not:
- Use our website or services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Interfere with or disrupt the proper operation of our systems, servers, or networks
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems, user accounts, or data
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact forms or communications
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through our website
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our infrastructure
- Use any automated means, including bots or scrapers, to access or collect data from our website
5. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared during the course of our business relationship. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, business strategies, technical specifications, trade secrets, client data, financial information, and any other information designated as confidential.
The obligation of confidentiality extends beyond the termination of any agreement between us and applies for a period of five years from the date of disclosure. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, was already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure, or is required to be disclosed by law.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Canal Works and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our website or services. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, or cost of procurement of substitute services.
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, for the specific service giving rise to the claim during the twelve months preceding the claim. This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is brought, whether in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Canal Works, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way related to:
- Your use of our website or services in violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Any content or information you submit or transmit through our website
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website or services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to access and use our website and services will immediately cease.
If your access is terminated due to a violation of these Terms, you will not be entitled to any refund for services already rendered. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law, shall survive any termination.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall first be resolved through amicable negotiation in good faith. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute within thirty days of one party notifying the other of the dispute, either party may submit the dispute to the competent courts located in Haikou, Hainan, China.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this page. We will indicate the Last Updated date at the top of this page to inform you of when changes were made.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about the terms that govern your use of our website and services. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. If you do not agree with any changes, you should discontinue your use of our website and services.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Canal Works regarding your use of our website and supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of these Terms.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of such right or provision. The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Canal Works
Room 403, Unit 7, Building 3
No. 47 Meiru Village, Xiuying District
Haikou City, 570000, China
Email: contact@canalworks.lat
Phone: +1 (772) 031-5689