Terms of Use
These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") are intended to define the conditions under which any person (hereinafter referred to as the "User") accesses and uses the E-Smart Group website, as well as the rights and obligations arising therefrom.
Article 1. Legal Information and Publisher Identification
The E-Smart Group website, accessible at https://e-smart-group.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"), is published by:
E-SMART GROUP LIMITED, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, with its registered office located at:
Rm 701, Unit 108, 7/F, Tower B, New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Business Registration Certificate No.: 79681439-000-01-26-1
Contact: contact@e-smart-group.com
Article 2. Purpose of the Website and Nature of the Services
The E-Smart Group Website is an informational platform presenting the entrepreneurial support ecosystem offered by the publisher, structured around three service pillars:
• Import-Export
Support for import and export projects, product sourcing, equipment and raw material procurement, and volume purchasing requests for companies, professionals, and institutions.
• E-Commerce
Support for brands and entrepreneurs in product development, brand development, operational management, fulfillment, and other needs related to the e-commerce ecosystem.
• Sourcing
Supplier identification and selection, factory comparison, negotiation, quality control, and support for specific procurement projects and sourcing requirements in France and internationally.
The Website does not conduct any direct online sales.
Any commercial inquiry submitted through the Website (contact form, email, WhatsApp, or any other communication channel provided) constitutes solely a request for contact or a quotation and shall not bind the publisher unless and until a written commercial proposal has been accepted by both parties.
The commercial terms applicable to services actually provided by the publisher shall be determined on a case-by-case basis through a separate commercial proposal or agreement, which shall prevail over these Terms with respect to the performance of the services.
Article 3. Acceptance of the Terms
Access to and use of the Website imply the User's full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms.
If the User does not agree with all or part of these Terms, they are advised not to use the Website.
The publisher reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The applicable Terms are those in force on the date the Website is accessed.
Article 4. Access to the Website
The Website is accessible free of charge to any person with Internet access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, subject to force majeure events, maintenance operations, and potential communication network failures.
The publisher reserves the right, without prior notice or compensation, to temporarily or permanently suspend all or part of the Website, particularly for updates, modifications, maintenance operations, or service discontinuation.
The publisher shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from such unavailability.
All costs related to accessing the Website (computer equipment, software, Internet connection, etc.) shall be borne exclusively by the User.
Article 5. User Obligations and Responsibilities
The User agrees to use the Website in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, these Terms, and the rights of third parties.
In particular, the User agrees not to:
Interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Website;
Access or attempt to access restricted areas or unauthorized content;
Submit unlawful, defamatory, offensive, infringing, or rights-violating content through the contact form or any communication channel;
Collect or exploit information relating to the Website or its users without authorization, including through scraping, automated extraction, or similar methods;
Use the Website for fraudulent purposes, unsolicited solicitation, or activities contrary to public decency.
The User is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted through the Website and shall indemnify the publisher against any claims resulting from a breach of these obligations.
Article 6. Intellectual Property
All elements of the Website, including but not limited to texts, illustrations, photographs, videos, logos, trademarks, website structure, layout, source code, graphics, and other content, are protected by applicable intellectual property laws and are the exclusive property of E-SMART GROUP LIMITED or its partners.
Any reproduction, representation, modification, translation, adaptation, commercial or non-commercial use, in whole or in part, by any means whatsoever, is strictly prohibited without the publisher's prior written authorization.
Any unauthorized use may result in civil and criminal proceedings.
Nothing contained on the Website shall be construed as granting the User any license or right to use any protected element.
Article 7. Hyperlinks and Third-Party Services
The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites or services, including WhatsApp, advertising platforms, and social media platforms.
The publisher exercises no control over such third-party resources and shall not be responsible for their content, availability, terms of use, or data protection practices.
The creation of hyperlinks directing users to the Website is subject to the publisher's prior written consent.
Article 8. Limitation of Liability
The information published on the Website is provided for informational purposes only and shall not constitute a contractual commitment or a binding commercial offer.
While the publisher makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and updating of the information provided, no guarantee is given in this regard.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the publisher shall not be liable for:
Any interruption, unavailability, or malfunction of the Website;
The presence of viruses or malicious elements, Users being responsible for implementing appropriate protective measures;
Any direct or indirect, material or non-material damage resulting from access to or use of the Website;
Any use made by the User of the information or content available on the Website;
The content or practices of third-party websites accessible through the Website.
In any event, the publisher's liability may only be engaged upon proof of fault and shall be limited to direct damages actually suffered, excluding any indirect damages.
Article 9. Personal Data and Cookies
The conditions governing the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data, as well as the list of cookies and tracking technologies used on the Website (including Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat advertising pixels), are described in the Privacy Policy available on the Website, which forms an integral part of the relationship between the User and the publisher.
Article 10. Force Majeure
The publisher shall not be held liable for any failure to perform its obligations resulting from a force majeure event, as defined under applicable case law, including Internet network failures, power outages, actions of public authorities, labor disputes, or any event beyond its reasonable control.
Article 11. Severability
Should any provision of these Terms be declared null, invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, by a final court decision, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Article 12. Amendments to the Terms
The publisher reserves the right to amend all or part of these Terms at any time and without prior notice, particularly to reflect changes to the Website, the services offered, or applicable regulations.
The applicable Terms are those in force on the date the User accesses the Website.
Users are encouraged to consult the latest version of the Terms regularly.
Article 13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
In the absence of an amicable resolution, any dispute relating to the interpretation, validity, or performance of these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Hong Kong.
Article 14. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact the publisher at: