Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 2020-02-02

Welcome to the International Crystal Industry Alliance (ICIA). By accessing or using our website, products, or services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. These terms are designed to ensure compliance with global standards, including but not limited to GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California residents). If you do not agree, please refrain from using ICIA’s services.

1. Definitions

  • “ICIA” refers to the International Crystal Industry Alliance, its website, subsidiaries, and associated services globally.
  • “User” or “You” refers to individuals or entities accessing ICIA’s website or services anywhere in the world.
  • “Services” refers to all ICIA offerings, including memberships, events, digital content, and other resources.

2. Eligibility

To use ICIA services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old (or meet the legal age in your jurisdiction).
  • Agree to comply with local, regional, and international laws applicable to your use of ICIA’s services.
  • Provide accurate and truthful information during registration.

3. Global Privacy Compliance

ICIA is committed to complying with global data protection regulations, including:

a. GDPR (EU Users)

  • Users have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict their personal data.
  • ICIA only processes your data with your explicit consent or for legitimate interests.

b. CCPA (California Residents)

  • California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information, request deletion of data, and access collected data.

c. Other Jurisdictions

ICIA complies with additional laws where applicable, such as PIPEDA (Canada) or PDPA (Singapore). Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details.

4. Use of Services

a. Permitted Use

You may use ICIA services to:

  • Access information, resources, and memberships.
  • Participate in global or regional ICIA events.
  • Engage with ICIA’s digital content for lawful purposes.

b. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Violate local or international laws while using ICIA services.
  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercialize ICIA content without prior written consent.
  • Upload malicious content or interfere with the website’s functionality.

5. Membership and Payments

a. Membership Eligibility

Memberships are available worldwide, subject to applicable export laws and ICIA’s discretion.

b. Payments

All payments must be made in the currency specified at checkout. Any currency conversion fees are the user’s responsibility.

c. Refunds

Memberships, event registrations, or purchases are non-refundable unless stated otherwise in specific terms for the service.

6. Cross-Border Data Transfers

ICIA may transfer your data across countries for operational purposes. We ensure that such transfers comply with local data protection laws, including implementing safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required by GDPR.

7. Intellectual Property

All content (e.g., logos, text, graphics) provided by ICIA is protected under global copyright laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of ICIA’s intellectual property is strictly prohibited.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

ICIA provides services “as is” without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. While ICIA strives for accuracy, it does not guarantee that services will be error-free or uninterrupted globally.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • ICIA is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to your use of its services.
  • ICIA’s maximum liability in any jurisdiction is limited to the amount paid by the user during the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Regional-Specific Terms

a. EU Users

  • You have the right to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority.

b. California Residents

c. Other Jurisdictions

Additional terms may apply based on your location.

11. Termination of Access

ICIA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to its services for violations of these Terms & Conditions or applicable laws, regardless of your location.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of [Insert Governing Jurisdiction].
  • Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].

13. Updates to Terms

ICIA may revise these Terms & Conditions periodically to comply with global regulations. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, with the revised date noted. Continued use of ICIA services constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

International Crystal Industry Alliance
Email: [email protected]
Phone:
Address:38 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China.