1. Hyperlink Policy

1.1. The Website is designed to be accessed through the main home pages and such other pages as determined by us. If you access other pages on the Website directly via search engines or links provided by third parties, you may not see important information relevant to the page in question, or other announcements or information that may be applicable to you.

1.2. The Website may contain links to other websites, domains or resources of third parties and not owned or operated by us which are only provided for your convenience and reference only. Any links we provide does not mean we are connected with or endorse the related website, domains, resources or information provided by them. We are not responsible for the accuracy or content of these websites or resources. Those websites or resources are likely to have their own terms, conditions and policies, and it is your duty to ensure compliance with them. We accept no liability, no matter how that may be caused, for any failure on your part to view, comply or familiarise with any such terms, conditions and policies.

1.3. Any links to websites that contain downloadable software are provided for your convenience. Bank of China Colombo Branch is not responsible for any difficulties you may face downloading the software or for any consequences from doing so. Please remember that the use of any software that you download from the Internet may be governed by a license agreement. Incompliance with the terms of such license agreement may lead to infringement of the intellectual property right of the provider, Bank of China Colombo Branch will not bear any responsibility.

1.4. The links do not imply Bank of China Colombo Branch or the Website sponsors, approves, involves in, or has the right to legally use any trademark, trade name, logo or copyright symbol displayed in or through the links, nor they imply any linked website is authorized to use any trademark, trade name, logo or copyright symbol of Bank of China Colombo Branch or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries.

1.5. The hyperlinks to other websites or webpage do not constitute the approval, recommendation, recognition, guarantee or introduction of any third parties or products and services provided in their website, or the partnership between Bank of China Colombo Branch and such third parties unless it is expressly stated by Bank of China Colombo Branch.

1.6. If you and the provider of the linked website enter into any contractual relationship, Bank of China Colombo Branch shall not be a party unless it expressly states or agrees to do so.

2. Special Statement

Contents quoted, extracted or reproduced from third parties in the Website do not represent the views of Bank of China Colombo Branch, which is providing information just for reference or exchange of ideas.

3. International Users

The products and services are offered only in places where and when they may be lawfully offered by Bank of China Colombo Branch. The pages should not be regarded as an offer or solicitation to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an invitation or solicitation in such places. Persons accessing these pages are required to inform themselves about and observe any relevant restrictions.

4. Disclaimers

4.1. All information and materials contained in this Website or the websites linked to this Website, including text, graphics, links or other items, are provided on a 'as is' and 'as available' basis. Bank of China Colombo Branch disclaims all liability in respect of the accuracy, adequacy, reliability and completeness of such information and materials and expressly disclaims all liability arising from any errors or omissions in such information and materials. No warranties of any kind (implied, express or statutory), including (but not limited to) non-infringement of third-party rights or proprietary rights, merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a purpose and freedom from any loss, corruption, attack, viruses, interference, hacking, or other security intrusion is given in conjunction with such information and materials. Although Bank of China Colombo Branch is trying to keep the materials up-to-date on a best effort basis, it does not give an overall commitment to have all materials updated immediately and at all times.

4.2. The material and information contained on this Website is provided for general information only and should not be used as a basis for making business decisions. Any advice or information received via this Website should not be relied upon without consulting primary or more accurate or more up-to-date sources of information or specific professional advice. You are recommended to obtain such professional advice where appropriate.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1. In no case shall Bank of China Colombo Branch, its affiliates, or any of their shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, exemplary, or consequential damages whatsoever arising from your use of the Website or for any other claim related in any way to Bank of China Colombo Branch or its services, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, even if advised of their possibility. You agree to waive, to the maximum extent not prohibited by law, any right you may have to claim or recover, in any legal action or proceeding, any special, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages.

5.2. In no event will Bank of China Colombo Branch be liable for any damages, regardless whether such damages arise from the use or inability to use the Website, any websites linked to the Website, or any information contained on any or all such websites, (including, but not limited to, damages resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption), and regardless of any warranty, contract, infringement of rights or any other legal basis, and whether or not advance notice has been given of the possibility of such damages. If the use of the information on the Website results in the need for servicing, repair or correction of equipment or data, you assume all costs arising thereof. As applicable laws may not allow the exclusion of liability for incidental or indirect damages or the limitation of liability, the above limitation or terms and conditions may not apply to you.

6. Indemnification

6.1. In no event shall Bank of China Colombo Branch be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, special, associated or other losses arising from the use or inability to use the content, information, functions provided on the Website or on any other linked websites (including, but not limited to, any lost profits, business interruption, or the loss of information or programs or other data on your information processing system), even if Bank of China Colombo Branch has been expressly advised of the possibility of such damages.

6.2. By using the Website, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Bank of China Colombo Branch, and its affiliates, and their shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, and licensors with respect to any and all loss, liability, claim or demand, including reasonable attorney's fees, made or incurred by any third party due to or arising (directly or indirectly) out of your use of the Website or arising from your breach of these Terms of Use, or any action taken by any of them as part of an investigation of a suspected violation of these Terms of Use or as a result of its/their finding or decision that a violation has occurred. Therefore, you cannot and shall not sue or recover any damages from Bank of China Colombo Branch, its affiliates, and/or their shareholders, directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, and licensors as a result of its decision to suspend or terminate your access to the site, or to take any other action during the investigation of a suspected violation or as a result of Bank of China Colombo Branch's conclusion that a violation of these terms has occurred.