About the Cash Allowance Trial Scheme’s Website (CATS’ Website)
CATS’ Website is produced and maintained by the Housing Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (“the Government”).
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Copyright notice
Unless otherwise indicated, the contents found on CATS’ Website are subject to copyright owned by the Government.
Non-text contents on CATS’ Website
Prior written consent of the Government is required if you intend to reproduce, distribute or otherwise use any non-text contents (including but not limited to photographs, graphics, drawings, diagrams, audio files and video files) found on CATS’ Website in any way or for any purpose. Such requests for consent shall be addressed to the Cash Allowance Office via email at enquiry@cashallowance.gov.hk.
Text contents on CATS’ Website
The Government copyright protected text contents found on CATS’ Website may be reproduced and distributed free of charge in any format or medium for personal or educational purposes, subject to the following conditions:
Please note that the permission as specified above only applies to Government copyright protected text contents found on CATS’ Website. The Government reserves the right to withdraw any permission as specified above at any time without any prior notice to you.
Where third party copyright is involved in the text contents found on CATS’ Website, authorisation or permission to reproduce or distribute or otherwise use any such text contents must be obtained from the copyright owners concerned.
Contents on Linked Website(s)
For the avoidance of doubt, the permission as specified above does not extend to any contents on other website(s) linked to CATS’ Website. If you intend to reproduce, distribute or otherwise use any contents on any such linked website(s), you shall obtain all necessary authorisation or permission from the copyright owners concerned.
Disclaimer
The information contained in CATS’ Website is compiled by the Housing Department for general information only. Whilst the Government endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this general information, no statement, representation, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy or appropriateness for use in any particular circumstances.
CATS’ Website can also contain information contributed by others over whom, and in respect of which, the Government may have no influence. Users may link from this website to sites provided by others. The Government expressly states that it has not approved or endorsed the information provided by others on this website or any other sites linked to this website and the Government accepts no responsibility or liability (howsoever caused) for such information.
The Government will not have or accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any loss, destruction or damage (including without limitation consequential loss, destruction or damage) however arising from or in respect of any use or misuse of CATS’ Website.
The Government is not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any information (including data or programmes) on CATS’ Website. The Government reserves the right to omit, suspend or edit all information compiled by the Government in CATS’ website at any time in its absolute discretion without giving any reason or prior notice. Users are responsible for making their own assessment of all information contained in CATS’ Website and are advised to verify such information by making reference, for example, to original publications and obtaining independent advice before acting upon it.
By accessing CATS’ Website or any of its webpages, you unconditionally agree to the terms of this Disclaimer and as they may be modified and/or supplemented from time to time by the Government without prior notice to you. Please check this webpage regularly for any modifications and/or supplements which may be made.