Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using sinopartners.com.au (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and any additional terms, policies, or guidelines incorporated by reference. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sino Partners Pty Ltd.

If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms of Use, in which case "you" refers to that entity.

2. Who We Are

This Website is operated by:

Sino Partners Pty Ltd is a China-Oceania consulting firm providing services related to market entry, China sourcing, investment advisory, regulatory bridging, and strategic advisory across the Australia, New Zealand, and Greater Oceania region, with on-the-ground execution in China.

3. Use of This Website

Permitted uses. You may access and use this Website for lawful, personal, and commercial information purposes consistent with these Terms of Use. You may print or download content from the Website solely for your own non-commercial reference, provided that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

Prohibited uses. You must not:

• Use any automated means, including bots, robots, spiders, or data-extraction tools, to access, collect, or copy any content from this Website without our prior written consent;
• Reproduce, redistribute, republish, or commercially exploit any content from this Website without written authorisation from Sino Partners Pty Ltd;
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or impersonate any person or entity in connection with your use of this Website;
• Use this Website in any manner that violates any applicable Australian law or regulation, including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), or the Spam Act 2003 (Cth);
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, harmful, or otherwise objectionable;
• Interfere with, damage, or disrupt the Website's operation, servers, networks, or security measures;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its associated systems; or
• Use the Website in connection with any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading conduct.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for any person who breaches these Terms of Use, without notice and without liability.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, insights, graphics, photographs, illustrations, logos, trade marks, service marks, trade names, brand materials, layout, and software, is the property of Sino Partners Pty Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trade mark, and other intellectual property laws.

The "Sino Partners" name, wordmark, the red "S" device mark, and all associated branding are trade marks of Sino Partners Pty Ltd. Nothing on this Website grants any licence or right to use these trade marks without our prior written consent.

No content from this Website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, transmitted, distributed, or commercially exploited in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Sino Partners Pty Ltd. Requests for permission may be directed to info@sinopartners.com.au.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all content, materials, and information on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any representation or warranty of any kind, whether express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sino Partners Pty Ltd makes no warranty or representation that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components;
• Any content or information on the Website is accurate, complete, current, or suitable for any particular purpose;
• Any defects or errors will be corrected; or
• The Website or the server that makes it available are free from harmful components.

Any information on this Website, including market data, regulatory summaries, and industry commentary, reflects conditions at the time of publication and may not be current. You should verify any information before relying on it for commercial, legal, or financial decisions.

Nothing in this clause is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any consumer guarantee or statutory right that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)).

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sino Partners Pty Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents will not be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) this Website;
• Any reliance on content, information, or materials published on this Website;
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Website;
• Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data; or
• Any third-party conduct or content accessed through links on this Website.

Where any law implies a warranty or condition that cannot be excluded, our liability for any breach of that warranty or condition is limited, to the extent permitted by law, to the resupply of the relevant services or the payment of the cost of having those services resupplied.

Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to limit or exclude any right or remedy you may have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be lawfully limited or excluded.

7. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by Sino Partners Pty Ltd. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

Sino Partners Pty Ltd has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of any third-party website. The inclusion of a link on this Website does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval of that website or its content.

Your use of any third-party website is at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions of that website.

8. Consulting Services and General Information

All content published on this Website, including insights articles, service descriptions, industry commentary, market summaries, and regulatory information, is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional consulting advice, legal advice, financial advice, or any other form of specialist professional advice.

The information on this Website is general in nature and does not take into account your specific objectives, commercial circumstances, or requirements. You should not rely on Website content as a substitute for advice tailored to your situation.

Sino Partners Pty Ltd provides professional consulting services only under a formal written Engagement Agreement executed between Sino Partners Pty Ltd and the client. No consulting relationship, duty of care, or professional obligation arises from access to this Website or from any general enquiry submitted through it.

If you wish to engage Sino Partners Pty Ltd for professional services, please contact us at info@sinopartners.com.au to discuss a formal engagement.

9. Client Portal

Access to the Sino Partners client portal at portal.sinopartners.com.au is restricted to authorised clients of Sino Partners Pty Ltd. Access to the portal and the use of materials or information within it are governed by the terms and conditions set out in the applicable Engagement Agreement between Sino Partners Pty Ltd and the relevant client.

Authorised users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their access credentials and for all activity conducted under their credentials. You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised use of your credentials or any security breach.

Unauthorised access to, or attempted access to, the client portal is strictly prohibited and may constitute a criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) and other applicable legislation. Sino Partners Pty Ltd reserves the right to suspend or terminate portal access at any time, and to report suspected unauthorised access to relevant authorities.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia, and any courts competent to hear appeals from those courts, in respect of any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use or your use of this Website.

11. Changes to These Terms

Sino Partners Pty Ltd may update, amend, or replace these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of this Website after any changes to these Terms of Use are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

If we make material changes that affect your rights, we will take reasonable steps to notify users, which may include posting a prominent notice on the Website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms of Use or our Website practices, please contact us:

These Terms of Use were last updated in June 2026. Previous versions are available on request.