Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using htelmng.org (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions, please do not use this Website.

2. Use of Website

This Website provides information about biometric authentication technologies and their applications in hospitality environments. You may use this Website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Website:

  • In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate our company, employees, or other users
  • In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website, except as follows:

  • Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials
  • You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes
  • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use

4. Information Accuracy

While we strive to ensure the information on this Website is accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website or the information contained therein.

Technical specifications, performance metrics, and other data presented on this Website are subject to change without notice. Actual performance may vary based on implementation conditions and environmental factors.

5. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

6. User Submissions

Any information, communications, or materials you submit to us through the Website contact forms or other means, including feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas, will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting information to us, you grant us an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit, and distribute such information, and you agree that we are free to use any ideas, concepts, or techniques that you send us for any purpose.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

You understand that we cannot and do not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the internet or the Website will be free of viruses or other destructive code. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output.

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
  • Any content obtained from the Website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and our respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Website.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Website shall be instituted in the courts of England and Wales.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms and Conditions. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms and Conditions means that you accept and agree to the changes.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of the Website.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the contact information provided on our Website.