LEGAL
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website located at meridianinternational.io and the engagement of services provided by Meridian Capital Holdings Limited, trading as Meridian International ("we", "us", "our", "the Company").
By accessing this website or engaging our services, you ("the Client") agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this website or engage our services. Where a formal engagement letter or service agreement is entered into between the parties, that agreement governs to the extent of any inconsistency with these Terms.
Meridian Capital Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in Hong Kong SAR (Business Registration No. 76904892-001-08-25-5), trading as Meridian International. The Company provides sourcing, procurement, quality control, logistics coordination, and advisory services to international business clients. The Company operates from Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, and conducts its commercial operations through its Hong Kong-registered entity.
The Company offers the following categories of service, the precise scope of which is confirmed in writing prior to the commencement of each engagement:
The Company reserves the right to decline any engagement at its sole discretion, including where a project falls outside its area of expertise or where the Client's parameters are not commercially viable.
All engagements are initiated by written inquiry submitted through this website or by direct correspondence. The Company will assess each inquiry and, where appropriate, provide a written proposal or engagement letter setting out the scope of work, fees, payment terms, and timelines. No engagement is binding on the Company until a formal engagement letter or service agreement has been signed by both parties, or a deposit invoice has been paid by the Client.
The free supplier comparison offered to prospective clients following an initial inquiry is provided as a preliminary service only and does not constitute a binding commitment by either party to proceed with a formal engagement.
4.1 Fee structure. Fees are structured as follows, subject to the specific terms agreed in each engagement:
4.2 Payment terms. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment terms are as follows:
4.3 Payment methods. The Company accepts payment by bank transfer, and via Stripe payment processing where available. All bank transfer details will be provided on a formal invoice issued by Meridian Capital Holdings Limited. The Company will not request payment to personal accounts or via informal channels. Clients are advised to verify payment details independently before transferring funds.
4.4 Late payment. Invoices not settled within the agreed payment period may incur interest at a rate of 2% per month on the outstanding balance. The Company reserves the right to suspend services pending payment of overdue invoices.
4.5 Currency. Fees are quoted and invoiced in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed. Currency conversion charges are the Client's responsibility.
4.6 Transparency. The Company does not embed undisclosed margins into supplier pricing, receive undisclosed commissions from suppliers, or charge fees not disclosed at the outset of an engagement. All pricing is confirmed in writing prior to commencement.
The Client agrees to:
The Company acts as an intermediary between the Client and third-party suppliers. While the Company conducts verification and quality assessment of recommended suppliers, it does not manufacture goods and is not party to the manufacturing contract between the Client and the supplier. The Company is not responsible for:
Where the Company places an order on the Client's behalf through its Hong Kong entity, this is done as agent for the Client. Title to the goods passes to the Client in accordance with the agreed Incoterms specified in the purchase order.
Pre-shipment inspections are conducted using AQL sampling methodology in accordance with ISO 2859. Inspection results are reported within 24 hours of inspection completion. Shipment is authorised only upon written approval by the Client of the QC report. The Company's quality assurance services reduce but do not eliminate the risk of defects in production goods. The Company's liability in respect of QC services is limited as set out in Clause 9.
8.1 Client IP. All product designs, specifications, trademarks, and other intellectual property provided by the Client remain the exclusive property of the Client. The Company will not disclose Client IP to third parties beyond what is necessary to fulfil the engagement.
8.2 Company IP. All supplier reports, QC documentation, process documentation, and other materials produced by the Company in the course of an engagement are the intellectual property of the Company until full payment has been received, at which point ownership of engagement-specific deliverables transfers to the Client.
8.3 IP protection advisory. Where the Company provides advice regarding trademark registration or design patent protection in China or other jurisdictions, such advice is general in nature and does not constitute formal legal advice. The Company recommends that Clients seek independent legal counsel for formal IP registration proceedings.
9.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's total aggregate liability to the Client arising out of or in connection with any engagement — whether in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise — shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Company in respect of the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.
9.2 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive loss or damage, including loss of profit, loss of business, loss of anticipated savings, or reputational damage, whether or not such losses were foreseeable or the Company had been advised of their possibility.
9.3 The Company shall not be liable for losses arising from:
9.4 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, and representatives from and against any claims, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (a) the Client's breach of these Terms; (b) the Client's infringement of any third-party intellectual property rights in connection with the products being sourced; (c) any regulatory non-compliance in the Client's jurisdiction; or (d) the Client's negligent or unlawful conduct.
Each party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party in connection with an engagement, including supplier identities, pricing, commercial terms, and business strategies. This obligation survives termination of the engagement for a period of three years. Neither party shall disclose the other's confidential information to any third party without prior written consent, except as required by law or as necessary to fulfil the engagement.
12.1 By the Client. The Client may terminate an engagement by written notice. Where termination occurs after work has commenced, the Client remains liable for all fees incurred up to the date of termination, including supplier deposits or commitments made on the Client's behalf that cannot be recovered.
12.2 By the Company. The Company may terminate an engagement immediately by written notice if: (a) the Client fails to make payment within 14 days of a due date; (b) the Client materially breaches these Terms and fails to remedy the breach within 7 days of written notice; (c) the Client acts in a manner that the Company reasonably considers unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful; or (d) continuing the engagement would expose the Company to legal or reputational risk.
12.3 Effect of termination. Upon termination, all outstanding fees become immediately payable. The Company will take reasonable steps to return or transfer any Client materials in its possession. Clauses 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14 survive termination.
In the event of a dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or any engagement, the parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute through direct negotiation within 30 days of written notice of the dispute. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, either party may refer the matter to mediation administered by the Hong Kong Mediation Centre before commencing formal legal proceedings. Nothing in this clause prevents a party from seeking urgent injunctive or other interim relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.
These Terms and any engagement entered into under them are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Each party irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong SAR in respect of any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms, without prejudice to the right of either party to seek enforcement of any judgment in any other jurisdiction.
This website is provided for informational purposes only. The content on this website does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. While we endeavour to keep information accurate and current, we make no warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for purpose of any content on this site. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website at any time without notice.
The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. The revised Terms will be posted on this website with an updated effective date. For existing engagements, the Terms in force at the time the engagement letter was signed will apply unless both parties agree in writing to adopt the revised Terms.
These Terms, together with any engagement letter or service agreement entered into between the parties, constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the Client with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all prior representations, negotiations, and understandings, whether oral or written. No variation to these Terms is effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of the Company.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, contact us at george@meridianinternational.io. We aim to respond to all legal enquiries within five business days.