LEGAL
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of services provided by Meridian Capital Holdings Limited, trading as Meridian International (HK BR No. 76904892-001-08-25-5), a company registered in Hong Kong ("Meridian," "we," "us"). By engaging Meridian's services, the client ("Client," "you") agrees to these Terms.
Meridian acts exclusively as a commercial representative and advisory intermediary in connection with the sourcing and procurement of goods from suppliers based in the People's Republic of China. Meridian:
Meridian's fees are commission-based, calculated as a percentage of FOB supplier invoice value as agreed in writing with Client prior to engagement, subject to a minimum engagement fee of USD 1,500 (or HKD equivalent at the prevailing pegged rate) per engagement. No retainer or upfront fee is charged. Fees are due upon the supplier's confirmed order/invoice issuance.
Where this is Meridian's first engagement with the Client, and a standalone service delivered under this engagement letter does not conform to the scope agreed in writing above, Meridian will, at its discretion, either (a) remedy the deliverable to conform to the agreed scope at no additional charge, or (b) credit the fee paid for that service against a subsequent engagement. This assurance applies only to conformity with the agreed written scope. It does not extend to third-party costs invoiced at cost, nor to outcomes outside Meridian's control, including supplier non-performance, post-delivery regulatory changes, or client-directed changes in scope.
Meridian's services do not constitute:
Client is responsible for reviewing all documentation prepared by Meridian, including supply agreements, and for obtaining independent professional advice before executing any binding agreement or making any regulatory filing.
Client agrees to:
Meridian's proprietary templates, frameworks, and methodologies (including the Meridian Supplier Assessment Protocol and related documentation) remain the exclusive property of Meridian and are provided for Client's use in connection with the specific engagement only. No licence to reproduce, resell, or repurpose these materials is granted.
Each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with the services, except as required to perform the services or by law.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Meridian's aggregate liability arising from or in connection with any engagement shall not exceed the fees paid by Client to Meridian for that engagement. Meridian is not liable for: supplier non-performance, product defects, shipping delays, customs delays or penalties, or losses arising from Client's failure to obtain independent legal, tax, or customs advice.
Client agrees to indemnify Meridian against claims, losses, or expenses arising from Client's breach of these Terms, Client's supply agreement with a supplier, or Client's failure to comply with applicable import/export regulations.
Either party may terminate an engagement in writing with 14 days' notice. Termination does not affect fees accrued prior to termination.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in respect of any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms.
Neither party is liable for delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, government action, labour disputes, or supply chain disruption.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding their subject matter. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. No waiver of any provision is effective unless in writing.
Meridian Capital Holdings Limited
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For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, contact us at admin@meridianinternational.io. We aim to respond to all legal enquiries within five business days.