"Su Bong Zen" Member App Terms and Conditions of Use

"Su Bong Zen" (hereinafter referred to as "the Service") is a free mobile membership application provided by Su Bong Zen Monastery (hereinafter referred to as "the Organization"). It is designed to provide members of the Organization with the latest activity information and related Dharma messages/sharing. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to the following terms.

1. Nature of the Service and Eligibility

1.1 Nature of the Service: The primary purpose of the Service is to provide members of the Organization with activity notifications, registration information, Dharma teachings and sharing, and other functions that may from time to time be added/modified/removed to support the Organization's religious and charitable mission.
1.2 Service Provider: The Service is developed, provided and managed by Su Bong Zen Monastery.
1.3 Eligibility: The Service is intended mainly for members of the Organization. If you are under the legal age of majority, you must use the Service only with the consent and proper supervision of your parents or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.
1.4 Updates to the Terms: The Organization reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Once updated Terms are published within the Service, they shall take immediate effect; your continued use of the Service will be deemed as your acceptance of such updates.

2. Disclaimer

2.1 The information and contents contained in this membership application are compiled by Su Bong Zen Monastery for general reference only and do not take into account the actual physical and/or mental condition of any individual user. As such, the information should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice. Su Bong Zen Monastery shall not be liable for any emotional /psychological distress or disturbance, injury or loss, whether directly or indirectly arising from your use or inability to use this membership application, or from your use of or reliance on any information or contents contained in this membership application.
2.2 Service Interruptions or Errors: The Organization does not guarantee that the Service will be free from any interruptions, delays, errors, data loss or other issues, nor does it guarantee that the Service will be compatible with all devices or network environments.

3. Personal Data and Privacy

3.1 Data Minimization and Prior Collection: Member data used in the Service is pre-collected by the Organization through offline channels or other appropriate means after the membership has been approved. Such data is handled in accordance with the principle of data minimization, and only the basic information necessary for providing membership services is collected.
3.2 Additional Data within the App: The Service will not request additional or unnecessary personal data from you within the application. Unless it is strictly necessary for providing a specific function, and such necessity has been clearly explained to you and your consent obtained, the Organization will not require you to input extra personal data within the Service.
3.3 Privacy Protection: The Organization respects and protects your personal privacy and will process and store your personal data in accordance with applicable personal data protection laws and relevant regulations.
3.4 No Sharing with Third Parties: Unless we have obtained your prior explicit consent, or disclosure is required by law or by a competent authority, the Organization will not sell, rent, exchange, or otherwise share your personal data with any third party.
3.5 Data Retention: The Organization will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected for the Service. When the data is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized in a reasonable manner.

4. Content Copyright and Use

4.1 Ownership of Copyright: Unless otherwise stated, the copyright of all text (including but not limited to those uploaded by members), images, audio, videos and other contents within the Service belongs to the Organization or the relevant rights holders. The Organization still owns the right to use the text even members have deleted / uninstalled the “Su Bong Zen”. All rights, title and interest in the Service (including logos, codes, and user interface) are the exclusive property of the Organization.
4.2 Fair Use: You may make reasonable use of the contents of the Service for personal practice only. You must not, in any form, reproduce, distribute, publish, upload to other platforms, or use such contents without the prior written consent of the Organization or the relevant rights holders.

5. User Conduct and Service Termination

5.1 User Conduct: Users agree to abide by Buddhist ethical principles (especially Right Speech) and all applicable laws and regulations, and shall not use the Service to engage in any illegal or harmful activities.
5.2 Service Modification and Termination: The Organization reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate all or part of the functions of the Service at any time without prior notice. The Organization may also, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Service, without giving any reasons and bearing any liability.

6. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

6.1 Governing Law: The interpretation and application of these Terms shall be governed by the applicable laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. If the Organization publishes any separate notice, such notice shall prevail where applicable.
6.2 Dispute Resolution: If any dispute arises out of or in connection with your use of the Service, you agree to first seek resolution with the Organization in a spirit of harmony and mutual respect. If the dispute cannot ultimately be resolved, it shall be submitted to a court in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or final adjudication.
6.3 Language: In the event of any inconsistency or dispute between the English and Chinese versions of these Terms, the Chinese version shall prevail.

7. Contact Information

7.1 Access to Personal Data: You have a right to request access to and correction of your personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Your right of access includes the right to obtain your personal data provided in the “Su Bong Zen” subject to payment of a fee.
7.2 Enquiries and Feedback: If you have any enquiries, comments, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Service and concerning the personal data, you are welcome to contact the Organization through the following channel:
- Email: info@subong.org.hk

By continuing to use "Su Bong Zen", you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by all of the above terms and conditions.

"Su Bong Zen" Member App Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Nature of the Service and Eligibility

1.1 Nature of the Service: The primary purpose of the Service is to provide members of the Organization with activity notifications, registration information, Dharma teachings and sharing, and other functions that may from time to time be added/modified/removed to support the Organization's religious and charitable mission.

1.2 Service Provider: The Service is developed, provided and managed by Su Bong Zen Monastery.

1.3 Eligibility: The Service is intended mainly for members of the Organization. If you are under the legal age of majority, you must use the Service only with the consent and proper supervision of your parents or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.

1.4 Updates to the Terms: The Organization reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Once updated Terms are published within the Service, they shall take immediate effect; your continued use of the Service will be deemed as your acceptance of such updates.

2. Disclaimer

2.1 The information and contents contained in this membership application are compiled by Su Bong Zen Monastery for general reference only and do not take into account the actual physical and/or mental condition of any individual user. As such, the information should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice. Su Bong Zen Monastery shall not be liable for any emotional /psychological distress or disturbance, injury or loss, whether directly or indirectly arising from your use or inability to use this membership application, or from your use of or reliance on any information or contents contained in this membership application.

2.2 Service Interruptions or Errors: The Organization does not guarantee that the Service will be free from any interruptions, delays, errors, data loss or other issues, nor does it guarantee that the Service will be compatible with all devices or network environments.

3. Personal Data and Privacy

3.1 Data Minimization and Prior Collection: Member data used in the Service is pre-collected by the Organization through offline channels or other appropriate means after the membership has been approved. Such data is handled in accordance with the principle of data minimization, and only the basic information necessary for providing membership services is collected.

3.2 Additional Data within the App: The Service will not request additional or unnecessary personal data from you within the application. Unless it is strictly necessary for providing a specific function, and such necessity has been clearly explained to you and your consent obtained, the Organization will not require you to input extra personal data within the Service.

3.3 Privacy Protection: The Organization respects and protects your personal privacy and will process and store your personal data in accordance with applicable personal data protection laws and relevant regulations.

3.4 No Sharing with Third Parties: Unless we have obtained your prior explicit consent, or disclosure is required by law or by a competent authority, the Organization will not sell, rent, exchange, or otherwise share your personal data with any third party.

3.5 Data Retention: The Organization will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected for the Service. When the data is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized in a reasonable manner.

4. Content Copyright and Use

4.1 Ownership of Copyright: Unless otherwise stated, the copyright of all text (including but not limited to those uploaded by members), images, audio, videos and other contents within the Service belongs to the Organization or the relevant rights holders. The Organization still owns the right to use the text even members have deleted / uninstalled the “Su Bong Zen”. All rights, title and interest in the Service (including logos, codes, and user interface) are the exclusive property of the Organization.

4.2 Fair Use: You may make reasonable use of the contents of the Service for personal practice only. You must not, in any form, reproduce, distribute, publish, upload to other platforms, or use such contents without the prior written consent of the Organization or the relevant rights holders.

5. User Conduct and Service Termination

5.1 User Conduct: Users agree to abide by Buddhist ethical principles (especially Right Speech) and all applicable laws and regulations, and shall not use the Service to engage in any illegal or harmful activities.

5.2 Service Modification and Termination: The Organization reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate all or part of the functions of the Service at any time without prior notice. The Organization may also, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend or terminate your access to the Service, without giving any reasons and bearing any liability.

6. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

6.1 Governing Law: The interpretation and application of these Terms shall be governed by the applicable laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. If the Organization publishes any separate notice, such notice shall prevail where applicable.

6.2 Dispute Resolution: If any dispute arises out of or in connection with your use of the Service, you agree to first seek resolution with the Organization in a spirit of harmony and mutual respect. If the dispute cannot ultimately be resolved, it shall be submitted to a court in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or final adjudication.

6.3 Language: In the event of any inconsistency or dispute between the English and Chinese versions of these Terms, the Chinese version shall prevail.

7. Contact Information

7.1 Access to Personal Data: You have a right to request access to and correction of your personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Your right of access includes the right to obtain your personal data provided in the “Su Bong Zen” subject to payment of a fee.

7.2 Enquiries and Feedback: If you have any enquiries, comments, or complaints regarding these Terms or the Service and concerning the personal data, you are welcome to contact the Organization through the following channel:

Email: info@subong.org.hk

By continuing to use "Su Bong Zen", you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by all of the above terms and conditions.