Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 24 June 2026  |  Effective Date: 8 March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hainan Lian Trading Group Co., Ltd (trading as "LianGroup", "we", "us", or "our"), registered at Room A29-688, 5th Floor, Innovation Incubate Center Bldg A, Nanhai Blvd 266, Xiuying District, Haikou 570314, Hainan Province, China. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our services and website (https://liangroupltd.com). By accessing our services, you agree to comply with these terms. If you disagree, please do not use our services.

2. Definitions

• "Client": Any individual or entity engaging our services.
• "Website": https://liangroupltd.com and its subdomains.
• "Services": Art brokerage, business consulting, and cultural consulting services as described on our Website and in individual engagement agreements.
• "Engagement Agreement": The written proposal, scope of work, or contract agreed between LianGroup and a Client for a specific engagement.

3. Client Obligations

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information relevant to the services requested.
• Designate a contact person with authority to give instructions and approvals on your behalf.
• Provide timely feedback and approvals at agreed review points so that work can proceed on schedule.
• Not use our services for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that infringes the rights of any third party.

4. Payment Terms

• Fees are as specified in the relevant Engagement Agreement or invoice. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.
• Payment is due within the period stated on the invoice. Late payments may incur interest at 1% per week on the outstanding amount.
• Accepted currencies: CNY, USD, EUR, or GBP. Currency and payment method will be agreed in writing before work commences.
• For art brokerage, our commission rate will be disclosed in writing prior to any transaction. Commission becomes payable upon successful completion of a sale.
• Refund and cancellation terms vary by service type and will be set out in the relevant Engagement Agreement.

5. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party in connection with the services ("Confidential Information"), and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, except where required by law. This obligation survives termination of the engagement. Where a Client requests a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to sharing sensitive information, we are happy to accommodate this.

6. Intellectual Property

• Consultancy Deliverables: Reports, strategies, and written materials produced specifically for a Client become the Client's property upon receipt of full payment. They are for the Client's internal use only; redistribution or resale requires our prior written consent.
• Background IP: Any methodologies, tools, frameworks, or know-how that we bring to an engagement remain our property at all times.
• Website Content: All text, logos, images, and graphics on our Website are our property and may not be reproduced without permission.
• Artist Rights: In art brokerage transactions, copyright and moral rights in artworks remain with the artist unless expressly transferred in writing as part of the sale.

7. Disclaimers

• Art Brokerage: We take rigorous steps to verify the authenticity and provenance of artworks we represent and guarantee their authenticity to buyers. However, we do not guarantee sale prices, timescales, or sale outcomes for artists.
• Business & Cultural Consulting: Our advice is based on professional judgement and experience. It does not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory advice. Clients are responsible for their own commercial decisions and should seek independent legal or financial counsel where appropriate.
• Market Conditions: We cannot be held responsible for outcomes affected by changes in market conditions, regulations, or circumstances beyond our control.

8. Limitation of Liability

• To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of business, or loss of reputation.
• Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or in connection with the services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the relevant engagement in the twelve months preceding the claim.
• Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

9. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, war, civil unrest, pandemic, or failure of third-party infrastructure. The affected party shall notify the other promptly and resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable.

10. Termination

• Either party may terminate an engagement by providing written notice if the other party commits a material breach of these terms and fails to remedy it within 14 days of written notice.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services immediately where a Client engages in unlawful conduct or misuse of our services.
• Upon termination, the Client remains liable for all fees for work completed or in progress up to the date of termination.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China, with Hainan Province as the applicable jurisdiction. Nothing in this clause affects any mandatory rights you may have under the consumer protection laws of your own country.
• Disputes: In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation or mediation. Where mediation fails, unresolved disputes shall be submitted to the courts of Hainan Province, China.

12. Website Use

• Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
• Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
• Availability: We aim to keep the website available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access and accept no liability for downtime.

13. Amendments

We may update these Terms periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For significant changes, we will endeavour to provide reasonable advance notice.

14. Severability

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 modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any Engagement Agreement and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between LianGroup and the Client with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersede all prior understandings, representations, or agreements.

16. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or disputes relating to these Terms, please contact us at:

Hainan Lian Trading Group Co., Ltd
Email: [email protected]
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