Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

 

Last Updated: September 22, 2025

 

linkinchina.com. ( “we,” “our,” or “us”) is the sole owner and operator of linkinchina.com (collectively referred to as the “Platform”). These properties form a unified ecosystem designed to deliver community discussion, editorial content, provider reviews, and related services to users worldwide.

 

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Service (“Terms”) describe how we collect, use, share, and protect your information, and set forth the rules and conditions under which you may access or use any part of the Platform. By visiting, registering for, or otherwise using any of our sites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

 

Because the Platform is composed of multiple interconnected properties, information submitted to one property may be aggregated, referenced, or cross-published on the others. For example:

 

  • Editorial content on LowEndBox may reference both reviews and forum commentary.

     

This interconnection is a fundamental feature of our ecosystem. By participating in any one of the Platform properties, you are consenting to the possibility that your contributions may be displayed across all of them.

 

linkinchina.com. values both transparency and protection. We want users to understand how their data and content may be used, while also ensuring that we retain the broad rights necessary to operate the Platform, manage user submissions, and protect our business from liability. Accordingly, this document:

 

  • 1.Explains how we collect and process data (including cookies, analytics, and technical logs).

     

  • 2.Defines the rights you grant us when you post or upload content.

     

  • 3.Describes our moderation practices, including our ability to edit, anonymize, or remove content.

     

  • 4.Clarifies that all benchmarks, reviews, and user opinions are presented “as-is” and without warranty.

     

  • 5.Limits our liability and requires disputes to be resolved under New York State law.

     

Your use of the Platform is voluntary, but if you choose to access or interact with any part of it, these Terms apply to you. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use immediately.

 

1. Scope of the Platform

 

  • The Platform includes three interconnected properties:

     

    •  Community discussion forum.

       

  • All sites are operated as one integrated ecosystem by linkinchina.com.

     

2. User Accounts and Registration

 

  • Some features require registration. You must provide accurate, current information.

     

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account.

     

  • We may suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion for violations of these Terms.

     

3. User Content

 

3.1 Ownership and License

 

  • “User Content” includes posts, reviews, benchmarks, offers, comments, media uploads, or any other submission.

     

  • By submitting User Content, you grant linkinchina. a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, aggregate, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content across all components of the Platform, as well as in promotional or derivative works.

     

  • You retain copyright in your original work but grant us broad rights for reuse.

     

3.2 Responsibility

 

  • You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that you have the rights to submit it.

     

  • User Content may be moderated, edited, or removed at our discretion.

     

  • Reviews and benchmarks may be anonymized or aggregated but not altered in rating value.

     

4. Data Collection and Privacy

 

4.1 Information We Collect

 

  • Registration information (name, email, password).

     

  • User-submitted content (reviews, benchmarks, comments).

     

  • Technical data (cookies, analytics, IP addresses, device/browser details).

     

  • Advertiser and provider-submitted information.

     

4.2 Cookies

 

  • We use cookies to remember preferences, track activity, and deliver personalized content.

     

  • Third-party services (advertising networks, analytics providers) may also place cookies.

     

  • Users can disable cookies in browser settings, but functionality may be limited.

     

4.3 Analytics

     

  • We use services such as Google Analytics and similar tools to collect anonymized traffic and usage data.

     

4.4 Embedded Content from Other Websites

 

  • Articles and forum posts may contain embedded videos, images, or other content from third-party sites. Embedded content behaves as if the user visited the other site directly and may collect data about you.

     

4.5 Media Uploads

 

  • If you upload images, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract such data.

     

5. Use of Information

 

  • To operate and improve the Platform.

     

  • To generate industry reports, rankings, or analysis (in anonymized or aggregated form).

     

  • To provide targeted content, ads, and promotions.

     

  • To enforce Terms, investigate abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

     

6. Data Retention

 

  • User Content may be stored indefinitely for archival, analytical, or operational purposes.

     

  • Some content may remain publicly visible even if an account is deleted.

     

  • We may retain anonymized or aggregated data permanently.

     

7. Advertising, Affiliates, and Sponsored Content

 

  • The Platform may contain affiliate links, sponsored posts, or paid advertisements.

     

  • Affiliate commissions or advertising revenue may be earned when users click or purchase via links.

     

  • Sponsored content will be disclosed where required by law, but you agree that linkinchina.com may publish editorial or promotional material involving third parties.

     

8. Benchmarks, Reviews, and Accuracy

 

  • Benchmarks and reviews are user-submitted and presented “as-is.”

     

  • We make no guarantees about their accuracy, reliability, or usefulness.

     

  • Benchmarks may fail, be incomplete, or reflect system/environmental conditions.

     

  • Reviews reflect personal opinion and may not represent factual performance.

     

  • linkinchina.com. is not responsible for decisions made based on user-submitted content.

     

9. Acceptable Use Policy

 

You agree not to:

 

  • Post unlawful, defamatory, or abusive content.

     

  • Spam, advertise outside designated areas, or post misleading offers.

     

  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload the Platform.

     

  • Violate intellectual property rights of others.

     

  • Circumvent bans, moderation, or account restrictions.

     

10. Moderation and Enforcement

 

  • Content may be edited, removed, or restricted without notice.

     

  • Accounts may be suspended or terminated at our discretion.

     

  • Moderation decisions are final and binding.

     

11. Intellectual Property of the Platform

 

  • All original articles, software, designs, and branding belong to linkinchina.com.

     

  • You may not copy or distribute Platform materials without written consent.

     

12. No Warranty

 

The Platform is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

 

  • Accuracy or completeness of content.

     

  • Fitness for a particular purpose.

     

  • Uptime or uninterrupted service.

     

  • UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES LINKINCHINA.COM MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, DURABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THOSE ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. ANY AND ALL USERS OF LINKINCHINA.COM ASSUME ALL LIABILITY PERTAINING TO THE USE OF THE WEBSITES IN ANY AND ALL MATTER OR CIRCUMSTANCE.

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13. Limitation of Liability

 

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

 

  • linkinchina.com. shall not be liable for any damages, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

     

  • This includes loss of profits, data, service interruption, or reputational harm.

     

  • USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LINKINCHINA.COM SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES, COSTS, OR LOSSES INCURRED BY USER (OR ITS CLIENTS, PROVIDERS, VENDORS, OR ANY OTHER PARTY) CAUSED BY ANY ACTION OR INACTION OF linkinchina.com. THE LIMIT OF linkinchina.com LIABILITY IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE TO CUSTOMER (OR ITS USERS, CLIENTS, PROVIDERS, VENDORS OR ANY OTHER PARTY) CONCERNING PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE IN ANY MANNER RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE WEBSITES, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT, IN THE AGGREGATE, EXCEED $1. IN NO EVENT SHALL linkinchina.com BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

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14. Indemnification

 

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless linkinchina.com., its affiliates, employees, and contractors from any claim, liability, or expense arising from your use of the Platform, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

 

15. Children’s Privacy

 

  • The Platform is not directed to children under 13.

     

  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If discovered, such accounts will be deleted.

     

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA.

     

  • Any dispute shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of Erie County, New York.

     

  • You waive any right to a jury trial or class action.

     

17. Changes to This Policy

 

  • We may update these Terms at any time.

  • The most current version will always be posted with a “last updated” date.

     

  • Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

     

18. Contact Information

 

Email: [email protected]