Updated 19/11/2022
These are our general terms and conditions for all Clients. Together with (i) any applicable specific Terms and Conditions and (ii) any other policies and/or terms and conditions otherwise agreed between you and us in writing, they form the terms of the agreement between you and Aerapass for all the products and services you may have access to from time to time by using the Online Payment System provided by Aerapass.
If there is any conflict or inconsistency between any provision of these General Terms and Conditions, the applicable specific Terms and Conditions and any other terms and conditions otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing, the documents shall be construed in the following order of precedence:-
(i)
any other terms and conditions otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing;
(ii)
the applicable specific Terms and Conditions; and
(iii)
these General Terms and Conditions.
In the event that such construction fails to resolve the conflict or inconsistency, such conflict or inconsistency will be resolved in Aerapass’ favour. If there is any inconsistency between different versions of the General Terms and Conditions and/or any applicable specific Terms and Conditions, the most recent version available on the Aerapass website (https://aerapass.io) will prevail.
1.1.
In these Terms and Conditions, for case of reference, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Aerapass” and/or the “Aerapass Group” means, as the case may be and depending on the relevant Services being provided, a series of Related Companies incorporated and/or regulated in their respective jurisdictions, namely: Aerapass Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong S.A.R.; Aerapay Limited, a company incorporated and regulated as a money services operator in Hong Kong S.A.R.; Aerapass Pty Ltd, a company incorporated in Queensland - Australia; Aerapass Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore; and Aerapay Canada Inc., a corporation registered and regulated as a money services business in Quebec - Canada. The said entities are part of the same group of companies. This definition may also include from time to time any Aerapass’ banking counterparties.
“API” means any ‘application programming interfaces’ in relation to the Online Payment System that constitutes a Service or that is provided by Aerapass as part of the Services. The API allows Client to access the following services including but not limited to:-
(i)
Creation of digital banking and payment services accounts;
(ii)
Client Due Diligence & lifecycle management;
(iii)
Balance and transaction listing;
(iv)
Handling Transactions for deposits, transfers and withdrawals; and
(v)
Managing physical and virtual cards.
2.1.
All Services shall be provided by Aerapass and its Related Companies or associated entities in their respective jurisdictions for their respective services. All Services covered by this Agreement shall be provided by Aerapass to Client on and through the Aerapass’ Online Payment System. Upon registration by Client on an account on the Online Payment System, Client shall be assigned an Online Payment System account and Holding Balance accessible through the Client Access Methods that enables Client to send Instruction to Aerapass.
2.2.
All Clients must have access to their Holding Balance via the Client Access Methods on Aerapass’ Online Payment System.
2.3.
Client hereby authorizes Aerapass to accept, act and rely upon any Instruction that Aerapass reasonably believes to have been made by Client in order to provide the Services.
2.4.
Before transmitting an Instruction, Client shall be responsible for ensuring all information contained in the Instruction is complete, accurate and if in writing, legible. If Client subsequently learns of any error in an Instruction, Client must immediately notify Aerapass in writing.
2.5.
While all information provided by Client to Aerapass (including but not limited to Transaction Instruction(s) or Confidential Information as hereunder defined), whether during the account opening procedures, or any other documentation as required to be completed by Client as part of Aerapass’ "know-your customer" and anti-money laundering due diligence or any other documentation provided by Client to Aerapass shall be deemed true, correct and complete in all respects. Client shall undertake to inform Aerapass promptly (and in any event no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the change) of any change of facts or circumstances which may render any such information previously provided outdated, incorrect or untrue, and forthwith provide any information or documentation as Aerapass may at its sole discretion require for the purposes of verifying the accuracy of the updated information.
2.6.
In the event that Client fails to provide a timely, complete, accurate and legible Instruction, Aerapass may place the Instruction Funds in a Holding Balance as nominee for Client pending receipt from Client of the information necessary to complete the transaction(s), provided that Client is not otherwise in default hereunder. Aerapass shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by Client as a result of any such delay.
2.7.
Aerapass may choose not to act on any Instruction, to act according to Aerapass interpretation of the Instruction, to suspend and/or to terminate the operation of the Client Access Methods if, after Aerapass having reasonably attempted to contact Client accordingly, in the opinion of Aerapass,
(i)
the Instruction appears to be fraudulent or forged;
(ii)
the Instruction may be in breach of any applicable law or regulation;
(iii)
the Instruction is not clear, is ambiguous or conflicting with another Instruction given by Client or by any duly authorised representative or any person having authority or jurisdiction over the Client Access Methods (whether pursuant to an order made by a Court or otherwise);
(iv)
the Instruction may be outside of Aerapass’ risk appetite as it may expose Aerapass to claims, suits, proceedings, losses, expenses, liabilities or damages of whatsoever nature whether directly or indirectly or Aerapass has received notice of a claim or dispute over the assets in the Online Payment System; or
(v)
Aerapass does not provide the service or product requested in the Instruction.
2.8.
Aerapass shall not be responsible or liable howsoever for any loss or damage that Client may sustain directly or indirectly as a result of Aerapass’ actions pursuant to the above. Aerapass may require Instructions or appropriate indemnity from all or any joint Client(s) or representatives before proceeding to act on any such Instruction.
2.9.
Where Client has appointed an Authorised User, including an attorney, agent, or authorised representative, to provide Instructions to Aerapass on its behalf, until receipt by Aerapass of a written notice of revocation of the authority of any said Authorised User, Aerapass shall be entitled to continue to treat such persons as authorised to operate Client’s account(s) on the Online Payment System and all obligations, responsibilities and representation and warrants shall apply to Client as if Client was directly providing Instructions to Aerapass. Notwithstanding the above, Aerapass may in its sole discretion refuse to accept instructions from anyone else but the Client.
2.10.
Aerapass agrees to process a transaction for Client as soon as commercially practicable (during normal Hong Kong business hours) after receiving the Instruction. The Parties agree that a transaction shall be deemed to be binding and final once a transaction identification number has been generated by Aerapass (and/or one of its affiliated banks where applicable). Once the Instruction has been processed and the Transaction Confirmation has been generated, Aerapass shall provide the Transaction Confirmation to Client. Aerapass shall initiate the electronic funds transfer(s) upon receipt of Settlement from Client.
2.11.
Client acknowledges and agrees that Aerapass will charge certain fees for the Services. Aerapass may change the fees charged to Client for the Services at its sole discretion at any time. Any change in fees shall be effective from the date of the notice to Client. All fees shall be published on www.aerapass.io
2.12.
While Aerapass may subcontract any part of its Services, Aerapass shall remain primarily liable for the provision of the Services.
2.13.
Client understands that no interest will be paid to Client by Aerapass with respect to any funds held on behalf of Client (i.e. funds awaiting Instruction, funds maintained in a Holding Balance for any reason whatsoever, etc.) In consideration for Client’s use of the Services, Client irrevocably transfers and assigns to Aerapass, as the case may be, any ownership right that Client may claim to have in any interest that may accrue with respect to any funds held on behalf of Client, if any.
2.14.
The following provisions shall apply with respect to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism:-
(i)
Client acknowledges that Aerapass is required to act in accordance with all applicable laws in relation to the prevention of money laundering, terrorism financing and the provision of financial and other services to any persons or entities which may be subject to sanctions. Aerapass may take any action in accordance with or by reference to all such applicable Laws.
(ii)
In order to comply with the said applicable laws on anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism as well as our policies, reporting requirements under Applicable Laws on financial transactions and any requests of authorities, Aerapass may be
a.
prohibited from entering into or concluding certain transactions; and/or;
b.
required to report suspicious transactions to local authorities.
(iii)
Aerapass may intercept and investigate any payment, message and other information or communications sent to or by Client or on Client’s behalf and may delay, block or refuse to make any payment and such payment screening may cause a delay in processing certain information.
(iv)
Aerapass shall not be liable for any losses arising out of any action taken or any delay or failure by Aerapass, in providing the Services or discharging any other obligations, caused in whole or in part by any step taken as set out above.
(v)
Client understands and agrees that, while Aerapass will respond to any Client reasonable request for copies of historical transaction or other similar information, the costs associated with retrieving and providing such information shall be billed to Client and deducted from Client’s Holding Balance upon prior notice to Client of such charges.
2.15.1
In order to execute certain transactions on the Aerapass Online Payment System (e.g. payment for certain services with your own payment card), you may be charged a third party supplier fee. If such service supplier, including a bank or other payment institution, does not provide the service requested which you have transacted and paid for including but not limited to the holding of funds, or such payment service provider becomes insolvent, your liability is against that provider and not against Aerapass. If payment for the abovesaid service was made to Aerapass by payment (credit or debit or pre-paid) card, by accepting this Agreement, you agree that you shall not be entitled to any chargeback of your card payment and that you shall have no claims against Aerapass with respect to this matter.
2.15.2
In the event that you do execute a chargeback and the result is that Aerapass has to pay a payment services provider, including but not limited to any duplicate transaction made by you where Aerapass has suffered a loss as a result of this chargeback, Aerapass reserves the right to recover from you any sums amounting to such chargeback either by issuing you an invoice or by directly charging your account on the Online Payment System. You may also be liable for any legal or collection costs should Aerapass reasonably require to outsource collection to third party providers.
3.1.
Client may authorise Aerapass to execute Foreign Currency Transactions by delivering Instructions. Each Foreign Currency Transaction will be governed by the provisions of this Clause. Aerapass may refuse to enter into any Foreign Currency Transaction at its absolute discretion.
3.2.
To provide Instructions to Aerapass to enter into a Foreign Currency Transaction, Client shall deposit to the Online Payment System a full transferable amount of funds. Aerapass shall provide no credit facilities to Client. Aerapass provides its Services on a pre-paid basis exclusively. Aerapass shall ensure to maintain the relative value of the funds to be purchased from or transferred by Client to Aerapass. Any funds delivered by Client and received by Aerapass on the Online Payment System shall be deemed as non-refundable and will, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Parties, be applied to satisfy Client’s total payment obligation owed to Aerapass with respect to the relevant Foreign Currency Transaction.
3.3.
Once Settlement has been received by Aerapass, Aerapass will deliver the funds in accordance with Client’s Instruction or, if no such instruction is provided as to withdraw the funds out of the Online Payment System, into Client’s Holding Balance on the Online Payment System. Payments shall be made by deducting funds from Client’s own Holding Balance(s) by providing an Instruction to Aerapass via the Online Payment System. Client shall provide to Aerapass all necessary remittance details and Instructions to Aerapass to initiate the payment.
3.4.
No rollover of a Foreign Currency Transaction shall be permitted.
3.5.
Except as contemplated herein, Client understands that any Transaction or Settlement, once agreed upon and executed, cannot generally be terminated or reversed unless the Parties mutually arrange for such action to be taken.
3.6.
Client shall communicate immediately to Aerapass, and in any event before the execution of any Transaction on the Online Payment System, Client’s intentions to cancel its Instructions. In the event that any Transaction is cancelled, Aerapass may terminate it without any further notice to Client and without any liability to Aerapass and Aerapass may take any other steps Aerapass deems appropriate to mitigate the potential loss(es) caused by Client’s late decision to reverse the relevant Instructions in relation to such Transaction. In the event of such termination, Client agrees to pay to Aerapass the amount of any losses and expenses incurred by Aerapass in connection with the cancellation of the Transaction, if any. The said amounts shall be deducted by Aerapass from Client’s Holding Balance.
3.7.
Where a Transaction has been terminated pursuant to the foregoing, Client agrees that Aerapass’ sole liability shall be to return any amounts Client has paid to and received by Aerapass that remain after deducting all amounts owed to Aerapass. In the event of any currency fluctuations or market volatility the amounts to be settled with Client shall be agreed beforehand between the Parties but may not be higher than whichever amount is returned to Aerapass by its banking institutions.
4.1.
In consideration of Client’s undertaking to be bound by this Agreement, and upon Client’s request to obtain access to the Online Payment System, Client shall be granted, for so long this Agreement remains in effect, until termination of the Client’s access to the Online Payment System, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use certain portions of the Online Payment System for the sole purpose of facilitating Client’s use of Services, where applicable. This Agreement shall be applicable to you in its entirety also in the event that Aerapass has agreed to provide to you a licence for Client’s use of any Aerapass’ API.
4.2.
Client agrees that the Online Payment System and any API are and shall remain the exclusive property of Aerapass. Accordingly, Client shall not re-distribute, reproduce, hack, or disclose the source code of the Online Payment System or any related API to, or permit the use of the Online Payment System by, any third party. Client shall not, directly or indirectly, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive or discern the source code or internal working of the Online Payment System and/or any related API to provide any similar products to its own customers. Any violation of this provision shall amount to Client’s material breach of this Agreement and shall make Client liable for damages or any other remedy available to Aerapass.
4.3.
Client understands the importance of security and agrees to use the Online Payment System and any API solely in the ordinary course of Client’s business relationship with Aerapass, and Client further agrees to restrict the access to the Online Payment System and any related API.
4.4.
Aerapass may at any time require, upon Aerapass’ written request, that Client or a person reasonably satisfactory to Aerapass, provide Aerapass with a guarantee, indemnity, cash reserve or any other security (including the replacement of any existing security) to secure to Aerapass’ reasonable satisfaction the performance of Client’s obligation (including contingent or potential obligations) under this Agreement, but in particular with respect to the security requirements provided for in this Clause 4 and in Clause 5 hereunder.
4.5.
As a further measure to mitigate Aerapass’ risk of exposure to acts of fraud which may be committed by Client or on Client’s behalf, Aerapass shall have the right to hold from Client’s Holding Balance a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of Client’s total transactions volume as a refundable deposit (the “Security Reserve”). The Security Reserve may be held at Aerapass’ discretion and for a period of not less than six (6) months starting from the date of Client’s registration on the Online Payment System. Upon expiry of the said 6-month period, Aerapass shall review the Client’s fraud risk profile and either (a) refund the Security Reserve to Client, or (b) reassess the percentage amount of total transactions volume to be held as Security Reserve from Client’s Holding Balance for a further period of six (6) months, following which Aerapass will conduct a further review of Client’s fraud risk profile.
4.6.
Client agrees that Aerapass may terminate Client’s license to access and use the Online Payment System and/or any related API at any time for any reason. Aerapass shall provide written notification of such termination sixty (60) days prior to termination, unless a notice period is not possible, for example, in instances such as, including but not limited due to, a request from governmental and/or regulatory authorities, misuse of the Online Payment System including for purposes of fraud or misrepresentation, etc.
5.1.
Upon Client’s request to be granted access to the Online Payment System, Aerapass shall issue the Client Access Methods to Client and Client shall assume sole responsibility for use and security of such Access Methods.
5.2.
The security of Client’s access to and transactions on the Online Payment System, including, but not limited to, the security and secrecy of the Client Access Methods, shall at all times be the sole responsibility of Client.
5.3.
Client shall provide Aerapass with the details of all representatives who are allowed to access and transaction on its behalf on the Aerapass’ Online Payment System to, among other things, initiate a Transaction.
5.4.
Client shall notify Aerapass immediately in the event of any suspected breach of the Client Access Methods, any change in the information, or upon learning of any actual or suspected compromise in the security of the Client Access Methods. Only Client shall be responsible for the security of its Client Access Methods and agrees that any use of the same to provide an instruction to Aerapass shall be binding on Client.
5.5.
Client understands that access to the secure areas of the Online Payment System is restricted. Any unauthorised attempts to access these areas may be subject to the Client Access Methods to be locked.
5.6.
Client agrees that only the persons recorded in the Online Payment System are authorised to give Instructions on Client’s behalf and that Aerapass is authorized to act in accordance with any instruction given by any such person or any person who purports to be such person. If Client wishes to change any authorized person, where applicable, it shall be permitted to do so by notifying Aerapass in writing. Client acknowledges that until actual receipt of such written notice, Aerapass is entitled to rely on Client’s most recent list of authorized persons.
5.7.
Client agrees that Aerapass may act solely on, and Client shall be bound by any Instructions received through the Online Payment System.
5.8.
Aerapass may issue to Client a Transaction Confirmation setting forth the details of any Instruction that Aerapass receives. If there are any discrepancies between the Instruction and the Transaction Confirmation, Client must immediately notify Aerapass of such discrepancy. If Client does not communicate any discrepancies within one (1) business day of the day that Aerapass sends a Transaction Confirmation, then the Transaction Confirmation shall constitute conclusive proof of the details of the Instruction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client shall be bound by the terms upon which Aerapass accepted any Instruction, regardless of whether Client received a Transaction Confirmation.
6.1.
Aerapass shall credit all or any part of any funds paid to it by Client to a Holding Balance. In such circumstances, the funds will be held by Aerapass as nominee for Client and the making of the payment by Client will not affect any obligation of Client to Aerapass, except to the extent that funds are paid to Aerapass from the Holding Balance in accordance with an Instruction from Client.
6.2.
Client irrevocably requests and directs Aerapass to pay to Aerapass from any Holding Balance held for Client
(i)
amounts due to Aerapass in relation to the provisions of any Services requested by Client in an instruction; and
(ii)
any other amount due to Aerapass under this Agreement.
6.3.
Client authorises Aerapass to commingle funds held for Client in a Holding Balance with funds held for other clients of Aerapass provided that Aerapass maintains sufficient accounting records to determine what part of the commingled funds are held for Client.
6.4.
Client acknowledges and agrees that Holding Balances are provided by Aerapass in conjunction with the provision of the Services and that a Holding Balance cannot be utilized in the absence of such Services being provided to the Client.
6.5.
In the event of default in payment by Client of any fees or invoices, Aerapass may satisfy any liability arising hereunder to Aerapass out of the Client’s or Client’s customers’ funds maintained in the Client’s Holding Balance, without prior notification to Client. Such steps shall be at the sole discretion of Aerapass, and Client agrees
(i)
that Aerapass shall have no liability to Client or Client’s customers; and
(ii)
Client waives any claim or action and indemnity against Aerapass, and hold Aerapass harmless from any and all liability, claims, damages, and costs, including all reasonable fees incurred by Aerapass resulting from Client’s failure to pay and Aerapass’ efforts to collect any balances due.
6.6.
In the event that Client’s Holding Balance is nil, Client shall remain liable to Aerapass for full settlement of any sums owing and will endeavour to promptly pay on demand the amount of any loss or expense sustained by Aerapass where applicable.
6.7.
In the event that any transfer authorised by Client is dishonoured by Client, Aerapass will charge, and Client agrees to pay, all processing costs associated with each rejected electronic debit, if any.
6.8.
In any other event, Aerapass shall have the right to suspend and/or ultimately terminate the Services and/or initiate any proceedings necessary to recover any balances due.
7.1.
Intellectual Property Rights.
7.1.1.
Client agrees that all Aerapass’ webpages (including service marks, logos and trademarks), Services, applications, API, process and systems are the exclusive property of Aerapass and protected by copyright law or other international intellectual property laws. Except as set forth in this Clause Client may not (i) reproduce any part(s) thereof in any form; (ii) incorporate the site into other websites, electronic retrieval systems, publications or otherwise. Client is, however, (provided that the Client agrees to comply with this Agreement) permitted to view, use and download a single copy of any relevant webpage(s), (but not any applications, processes or systems) for the purposes of its internal recordkeeping and accounting for transactions.
7.1.2.
Client acknowledges and agrees that all copyright and other intellectual property rights in and produced by Aerapass in carrying out any of the Services for Client shall be the exclusive property of Aerapass. Client shall be permitted to use such reports, compilations or databases for its own internal business purposes but it shall not disclose, disseminate, sell or otherwise make any such deliverables available to any third party whether in whole or in part under any circumstance.
7.1.3.
While using Aerapass’ Services, Client may use certain software (including without limitation developer tools, sample source code, and code libraries in relation to the API), data, materials, content and printed and electronic documentation (including any specifications and integration guides) developed and provided by Aerapass or its Related Companies to Client from the Online Payment System (collectively the “Aerapass IP”). The Aerapass IP may be used only for Client’s own use and solely as necessary in relation to the Services.
7.1.4.
Client shall not, and may not attempt to, directly or indirectly
(i)
transfer, sublicense, loan, sell, assign, lease, rent, distribute or grant rights in the Services or the Aerapass IP to any person or entity;
(ii)
remove, obscure, or alter any notice of any of our trademarks, or other intellectual property appearing on or contained within the Services or on any Aerapass IP;
(iii)
modify, copy, tamper with or otherwise create derivative works of any software included in the Aerapass IP; or
(iv)
reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile the Aerapass IP or the Services or apply any other process or procedure to derive the source code of any software included in the Aerapass IP, the API or as part of the Services.
7.2
Protection of Data Privacy.
7.2.1.
To enable Aerapass to consider whether to provide any Services to Client, Client shall be required to supply to Aerapass from time to time personal or other information relating to Client, Client’s authorised representatives, authorised operators, attorneys and connected persons and failure to do so may result in Aerapass’ inability to provide the Services.
7.2.2.
In the provision of its Services to Client, Aerapass may be required to collect personal, sensitive or confidential data or any confidential information of any nature of Client, Client’s authorised representatives, authorised operators, attorneys and connected persons (collectively the “Confidential Information”).
7.2.3.
Client hereby irrevocably authorises Aerapass to disclose any Confidential Information and/or any documentation containing such information and data in relation to Client to:
(i)
its subsidiaries, branches, representative offices, or any other member of the Aerapass Group;
(ii)
any financial institution, counterparty, broker, agent custodian, Clearing House, depository, depository agent, mutual funds, hedge funds and private equity funds (including but not limited to the regulators, distributors, managers, administrators and custodians of the mutual funds, hedge funds and private equity funds) in connection with any transaction effected by or for Client;
(iii)
vendors, installers, or servicers of the Aerapass’ computer systems;
(iv)
any person for whose liabilities Client is or intends to be surety or Client has given or intends to give security to Aerapass;
(v)
any government, exchange, banking institution, market, or other authority or regulatory body or industry body or association of financial services providers having jurisdiction over Aerapass or any member of its group of companies or over any transactions effected by Client or for Client’s account;
(vi)
any local or foreign legal or regulatory body, government, tax or law enforcement authority or other regulatory body or authority in any jurisdiction with whom Aerapass or any member of its group of companies has assumed or is being imposed upon or is subject to any existing or future contractual or other commitment by reason of its financial, commercial, business or other interests or activities in or related to the jurisdiction in which the relevant regulatory body or authority is located;
(vii)
any person (including any agent, contractor or third party service provider) with whom or to whom Aerapass contracts or proposes to contract or outsource or proposes to outsource with regard to the provision of Services in respect of Client’s Account(s) or in connection with the operation of Aerapass’ business;
(viii)
any person to whom Aerapass may be required by law to disclose to;
(ix)
any person to whom Client authorises Aerapass to disclose;
(x)
any other person in accordance with the policies of Aerapass on use and disclosure of Confidential Information as set out in the Data Privacy Notice which is accessible online on the Aerapass’ website or available on request;
7.2.4.
Client's personal information is processed under the applicable laws and controlled by Aerapass in accordance with this Clause and the Aerapass’ Data Privacy Notice. Client's personal information includes data relating to Client's officers, directors, beneficial owners, shareholders, employees and authorized users.
7.2.5.
Aerapass uses personal information the Client provides to Aerapass when using Aerapass’ Services, as well as other information that is collected or generated during Aerapass’ relationship with Client. This may include information from other services like money transfers, bill and business payment, loyalty or membership program details, historical transactions, and marketing choices. Aerapass may also use, collect from and share with other business who work with Aerapass, information from other products and services and convenience and/or rewards programs, which Client has registered for during Client's relationship with Aerapass. Aerapass will hold and retain the information that Client provides to Aerapass about any other person including the details of any of Client's nominated beneficiaries in order to execute transactions. It is the Client's obligation to ensure, prior to providing this information, that Client has notified and secured authorization from any other person on Aerapass’ use and disclosure of this information as set out in this Clause.
7.2.6.
Personal information is further used to provide Client with the Services Client agreed to and activities like administration, customer service, anti-money laundering obligations, validate Client details, to complete analysis and research, to help prevent and detect of fraud, debt and theft recovery, and to help Aerapass improve its products and services and operations. Client warrants that all the said personal information or personal data provided by Client to Aerapass from time to time in any documentation as required to be completed by Client as part of Aerapass’ "know-your-customer" and anti-money laundering ongoing due diligence or any other documentation provided by Client to Aerapass is true, correct and complete in all respects. Client further undertakes to inform Aerapass promptly (and in any event no later than seven (7) days from the date of the change) of any change of facts or circumstances which may render any such information previously provided incorrect or untrue and forthwith provide any information or documentation as Aerapass may in its sole discretion require for the purposes of verifying the accuracy of the updated information.
7.2.7.
Client consents to Aerapass and its respective agents, authorised service providers and business partners collecting (including by way of recorded voice calls), using and disclosing Client’s personal data for purposes reasonably required by Aerapass to enable them to provide the products and Services to Client. Client confirms that it has read and understood the terms set out in our Data Privacy Notice which is accessible online on Aerapass’ website or available on request.
7.2.8.
Client further undertakes to ensure that any person whose Confidential Information Client discloses to Aerapass and its representatives, and any person whom Client authorizes or permit to access the Services, has, prior to such disclosure or access,
(i)
agreed and consented to their Confidential Information being disclosed, and collection (including by way of recorded voice calls), use and disclosure of their Confidential Information for purposes reasonably required to enable Aerapass and its representatives to provide the products and Services to Client and/or such person, and
(ii)
read and consented to any policy prepared by Aerapass in relation to protection of data privacy and Confidentiality Information and is aware of their rights as set out in the aforesaid policies, if applicable.
7.2.9.
Aerapass may provide the information it holds to parties located outside Client's jurisdiction, including the USA or the European Union. Aerapass may also provide the information to other organisations that help Aerapass run its business, if there is a reasonable need to carry out or aid the payment services, future services, or for any of the reasons or uses set out in this Clause. Aerapass may add, to the information provided by the Client, information available from other businesses or individuals, including information to validate the accuracy of Client information provided by Client. Aerapass may also give information to third parties, where there is a reasonable need, to help prevent and detect crime, to prosecute offenders or legal reasons
7.2.10.
The information Aerapass holds may be accessed by Aerapass and its affiliates for any of the purposes set out in this Clause or for other purposes to which Client has agreed to. Client has a right to request Aerapass to access and receive a copy of Client's information, for which Aerapass may charge a small fee. Client can also correct, erase or limit Aerapass’ use of the information which is incomplete, inaccurate or out-of-date. Client may object at any time on legitimate reasons to the use of Client's information by Aerapass or its affiliates, where the processing is not required to complete the Service or required by law or regulation. If Client wishes to exercise these rights or no longer wishes to receive commercial communications from Aerapass, it may contact Aerapass by phone at +852 8191 4085 or by email to info@aerapass.com.
7.2.11.
Client agrees that Aerapass and any member of the Aerapass Group may disclose any Tax Information and the Tax Information of any other connected person to any Authority in any jurisdiction for the purpose of ensuring our compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations. Client hereby waives, and where reasonably required by Aerapass, agree to procure any other connected person to waive, any applicable restrictions that would otherwise but for this waiver hinder or restrict Aerapass from disclosing Tax Information in the manner described herein. Client agrees that where the personal information provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or not promptly corrected or updated, Aerapass may take one or more of the following actions at any time to ensure compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations:
(i)
terminate Client’s Services and discontinue entirely or in part our relationship with Client; and/or
(ii)
provide (whether before or after the termination of Client’s Account) Tax Information relating to Client or any Connected Person to such Authority in any jurisdiction.
7.2.12.
In the event that Client is located in the European Union, for the purposes of Aerapass’ compliance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, and notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Aerapass does not seek agreement with the Aerapass’ Data Privacy Notice or consent to collect, use, disclose or process Client’s Confidential Information as referred to in this Clause either from Client in respect of Client’s Confidential Information or from any person whom Client authorises or permits to access the Services in respect of Client’s Confidential Information or whose Confidential Information Client provides to Aerapass in the course of Aerapass’ provision of the Services to Client. Aerapass relies on the legal basis set out in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (available on the website https://gdpr-info.eu/) to collect, use or process such Confidential Information in the manner and for the purposes set out within such Data Privacy Notice to provide Client with the Services in accordance with this Agreement. Client agrees and warrant that Client will ensure that any other person giving instructions to us or otherwise authorised by Client is aware of the information in the said EU General Data Protection Regulation.
8.1.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Client agrees to indemnify and hold Aerapass harmless for any damages, loss, costs and expenses incurred due to, or arising out of or in connection with, your breach of this Agreement or any applicable law or regulation, any acts of fraud, your use of our Services and any Instruction made by Client or Aerapass’ actions in response to receiving Instructions from Client (including losses relating to the disposal or reuse of any foreign currency acquired) together with reasonable accrued interest, unless such damages, losses, costs and expenses are caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Aerapass.
8.2.
Client understands that the Services and the license to use and access them are provided on an "as is" basis, to the extent permitted by Law without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Aerapass does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information available and disclaims any liability for errors or omissions or interruptions to access. Where Aerapass cannot exclude any expenses or implied condition or warranty, it limits its liability to (a) the resupply of the Services; or (b) the cost of having the Services resupplied.
8.3.
Client agrees that Aerapass and/or any of Aerapass’ Related Companies shall not be liable to Client for Aerapass’ performance of, or failure to perform, any obligations of Aerapass to Client under this Agreement. Client agrees that in no circumstance Aerapass and/or any of its agents, employees or representatives, Related Companies, shall be responsible or liable in any way for any direct or consequential loss, or any failure or performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or non-execution of transmission (including in the event of any operational issues with counterparty payment processors), computer virus, line or system failure suffered by Client, Client’s agents, employees or Related Companies. Further, Aerapass shall not be held liable for any loss or damage suffered by Client as a result of Aerapass holding any amounts of Client’s Holding Balance pursuant to this Clause.
8.4.
In no event shall Aerapass’ liability to Client or any third party, where applicable, exceed the sum of (a) the US Dollar value as of the Transaction Date of the Relevant Transaction(s); and (b) the amount of any fee or commission charged and collected by Aerapass in connection with the Relevant Transaction(s). Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, Aerapass liability shall never exceed the sum of US Dollar 25,000.00.
9.1.
In the event that any Goods & Services Tax (GST) or Value Added Tax (VAT) is payable on any of the Services provided, Client shall pay to Aerapass an additional amount equal to the GST or VAT payable on the supply of those Services, upon provision of applicable tax invoice by Aerapass.
9.2.
Client shall be responsible for remitting to the appropriate tax authorities any taxes that may apply to any payments initiated in connection with the Services. Client further acknowledges that Aerapass shall not be responsible for determining what, if any, taxes apply to any of Client's payments.
10.1.
Each of the representations and warranties herein shall survive and continue to have full force and effect throughout the duration of this Agreement and will be deemed to be repeated by Client each time Client utilises any of the Services provided.
10.2.
Client represents that the Services are being used for business/commercial purposes only. Client agrees not to use the Services for any illegal purpose. In addition, Client certifies that it will not use the Services for any purposes in relation to online gambling, pornography or any other similar controlled activities. Client acknowledges that any Instruction issued by Client pursuant to this Agreement will be binding upon and enforceable against Client and does not violate the terms of any other agreements to which Client is bound.
10.3.
Client represents and warrants that, in the event that they are an individual, they are 18 years of age in order to register as a Client and to engage in any Transaction with Aerapass. In the event that Client is a corporate entity (i.e. a juristic person), Client represents and warrants that it is acting as a principal and has legal title to all funds used in connection with the Transactions, and that any Transaction is being undertaken in accordance with applicable law.
10.4.
Client represents and warrants that Client has entered into this Agreement for lawful and commercial purposes connected with Client's business and not for the purpose of investment or speculation.
10.5.
Client represents and warrants to have full authority to agree to be bound by this Agreement.
10.6.
Client understands, acknowledges and agrees that all transactions, wherever originated, may be processed by Aerapass or may be processed on behalf of Aerapass by one or more of its affiliates, one or more of which may be located outside of Hong Kong.
10.7.
Client understands, acknowledges and agrees that Aerapass may terminate this Agreement and/or cancel or reject any Instruction at any time in the event of including but not limited to
(i)
any regulatory non-compliance by Client or if otherwise required to comply with applicable laws or regulations;
(ii)
Aerapass reasonably believing that any transactions or Instructions by Client are used for any purpose contrary to Applicable Laws or any unauthorized or fraudulent use; and/or
(iii)
the security of any of the Services or the Online Payment System has been compromised;
10.8.
Non-reliance.
10.8.1.
Client represents and warrants that it has sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to evaluate the merits and risks of entering into this Agreement and has made its own independent decision to enter into this Agreement and assessed whether this Agreement is appropriate or suitable for the Client based on its own judgment and upon professional advice obtained independently of Aerapass (including, where relevant, as to the correct tax and accounting treatment of each transaction).
10.8.2.
Client is not relying on any communication (written or oral) of Aerapass as professional advice or recommendation to enter into this Agreement.
10.8.3.
Client also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon Aerapass or any third party to this Agreement and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in respect to the Services offered under this Agreement, any related agreement or any document furnished thereunder.
10.9.
Client acknowledges that Aerapass comprises regulated entities subject to, among other things, anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism laws and regulations, of which a broad range of serious crimes (including serious tax and/or financial crimes such as but not limited to intentional and fraudulent tax evasion) have been designated as money laundering predicate offences in the jurisdictions where Aerapass operates. Client is further aware of Aerapass’ firm stance against tax-illicit activities and fraud. Under the circumstances, Clients represents and warrants to Aerapass as follows:-
(i)
Client acknowledges and agrees to be solely responsible for, and Aerapass is not responsible for, Client’s own tax affairs and obligations;
(ii)
Client is not aware of, and have no reasonable grounds to suspect, that any assets in relation to the Services are or may be proceeds from any serious criminal activity or conduct (including but not limited to serious tax crimes);
(iii)
to the best of Client’s knowledge, Client has not committed or been investigated or is being investigated under any ongoing investigations for or been convicted of any serious tax, financial crimes or fraud; and
(iv)
Client understands and agrees that Aerapass may disclose any transaction-related information including but not limited to information relating to the originating entity, its officers, directors and beneficial owners in order to satisfy its legal obligations under applicable law (including, but not limited to, anti-money laundering, countering of terrorism financing, trade and economic sanctions laws and/or regulations, etc.), or as may otherwise be required by Law or Court order. Client undertakes to provide to Aerapass, promptly upon request, any such information or documentation that Aerapass deems necessary and appropriate, and to take such other reasonable actions upon Aerapass’ request, to enable Aerapass to satisfy its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism responsibilities and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. In the event of any enquiry or request from regulatory, tax and other governmental authorities and agencies and/or competent law enforcement agencies, Client agrees to provide Aerapass with all information and documentation that is necessary to satisfy such an enquiry or request.
10.10.
In the event that Aerapass suspects that Client and/or any of its agents or representatives are using or allowing any of the Services to be used for fraud, misconduct or any other illegal or improper purpose that could give rise to civil or criminal liability, Aerapass reserves the right to refer this to the relevant authorities and comply with directions or guidelines issued by them without notice to Client.
10.11.
As part of internal procedures and in order to comply with applicable money laundering regulations, Aerapass may require Client to provide confirmation of the identity of the beneficial owner(s) and officers of Client or other reasonable information. Client agrees to provide all requested information promptly and to confirm that all information provided is complete, accurate and not misleading. In the event that Client fails to comply with this clause or other anti-money laundering requests, Aerapass reserves the right to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect and without penalty.
11.1.
All Client’s complaints, disputes or differences arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Disputes”) should be first resolved amicably between the Parties pursuant to the Aerapass Complaints Policy.
11.2.
Where an amicable resolution between the Parties may not be reached pursuant to the sub-clause above, escalations are to be managed via Arbitration as detailed as follows:-
11.2.1.
any of the Disputes that remain unresolved between the Parties in accordance with the preceding sub-clauses shall be referred to arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the SIAC for the time being in force, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference in this clause; and
11.2.2.
the seat of the arbitration shall be Singapore; and
11.2.3.
the arbitral tribunal shall consist of one (1) arbitrator;
11.2.4.
the language of the arbitration shall be the English language; and
11.2.5.
the arbitral award (the “Award”) shall be delivered in writing, state the reasons for the Award; be the sole and exclusive, final and binding remedy with respect to the Dispute between and among the Parties. The Award shall be accompanied by a form of judgment and it shall have the authority to grant any equitable or legal remedies, including, without limitation, entering preliminary or permanent injunctive relief provided however, that the Award shall not have authority to award, and the Parties waive the right to seek an award of, punitive or exemplary damages.
12.1.
Any Party's failure to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of such rights or remedies.
12.2.
If any provision herein is held to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12.3.
This Agreement is not assignable by Client without first obtaining Aerapass’ prior written consent. Aerapass shall have the right to transfer or assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any legal successor.
12.4.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns.
12.5.
Aerapass reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to add, to alter, to vary and to modify any or all of the above terms and conditions at any time at its discretion and any additions, alterations, variations and modifications shall immediately take effect upon notification by Aerapass to Client or upon posting of a revised version of this Agreement to Aerapass’ website.
12.6.
Client acknowledges that Aerapass will provide certain Services or parts thereof including but not limited to the conversion of currencies or the remittance of funds pursuant to the licenses duly granted to certain entities of its group of companies by the respective governmental Authorities.
12.7.
In the event Aerapass is unable to deliver any of the Services due to circumstances beyond Aerapass control (any of the “Force Majeure Events”) and to the extent that the taking of such action is prevented or delayed by Force Majeure Events including but not limited to war (whether declared or not and including existing wars), revolution, insurrection, pandemic and/or epidemic, fire, explosion, stoppage of labour, strikes or other disputes with employees, laws, regulations, orders or other acts of any governmental authority, other civil disturbances, legal process or failure of telecommunications or computer networks or equipment, or any other cause whatsoever beyond Aerapass’ control, Aerapass shall promptly advise Client, and Aerapass shall not, to the extent permitted by law, have any liability whatsoever for any loss resulting directly or indirectly from these circumstances, including but not limited to any liability to pay any damages or otherwise compensate Client or any other persons.
12.8.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous discussions, correspondence, negotiations, drafts, agreements, promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between them, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter hereof. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between the provisions of this Agreement and any other precedent agreement (e.g., a previously executed confidentiality agreement), the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
12.9.
Termination.
12.9.1.
Aerapass may terminate this Agreement with or without cause at any time upon providing written notice to the other.
12.9.2.
In the event that no specific, separate and/or additional agreement for the provision of services for a specific duration has been entered into by the Parties hereto, Client may terminate this Agreement upon de-registration from the Online Platform System. Client shall be duly released and discharged by any obligations under this Agreement upon full payment of any outstanding amounts owed to Aerapass for the provision of all Services up to the date of request of termination by Client.
12.9.3.
The provisions included in Clause 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 of this Agreement shall survive the cessation of the provision of Aerapass’ Services to Client and the termination of this Agreement. Termination by either party shall not affect any rights that have accrued prior to termination.
12.9.4.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted, construed or implied to create any agency, partnership or joint venture between Aerapass and Client. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted, construed or implied as creating or establishing the relationship or employer and employee between Aerapass and Client. At no time shall either Aerapass or Client make commitments for or in the name of the other.
12.9.5.
Neither Party may use the Party's name in news releases, articles, brochures, marketing materials, advertisements and other publicity or investor promotions without the written consent of the other Party.
12.10.
The headings of several sections are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
12.11.
Translations of this Agreement into different languages may be provided for Client’s convenience from time to time. In the event of any discrepancy or ambiguity between the current English and different language versions, the English version shall govern for all purposes.
12.12.
The Parties acknowledge that it is not their intention that any third party shall be entitled to enforce any term of this Agreement which may confer a benefit on that third party, whether any such entitlement would, but for this provision, arise under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Ordinance (Chapter 623) or otherwise.
12.13.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong S.A.R. and the Parties hereto agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Hong Kong S.A.R.
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