Terms of Service

01 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the website operated by Shandong Lion International Trading Co., Ltd. ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our"), including any subdomains, associated platforms, or digital services, you ("User," "Client," or "you") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

These Terms apply to all visitors, registered users, prospective buyers, procurement agents, project engineers, and any other parties who access or use our digital platforms or engage in commercial discussions or transactions with the Company.

1.1 Capacity to Contract

By accepting these Terms, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into binding agreements;
• If acting on behalf of a corporate entity, you have full authorization to bind that entity to these Terms;
• Your use of this website and engagement with the Company does not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party agreements to which you are a party.

1.2 Electronic Agreement

Your continued use of this website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. Electronic acceptance carries the same legal weight as a handwritten signature under applicable international electronic commerce laws.

02 Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions shall apply:

• "Company" refers to Shandong Lion International Trading Co., Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the People's Republic of China, with its principal place of business in Shandong Province, China.
• "Website" refers to all web pages, digital content, and online services operated by the Company, including but not limited to product catalogues, technical documentation portals, and inquiry systems.
• "Services" refers to all manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain management, quality assurance, and trading services offered by the Company.
• "Products" refers to all industrial components, custom-machined parts, raw materials, and finished goods manufactured or supplied by the Company.
• "Confidential Information" refers to any technical drawings, engineering specifications, pricing data, business plans, or proprietary information exchanged between the parties in connection with a commercial engagement.
• "Order" refers to any purchase order, letter of intent, pro forma invoice acceptance, or other formal commercial instrument confirming a transaction between the User and the Company.
• "MTC" refers to Material Test Certificate, a quality documentation instrument issued by the Company or its accredited partners certifying material composition and compliance with applicable standards.

03 Website Use & Conduct

The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this website solely for legitimate commercial inquiry, research, and communication purposes consistent with the nature of our industrial manufacturing business.

3.1 Permitted Use

• Reviewing product capabilities, technical specifications, and manufacturing capacity information;
• Submitting technical drawings and engineering inquiries through designated channels;
• Downloading publicly available technical documentation, standards references, and company materials;
• Communicating with Company representatives for legitimate business purposes.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

• Unauthorized scraping, crawling, or automated extraction of website content, pricing data, or technical specifications;
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to derive source code or proprietary processes from website content;
• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any inquiry, registration, or commercial communication;
• Using the website for competitive intelligence gathering, market surveillance, or espionage on behalf of a competing entity;
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, administrative systems, or confidential databases;
• Transmitting malicious code, viruses, or any content that may disrupt, damage, or impair the website's functionality;
• Reproducing, distributing, or commercially exploiting any website content without prior written consent from the Company.

04 Commercial Terms

All commercial transactions between the User and the Company are governed by the specific terms set forth in individually negotiated contracts, purchase orders, and pro forma invoices. The following general commercial terms apply unless explicitly superseded by a written agreement.

4.1 Quotations & Offers

All quotations issued by the Company are non-binding offers valid for the period specified therein, typically 30 days from the date of issue, unless otherwise stated. Quotations are based on information provided by the Client and may be subject to revision upon receipt of complete engineering specifications, drawings, or material requirements.

4.2 Order Confirmation & Binding Agreements

A binding commercial agreement is established only upon:

1. The Company's issuance of a written Order Acknowledgment or Sales Contract;
2. Client's payment of the agreed deposit (typically 30%-50% of total order value);
3. Both parties' written acceptance of final technical specifications, delivery timelines, and payment terms.

4.3 Pricing & Payment

• All prices are quoted in USD unless otherwise agreed in writing;
• Payment terms are governed by the specific Sales Contract; standard terms are T/T (Telegraphic Transfer) with 30%-50% advance payment;
• Late payments may incur interest charges at 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law;
• The Company reserves the right to adjust pricing for raw material fluctuations exceeding 10% for orders with lead times exceeding 90 days.

4.4 Delivery & Risk Transfer

Unless otherwise agreed, all deliveries are made on EXW (Ex Works) or FOB (Free On Board) Qingdao terms per INCOTERMS 2020. Risk of loss or damage transfers to the Client upon delivery to the agreed point. The Company shall not be liable for delays or damages arising from logistics, customs clearance, or force majeure events beyond its reasonable control.

4.5 Cancellation & Modification

Orders for custom-manufactured components may not be cancelled or modified after production commencement without the Company's written consent. Cancellation fees apply based on the stage of production and materials already procured, ranging from 20% to 100% of the total order value.

05 Intellectual Property

The Company asserts and maintains comprehensive intellectual property rights over all content, designs, processes, and materials associated with its business operations and digital presence.

5.1 Company-Owned IP

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, technical illustrations, product photographs, manufacturing process descriptions, and software, is the exclusive intellectual property of Shandong Lion International Trading Co., Ltd. or its licensors, protected under applicable Chinese and international intellectual property laws.

5.2 Client-Provided Drawings & Specifications

Engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design files submitted by Clients for manufacturing purposes remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Client. The Company:

• Uses such materials solely for fulfilling the specific Order for which they were provided;
• Shall not reproduce, disclose, or utilize Client IP for any other purpose without explicit written authorization;
• Implements physical and digital security measures to prevent unauthorized access to Client technical data;
• Will return or destroy Client technical documentation upon request following Order completion.

5.3 Jointly Developed IP

Where the Company and Client collaborate on engineering solutions, process optimization, or product development, ownership of any resulting intellectual property shall be governed by a separate written agreement executed prior to the commencement of collaborative work.

5.4 Prohibited IP Activities

• Reproducing or distributing Company technical documentation without written authorization;
• Using Company trademarks, logos, or brand elements in any context without prior written consent;
• Claiming ownership of manufacturing processes, material formulations, or engineering solutions developed by the Company.

06 Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that in the course of commercial engagement, each may receive or have access to Confidential Information belonging to the other party. Each party agrees to:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all Confidential Information received from the other party;
• Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of evaluating or fulfilling the specific commercial engagement;
• Restrict disclosure of Confidential Information to employees, contractors, or advisors with a legitimate need-to-know basis;
• Apply no less than reasonable care and industry-standard security measures to protect Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure.

6.1 Confidentiality Period

Confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of any commercial agreement and remain in effect for a period of five (5) years following the last date of commercial engagement between the parties, unless a longer period is specified in a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement.

6.2 Exclusions

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no breach by the receiving party; (b) was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed without reference to Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by applicable law or court order, provided prompt written notice is given to the disclosing party.

07 Liability & Disclaimers

7.1 Website Content Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While the Company endeavors to maintain accurate and current information, it makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.

7.2 Product & Manufacturing Liability

The Company's liability for defective Products or non-conforming manufacturing is limited to:

• Replacement or repair of non-conforming components at the Company's discretion;
• Refund of the purchase price for the specific non-conforming goods;
• In no event shall the Company's total liability exceed the value of the specific Order giving rise to the claim.

7.3 Limitation of Consequential Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of production, business interruption, lost profits, or reputational harm, arising from the use of its Products or Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

7.4 Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, trade embargoes, pandemics, supply chain disruptions, or labor disputes. In such events, the Company will provide prompt written notice and use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.

08 Export Compliance

The Company operates in strict compliance with applicable Chinese export regulations and international trade laws. All transactions are subject to applicable export control laws, sanctions regimes, and customs regulations.

• The Client is solely responsible for ensuring that the import of Products into their jurisdiction complies with all applicable local laws, regulations, and import licensing requirements;
• The Client represents that they are not on any government-sanctioned entity list, denied party list, or subject to any trade restrictions that would prohibit commercial engagement with the Company;
• Technical data, drawings, and specifications exchanged in connection with manufacturing may be subject to export control classifications; both parties agree to comply with all applicable restrictions;
• The Company reserves the right to decline or terminate any transaction that, in its reasonable judgment, may violate applicable export control laws or pose reputational risk.

09 Dispute Resolution

The parties commit to resolving any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or any commercial transaction in a professional and efficient manner, consistent with the standards of international commercial practice.

9.1 Negotiation

In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation between senior representatives within thirty (30) calendar days of written notice of the dispute.

9.2 Mediation

If negotiation fails to resolve the dispute within the specified period, either party may request non-binding mediation administered by a mutually agreed mediator or mediation institution. Costs of mediation shall be shared equally between the parties.

9.3 Arbitration

Any dispute not resolved through negotiation or mediation shall be finally settled by binding arbitration under the rules of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). The arbitration shall be:

1. Conducted in Shanghai, China;
2. Administered in the English language;
3. Decided by a panel of three (3) arbitrators, with each party appointing one arbitrator and the two appointed arbitrators jointly selecting the third;
4. Governed by the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as supplemented by CIETAC procedures.

The arbitral award shall be final, binding, and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party waives any right to appeal the arbitral award to the extent permitted by applicable law.

10 Governing Law

These Terms and all commercial agreements between the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

For international commercial contracts, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall apply where not inconsistent with these Terms, unless explicitly excluded in a specific Sales Contract.

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to limit either party's right to seek emergency injunctive relief from a competent court of law to prevent irreparable harm pending the outcome of arbitration proceedings.

11 Amendments

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at its sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11.1 Notification of Material Changes

For material changes that significantly affect User rights or obligations, the Company will endeavor to provide notice through one or more of the following channels:

• A prominent notice on the website homepage;
• Email notification to registered users or active commercial contacts;
• A dedicated "What's Changed" summary on the Terms of Service page.

11.2 Continued Use

Your continued use of the website or continued engagement in commercial transactions with the Company following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your binding acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to any revised Terms, you must immediately cease use of the website and notify the Company in writing.

11.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12 Contact Information

For all legal inquiries, compliance questions, or formal notices related to these Terms, please contact the Company's legal and compliance department through the following channels: