AethelGem Terms of Service

**1.1 Nature of Services** AethelGem is a luxury shopping guide platform providing the following services: • Display and recommendation of luxury product information • Personalized shopping guides and review content • Price comparison and deal aggregation • User account management and bookmarking features • AI-driven intelligent recommendation services **1.2 Affiliate Marketing Disclosure** AethelGem participates in affiliate marketing programs such as Amazon Associates. When you purchase products through our links, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay. **1.3 Service Changes** We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the services (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or termination of the services.

**2.1 Account Registration** To use certain features, you must create an account. When registering, you must: • Provide accurate, complete, and current information • Maintain and promptly update your account information • Keep your account password confidential • Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account **2.2 Account Security** You agree to: • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account • Ensure you log out of your account at the end of each session • Not use another person's account or allow others to use your account • Not use automated scripts or bots to create accounts **2.3 Account Termination** We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account in the following circumstances: • Violation of any provision of these Terms • Engagement in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities • Extended inactivity (over 12 months) • As required by law or law enforcement request Upon termination, your right to access the services will immediately cease.

**3.1 Acceptable Use** You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. **3.2 Prohibited Conduct** You may not: • Use the services for any illegal activities • Upload, post, or transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content • Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of others • Interfere with or disrupt the normal operation of the services • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts • Use automated means (crawlers, bots, etc.) to scrape content on a large scale • Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation with any person or entity **3.3 User-Generated Content** If you post comments, reviews, or other content on the services: • You retain ownership of such content • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, display, and publish such content • You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to post such content • We have the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any user content • We assume no responsibility for any user content

**4.1 Our Content** AethelGem and its original content (including but not limited to text, images, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software) are our property and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. **4.2 Limited License** We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and make personal use of our services. This license does not include: • Resale or commercial use of the services or their content • Collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices • Derivative use of the services or their content • Downloading or copying account information for the benefit of other merchants • Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools **4.3 Trademarks** The AethelGem logo, trademarks, and service marks are our property. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

**5.1 Affiliate Links** Our services contain affiliate links to third-party websites (particularly e-commerce platforms such as Amazon). Clicking these links will take you away from our website. **5.2 Third-Party Liability** • We are not responsible for the content, products, or services of any third-party websites • Third-party websites are subject to their own terms and privacy policies • We recommend that you read their terms before providing any personal information to third-party websites • Your transactions with third parties are solely between you and that third party **5.3 Disclaimer** We do not endorse, guarantee, or warrant any products or services offered by third parties, nor are we responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party websites.

**6.1 Provided "As Is"** Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We expressly disclaim all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. **6.2 Information Accuracy** • We strive to ensure the accuracy of product information, prices, and availability, but do not guarantee that they are complete or error-free • Product images are for reference only and actual products may vary • Prices are subject to change at any time without notice • We are not liable for any losses caused by inaccurate information or omissions **6.3 Limitation of Liability** To the maximum extent permitted by law: • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you actually paid to us in the past 12 months (as our services are currently free, this amount may be zero) • We are not liable for any losses arising from: - Use or inability to use the services - Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data - Statements or conduct of any third party on the services - Any other matters relating to the services **6.4 Indemnification** You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AethelGem and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: • Your breach of these Terms • Your use of the services • Any user content you post • Your infringement of any third-party rights

**7.1 Negotiation** If you have any dispute or claim regarding our services, please first contact us at legal@aethelgem.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We commit to respond within 30 days of receiving your dispute notice. **7.2 Jurisdiction and Governing Law** • For users in Mainland China: These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), and disputes shall be submitted to the competent People's Court at the defendant's place of domicile • For users in other regions: These Terms are governed by the laws of Singapore, and disputes shall be submitted to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) for arbitration under its prevailing rules **7.3 Class Action Waiver** To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to bring claims against us only in your individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class action, collective arbitration, or representative proceeding. **7.4 Small Claims Exception** Notwithstanding the above, you may bring an individual action against us in a small claims court of competent jurisdiction.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified through: • Posting updated Terms on the website • Sending email notifications (where applicable) • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, please stop using the services.

**9.1 Termination by You** You may stop using our services at any time by deleting your account. **9.2 Termination by Us** We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason (including but not limited to breach of these Terms). **9.3 Effect of Termination** Upon termination: • Your right to use the services will immediately cease • Provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall continue to remain in effect • We may delete data associated with your account (in accordance with our Privacy Policy)

**10.1 Entire Agreement** These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AethelGem regarding the services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications. **10.2 Severability** If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. **10.3 No Waiver** Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. **10.4 Assignment** You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without consent. **10.5 Third-Party Beneficiaries** These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights. **10.6 Force Majeure** We are not liable for any failure or delay due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, government actions, strikes, power failures, or internet service interruptions).

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: **Email**: legal@aethelgem.com We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable time.