Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of HNL's website, products, and services.
Last Updated: December 2024 | Effective: January 1, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HNL Technologies (Private) Limited ("HNL", "Company", "we", "us", or "our"), a company duly registered under the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
By accessing our website (seo.hnl.com.pk), using our products, engaging our services, or communicating with us through any channel, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease use of our services.
THESE TERMS INCLUDE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES, AND AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Definitions
- "Services" means all products, services, solutions, and offerings provided by HNL including but not limited to telecom infrastructure, energy solutions, software services, and managed services.
- "Website" means seo.hnl.com.pk and all associated subdomains and pages.
- "User" means any individual or entity accessing our Website or using our Services.
- "Content" means all information, text, graphics, images, videos, software, and other materials on our Website.
- "Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by either party.
Services & Project Deliverables
All projects, products, and services delivered by HNL are governed by:
- Specific Contract Terms: Individual contracts, work orders, or service agreements that take precedence over general terms
- Project Specifications: Technical specifications, scope of work, and deliverables defined in project documentation
- Industry Standards: Applicable industry standards, codes, and best practices
- Company Compliance Policies: HNL's internal compliance policies and procedures
Project-Specific Terms: Where specific project terms conflict with these general Terms, the project-specific terms shall prevail. All deliverables are subject to acceptance criteria defined in the applicable contract.
Intellectual Property Rights
HNL's Intellectual Property
All Content on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, is the exclusive property of HNL or its licensors and is protected by Pakistani and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- View Content for personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to our Website
- Reference with proper attribution
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Content
- Modify or create derivative works
- Use for commercial purposes without permission
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
Trademarks
"HNL", the HNL logo, "Energy Anytime Anywhere", and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of HNL. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.
User Obligations
By using our Services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Use our Services only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Not transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
- Not interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
- Not impersonate any person or entity
- Not use our Services for competitive intelligence gathering
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Limitation of Liability
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. HNL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HNL AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from reliance on information provided
- Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to our systems
- Any damages arising from third-party content or services
IN NO EVENT SHALL HNL'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING OUR WEBSITE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HNL and its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of our Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through our Services.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
HNL only responds to legal requests, notices, and communications that are:
- Applicable to local Pakistani laws
- Received from governing authorities with proper jurisdiction
- Submitted through established official channels of communication
- Accompanied by proper legal documentation and authority
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Lahore, Pakistan, in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1940. The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding.
Modifications to Terms
HNL reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our Website. Your continued use of our Services after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Legal Contact
For legal inquiries, notices, or questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Please allow a minimum of 3 months for initial response to any legal inquiries. Response is subject to internal review and is not guaranteed.