Terms & legal notice
Important information about this website and the nature of Varellan’s services.
About this website
This website is operated by Varellan Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with registered office at RM 7B, One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. By using this site you agree to these terms.
Informational content only
Content on this website is provided for general information. It does not constitute legal, insurance, financial or other professional advice, and it does not create a client relationship. You should not rely on website content as a substitute for advice given under a formal engagement.
Nature of our services
Varellan is an independent commercial and claims consultancy. In particular:
- We do not provide legal advice or legal representation.
- We are not an insurance intermediary and do not handle insurance claims as a regulated activity.
- We do not receive, hold or handle client or third-party funds. Recoveries arising from settled claims are paid directly to clients.
- We act as an independent contractor; nothing on this website creates a partnership, agency or employment relationship.
No offer
Nothing on this website is an offer to provide services in any jurisdiction where doing so would require a licence or authorisation that Varellan does not hold. Services are provided only under written terms agreed with the contracting client.
Intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, the design, text, graphics and logos on this site are owned by or licensed to Varellan Limited. You may view and print pages for personal or internal business reference. You may not copy, modify or redistribute site materials for commercial publication without our prior written consent.
Disclaimer of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Varellan excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this website or its content, including loss of profit, opportunity or indirect or consequential loss. This does not exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Third-party links
If this site links to third-party websites, those sites are outside our control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Governing law
These website terms are governed by the laws of Hong Kong. The courts of Hong Kong have non-exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from use of this site.
Photograph credits
Photographs on this website are used under the Unsplash Licence and the Pexels Licence, which permit free commercial use. Selected sources include Leonardo Benitez, Zach Theo, Mariola Grobelska and Raymond Yeung (Unsplash), together with additional Pexels maritime and industrial images. A full local list is kept in assets/img/CREDITS.txt.
Contact
Questions about these terms: info@varellan.com.