ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Please read these Terms of Use (“TOU”) carefully before using the   https://www.ebat.com.sg website (the “Site”) operated by ebat Pte Ltd (“us”, “we”, “our” or “ebat”). Your access to and use of the Site and all its web pages, including the information, content and other materials displayed (the “Contents”) is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these TOU. These TOU apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Site. By accessing or using the Site you agree to be bound by these TOU. If you disagree with any part of the TOU, please do not use this Site.

GENERAL

These TOU may be changed from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, and your use of this Site after such changes have been posted will constitute your agreement to the modified TOU and all of the changes. We may modify or discontinue any Contents or features that form part of this Site at any time, with or without notice, and without any liability whatsoever on our part.

INDEMNIFICATION

You will indemnify and hold harmless ebat and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents and employees (each an “Indemnified Party”), from any claim made by any third party, together with any amounts payable to the third party whether in settlement or as may otherwise be awarded, and reasonable legal costs incurred by any of the Indemnified Parties, arising from or relating to your use of the Service, any alleged violation by you of the applicable terms, and any alleged violation by you of any applicable law or regulation. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you but doing so will not excuse your indemnity obligations.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

You expressly agree that use of the Site is at your sole risk. No warranty of any kind is given in respect of this Site or Contents. To the fullest extent permitted by the law, we do not warrant and hereby disclaim any warranty:

  • as to the accuracy, correctness, completeness, reliability, timeless,  non- infringement, title, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of the Contents;
  • that the materials available through this Site  or  any  functions  associated therewith will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected or that this Site and relevant servers are and will be free of all viruses and/or other harmful elements;
  • any material and/or information downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of Site is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material and/or information. ebat makes no warranty regarding any goods or services purchased or obtained through ebat or any transactions entered into through ebat. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from ebat or through ebat shall create any warranty not expressly made herein.
  • if any of the disclaimers  or  exclusions  of  liabilities  mentioned  in  this document is prohibited or otherwise fail, our liability is limited to SGD100.00 (Singapore Dollars One Hundred) only.

THIRD PARTY SERVICES

This Site contains hyperlinks to websites which are not maintained by us or related to us in anyway. Hyperlinks to other websites are provided as a convenience to the user. We are not responsible for the contents of those websites and do not necessarily endorse the materials therein.  Your use of such services and content  including payment and delivery of goods will be subject to the terms and conditions provided by the applicable third party service/content providers. We shall not be liable for any damages or loss arising from access to those websites. Use of the hyperlinks and access to such websites are entirely at your own risk. In no circumstances shall we be considered to be associated or affiliated in whatever manner with any trade or service marks, logos, insignia or other devices used or appearing on websites to which this Site is linked. ebat assumes no liability or responsibility for any part or any such correspondences, business dealing or promotion.

REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Certain sections of this website may require you to register as a user or create an account. By registering or creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to inform us of any changes to that information. Each registration is for a single user only, unless otherwise expressly provided on the registration page. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. If you believe there has been unauthorized use, you must notify us immediately.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS; RESTRICTIONS ON USE

All content included on the Site including without limitation, text, software, photos, graphics, software, images, and the arrangement thereof (collectively, the “Content”), is the property of ebat and/or its content licensors and protected under Singapore and international copyright laws.  Certain of the names, logos, and other materials displayed in the Site constitute trademarks, tradenames, service marks or logos (“Marks”) of ebat or other entities. You are not authorized to use any such Marks. Ownership of all such Marks and the goodwill associated therewith remains with ebat or those other entities.  Except as otherwise noted on the Site,  you  are  hereby authorized to view, download, cache, copy, and print the Content solely for your personal use and not for resale or further distribution. Any other use, including the reproduction, distribution, modification, transmission, display, or republication of the Content is strictly prohibited.

FEES AND SERVICES

Customer agrees to pay for the service through the Site. If the feature you use incurs a fee, that will be clearly disclosed at the time you post your advertisement or subscription. Our fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars, and we may change them from time to time. We’ll notify you of changes to our fees by posting such changes on the Site.  We may from time to time choose to temporarily change our fees  for promotional events or new features. Our fees are non-refundable and transferable, and you are responsible for paying any fees that you incur when they’re due. If you don’t, we may limit your ability to use the Site. If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may collect fees owed using other collection mechanisms, including third party debt collection services

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY AND PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA)

By completing an information request on this site, you acknowledge your express consent to receive education related resources and news, business information and updates, and promotional offers via electronic messaging. You may withdraw this consent anytime by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email message, and/or by sending a return text message with the word UNSUB. These withdrawal methods will be clearly spelled out in each electronic message. This privacy policy describes how Ebat (“Agent / Broker”) collects, uses and shares information gathered about you on this website https://www.ebat.com.sg (the “Agent / Broker Site”).

  • What is personal information?
  • How do the Agent / Broker Sites collect personal information from you?
  • Does Agent / Broker collect or use information collected from you with technology?
  • How does Agent / Broker use the personal information it has collected from you?
  • To whom will Agent / Broker provide your personal information?
  • Links and Disclaimers of Linked Sites
  • Who should I contact with questions or concerns about this privacy policy?

What is personal information?

Personal information is generally any information about an identifiable person other than the name, title or business address or telephone number of an employee of an organization, provided that such business contact information is used only to contact the employee in their business or professional capacity.

How do the Agent/Broker Sites collect personal information from you?

We collect personal information from you only for the purposes we identify to you at or prior to the time we collect such personal information. We do not require this information in order for you to obtain access, to surf or to view the content on the Agent / Broker Site. For those few activities on our Site where the collection of personal information is necessary (for example, when you contact us with a question, a request or a subscription plan), you will know because the purposes for which your personal information is to be used will be identified to you. For those activities, we may collect, for example, your name, street address, telephone number, fax number, email address and postal code. When you complete a loan or business request at an Agent / Broker Site, it may be necessary for us to supplement the information you provide with information from third party sources. We will not collect more information than is necessary.

Does Agent / Broker collect or use information collected from you with technology?

The Agent / Broker Site collect some information about you using technology, so it may not be readily apparent to you that it is being collected. For instance, when you come to our Site, your IP address may be collected so that we know how many visits we have had by separate individuals. An IP address is often associated with the place from which you enter the Internet like your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or your firm or company. This information is not personally identifiable.

How does Agent / Broker use the personal information it has collected from you?

We collect and use personal information to respond to your questions, comments, request and subscription plan, to send out information on our business and following up services of our company, to promote the products or services of other third party suppliers to Agent / Broker, to administer certain services as identified to you at the time of collection, to refer you (with your consent) to another agent or broker if there is a service that we cannot provide for you. We will also use such information for statistical and marketing analyses, in a form where the information is no longer identifiable with you.

To whom will Agent / Broker provide your personal information?

Personal information is used by us and by others on our behalf. We will not disclose such information, other than as follows, to third party service providers with whom Agent / Broker has a contractual agreement, which includes appropriate privacy standards, for the purpose of:-

  • performing functions such as data processing, database services, marketing or information technology support;
  • submitting and processing your related requests for products or business services of our third party service providers;
  • providing insurance for Agent / Broker product liability claims on behalf of Agent / Broker; or
  • referring you to another agent or broker; to comply with any legal actions like a court order, to enforce our user agreement / terms and conditions for the Agent / Broker Sites or to protect the safety and security of guests and our site; and as otherwise permitted or required by law.We will let you know at the time the information is collected if such third-party sharing is anticipated, will identify the types of businesses at the area of collection, will describe the information we will share (like your mail or e-mail address) and will only share data if you agree. We recommend that you contact such other parties directly for more information about their privacy policies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may also:-
  • make disclosures of personal information to a potential acquirer in connection with a transaction involving the sale of our business, and
  • send personal information outside of the country for the purposes set out above, including for process and storage by service providers in connection with such purposes, and you should note that while such information is out of the country, it is subject to the laws of the country in which it is held, and may be subject to disclosure to the governments, courts or law enforcement or regulatory agencies of such other country, pursuant to the laws of such country.

Links and Disclaimer of Linked Sites

Please note that once you have clicked on a link on the Agent / Broker Site, you may leave the Agent / Broker Site to a site which is no longer under the control of Agent / Broker, and to which our privacy policy no longer applies. You must read the privacy policy, if any, of each linked site to see how your personal information will be handled on their site.

Who should I contact with questions or concerns about this privacy policy?

If you need further assistance, please contact the Agent / Broker Privacy / Compliance Officer by writing to us at ebat Pte Ltd, Thomson Road Post Office, PO Box 112, Singapore 915704, Education Business Assignment Team (ebat), Attention: Privacy / Compliance Officer. Please note that this privacy policy is with respect to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information through the Agent / Broker Site only.

POSTING POLICY ON EBAT DIRECTORY

ebat reserves the right to reject listings which do not meet our editorial guidelines.

  • You must declare your status if you intend to list, post or subscribe on our site. You can be the actual owner, staff or agent.
  • An agent is defined as anyone earning a commission from the sale of an education business. You are required to disclose this fact when you register to submit your listing. Your disclosure shall be deemed legally binding and we shall follow up with the necessary due diligence.
  • All postings are to be relevant to Education Businesses in Singapore only. Education businesses include but are not limited to, childcare centres, tuition centres, tuition agencies, enrichment programme providers, etc. No exceptions shall be entertained.
  • Franchisor, Licensor and Education Service Provider looking to expand in Singapore in the Education Business segment are welcome.
  • No spamming is allowed on this site.
  • Fake postings will not be tolerated
If you post a listing which violates the above policy, your listing will be deleted without notice. Repeat violations may result in account termination.

GOVERNING LAW

These TOU shall be governed and construed in accordance with laws of Singapore.