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Terms of Service & Disclaimer

Last Updated: May 25, 2026

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This website is a personal, non-commercial hobby project provided for educational entertainment purposes only. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to all terms, disclaimers, and limitations stated below. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Nature of the Website

Shooting Stars ("the Website") is:

Website Operator: Shooting Stars (shootingstars.io) is a personal, non-commercial project. For enquiries, please use the contact form on the Website or email [email protected].

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you are a parent or guardian allowing a child to use this Website, you accept these terms on their behalf and agree to supervise their use.

Parental Advisory & Age Requirement: This Website is designed for children. Children under 13 years of age must have parental consent and supervision to use this Website. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children's internet usage and screen time. By allowing a child to use this Website, you represent that you are the child's parent or legal guardian and consent to their use under these Terms.

3. Educational Content Disclaimer

We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

Financial-literacy activities are simulated practice only. They are not financial, investment, trading, tax, legal, or professional advice. No activity involves real money, real securities, or real trading. Children should ask a parent or guardian before making any real money decision.

4. No Warranties

5. Limitation of Liability

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

6. Monetary Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE WEBSITE OPERATOR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED:

Because this Website is provided completely free of charge with no fees, subscriptions, or payments of any kind, you expressly acknowledge and agree that:

7. Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow:

If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you may have additional rights. In such cases, the liability of the Website operator shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for:

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Website operator from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

9. Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for:

10. Health and Safety Disclaimer

YOU USE THIS WEBSITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE OPERATOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES ARISING FROM USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

11. Third-Party Content and Services

This Website uses third-party libraries and services. We do not control and are not responsible for:

Third-party content and services are provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding their accuracy, availability, or fitness for any purpose.

12. Intellectual Property

The Website content created by us is provided for personal, non-commercial use. Third-party content is used under their respective open-source licenses. You may not:

Any references to real brands, transit systems, payment cards, libraries, or platforms are for identification, compatibility, or educational context only unless explicitly stated otherwise. Shooting Stars is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with those third parties.

13. No Professional Relationship

Use of this Website does not create any professional relationship, including but not limited to teacher-student, tutor-client, or any other professional relationship. We are not professional educators, and this Website should not be treated as a professional educational service.

14. Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available at all times. The Website may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice. We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Website.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Website operator regarding your use of the Website.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Hong Kong.

19. Dispute Resolution

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Informal Resolution First: Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally for a period of at least thirty (30) days. During this period, both parties agree to make good faith efforts to resolve the dispute. Most concerns can be resolved without formal legal proceedings.

Time Limitation: Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Website must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred. This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Equitable Relief: Nothing in these Terms shall prevent the Website operator from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from the courts for matters related to intellectual property, data security, or unauthorized access.

20. Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this dispute resolution section shall be null and void, but all other provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

21. Assumption of Risk

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS USE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

You acknowledge that you are using a free, non-commercial hobby project and voluntarily assume all risks associated with such use.

22. No Waiver

The failure of the Website operator to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing. No waiver shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

23. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense any or all of your rights or obligations under these Terms without prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void. The Website operator may assign these Terms without restriction.

24. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights. No person or entity other than you and the Website operator shall have any rights under these Terms or be entitled to enforce any of its provisions.

25. Survival

The following sections shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms: Limitation of Liability, Monetary Cap on Liability, Jurisdictional Limitations, Indemnification, Health and Safety Disclaimer, Dispute Resolution, Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver, Assumption of Risk, No Waiver, No Third-Party Beneficiaries, Accessibility Disclaimer, International Users, Force Majeure, No Guarantee of Educational Results, Device and Technical Disclaimer, Release of Claims, and this Survival clause.

26. Electronic Communications

By using this Website, you consent to receiving communications electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

27. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use this Website to:

Violation of these prohibitions may result in termination of access and may expose you to civil and criminal liability.

28. Accessibility Disclaimer

We want the Website to be usable by as many children and families as reasonably possible. This is a personal hobby project with limited resources, so we cannot guarantee full compliance with every accessibility standard, but we aim to improve keyboard access, readable text, captions or alternatives where practical, and reduced barriers over time. If an accessibility issue prevents use, please contact us so we can review it.

29. International Users

This Website is operated from and intended for users in accordance with local laws. If you access this Website from outside this jurisdiction:

30. Force Majeure

The Website operator shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials, failure of third-party services, internet outages, cyberattacks, pandemics, or government actions.

31. No Guarantee of Educational Results

32. Device and Technical Disclaimer

You are solely responsible for your own devices, software, and technical setup. We are not liable for:

33. Release of Claims

You expressly waive any rights you may have under any statute or common law principle that would otherwise limit this release to claims known or suspected to exist at the time of signing. You understand that this is a complete release of all claims.

Final Disclaimer & Acknowledgment

  1. This is a personal hobby project, not a commercial or professional service
  2. The content is for entertainment and supplementary education only
  3. You use the Website entirely at your own risk
  4. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you will not hold the operator liable for any damages whatsoever
  5. You have read, understood, and agree to ALL 33 sections of these Terms
  6. You assume all risks including health, educational, technical, and all other risks
  7. You release all claims against the operator as stated in Section 33
  8. You waive your right to participate in class actions as stated in Section 20
  9. You waive your right to a jury trial as stated in Section 20
  10. You accept the $0 liability cap as fair consideration for free access
  11. You are legally able to agree to these Terms (or are a parent/guardian agreeing on behalf of a minor)
  12. You have had the opportunity to seek legal counsel before agreeing

THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO EVERY TERM AND CONDITION STATED ABOVE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THIS WEBSITE.

Version History

Version Date Changes
1.2 May 25, 2026 Updated accessibility language, third-party notices, financial-literacy disclaimer, and privacy-aligned terms
1.1 March 13, 2026 Added operator identity, specified governing law (Hong Kong), added version history
1.0 February 4, 2026 Initial version

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