Last Updated: May 25, 2026
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].
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.
THE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE:
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.
THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
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.
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:
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:
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.
Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk. You are solely responsible for:
IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNINGS:
YOU USE THIS WEBSITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE OPERATOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES ARISING FROM USE OF THIS WEBSITE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Website operator regarding your use of the Website.
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.
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.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Website is operated from and intended for users in accordance with local laws. If you access this Website from outside this jurisdiction:
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.
WE MAKE ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEES REGARDING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES:
You are solely responsible for your own devices, software, and technical setup. We are not liable for:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE WEBSITE OPERATOR FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, DISCLOSED OR UNDISCLOSED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE.
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.
BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE, AND REPRESENT THAT:
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 | 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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