Legal Information
1. Copyright Notice
1.1 Ownership of Content
This website and its contents, including without limitation text, technical descriptions, diagrams, images, downloads, white papers, layout, and design elements, are owned by Hibertek operating as Hibertek Design, or are used by Hibertek Design with permission. These materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
1.2 Trademarks
“Hibertek,” “Hibertek Design,” related logos, product names, service names, and slogans are the trademarks or service marks of Hibertek Design or its licensors. You may not use them without prior written permission.
1.3 Permitted Use
You may view this website and print or save limited portions of it for your own internal business reference, provided that you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
1.4 Prohibited Use
Unless we give prior written permission, you must not:
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copy, republish, distribute, sell, rent, sublicense, or publicly display website materials;
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reproduce technical diagrams, specifications, or engineering content for commercial use;
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scrape, harvest, or systematically extract website content or data;
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use website content or technical assets for AI model training, dataset building, or competitor benchmarking;
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present our materials as your own or remove ownership notices.
1.5 White Papers and Technical Assets
Any engineering white paper, technical Q&A document, system diagram, product specification, and similar downloadable material made available on this website is the exclusive intellectual property of Hibertek Design unless otherwise stated. Access to such material does not transfer ownership or grant any broader license.
1.6 Reporting Infringement
If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us at Legal@HibertekDesign.com with sufficient details for us to review the matter.
2. Privacy Policy
2.1 Who We Are
This website is operated by Hibertek operating as Hibertek Design.
Contact address: No. 5, Sec. 3, New Taipei Blvd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 242032, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Contact email: Info@HibertekDesign.com
2.2 Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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your name;
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company name;
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job title;
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corporate email address;
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phone number, if you choose to provide it;
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country or region, if you choose to provide it;
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project requirements, inquiry details, and any files or information you submit through forms, email, or other direct communications.
We may also collect limited technical data required to operate and protect the website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, page access logs, and cookie-related data.
2.3 How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only as reasonably necessary to:
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respond to inquiries and business requests;
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provide requested white papers, product information, or technical materials;
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discuss ODM/OEM, engineering, design, or quotation matters;
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operate, maintain, and secure our website;
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understand website usage and improve website content or user experience;
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keep basic business records and manage follow-up communications.
2.4 Legal Basis
Where applicable, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:
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to take steps requested by you before entering into a business relationship;
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for our legitimate business interests, such as responding to inquiries, maintaining website security, and managing business communications;
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with your consent, where consent is required, including for optional cookies or optional marketing communications.
2.5 Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited personal data with service providers who help us operate our website or business systems, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, form processing, IT support, or document storage providers, but only as reasonably necessary for those purposes.
2.6 International Transfers
Because our website, email, and service providers may operate in multiple countries, your information may be processed or stored outside your country or region, including Taiwan and other locations where our service providers operate. Where required by applicable law, we will use reasonable measures to support lawful transfers.
2.7 Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above. In general:
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inquiry records may be kept for up to 48 months after our last meaningful contact;
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quotation or project discussion records may be kept for up to 48 months after our last meaningful contact;
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website logs, analytics, and cookie-related data may be kept for shorter technical periods or according to the retention settings of the relevant service provider;
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we may keep certain records longer where reasonably necessary for legal, accounting, recordkeeping, or dispute-resolution purposes.
2.8 Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the size of our business and the nature of the website to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no website or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
2.9 Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request:
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access to the personal data we hold about you;
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a copy of your personal data;
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correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
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deletion of your personal data;
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restriction of, or objection to, certain processing;
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withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
You may submit such requests to Legal@HibertekDesign.com. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority where applicable.
2.10 If You Do Not Provide Data
Providing your personal data is generally voluntary. However, if you do not provide information marked as required, we may be unable to respond to your inquiry, send requested materials, evaluate your project, or prepare an accurate quotation.
2.11 Data Incident Handling
If we become aware of a personal data incident affecting information we hold, we will handle it in accordance with applicable law and, where required, provide notice to affected individuals or competent authorities.
2.12 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
3. Terms of Use
3.1 Acceptance
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
3.2 Informational Purpose Only
All content on this website, including technical descriptions, system concepts, diagrams, motherboard information, I/O layouts, mechanical suggestions, and DFM-related commentary, is provided for general informational purposes only.
3.3 No Engineering or Commercial Commitment
Website content does not constitute a binding engineering specification, design guarantee, quotation, offer, acceptance, manufacturing commitment, or fitness-for-purpose representation. Final specifications, validation requirements, commercial terms, pricing, lead times, and delivery conditions shall be governed only by written documents expressly issued or accepted by Hibertek Design.
3.4 Accuracy and Completeness
We try to keep website information reasonably accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that any content is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for a particular application. Actual engineering or manufacturing results may vary depending on project requirements, operating environment, regulatory constraints, component availability, and manufacturing conditions.
3.5 Permitted Website Use
You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the website.
3.6 Prohibited Conduct
You must not:
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attempt unauthorized access to the website or related systems;
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introduce malware or malicious code;
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use automated tools to scrape or extract website content without permission;
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misuse downloadable technical materials;
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use the website in violation of applicable law.
3.7 Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, or terms.
3.8 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Hibertek Design shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or business interruption damages arising from or related to the use of, or inability to use, this website or its contents.
3.9 Revisions
We may revise these Terms of Use and website content at any time by updating this page.
3.10 Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of Taiwan, Republic of China, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Any dispute related to this website shall be submitted to the courts of competent jurisdiction in Taiwan, unless otherwise required by mandatory law.
4. Cookie Policy
4.1 What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and may also help website owners understand how the site is used.
4.2 Types of Cookies We May Use
We may use the following categories of cookies:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functions, security, and system operation.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember settings such as language or region choices, where such functionality is available.
Analytics Cookies
If enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so that we can improve content, structure, and performance.
4.3 Consent
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies, such as analytics or preference cookies, will be used only after you have given the relevant consent through our cookie banner or preference tool.
4.4 How to Manage Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
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our cookie banner or preference settings, where available; and
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your browser settings, which may allow you to block or delete cookies.
Please note that blocking necessary cookies may affect the operation of certain parts of the website.
4.5 Third-Party Services
Some cookies may be set or supported by third-party service providers, such as website analytics or embedded content providers, depending on the tools used on this website.
4.6 Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
