Terms of Service

HBK specializes in the design, manufacturing, supply, and installation of long-span steel space frame structures for a broad range of applications, including but not limited to:

• Bulk material storage facilities, including coal storage sheds for power plants and industrial warehouses;
• Canopy structures for petrol stations, toll plazas, and transit hubs;
• Railway station roofs and airport terminal canopies;
• Clear-span roofing for conference halls, sports arenas, and exhibition centers;
• Swimming pool enclosures, recreational facilities, and public infrastructure;
• Custom industrial and commercial roofing solutions across international markets.

HBK operates as an EPC contractor, offering end-to-end project delivery encompassing structural design, engineering documentation, factory fabrication, quality inspection, international freight and logistics, on-site erection, and final commissioning. The specific scope for each Project shall be defined in the applicable Contract.

HBK's design, production, and installation capabilities are certified by Bureau Veritas (BV), and all work is conducted in accordance with relevant international engineering standards and local building codes applicable to the project site.

HBK's services are intended exclusively for business-to-business (B2B) engagements. By submitting an inquiry, requesting a quotation, or entering into any Contract with HBK, you represent and warrant that:

• You are a duly registered legal entity, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship with full authority to enter into binding commercial agreements;
• The individual acting on your behalf is duly authorized to bind your organization to these Terms and any resulting Contract;
• Your engagement with HBK does not violate any applicable law, regulation, sanction, or export control restriction in your jurisdiction or in China;
• You will provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information necessary for project execution.

Acceptance of these Terms occurs upon the earliest of: (a) submission of a project inquiry or request for quotation; (b) execution of a formal Contract; or (c) issuance of a purchase order referencing HBK's quotation. These Terms shall apply to all Projects unless expressly superseded by a separately negotiated written contract signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

4.1 Free Design Proposals. HBK provides complimentary preliminary design proposals and indicative cost estimates based on information supplied by the Client. These proposals are provided in good faith and do not constitute a binding offer unless explicitly confirmed in a formal quotation or Contract.

4.2 Quotation Validity. All formal quotations issued by HBK are valid for the period stated therein. If no validity period is specified, quotations shall remain valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issue. Prices quoted are subject to change after expiry of the validity period due to fluctuations in raw material costs, freight rates, currency exchange rates, or other market conditions.

4.3 Order Confirmation. An order is deemed confirmed only upon HBK's written acknowledgment of the Client's purchase order or upon execution of a formal Contract. HBK reserves the right to decline any order at its sole discretion prior to written confirmation.

4.4 Accuracy of Client Information. The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all technical specifications, site conditions, loading requirements, and other project data provided to HBK. HBK shall not be liable for errors, delays, or additional costs arising from inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by the Client.

4.5 Scope Changes. Any modification to the agreed scope of work, specifications, or project schedule after order confirmation must be submitted in writing and agreed upon by both parties through a formal change order. Additional costs and schedule adjustments resulting from scope changes shall be borne by the Client.

5.1 Custom Design. Every project undertaken by HBK features a unique structural design tailored to the Client's specific functional requirements, site conditions, and applicable engineering standards. HBK does not offer standardized off-the-shelf structures; all designs are purpose-built.

5.2 Design Standards. HBK's engineering team is proficient in international and regional design codes, including but not limited to Chinese national standards (GB), Eurocodes, AISC/ASCE (American standards), and relevant local codes of the project country. The applicable design standard shall be agreed upon during the project inception phase.

5.3 Client Approval. All design drawings and structural calculations are subject to Client review and written approval prior to commencement of fabrication. The Client is responsible for reviewing designs for compliance with local statutory requirements and for obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, building permits, and third-party certifications unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.4 Design Liability. HBK's design liability is limited to structures designed and fabricated in strict accordance with the agreed specifications and approved drawings. HBK shall not be responsible for design failures arising from inaccurate site data, unauthorized modifications to approved designs, or the Client's failure to obtain required regulatory approvals.

5.5 Third-Party Review. Where local regulations require independent structural review or certification by a locally registered engineer, such requirements shall be the Client's responsibility unless specifically included in the Contract scope.

6.1 Payment Schedule. Payment milestones, amounts, and methods shall be defined in the applicable Contract. Typical payment structures for HBK projects include advance deposit upon order confirmation, progress payments tied to fabrication and shipment milestones, and final payment prior to or upon delivery or commissioning.

6.2 Currency. All payments shall be made in the currency specified in the Contract, which is typically United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed in writing. HBK shall not bear any losses arising from currency conversion, exchange rate fluctuations, or international bank transfer charges incurred by the Client.

6.3 Late Payment. If any payment is not received by HBK on or before the due date, HBK reserves the right to: (a) suspend production, fabrication, or shipment activities until overdue amounts are settled; (b) charge interest on overdue amounts at a rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower; and (c) terminate the Contract in accordance with Section 14.

6.4 No Deduction or Set-Off. All payments shall be made in full without any deduction, withholding, or set-off, unless expressly agreed in writing by HBK.

6.5 Taxes & Duties. The Client is responsible for all import duties, customs clearance fees, local taxes, value-added taxes, and any other governmental levies applicable in the destination country. HBK's quoted prices are exclusive of such charges unless expressly stated otherwise.

7.1 Incoterms. Delivery terms shall be governed by the Incoterms® edition current at the time of Contract execution, as specified in the Contract. Common terms used by HBK include FOB (Chinese port), CIF (destination port), and DDP (project site), subject to project-specific negotiation.

7.2 Delivery Schedule. Estimated delivery dates are provided in good faith based on production capacity and logistics conditions at the time of quotation. HBK shall use commercially reasonable efforts to meet agreed delivery schedules. Delivery timelines are contingent upon timely receipt of advance payments, Client-approved drawings, and all required technical information.

7.3 Risk of Loss. Risk of loss or damage to Goods transfers from HBK to the Client in accordance with the agreed Incoterms. The Client is responsible for arranging adequate cargo insurance from the point of risk transfer.

7.4 Partial Shipments. HBK reserves the right to make partial shipments where project logistics or production scheduling necessitates, unless the Contract expressly prohibits partial delivery. Each partial shipment may be invoiced separately upon dispatch.

7.5 Delays Beyond HBK's Control. HBK shall not be held liable for delivery delays caused by port congestion, shipping line schedule changes, customs clearance delays, strikes, natural disasters, or other events beyond HBK's reasonable control. HBK shall promptly notify the Client of any anticipated delays and propose revised delivery schedules.

7.6 Inspection at Port of Origin. The Client or its authorized representative may arrange pre-shipment inspection of Goods at HBK's factory in Xuzhou, China, prior to loading, subject to reasonable advance notice. Third-party inspection costs shall be borne by the Client unless otherwise agreed.

8.1 BV Certification. HBK's design, production, and installation operations are certified by Bureau Veritas (BV). All Goods are manufactured in accordance with HBK's certified quality management system and the technical specifications agreed in the Contract.

8.2 Material Standards. All steel materials used in HBK's products conform to applicable Chinese national standards (GB) or internationally recognized equivalents as specified in the Contract. Mill certificates and material test reports are provided for all structural steel components upon request.

8.3 Quality Inspection. HBK conducts multi-stage quality inspections throughout the fabrication process, including raw material verification, dimensional checks, weld inspection, surface treatment inspection, and final pre-shipment inspection. Inspection records are maintained and available for Client review.

8.4 Non-Conformance. If Goods are found to be non-conforming with the agreed specifications upon delivery, the Client must notify HBK in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the affected shipment. HBK shall, at its discretion, repair, replace, or provide credit for confirmed non-conforming items. Claims submitted after this period may not be accepted.

8.5 Warranty. HBK warrants that Goods supplied will be free from material defects in workmanship and fabrication for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the agreed delivery point, or as otherwise specified in the Contract. This warranty does not cover defects arising from improper handling, unauthorized modifications, incorrect installation by parties other than HBK, or normal wear and tear.

9.1 Erection Services. Where the Contract includes on-site erection and installation services, HBK shall deploy qualified technical supervisors and, where agreed, erection crews to the project site. All erection work shall be performed in accordance with HBK's approved installation methodology and applicable safety standards.

9.2 Client Responsibilities. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the Client is responsible for: (a) providing a safe, accessible, and adequately prepared construction site; (b) supplying all necessary utilities, including electricity and water, for construction activities; (c) arranging all required local permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals for construction; (d) providing appropriate lifting equipment and machinery as specified in the erection plan; and (e) ensuring site security and the safety of HBK personnel during their presence on site.

9.3 Safety Standards. HBK is committed to maintaining the highest standards of construction safety. All HBK personnel and subcontractors engaged on-site shall comply with HBK's safety protocols and applicable local occupational health and safety regulations. The Client shall ensure that site conditions do not expose HBK personnel to undue safety risks.

9.4 Subcontracting. HBK may engage qualified local subcontractors for on-site erection activities, subject to HBK's supervision and quality oversight. HBK remains responsible for the performance of subcontractors engaged by HBK.

9.5 Commissioning & Handover. Upon completion of installation, HBK shall conduct a final inspection and, where applicable, functional testing prior to handover. The Client's authorized representative shall sign a completion and acceptance certificate upon satisfactory handover. Any defects identified during the handover inspection shall be rectified by HBK within a reasonable timeframe prior to final acceptance.

9.6 Supply-Only Projects. Where the Contract is for supply of Goods only without installation services, the Client is solely responsible for the safe and correct erection of all structural components in accordance with HBK's installation drawings and technical guidance. HBK shall not be liable for structural failures, accidents, or damages arising from incorrect installation performed by parties other than HBK.

10.1 HBK's Intellectual Property. All design drawings, structural calculations, engineering documentation, technical specifications, software tools, manufacturing processes, and proprietary methodologies developed or used by HBK in connection with any Project remain the exclusive intellectual property of HBK. Nothing in these Terms or any Contract shall be construed as a transfer of ownership of HBK's intellectual property to the Client.

10.2 License to Use. HBK grants the Client a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the design drawings and technical documentation provided under a Contract solely for the purposes of constructing, operating, and maintaining the specific Project for which they were prepared. The Client may not reproduce, distribute, sublicense, or use such documentation for any other project without HBK's prior written consent.

10.3 Client-Provided Information. The Client warrants that any information, drawings, or specifications provided to HBK do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. The Client shall indemnify and hold harmless HBK against any claims arising from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights based on Client-supplied information.

10.4 Portfolio & Marketing. HBK reserves the right to document completed projects and use project photographs, descriptions, and technical summaries for portfolio, marketing, and reference purposes, unless the Client has specifically requested confidentiality in writing prior to project completion.

11.1 Mutual Obligation. Both parties acknowledge that in the course of their engagement, each party may receive or have access to confidential information belonging to the other party, including but not limited to pricing, technical data, business strategies, client lists, financial information, and project details.

11.2 Non-Disclosure. Each party agrees to: (a) keep all confidential information of the other party strictly confidential; (b) use such information solely for the purposes of the Project; and (c) not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing party, except to employees, consultants, or subcontractors who have a need to know and are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations.

11.3 Exceptions. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (b) was already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to the confidential information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by applicable law, court order, or regulatory authority, provided that the receiving party gives prompt written notice to the disclosing party where legally permissible.

11.4 Duration. Confidentiality obligations shall survive the expiration or termination of any Contract for a period of three (3) years, unless a longer period is required by applicable law or agreed in writing.

12.1 Exclusion of Consequential Damages. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HBK shall not be liable to the Client for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with any Contract, including but not limited to loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, loss of production, or reputational harm, even if HBK has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12.2 Aggregate Liability Cap. HBK's total aggregate liability to the Client under or in connection with any Contract, whether arising in contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total Contract value paid or payable by the Client to HBK for the specific Project giving rise to the claim.

12.3 Basis of Bargain. The Client acknowledges that the limitations of liability set forth in this Section reflect a reasonable allocation of risk between the parties and form an essential basis of the bargain between the parties. HBK would not enter into any Contract without these limitations.

12.4 No Limitation for Fraud. Nothing in these Terms shall operate to limit or exclude HBK's liability for death or personal injury caused by HBK's negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

13.1 Definition. A Force Majeure Event means any event or circumstance beyond a party's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, earthquakes, floods, fire, epidemics, pandemics, war, armed conflict, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, trade embargoes, sanctions, port closures, shipping disruptions, strikes or labor disputes not involving HBK's own employees, or failure of third-party suppliers or utilities.

13.2 Effect. Neither party shall be in breach of its obligations under any Contract, nor liable for any delay or failure to perform, to the extent that such delay or failure results directly from a Force Majeure Event, provided that: (a) the affected party notifies the other party in writing as soon as reasonably practicable after the Force Majeure Event occurs; (b) the affected party takes all reasonable steps to mitigate the effects of the Force Majeure Event; and (c) the affected party resumes performance as soon as the Force Majeure Event ceases.

13.3 Extended Force Majeure. If a Force Majeure Event continues for more than ninety (90) consecutive days, either party may terminate the affected Contract by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. In such event, HBK shall be entitled to payment for all work completed, materials procured, and costs reasonably incurred up to the date of termination.

14.1 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate a Contract immediately upon written notice if the other party: (a) commits a material breach of the Contract and fails to remedy such breach within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice specifying the breach; (b) becomes insolvent, enters into liquidation, administration, or any analogous insolvency proceedings; or (c) engages in fraudulent, corrupt, or illegal conduct in connection with the Contract.

14.2 Termination for Convenience. The Client may terminate a Contract for convenience by providing HBK with not less than thirty (30) days' written notice. In such event, the Client shall pay HBK for: (a) all work completed and Goods fabricated up to the date of termination; (b) all materials procured or committed by HBK specifically for the Project; (c) all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by HBK in connection with the termination, including demobilization costs; and (d) a reasonable margin on the foregoing amounts as agreed in the Contract or, failing agreement, as determined by HBK in good faith.

14.3 HBK's Right to Suspend or Terminate. HBK reserves the right to suspend performance or terminate a Contract upon written notice if the Client fails to make any payment when due and such failure continues for more than fourteen (14) days after written demand.

14.4 Survival. Provisions relating to payment obligations, intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, governing law, and dispute resolution shall survive the expiration or termination of any Contract.

15.1 Governing Law. These Terms and any Contract entered into between HBK and the Client shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict of laws principles, unless the parties expressly agree in writing to the application of another jurisdiction's laws in a specific Contract.

15.2 Amicable Resolution. In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or any Contract, the parties shall first endeavor to resolve the matter amicably through good-faith negotiations at the senior management level within thirty (30) days of one party notifying the other of the dispute in writing.

15.3 Arbitration. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within the period specified in Section 15.2, either party may submit the dispute to binding arbitration administered by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in accordance with its arbitration rules then in effect. The seat of arbitration shall be Beijing, China. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding upon both parties.

15.4 Interim Relief. Nothing in this Section shall prevent either party from seeking urgent interim or injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect its rights pending the outcome of arbitration proceedings.

16.1 Right to Amend. HBK reserves the right to amend, update, or replace these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be published on HBK's official website and will take effect from the date of publication, unless a later effective date is specified.

16.2 Notice of Material Changes. Where amendments are material in nature, HBK will endeavor to provide reasonable advance notice to existing Clients with ongoing Projects. Continued engagement with HBK after the effective date of any updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16.3 Existing Contracts. These Terms, as amended from time to time, apply to all new inquiries and Contracts entered into on or after the Effective Date. Contracts executed prior to the Effective Date shall continue to be governed by the terms applicable at the time of their execution, unless both parties agree in writing to apply the updated Terms.

16.4 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or arbitral tribunal to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16.5 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with any applicable Contract, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to the same subject matter.

16.6 Waiver. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. A waiver of any particular breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

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