Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

Welcome to the US Taiwan Watch website (hereinafter referred to as "this Website"). This page contains both our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of the terms below.

Terms of Service

1. Account and Security Users registering via third-party services (e.g., Auth0, Google) must ensure information is accurate. You are responsible for account confidentiality. Any actions taken through your account are deemed your own.

2. Intellectual Property All content, including text, images, podcasts, videos, AI-assisted summaries, and code, is the property of US Taiwan Watch or its licensors. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use is prohibited without written consent.

3. User Conduct

• Users shall not post harassing, defamatory, or unlawful content, nor attempt to disrupt website security.
• By posting content/comments, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, and sub-licensable license to use and display such content globally.
• You are legally responsible for your comments. We reserve the right to remove content that violates laws or public order.

4. Disclaimers

• Certain information is AI-assisted and provided "as-is." While we strive for reliable sources, AI may produce errors or omissions.
• Insights and analyses are for reference only and do not constitute legal, investment, or professional advice. We do not guarantee the timeliness or accuracy of the content. US Taiwan Watch is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this website.

5. Service Changes We reserve the right to modify or terminate services without prior notice.

6. Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of the ROC (Taiwan). Disputes shall be resolved in the Taipei District Court.

Privacy Policy

1. Scope of the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy covers how this Website handles Personal Identifiable Information (PII) collected during your use of our services. This policy does not apply to external websites linked through this Website, nor does it apply to personnel not commissioned by or involved in the management of this Website.

2. Collection, Processing, and Use of Personal Data

• When you visit this Website or use our services, we will request necessary personal data depending on the nature of the service. We process and use your personal data only within the scope of the specific purpose for which it was collected.
• This Website will retain information such as your name, email address, contact information, and time of use when you use interactive features such as membership services and surveys.
• Our membership services utilize third-party identity providers (such as Auth0 and Google). When you register or log in through these services, this Website will obtain and retain the name, email address, and unique user identifier provided via the authorization scope of the respective service. This data is used solely for identity authentication, account management, and providing personalized experiences; it will not be used for any other purposes.
• During general browsing, our server automatically records relevant activities, including your IP address, time of access, browser type, and browsing/clickstream data. This information is used as an internal reference to improve our services and will never be disclosed to the public.
• To provide accurate services, we may conduct statistical analysis on collected survey data. The results may be presented as statistical data or descriptive text for internal research or public disclosure as needed; however, such data will be anonymized and will not involve specific individuals.

3. Data Protection

• Our servers are equipped with firewalls, anti-virus systems, and other necessary information security devices and protective measures. Strict procedures are in place to protect the website and your personal data. Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information, and all such personnel have signed confidentiality agreements. Any violation of confidentiality obligations will be subject to relevant legal actions.
• If it is necessary to commission other entities to provide services for business purposes, this Website will strictly require them to comply with confidentiality obligations and implement necessary inspection procedures to ensure full compliance.

4. External Links

Our web pages provide links to other websites. You may click these links to enter external sites. However, this Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites; you must refer to the privacy policy of the respective linked site.

5. Policy on Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

This Website will never provide, exchange, rent, or sell any of your personal data to other individuals, groups, private enterprises, or public agencies, except where there is a legal basis or contractual obligation. The aforementioned exceptions include, but are not limited to:

• With your written consent.
• As required by law.
• To eliminate danger to your life, body, liberty, or property.
• For public interest in collaboration with public agencies or academic research institutions for statistical or academic research, provided that the data is processed or disclosed in a way that does not identify specific individuals.
• When your behavior on the website violates the Terms of Service or may damage or hinder the rights of the Website and other users, or cause harm to any person, and disclosure of your personal data is deemed necessary by the Website management for identification, contact, or legal action.
• When it is in your best interest.

When this Website commissions vendors or third-party services (such as Auth0 identity authentication or email service providers) to assist in collecting, processing, or using your personal data, we will exercise due diligence in supervising and managing these service providers.

6. Use of Cookies

To provide you with the best service and maintain the security of identity authentication, this Website and the third-party services we utilize will place and access our Cookies on your computer. If you do not wish to accept Cookies, you may set your browser’s privacy level to "High" to reject Cookie storage; however, this may cause certain features of the Website to function improperly.

7. Data Subject Rights

In accordance with laws, you have the right to request that we stop collecting, processing, or using your data, or delete it entirely. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@ustw.watch. Please note that this does not apply if this Website is legally obligated to retain the data or if otherwise provided by law.

8. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy will be amended as needed. The amended terms will be posted on this Website.