Link Policy
Links are the heart of the World Wide Web. The ability to jump between sites, bookmark pages, and go directly to a specific
page are part of the Web's core technology.
Links to Other Web Sites
The hyperlinks ("the Links") on our Web site allow the user to access other sites on the World Wide Web. The links are compiled and updated by ChinaTravel.com Link Editors.
(1)Our aim is to create the links to benefit our visitors. When choosing Internet resources for listing, we follow the following helpful criteria.
*Topic: Is it a Web site on Travel - China Travel or travel in other countries?
*Authority: Who created the site and what are their credentials?
*Affiliation: Who provided the information? Can I link to the homepage? Is the information biased by the provider affiliation?
*Content: Is there content or is it an advertisement? Is the information objective? Is it helpful? Is it easy to follow or navigate?
*Purpose: Is it a personal homepage, an advocacy site, a business/marketing site, or an informational site?
*Audience: Who is this resource geared toward; Is the information appropriate for its intended audience?
*Currency: How old is the information? When was the page created or last updated?
*Comparisons: How does the information compare to other electronic and print sources? Is it accurate and well written?
*Cost: Is the information freely accessible? Or, must the user pay a fee before viewing the content?
*Language: Is it written in English?
*Google Guidelines: Does it obey Google's Webmaster Guidelines? Did it punished by Google.com?
(2)Unless otherwise expressly stated, the maintenance of the Links should not be taken as a manifestation or reflection of any control, affiliation, endorsement or any other relationship between ChinaTravel.com and other Web sites.
(3)ChinaTravel.com shall not be responsible in any manner for any of the contents of any Web site to which our Web site contains Links.
(4)ChinaTravel.com shall not be responsible for changes, updates or unavailability of these linked Web sites.
(5)ChinaTravel.com shall not be liable for any direct or indirect inconvenience, prejudice or damage to the user which may be caused by the accessing of other Web sites via the Links.
Linking to ChinaTravel.com
Other Web site operators("Other Operators") are encouraged to link to ChinaTravel.com if they obey the following guidelines:
(1)
Other Operators should use the link info or link code provided by ChinaTravel.com when linking to ChinaTravel.com.
(2) Other Operators shall not create a link that contains a frame. All links to ChinaTravel.com shall only be through a separate browser window, with the URL address of ChinaTravel.com clearly visible in the location bar.
(3) Other Operators shall not copy, distribute or otherwise lift any of the contents on ChinaTravel.com without the prior written consent.
(4)
Other Operators shall not put our link on Web page containing content that could be construed as hateful, discriminatory, pornographic, libelous, defamatory or offensive.
(5) Other Operators agree, by linking to ChinaTravel, that the laws of the People's Republic of China shall govern this Link Policy and the relationship of the Other Operators with ChinaTravel.com with respect to the establishment and/or maintenance of such link.
Link Exchange
ChinaTravel.com provide link exchange program. Besides the above link policy, you are required to read our additional Travel Link Exchange Policy and Link Editing Policy if you want to exchange link with ChinaTravel.com.
ChinaTravel.com reserves the right to change, alter, amend or suspend this Link Policy, without prior notice to Other Operators. Other Operators shall be bound by any such change, alteration, amendment or suspension upon the posting of the same on this Web site.
If you have any comments, questions or requests please contact us.
This policy last updated on Nov. 3, 2005
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