1. HKFE DISCLAIMER
   

   Stock indices and other proprietary products upon which contracts traded on Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (the “Exchange”) may be based may from time to time be developed by the Exchange. The HKFE Taiwan Index is the first of such stock indices developed by the Exchange. The HKFE Taiwan Index and such other indices or proprietary products as may from time to time be developed by the Exchange (the “Exchange Indices”) are the property of the Exchange. The process of compilation and computation of each of the Exchange Indices is and will be the exclusive property of and proprietary to the Exchange. The process and basis of compilation and computation of the Exchange Indices may at any time be changed or altered by the Exchange without notice and the Exchange may at any time require that trading in and settlement of such futures or options contracts based on any of the Exchange Indices as the Exchange may designate be conducted by reference to an alternative index to be calculated. The Exchange does not warrant or represent or guarantee to any Member or any third party the accuracy or completeness of any of the Exchange Indices or their compilation and computation or any information related thereto and no such warranty or representation or guarantee of any kind whatsoever relating to any of the Exchange Indices is given or may be implied. Further, no responsibility or liability whatsoever is accepted by the Exchange in respect of the use of any of the Exchange Indices or for any inaccuracies, omissions, mistakes, errors, delays, interruptions, suspensions, changes or failures (including but not limited to those resulting from negligence) of the Exchange or any other person or persons appointed by the Exchange to compile and compute any of the Exchange Indices in the compilation and computation of any of the Exchange Indices or for any economic or other losses which may be directly or indirectly sustained as a result thereof by any Member or any third party dealing with futures or options contracts based on any of the Exchange Indices. No claims, actions or legal proceedings may be brought by any Member or any third party against the Exchange in connection with or arising out of matters referred to in this disclaimer. Any Member or any third party engages in transactions in futures and options contracts based on any of the Exchange Indices in full knowledge of this disclaimer and can place no reliance on the Exchange in respect of such transactions.

   
   
2. DISCLAIMER DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE REGULATIONS FOR TRADING FUTURES CONTRACTS ON STOCK INDICES
   

   Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (“HSI”) currently publishes, compiles and computes a number of stock indices and may publish, compile and compute such additional stock indices at the request of Hang Seng Data Services Limited (“HSDS”) from time to time (collectively, the “Hang Seng Indices”). The marks, names and processes of compilation and computation of the respective Hang Seng Indices are the exclusive property of and proprietary to HSDS. HSI has granted to the Exchange by way of licence the use of the Hang Seng Index and the four Sub-indices of the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporations Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index solely for the purposes of and in connection with the creation, marketing and trading of futures contracts based on such indices respectively and may from time to time grant to the Exchange corresponding use of other Hang Seng Indices for the purposes of and in connection with futures contracts based on such other Hang Seng Indices (collectively, “Futures Contracts”). The process and basis of compilation and computation of any of the Hang Seng Indices and any of the related formula or formulae, constituent stocks and factors may at any time be changed or altered by HSI without notice and the Exchange may at any time require that trading in and settlement of such of the Futures Contracts as the Exchange may designate be conducted by reference to an alternative index or alternative indices to be calculated. Neither the Exchange nor HSDS nor HSI warrants or represents or guarantees to any Member or any third party the accuracy or completeness of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them and the compilation and computation thereof or any information related thereto and no such warranty or representation or guarantee of any kind whatsoever relating to the Hang Seng Indices or any of them is given or may be implied. Further, no responsibility or liability whatsoever is accepted by the Exchange, HSDS or HSI in respect of the use of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them for the purposes of and in connection with the Futures Contracts or any of them and/or dealings therein, or for any inaccuracies, omissions, mistakes, errors, delays, interruptions, suspension, changes or failures (including but not limited to those resulting from negligence) of HSI in the compilation and computation of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them or for any economic or other losses which may be directly or indirectly sustained as a result thereof by any Member or any third party dealing with the Futures Contracts or any of them. No claims, actions or legal proceedings may be brought by any Member or any third party against the Exchange and/or HSDS and/or HSI in connection with or arising out of matters referred to in this disclaimer. Any Member or any third party deals in the Futures Contracts or any of them in full knowledge of this disclaimer and can place no reliance whatsoever on the Exchange, HSDS and/or HSI.

   
   
3. DISCLAIMER DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE REGULATIONS FOR TRADING OPTIONS CONTRACTS ON STOCK INDICES
   

   Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (“HSI”) currently publishes, compiles and computes a number of stock indices and may _publish, compile and compute such additional stock indices at the request of Hang Seng Data Services Limited (“HSDS”) from time to time (collectively, the “Hang Seng Indices”). The marks, names and processes of compilation and computation of the respective Hang Seng Indices are the exclusive property of and proprietary to HSDS. HSI has granted to the Exchange by way of licence the use of Hang Seng Index and the four Sub-indices of the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporations Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index solely for the purposes of and in connection with the creation, marketing and trading of option contracts based on such indices respectively and may from time to time grant to the Exchange corresponding use of any other Hang Seng Indices for the purposes of and in connection with option contracts based on such other Hang Seng Indices (collectively, the “Option Contracts”). The process and basis of compilation and computation of any of the Hang Seng Indices and any of the related formula or formulae, constituent stocks and factors may at any time be changed or altered by HSI without notice and the Exchange may at any time require that trading in and settlement of such of the Option Contracts as the Exchange may designate be conducted by reference to an alternative index or alternative indices to be calculated. Neither the Exchange nor HSDS nor HSI warrants or represents or guarantees to any Member or any third party the accuracy or completeness of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them and the compilation and computation thereof or any information related thereto and no such warranty or representation or guarantee of any kind whatsoever relating to the Hang Seng Indices or any of them is given or may be implied. Further, no responsibility or liability whatsoever is accepted by the Exchange, HSDS or HSI in respect of the use of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them for the purposes of and in connection with the Option Contracts or any of them and/or dealings therein, or for any inaccuracies, omissions, mistakes, errors, delays, interruptions, suspension, changes or failures (including but not limited to those resulting from negligence) of HSI in the compilation and computation of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them or for any economic or other losses which may be directly or indirectly sustained as a result thereof by any Member or any third party dealing with the Option Contracts or any of them. No claims, actions or legal proceedings may be brought by any Member or any third party against the Exchange and/or HSDS and/or HSI in connection with or arising out of matters referred to in this disclaimer. Any Member or any third party deals in the Option Contracts or any of them in full knowledge of this disclaimer and can place no reliance whatsoever on the Exchange, HSDS and/or HSI.

   
   

EFHK hereby makes the following risk disclosure statements to the Client:-

1. RISK OF TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS
   

   The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or options is substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as “stop-loss” or “stop-limit” orders, will not necessarily avoid loss. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand futures contracts and options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your own financial position and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should inform yourself of exercise and expiration procedures and your rights and obligations upon exercise or expiry.

   
   
2. RISK OF CLIENT ASSETS RECEIVED OR HELD OUTSIDE HONG KONG
   

   Client’s assets received or held by the licensed or registered person outside Hong Kong are subject to the applicable laws and regulations of the relevant overseas jurisdiction which may be different from the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap.571) and the rules made thereunder. Consequently, such Client’s assets may not enjoy the same protection as that conferred on Client’s assets received or held in Hong Kong.

   
   
3. RISK OF PROVIDING AN AUTHORITY TO REPLEDGE YOUR SECURITIES COLLATERAL ETC
   

   There is risk if you provide the licensed or registered person with an authority that allows it to apply your securities or securities collateral pursuant to a securities borrowing and lending agreement, re-pledge your securities collateral for financial accommodation or deposit your securities collateral as collateral for the discharge and satisfaction of its settlement obligations and liabilities.

   
   

   If your securities or securities collateral are received or held by the licensed or registered person in Hong Kong, the above arrangement is allowed only if you consent in writing. Moreover, unless you are a professional investor, your authority must specify the period for which it is current and be limited to not more than 12 months. If you are a professional investor, these restrictions do not apply.

   
   

   Additionally, your authority may be deemed to be renewed (i.e. without your written consent) if the licensed or registered person issues you a reminder at least 14 days prior to the expiry of the authority, and you do not object to such deemed renewal before the expiry date of your then existing authority.

   
   

   You are not required by any law to sign these authorities. But an authority may be required by the licensed or registered person, for example, to facilitate margin lending to you or to allow your securities or securities collateral to be lent to or deposited as collateral with third parties. The licensed or registered person should explain to you the purposes for which one of these authorities is to be used.

   
   

   If you sign one of these authorities and your securities or securities collateral are lent to or deposited with third parties, those third parties will have a lien or charge on your securities or securities collateral. Although the licensed or registered person is responsible to you for securities or securities collateral lent or deposited under your authority, a default by it could result in the loss of your securities or securities collateral.

   
   

   A cash account not involving securities borrowing and lending is available from most licensed or registered persons. If you do not require margin facilities or do not wish your securities or securities collateral to be lent or pledged, do not sign the above authorities and ask to open this type of cash account.

   
   
4. RISK OF PROVIDING AN AUTHORITY TO HOLD MAIL OR TO DIRECT MAIL TO THIRD PARTIES
   

   If you provide the licensed or registered person with an authority to hold mail or to direct mail to third parties, it is important for you to promptly collect in person all contract notes and statements of your account and review them in detail to ensure that any anomalies or mistakes can be detected in a timely fashion.

5. ADDITIONAL RISK DISCLOSURE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRADING
   

   This brief statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of trading in futures and options. In light of the risks, you should undertake such transactions only if you understand the nature of the contracts (and contractual relationships) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to risk. Trading in futures and options is not suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances.

6. Futures - Effect of “Leverage” or “Gearing”
   

   Transactions in futures carry a high degree of risk. The amount of initial margin is small relative to the value of the futures contract so that transactions are ‘leveraged’ or ‘geared’. A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you. You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the firm to maintain your position. If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position. If you fail to comply with a request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and you will be liable for any resulting deficit.

   
   
7. Futures - Risk-reducing orders or strategies
   

   The placing of certain orders (e.g. ‘stop-loss’ orders, or ‘stop-limit’ orders) which are intended to limit losses to certain amounts may not be effective because market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. Strategies using combinations of positions, such as ‘spread’ and ‘straddle’ positions may be as risky as taking simple ‘long’ or ‘short’ positions.

   
   
8. Options - Variable degree of risk
   

   Transactions in options carry a high degree of risk. Purchasers and sellers of options should familiarize themselves with the type of option (i.e. put or call) which they contemplate trading and the associated risks. You should calculate the extent to which the value of the options must increase for your position to become profitable, taking into account the premium and all transaction costs.

   
   

   The purchaser of options may offset or exercise the options or allow the options to expire. The exercise of an option results either in a cash settlement or in the purchaser acquiring or delivering the underlying interest. If the option is on a futures contract, the purchaser will acquire a futures position with associated liabilities for margin (see the section on Futures above). If the purchased options expire worthless, you will suffer a total loss of your investment which will consist of the option premium plus transaction costs. If you are contemplating purchasing deep-out-of-the-money options, you should be aware that the chance of such options becoming profitable ordinarily is remote.

   
   

   Selling (‘writing’ or ‘granting’) an option generally entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the premium received by the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in excess of that amount. The seller will be liable for additional margin to maintain the position if the market moves unfavorably. The seller will also be exposed to the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller will be obligated to either settle the option in cash or to acquire or deliver the underlying interest. If the option is on a futures contract, the seller will acquire a position in a futures contract with associated liabilities for margin (see the section on Futures above). If the option is “covered” by the seller holding a corresponding position in the underlying interest or a futures contract or another option, the risk may be reduced. If the option is not covered, the risk of loss can be unlimited.

   
   

   Certain exchanges in some jurisdictions permit deferred payment of the option premium, exposing the purchaser to liability for margin payments not exceeding the amount of the premium. The purchaser is still subject to the risk of losing the premium and transaction costs. When the option is exercised or expires, the purchaser is responsible for any unpaid premium outstanding at that time.

   
   
9. Additional Risks - Terms and conditions of contracts
   

   You should ask the firm with which you deal about the terms and conditions of the specific futures or options which you are trading and associated obligations (e.g. the circumstances under which you may become obliged to make or take delivery of the underlying interest of a futures contract and, in respect of options, expiration dates and restrictions on the time for exercise). Under certain circumstances the specifications of outstanding contracts (including the exercise price of an option) may be modified by the exchange or clearing house to reflect changes in the underlying interest.

   
   
10. Additional Risks - Suspension or restriction of trading and pricing relationships
    

    Market conditions (e.g. illiquidity) and/or the operation of the rules of certain markets (e.g. the suspension of trading in any contract or contract month because of price limits or ‘circuit breakers’) may increase the risk of loss by making it difficult or impossible to effect transactions or liquidate/offset positions. If you have sold options, this may increase the risk of loss.

    
    
11. Additional Risks - Deposited cash and property
    

    You should familiarize yourself with the protections given to money or other property you deposit for domestic and foreign transactions, particularly in the event of a firm insolvency or bankruptcy. The extent to which you may recover your money or property may be governed by specific legislation or local rules. In some jurisdictions, property which had been specifically identifiable as your own will be pro-rated in the same manner as cash for purposes of distribution in the event of a shortfall.

    
    
12. Additional Risks - Commission and other charges
    

    Before you begin to trade, you should obtain a clear explanation of all commission, fees and other charges for which you will be liable. These charges will affect your net profit (if any) or increase your loss.

    
    
13. Additional Risks - Transactions in other jurisdictions
    

    Transactions on markets in other jurisdictions, including markets formally linked to a domestic market, may expose you to additional risk. Such markets may be subject to regulation which may offer different or diminished investor protection. Before you trade you should enquire about any rules relevant to your particular transactions. Your local regulatory authority will be unable to compel the enforcement of the rules of regulatory authorities or markets in other jurisdictions where your transactions have been effected. You should ask the firm with which you deal for details about the types of redress available in both your home jurisdiction and other relevant jurisdictions before you start to trade.

    
    
14. Additional Risks - Currency risks
    

    The profit or loss in transactions in foreign currency-denominated contracts (whether they are traded in your own or another jurisdiction) will be affected by fluctuations in currency rates where there is a need to convert from the currency denomination of the contract to another currency.

    
    
15. Additional Risks - Trading facilities
    

    Electronic trading facilities are supported by computer-based component systems for the order-routing, execution, matching, registration or clearing of trades. As with all facilities and systems, they are vulnerable to temporary disruption or failure. Your ability to recover certain losses may be subject to limits on liability imposed by the system provider, the market, the clearing house and/or participant firms. Such limits may vary: you should ask the firm with which you deal for details in this respect.

    
    
16. Additional Risks - Electronic trading
    

    Trading on an electronic trading system may differ from trading on other electronic trading systems. If you undertake transactions on an electronic trading system, you will be exposed to risks associated with the system including the failure of hardware and software. The result of any system failure may be that your order is either not executed according to your instructions or is not executed at all.

    
    
17. Additional Risks - Off-exchange transactions
    

    In some jurisdictions, and only then in restricted circumstances, firms are permitted to effect off-exchange transactions. The firm with which you deal may be acting as your counterparty to the transaction. It may be difficult or impossible to liquidate an existing position, to assess the value, to determine a fair price or to assess the exposure to risk. For these reasons, these transactions may involve increased risks. Off-exchange transactions may be less regulated or subject to a separate regulatory regime. Before you undertake such transactions, you should familiarize yourself with applicable rules and attendant risks.

    
    

Certain prescribed limits and reporting level set by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) under the Securities and Futures (Contracts Limits and Reportable Positions) Rules (“the Rules”) made pursuant to Section 35 (1) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) will directly affect your Account(s) – these are summarized below. The Client should note that failure to comply with such limits or to report may constitute a criminal offence under the Ordinance and the Rules.

1. SFC PRESCRIBED LIMITS
   

   Under these limits, each of EFHK and the Client is prohibited from entering into, holding or controlling more than a specified number of open contracts in any one contract month, unless the excess is expressly authorised by SFC,HKFE or Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (“SEHK”) (as the case may be) under the Rules. A schedule of contracts and the applicable prescribed limits is set out below.

   
   
2. SFC REPORTING LEVEL
   

   Under these requirements, each of EFHK and the Client is prohibited from holding or controlling more than a specified number of open contracts in any on contract month or expiry month unless the position held or controlled is reported to the HKFE, SEHK and/or other recognized exchange pursuant to the Rules.

   
   
3. DIRECT APPLICATION OF THE RULES TO CLIENTS
   

   The SFC’s prescribed limits and reporting level apply to EFHK for its own account and separately and directly to the Client. Clients using more than one participant of the HKFE continue to be subject to the SFC’s prescribed limits and reporting level. The Client is therefore required to report to the HKFE a position which exceeds the prescribed net long or short contracts reporting level and the specific positions held through each participant of the HKFE. A sample of the reporting form is available from EFHK on request.

   
   
   
4. HKFE’S LARGE OPEN POSITION REPORT PROCEDURES
   

   The HKFE has also set large open position limits in a number of markets operated by the HKFE. In particular, the Client should note that the Client shall itself have direct reporting obligations to the HKFE where the Client holds or controls, in aggregate, open positions equal to or more than the number of futures contracts and/or options contracts specified by HKFE from time to time, whether directly or through the Client’s affiliate, and whether through one or more participants of the HKFE, in which event the Client shall be required to file a Large Open Position Report with the HKFE. For the purposes of the HKFE Rules, large open position means the number of open Futures Contracts and/or Options Contracts in a particular futures contract month or option series in a particular market determined by the Board (as defined in the HKFE Rules) to be a Large Open Position pursuant to Rules 628 of the HKFE Rules. This is similar to the concept of “reportable position” prescribed in the Rules. A sample of the reporting form is available from EFHK on request.

   
   

   Please refer to the website of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (http://www.hkex.com.hk/tradinfo/futurescontract/lop.htm) for a schedule of the prescribed limits and reporting level for some of the corresponding Futures Contract or Options Contract under the HKFE Rules (which forms an integral part of this Document and is subject to change from time to time without prior notice). A copy of the schedule is available from EFHK on request.

   
   

From time to time, it is necessary for customers to supply Essence Futures (Hong Kong) Limited (“EFHK”) with data in connection with the opening or continuation of accounts and the establishment or continuation of margin facilities or provision of other advisory or investment banking services. Failure to supply such data may result in EFHK being unable to open or continue accounts or establish or continue margin facilities or provide advisory or investment banking services. It is also the case that data are collected from customers in the ordinary course of the continuation of the business relationship, for example, when customers deposit money, withdraw or deposit stocks.

The purposes for which data relating to a customer may be used are as follows:-

1. opening and operation of and transactions in the accounts of customers;
2. the daily operation of the services and margin facilities provided to customers;
3. conducting credit checks;
4. assisting other financial institutions to conduct credit checks;
5. ensuring ongoing credit worthiness of customers;
6. designing financial services or related products for customers' use;
7. marketing financial services or related products;
8. determining the amount of indebtedness owed to or by customers;
9. collection of amounts outstanding from customers and those providing security for customers' obligations;
10. meeting the requirements to make disclosure under the requirements of any legal and/or regulatory requirements or court orders binding on EFHK; and
11. purposes relating thereto.

Data held by EFHK relating to a customer will be kept confidential but EFHK may provide such information to:-

1. any agent, contractor or third party service provider who provides trade execution, payment or securities clearing, telecommunications, administrative, computer or other services to EFHK in connection with the operation of its business;
2. any other person under a duty of confidentiality to EFHK including a related company of EFHK which has undertaken to keep such information confidential;
3. any financial institution with which the Client has or proposes to have dealings;
4. any credit reference agency and in the event of customer default, any debt collection agency;
5. any actual or proposed assignee of EFHK or participant or sub-participant or transferee of EFHK's rights in respect of the Client; or
6. any exchange, entity, agency, regulatory body or Government in any jurisdiction if required by law or pursuant to any court orders, rules or regulations to which EFHK is subject. In such cases, EFHK is usually under a duty of secrecy and will not be able to notify a customer or seek his consent in relation to such release of information.

Customers may have the right to :-

1. check whether EFHK holds data about him and the right of access to such data;
2. require EFHK to correct any data relating to him which is inaccurate; and
3. ascertain EFHK's policies and practices in relation to data and to be informed of the kind of personal data held by EFHK. EFHK may charge a reasonable fee for processing such data access request.

The person to whom requests for access to data or correction of data or for information regarding policies and practices and kinds of data held are to be addressed as follows:-

The Privacy Protection Officer
Essence Futures (Hong Kong) Limited.
39/F., One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong
Tel No: 852-2213-1000
Fax No: 852-2213-1010