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1. American Express Gourmet Club

Maxim's Chinese Cuisine restaurants and m.a.x. concepts restaurants offer:

1. Offer is applicable to Basic Cardmember of the American Express Platinum Credit Card but not valid for Supplementary Cardmembers .
2. Each Basic Cardmember can only enjoy the offer for one table on each occasion, with the number of diners being no less than two and no more than twelve.  Splitting of the table and /or bill are not allowed for the purpose of enjoying the discount benefit .
3. Discount is applicable to food from a-la-carte menu for dine-in dinner after 6pm only (not lunch), excluding all beverages and wine, tea & condiments, hotpot, pre-meal snacks, 10% service charge, festive products, set menus and discounted food items.
4. Private room bookings, banquets and takeaways are excluded.
5. Offer is valid until December 31, 2013. For Maximˇ¦s Chinese Cuisine Restaurants, the offer is not valid on January 1, February 7-13, May 1, 4-5, &11-12, June 12, & 15-16, July 1, September 14-15, & 19-20, October 1, December 14-15, 20-25 & 31, 2013.  For m.a.x. concepts, the offer is not valid on January 1, February 14, May 11-12, June 15-16, & 30, July 1, September 30, October 1, December 21, 24-26 & 31, 2013.
6. Children aged 6 years or above will be counted as 1 person for the purpose of this promotion.
7. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with set menus and any other promotional offers, or whenever a discounted food item is ordered.
8. American Express International, Inc. is not the provider of the services or related goods, pursuant to this offer, and makes no representation or warranty in relation to the same. American Express International, Inc. will also not be liable to Cardmembers, in relation to the services or related goods provided pursuant to this offer.
9. American Express International, Inc. and Maximˇ¦s Caterers Limited reserve the right to change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
10. In case of any dispute, American Express International, Inc. and Maximˇ¦s Caterers Limited shall be final, binding and conclusive.
11. American Express International, Inc. assumes no responsibility of any loss of whatever nature resulting from the Cardmember taking up the offer.

2. Golf Benefits

1. Heavily Subsidized Green Fees are applicable to Basic and Supplementary Cardmembers ("Cardmembers") of American Express^® Platinum Credit Card.
   
2. Golf Club Charges:
   a. Golf Clubs in China: RMB100 (weekdays) / RMB200 (weekends and public holidays*) for 18-hole green fee
   b. Golf Club in Hong Kong: HK$100 (weekdays) / HK$200 (weekends and public holidays*) for 9-hole green fee
   c.The Cardmember and his/her guest(s) will pay for the use of Golf Cart, Caddies and Lockers at the normal published rates unless otherwise indicated.
   d. Surcharge may apply for night time golf, please contact Platinum Assist for further details.
3. Course Access Policy:
   a. Minimum two balls per flight on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and four balls per flight on weekend including Public Holidays (Hong Kong and China).
   b. Maximum two Cardmember golfers per flight.
   c. At peak times during weekdays, American Express International, Inc. reserves the right to only accept bookings of four players. In addition, the golf clubs reserve the right to pair fewer than four players together.
4. Booking Policy:
   a. All bookings must be made at least 4 days in advance.
   b. Cardmembers cannot book more than 7 days in advance.
   c. Green fees for Cardmembers' guest(s) are subject to change at any time. Please call Platinum Assist for details.
   d. Bookings will be fulfilled on a first come first served basis. In the event that the American Express allocation is fully booked at the requested club, American Express will endeavour to fulfill the Cardmembers' golf request at the other golf clubs.
   e. There will be an administration fee of $100 for any changes made upon confirmation of booking.
5. Caddy Policy:
   a. Golf Clubs in China: The golf clubs will provide one caddy for every two golfers; however, the ratio may be amended by the golf club subject to the availability of caddies at that time. 
   b. Golf Club in Hong Kong: Caddies are subject to availability on the day of play.
6. All golf expenses incurred at the golf club including the guest's green fees and other related expenses for services provided by the golf club must be charged to Platinum Credit Card.
7. The Cardmember is required to pay for his/her own golf insurance at the respective clubs unless otherwise indicated.
8. The golf club may require golfers to provide their handicap card upon registration.
9. For SkyCity Nine Eagles, Cardmembers and their guests must present their Frequent Flyer Membership card in order to play.
10. The cancellation of transportation and/or hotel accommodation is subject to golf club's decision where applicable.
11. American Express International, Inc. is not the provider of the services or related goods, pursuant to this offer, and makes no representation or warranty in relation to the same. American Express International, Inc. will also not be liable to Cardmembers, in relation to the services or related goods provided pursuant to this offer.
12. American Express International, Inc. reserves the right to change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
13. In case of any dispute, American Express International, Inc. reserves the right of final decision.

  Cancellation Policy: Monday to Friday
Any cancellation must be made 3 days in advance prior to the tee-off date.

Cancellation Policy: Saturday and Sunday
Any cancellation must be made 5 days in advance prior to the tee-off date.

Cancellation Policy: Public Holidays*
Any cancellation must be made 7 days in advance prior to the tee-off date.

If the above is not adhered to, cancellation fee will apply.
No charge will be made for cancellations if weather prevents play due to the event of a Typhoon 8 or above and/ or Black Rain as determined by the Hong Kong Observatory, or by the ferry company where sea transportation is halted or cancelled due to bad weather conditions. For any other adverse weather conditions that prohibit play, this will subject to golf club's decisions. If the golfer has started he/she round club rules will apply.

* For Public Holiday definition of each golf club and any other enquiries, please call The Platinum Assist on 2277 2028.

3. 10 Times Bonus Points

 

1. To enjoy the 10 times Membership Rewards points offer, Cardmember must settle the payment with The Centurion^®, The Platinum Card^® or The American Express Platinum Credit Card.
2. Cardmember will enjoy a total of 10 times Membership Rewards points (including 2 points earned under the Membership Rewards Turbo Program for Turbo Program enrollees or 1 point earned under the Membership Rewards Basic Program for Basic Program enrollees), subject to the spending cap for the Turbo Program. There is no spending cap on the points earned under the Basic Program, and the remaining bonus points earned under the 10 times Membership Rewards points offer.
3. 10 times Membership Rewards points offer is not applicable to Interest-Free Installment Plan for the 10 times Bonus Partners.
4. 10 times Membership Rewards points offer is not applicable to American Express Corporate Card,American Express network cards issued by other banks, e.g. DBS / Standard Chartered / AEON and Co-brand cards issued with Cathay Pacific Airways and Cheung Kong.
5. American Express International Inc. and the offer providers reserve the right to change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice
6. In case of any dispute, American Express Int'l Inc. and the offer providers reserve the right of final decision.
7. The terms herein are supplemental to and shall form part of the American Express Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions.
8. In the event of any inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions of these terms and conditions, the English version shall prevail.
9. Promotional period for the Platinum 10 times Bonus Partners:

Until July 31, 2013

• ten feet tall

Until September 30, 2013

• MTM

• 8 Fine Irishmen Pub
• Abebe Polynesian Bar & Club
• Akita Crab Specialist Shabu Shabu
• Akita Teppanyaki . Sashimi
• Bahama Mama's Caribbean Bar
• Birdcage Chinese Gourmet
• Chicco
• Fotomax
• Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
• Hong Kong Parkview
• il meglio Ristorante di Venezia
• Knutsford Steak Chop & Oyster Bar
• Momiji Sumibiyaki
• Nishiki VIP Suites
• Papa Razzi Terrazza Italiana
• Pelican Bay Florida Beachside Bar
• Primo Ristorante Italiano
• Q Club
• Sealy Gallery (not applicable to promotional mattress and products with extra discount)
• Shine*
• Simmons® (selected models only)
• The birdcage Shanghai Lounge
• Tutto Bene Ristorante Italiano
• Visual Culture

Until June 30, 2014

• Wash & Wax

4. Travel Accident Insurance

ACE Insurance Limited (hereinafter called the "Company") hereby certifies an American Express Cardmember who receives this Certificate (superceding all prior certificates which are now null and void) has Travel Accident coverage as outlined below subject to the provisions, limits and other terms contained in the Master Policy which is held by American Express International, Inc., Hong Kong (hereafter referred to as the "Policyholder"), and which may be inspected there.

Master Policy Number for The American Express Platium Credit Card :

Policyholder : American Express International, Inc., Hong Kong. 

Eligilble Person :
A person shall be a Covered Person under Master Policy Number NAC000025("the Policy") only if:  
i. He or she is
a) The Basic or Supplementary Cardmember who has an American Express Platinu Credit Card issued by the Policyholder and billed in Hong Kong Dollars;or
b) The legally married spouse or dependent child under age 23 of any Covered Person described in a) above; and
ii. His or her American Express Card is billed by the Policyholder.
For the purpose of this Policy, a common law marriage is not considered a legal marriage.Dependent Child means a legally dependent child, including a stepchild or legally adopted child of any Covered Person described in i. a) above; and who is wholly dependent on such Covered Person(s) for financial support.

COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
A Covered Person will be fully insured for benefits under the Policy while taking a trip on a Common Carrier Conveyance only when the entire fare has been charged to an American Express Card.

MAXIMUM INDEMNITY PER COVERED PERSON
In the event the entire fare has been charged to duplicate or multiple American Express Cards while the Covered Person taking a trip on a Common Carrier Conveyance, the Covered Person will entitle for the highest benefit under one such card, as stated in the "Schedule of Benefits", for any one Loss sustained by any one individual Covered Person as a result of any one accident.

In no event will duplicate or multiple American Express Cards or American Express Travel Cover or Travel Accident Insurance Certificates obligate the Company in excess of the "Schedule of Benefits" for any one Loss sustained by any one accident under Master Policy HMM0801988 / HMM0801990 or under similar American Express Travel Cover or Travel Accident Insurance Certificates wherever issued.

DEFINITIONS
"Injury" means bodily injury which:
i. is caused by an accident which occurs whilst the Covered Person's insurance is in force under the Policy; and
ii. results in Loss insured by the Policy; and
iii. creates a Loss due, directly and independent of all other causes, to such accidental bodily injury.

"Loss" as used above with reference to hand or foot means complete and permanent severance through or above the wrist or ankle joint, and as used with reference to eye means the irrecoverable loss of entire sight of such eye.

"Common Carrier Conveyance" means any air, land or water conveyance operated under a license for the transportation of passengers for hire.

"Covered Trip" means
i. a trip (one-way or round trip) taken by the Covered Person between the Point of Departure and the Final Destination as shown on the Covered Person's ticket; and
ii. the Covered Person's entire fare for such trip has been charged to an American Express Card prior to any Injury.

"Scheduled Flight" means a flight in an aircraft where the airline is listed in the Official Airline guide or equivalent and the air carrier holds a certificate, licence or similar authorization for schedule air transportation issued by the relevant authorities in the country in which the aircraft is registered and, in accordance with such authorization, maintains and publishes schedules and tariffs for passenger service between named airports at regular and specific times. Scheduled Airline does not include Private Charter.


DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS

Common Carrier Benefit:
The benefits specified in the Schedule of Benefits will be paid if, a Covered Person suffers Loss resulting directly or independently of all other causes, from accidental Injury on or after the date of ticket purchase; provided, however, such Injury is sustained under the circumstances specified as below:
* Such Injury received while riding as a passenger, in or boarding or alighting or being struck by the Common Carrier Conveyance.

Additional Benefits :

1. Airport Transportation Benefit :

If a Scheduled Airline ticket is purchased for a Covered Trip prior to the Covered Person's departure for the airport, this Benefit is payable if the Covered Person sustains any Injury while riding as a passenger in a land Common Carrier Conveyance, rental car or a scheduled helicopter operated as a Common Carrier Conveyance, but only :
a) when going directly to an airport for the purpose of boarding an aircraft for a Covered Trip; or
b) when leaving directly from an airport after alighting from an aircraft from a Covered Trip.

2. Airport Premises Benefit:
If a Scheduled Airline ticket is purchased for a Covered Trip prior to boarding, this Benefit is payable if the Covered Person sustains any Injury while upon any airport premises designated for passenger use, but only when the Covered Person is upon such premises immediately before boarding, or immediately after alighting from, an aircraft from a Covered Trip.

SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS :


The American Express Platinum Credit Card Coverage Maximum Benefit Amounts
Loss of Life HK$3,500,000
Dismemberment:
Loss of both hands or both feet HK$3,500,000
Loss of one hand and one foot HK$3,500,000
Loss of entire sight of both eyes HK$3,500,000
Loss of entire sight of one eye and
Loss of one hand or one foot HK$3,500,000

Loss of one hand or one foot HK$1,750,000 
Loss of entire sight of one eye HK$1,750,000


The Company will pay the applicable benefit amount if a Covered Person suffers a Loss from an Injury while coverage is in force under the Policy, but only if such Loss occurs within 100 days after the date of accident which caused the Injury. Indemnity provided hereunder will not be paid under any circumstances for more than one of the Losses, the greatest, sustained by an Insured Person as the result of any one accident.

ON-BOARD TICKETING:
In the event a Covered Person suffers a Loss on-board a Scheduled Airline flight for which the airline sells tickets on-board the flight and the Covered Person has not purchased his or her ticket by charging the ticket to an American Express Card prior to boarding the flight, the Company will evaluate and pay such Loss where it can establish that no other form of payment was used for the flight in question.

EXPOSURE AND DISAPPEARANCE
If the Covered Person is unavoidably exposed to the elements because of an accident on a Covered Trip which results in disappearance, sinking or wrecking of a Common Carrier Conveyance, and if as a result of such exposure, the Covered Person suffers a Loss for which benefits are otherwise payable under the Policy, such Loss will be covered under the Policy. If the Covered Person disappears because of an accident on a Covered Trip which results in the disappearance, sinking or wrecking of a Common Carrier Conveyance, and if the Covered Person's body has not been found within 52 weeks after the date of such accident, it will be presumed, subject to there being no evidence to the contrary, that the Covered Person suffered Loss of life as a result of Injury covered by this Policy.

EXCLUSIONS
This Policy does not cover any Loss caused or contributed to by:
i. Suicide or self-destruction or any attempt thereat;
ii. War or any act of war whether declared or undeclared;
iii. Injury to which a contributory cause was the commission of, or attempt to commit, an illegal act by or on behalf of the Covered Person or his or her beneficiaries.
iv. While serving as an operator or crewmember of any Common Carrier Conveyance.
v. Any illegal act by or on behalf of the Covered Person and/or his beneficiaries.
vi. Directly or indirectly, the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, seepage, migration, escape, release of or exposure to any hazardous biological, chemical, nuclear or radioactive material, gas, matter or contamination.

CLAIMS
Written notice of a claim must be given to ACE Insurance Limited, 25th Floor, Shui On Centre, No. 6 - 8 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong within 60 days after the occurrence or commencement of any Loss covered by the Policy or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. Benefits will be payable upon receipt of due written proof, as required by the Company, of a legitimate covered Loss.
Payments of Claims: Benefits will be paid to the surviving Covered Person or equally to the beneficiaries in the first of the following classes of successive preference beneficiaries in which there is a living member:
a. the Covered Person's spouse;
b. His or her children, including legally adopted children;
c. His or her parents;
d. His or her brothers and sisters;
e. His or her estate.
In determining such person or persons, the Company may rely upon an affidavit by a member of any of the classes of preference beneficiaries described above. Payment based upon such affidavit shall fully discharge the Company from all obligations under the Policy. Any amount payable to a minor may be paid to the minor's legal guardian. Benefits for all other Losses sustained by a Covered Person will be paid to the Covered Person, if living, otherwise to the beneficiaries.

INDIVIDUAL TERMINATIONS
The insurance of any Covered Person shall immediately terminate:
i. As of the date this Policy shall terminate;
ii. On the date that the Cardmember ceases to be a Covered Person hereunder except that no person shall cease to be a Covered Person solely by reason of the change of residence of the Cardmember.
iii. As of the premium due date, if the Policyholder fails to pay the required premium for the Cardmember except as the result of inadvertent error.

LEGAL JURISDICTION AND GOVERNING LAW
The Company shall in all competent judicial proceedings at the instance of parties suing in respect of matter arising out of this insurance acknowledge the jurisdiction of the Courts in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (herein after known as "Hong Kong"). The Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Hong Kong Law, except as otherwise stated herein.

TERMINATION OF POLICY
This Policy may be amended or terminated at any time by written agreement between the Company and the Policyholder. The Policyholder or the Company may, however, terminate this Policy at any time by giving written notice of termination to other party, but the date of termination shall not be less than ninety (90) days after the date the Policyholder or the Company receives such notice unless an earlier date is mutually agreeable to the Policyholder and the Company.

5. IL COLPO GROUP year-round privileges

1. Advance booking is required and usage of the offer must be indicated during reservation.
2. Offers applicable to Platinum Credit Card Basic and Supplementary Cardmembers.
3. Offers are valid at designated Mu-lan Spa, Swiss Line IL COLPO, IL COLPO Skin Nursery and IL COLPO GROUP outlets.
4. For redemption of complimentary cash coupons, please refer to the back of the coupons for specific terms and conditions.
5. To enjoy first time trial offer, Cardmembers have to present letter issued by American Express.
6. Offers are not valid on Saturday and Public Holidays eves.
7. Nail offers are only applicable to selected manicurists. 
8. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers and discounts.
9. American Express International, Inc. is not the provider of the services or related goods, pursuant to this offer, and makes no representation or warranty in relation to the same. American Express International, Inc. will also not be liable to Cardmembers, in relation to the services or related goods provided pursuant to this offer.
10. American Express International, Inc., Mu-lan Spa, Swiss Line IL COLPO, IL COLPO Skin Nursery and IL COLPO GROUP reserve the right to change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
11. In case of any dispute, American Express International, Inc., Mu-lan Spa, Swiss Line IL COLPO, IL COLPO Skin Nursery and IL COLPO GROUP  reserve the right of final decisions.