USER AGREEMENT

Website: t50rankings.com (the “Website”) Operator: Beijing CCM Media Co., Ltd. (brand name: “CCM Media Group”; Unified Social Credit Code: 911102287596345515, registered address: Room 603, Building A, Aocheng Rongfu Center, Beijing 100107, China) — “we“, “us“, or the “Company” Version: 2.0 Effective Date: September 14, 2026 (first version published for the Rankings website)

1. Acceptance and Scope

1.1 This User Agreement (the “Agreement“) is concluded between you and the Company and governs your access to and use of the Website and all related services, including: (a) browsing rankings and industry content; (b) registering an account; (c) applying for or submitting materials to our rankings and awards (the “Submissions“); (d) registering for and attending our summits, forums and offline events (the “Events“); and (e) community features such as comments and feedback (collectively, the “Services“).

1.2 By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Services.

1.3 “You” refers to any natural person, legal person or organization that accesses or uses the Services. If you use the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind that organization to this Agreement.

2. Related Documents

2.1 This Agreement forms an integral part of a document framework together with:

• the Disclaimer;
• the Privacy Policy;
• the Ranking Methodology and Data Sources Statement (the “Methodology“); and
• the Corrections and Complaints Policy.

2.2 In case of conflict: matters relating to rankings content and limitation of liability are governed by the Disclaimer; matters relating to personal information are governed by the Privacy Policy; matters not covered by the foregoing are governed by this Agreement.

3. Definitions

• “Rankings Content” means the rankings, ratings, commentaries, reports and related content published on the Website.
• “Submission Materials” means the information and supporting documents (including business and financial data) submitted by or on behalf of an enterprise for the purpose of rankings or awards evaluation.
• “Community Content” means any content (other than Submission Materials) that you post, upload or transmit through the Services, including comments and feedback.
• “Methodology” has the meaning given in Section 2.1.

4. Accounts

4.1 You may browse the Website without registration. Interactive features (such as comments, Submissions and Event registration) require registration with a valid mobile phone number or email address, verified as required. We may review registration information you submit.

4.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

4.3 Accounts are for your own use. You may not transfer, lend, rent or sell your account. Account credentials and related rights are licensed to you; the account itself remains operated by the Company.

4.4 You warrant that registration information you provide is true, accurate and complete, and will be kept updated. We may restrict or suspend Services if the information is untrue, inaccurate or unlawful.

4.5 If an account remains inactive for one (1) year, we may, after notice, deactivate it. Data deletion follows the Privacy Policy.

4.6 Data storage: we apply commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard data but do not guarantee uninterrupted storage. For Community Content, we may set storage periods and are not obliged to retain data after Services are terminated. For Submission Materials, Section 6.5 (export window) applies in place of this Section 4.6.

5. License and Restrictions

5.1 We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for personal or internal business reference purposes.

5.2 Unless expressly permitted in writing, you shall not:

• scrape, crawl, mirror or systematically copy the Website or Rankings Content;
• use the Website or Rankings Content to train artificial-intelligence models or build datasets;
• create, publish or distribute derivative rankings, ratings or league tables based on Rankings Content, or represent any affiliation or endorsement by us;
• reverse engineer the Website or attempt to discover its source code;
• interfere with or disrupt the Website, its security measures or other users’ access;
• remove or obscure any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices.

5.3 We may independently determine and address suspected violations, including by refusing publication, restricting functions or suspending accounts; for suspected violations of law we may retain records and report to competent authorities.

6. User Content

6.1 Community Content

6.1.1 You retain ownership of your Community Content. By posting it, you grant us a worldwide, free, non-exclusive, transferable-to-our-affiliates license to host, store, reproduce, adapt for formatting, translate, publicly display and distribute it in connection with operating and promoting the Services. Where you delete your Community Content, the license terminates in respect of that content, except for reasonable archival copies and content already incorporated into published rankings or reports.

6.1.2 You warrant that your Community Content does not infringe any third party’s rights (including copyright, trademark, reputation, privacy and portrait rights) and complies with applicable law. You shall not post content that is unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, obscene, or that constitutes spam or unauthorized advertising.

6.2 Submission Materials

6.2.1 Accuracy. You warrant that Submission Materials are true, accurate and complete, and that you are duly authorized by the represented enterprise to submit them.

6.2.2 No audit. We do not independently audit, review or assure Submission Materials, and adoption of such materials does not constitute our verification of their truth or accuracy.

6.2.3 Verification window. Before publication, we will give the submitting enterprise 【15】working days to review the data we intend to use. Failure to raise written objections within that period is deemed confirmation.

6.2.4 Consequences of false data. If Submission Materials are found to be false, misleading or materially incomplete, we may correct the ranking, withdraw the ranking or award eligibility, require return of any award or certificate, and publish a correction notice, without prejudice to our other rights.

6.2.5 License (narrow). You grant us a license to use Submission Materials solely for the purposes of evaluation, compilation, publication and promotion of the applicable rankings and awards. We will not alter the substance of such materials and will not disclose original documents to third parties, save as required by law or with your written consent. Materials containing trade secrets are handled in accordance with Section 9 of the Privacy Policy.

6.2.6 Export window. For 【30】days after publication of the applicable ranking, you may request an export of your own Submission Materials by writing to us. After that period, materials are retained or deleted in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

6.3 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all content you submit. We do not pre-screen content and do not undertake any obligation to monitor, but may remove content upon notice of infringement or violation of this Agreement.

7. Rankings and Editorial Independence

7.1 Rankings Content reflects our editorial judgment at a specific point in time, prepared in accordance with the Methodology. It does not constitute a factual determination of any enterprise’s condition, and does not constitute investment, legal, tax or other professional advice, nor any offer, solicitation or credit rating.

7.2 We do not sell ranking placements and do not accept any consideration intended to influence evaluation outcomes. Any representation of “paid listings”, “guaranteed placement” or “paid ranking improvement” in our name is unauthorized; please report it to us.

7.3 Sponsorship of, partnership in or exhibition at our Events has no connection with inclusion in, or ranking position on, our Rankings. See Article 9 and the Disclaimer.

7.4 Currency conversion, data calibres and estimation rules are set out in the Methodology. Rankings between different editions are not comparable.

8. Events

8.1 Registration. Event registration through the Website is effective only upon our written (including e-mail) confirmation. We may decline or cancel registration based on venue capacity, eligibility or safety considerations.

8.2 Fees and cancellation. Fees, inclusions and cancellation/refund rules are as stated on the relevant event registration page. In case of inconsistency between this Article and the event page, the event page prevails.

8.3 Conduct. You shall comply with on-site rules and safety management. We may remove any attendee who disrupts the Event, infringes others’ rights or violates applicable law, without refund.

8.4 Visas and documents. You are solely responsible for obtaining visas and meeting entry requirements of the Event jurisdiction. Any invitation letter we issue is for attendance purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of entry.

8.5 Filming. Photography, filming and live streaming may take place at Events. You consent to our reasonable use of your name, likeness and voice in Event publicity, news reporting and rankings promotion. If you do not wish to be filmed, please notify us in writing at check-in.

8.6 Personal information. Information provided for registration and attendance is processed under the Privacy Policy; we may share necessary attendee information with co-organizers, supporters and local execution service providers.

8.7 Changes and force majeure. We may postpone, relocate or cancel an Event for force majeure, government requirements or venue/safety reasons, and will notify you within a reasonable period and handle refunds or rescheduling per the event page.

8.8 Personal property and safety. Please safeguard your belongings and assess your own risks in attending. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for loss of personal property not caused by our fault. Nothing in this Article excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded by law, including liability for personal injury.

9. Advertisements and Sponsorship

9.1 The Services may display advertisements, sponsorships and brand promotions. All such content will be clearly identified as “Advertisement”, “Sponsored Content” or the like.

9.2 You may close or opt out of advertisement display and push notifications through available settings.

9.3 Any purchases or transactions you enter into based on advertisements or promotional content are solely between you and the relevant third party. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for such transactions, except as expressly provided by law.

10. Third-Party Products and Services

10.1 Where the Website calls upon third-party systems or links to third-party websites or services, the results and content are provided by such third parties. We do not guarantee their security, accuracy or availability, and such links are for convenience only and do not imply endorsement.

10.2 Where third-party service providers collect or process your data, they must obtain your consent in advance and take necessary protection measures in accordance with law and their agreements with us. You may complain to us about a third party’s illegal conduct, and we will handle verified complaints.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 All content provided by us on the Website (including text, graphics, data compilations, layout, logos, ranking names and ranking results) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright and other rights.

11.2 “t50rankings.com“, the ranking names and related logos are our trademarks or trade names. You may not display, use or apply to register such marks or confusingly similar marks, or otherwise represent any right to use them, without our prior written consent.

11.3 Third-party names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used on the Website for identification and commentary only.

12. Disclaimers

12.1 The Services are provided “as is” and “as available”. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we do not warrant that: (a) the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free; (b) the Services will meet your particular requirements; or (c) defects will be corrected.

12.2 Rankings Content may contain data that is outdated, incomplete or affected by differences in calibre. We have used reasonable efforts to verify it but do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose. See also the Disclaimer.

12.3 We are not liable for service interruption, delay or data loss caused by force majeure (including government action, natural disasters, war, hacker attacks, viruses, network failure or third-party service provider faults), provided we make commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate.

12.4 Our right to address unlawful content does not constitute an obligation to monitor, and we do not guarantee timely discovery or handling of all violations.

13. Limitation of Liability

13.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential loss, or for loss of profits, goodwill, business opportunities or data, arising from or in connection with the Services.

13.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability to you under or in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the greater of (a)【USD 1,000】and (b) the total fees actually paid by you to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

13.3 Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law, including liability for personal injury, or for loss caused by our wilful misconduct or gross negligence, or statutory consumer rights.

13.4 If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

14. Indemnification

You shall indemnify and hold us and our affiliates harmless from any third-party claims, demands, losses, liabilities and reasonable costs (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your breach of this Agreement; (b) content you submit; (c) your infringement of any third party’s rights; or (d) your unlawful or improper use of the Services.

15. Suspension and Termination

15.1 We may add, modify, suspend or discontinue all or part of the Services. We may restrict or terminate your access for reasonable grounds including suspected breach of this Agreement, legal requirements or security concerns, upon notice where practicable.

15.2 Articles relating to intellectual property, disclaimers and limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law and dispute resolution survive termination.

16. Privacy and Minors

16.1 Personal information is collected, used, stored and protected in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

16.2 The Website is intended for enterprises and industry professionals and is not directed to minors. If we learn that we have collected personal information of a minor, we will delete it promptly.

17. Language Versions

17.1 This Agreement is executed in English. In case of any discrepancy between the English version and any translation, the English version prevails.

17.2 The Website may use third-party machine-translation services. Translations may be inaccurate and do not constitute a variation of this Agreement.

18. Modifications to this Agreement

18.1 We may modify this Agreement in response to changes in law, technology or the Services. The modified version will be published on the Website.

18.2 Material modifications (including those affecting disclaimer or limitation of liability, fees, or processing of personal information) will be announced on the Website at least 【15】days before taking effect.

18.3 Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of a modified version constitutes acceptance. If you do not accept, please stop using the Services; the version in effect at the time of your prior use will continue to govern matters arising from such prior use.

19. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

19.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China (excluding conflict-of-laws rules).

19.2 Disputes shall first be resolved through friendly negotiation. Failing that, either party may submit the dispute to the Beijing Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with its rules in effect at the time of filing. The seat of arbitration is Beijing, and the language of arbitration is English (or bilingual Chinese and English, as agreed by the parties).

19.3 An arbitral award is final and binding on both parties. Arbitral awards may be recognized and enforced in other jurisdictions under the New York Convention.

19.4 If you are a consumer residing in a jurisdiction whose mandatory consumer protection rules confer rights notwithstanding a choice-of-law or arbitration clause, those rights are unaffected.

20. Notices and Contact

20.1 We may give notice by website announcement, in-site message or e-mail to the address you provided. Notices are deemed served upon sending.

20.2 Contact:

• General inquiries:【info@t50rankings.com】
• Data corrections and complaints:【corrections@t50rankings.com】(see the Corrections and Complaints Policy)
• Reporting unauthorized “paid listing” representations:【report@t50rankings.com】
• Registered office: Room 603, Building A, Aocheng Rongfu Center, Beijing 100107, China
• Phone:【】

21. Miscellaneous

21.1 This Agreement, together with the documents in Section 2.1, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Services and supersedes prior communications on the same subject matter.

21.2 Our failure to exercise any right does not constitute a waiver of it.

21.3 You may not assign this Agreement without our written consent. We may assign it in connection with a reorganization or transfer of business, upon notice.

21.4 Nothing in this Agreement creates any agency, partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between you and the Company.

21.5 Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

21.6 Copyright in this Agreement belongs to the Company. The meaning of this Agreement is determined by the ordinary meaning of its terms; disputes over interpretation are resolved under Article 19.

Effective Date: September 14, 2026. This version (2.0) supersedes the User Agreement published on January 10, 2026. Matters arising from use before the Effective Date are governed by the version then in effect.