1. General
This website (the "Website") is owned and operated by Regent Management Services Sdn. Bhd. (referred to in these Terms of Use as the "Firm", "we", "our" or "us").
By accessing, browsing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy and any other applicable policies or notices published on the Website. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use, you should cease using the Website.
We may revise or update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any amendments will become effective upon publication on the Website unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website after the publication of any amendments will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, all content and materials available on this Website, including text, articles, publications, graphics, photographs, images, logos, designs, software and other materials, are owned by, licensed to or otherwise used with permission by the Firm and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download or print materials from this Website for your own personal and non-commercial use, provided that you do not alter the materials and that all applicable copyright, trademark and proprietary notices are retained.
Unless you have obtained our prior written consent, you must not reproduce, copy, modify, adapt, distribute, republish, transmit, display, sell, license, commercially exploit or otherwise use any content or materials from this Website, except as expressly permitted by law.
All rights not expressly granted under these Terms of Use are reserved by the Firm.
3. Website Content
The information and materials provided on this Website are intended for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute and should not be regarded as accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate secretarial, business, legal, financial or other professional advice.
Although we take reasonable steps to keep the information on this Website accurate and current, laws, regulations, standards and practices may change, and information published on the Website may not reflect the most recent developments.
Accordingly, we do not represent or warrant that any information or material on the Website is accurate, complete, current, reliable or suitable for any particular purpose.
You should obtain appropriate professional advice based on your specific facts and circumstances before making any decision or taking any action in reliance on information contained on this Website.
4. No Professional Relationship
Your access to or use of this Website does not, by itself, establish any client, professional, advisory, fiduciary or other similar relationship between you and the Firm.
Submitting an enquiry, communicating with us through the Website, subscribing to our publications or updates, attending an event, or downloading or using materials from the Website does not constitute an engagement of the Firm to provide professional services.
A professional engagement will only arise when the Firm has expressly agreed to provide the relevant services and the applicable engagement letter or other written agreement has been duly accepted.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this Website and all information, content and materials made available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
We make no representation or warranty, whether express or implied, concerning the Website or its contents, including any warranty as to accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose.
While we take reasonable measures to maintain the security and availability of the Website, we do not warrant that access to the Website will be continuous, uninterrupted, secure or error-free, or that the Website or its servers will be free from viruses, malware or other harmful components.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm and its directors, employees, representatives, agents and affiliates shall not be liable for any loss, damage, liability, cost or expense arising out of or in connection with:
- your access to, use of or inability to use this Website;
- any reliance placed on information or materials available through the Website;
- any error, omission, interruption, delay or technical failure affecting the Website;
- any virus, malware, malicious code or other harmful component transmitted through or associated with the Website; or
- any third-party website, content, product, service or material linked to or accessible through the Website.
This exclusion applies, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive losses or damages, regardless of how they arise.
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or restrict any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under applicable law.
7. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to websites, platforms or resources operated by third parties. Such links are provided solely for convenience or informational purposes.
The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement, approval or recommendation by the Firm of the relevant third party, website, content, products or services.
We do not control and are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, content or privacy practices of third-party websites. Your access to and use of any third-party website is at your own risk and will be subject to that website's own terms, conditions and privacy policies.
8. Confidentiality
Unless expressly stated otherwise by the Firm, communications or information submitted through this Website should not be considered confidential.
You should not transmit confidential, privileged, sensitive or commercially valuable information through the Website unless specifically requested by the Firm or through a communication channel designated by us for that purpose.
The Firm will not be responsible for any loss arising from the transmission of information through the Website except to the extent required by applicable law.
9. Indemnity
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Firm and its directors, employees, agents and representatives from and against claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal costs, arising from or relating to:
- your material breach of these Terms of Use;
- your unlawful or unauthorised use of the Website; or
- your infringement of the rights of any third party in connection with your use of the Website.
10. Suspension and Termination
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Website where we reasonably believe that you have breached these Terms of Use, misused the Website, engaged in unlawful activity or otherwise created a risk to the Firm, the Website or other users.
We may also suspend, modify or discontinue all or part of the Website for operational, security, maintenance or other legitimate purposes.
Any provisions of these Terms of Use which, by their nature, are intended to continue following termination or cessation of use shall remain effective, including provisions concerning intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity and dispute resolution.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.
In the event of any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use or the use of this Website, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good faith discussions.
If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within a reasonable period, it shall be referred to and finally determined by arbitration in Malaysia in accordance with the Arbitration Act 2005 and the applicable rules of the Asian International Arbitration Centre ("AIAC"). The decision or award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
Nothing in this provision shall prevent either party from applying to a court of competent jurisdiction for interim, injunctive or other urgent relief where necessary to preserve or protect its rights pending resolution of the dispute.
12. Individual Dispute Resolution
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute, claim or proceeding arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or the use of this Website shall be pursued on an individual basis.
You agree not to commence, participate in or seek relief through any class, representative, collective, group or similar proceeding against the Firm or its directors, employees, agents or affiliates.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, an arbitrator shall not consolidate claims involving different persons or determine any claim on a class, representative or collective basis without the written agreement of all affected parties.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is determined by a court, tribunal or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall, to the extent necessary, be severed or modified without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other terms, policies or notices expressly incorporated into them, constitute the agreement between you and the Firm in relation to your use of this Website.
These Terms of Use do not supersede or replace the terms of any separate engagement letter or other written agreement entered into between you and the Firm for the provision of professional services. In the event of any inconsistency relating to such professional services, the terms of the relevant engagement letter or written agreement shall prevail.