General
This website ("Website") is owned and operated by KS Lau & Co. and Butterworth Taxation Services Sdn. Bhd. (collectively referred to as the "Firm", "we", "our" or "us").
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy and any other policies published on this Website. If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you should discontinue use of the Website immediately.
We reserve the right to amend these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will take effect upon publication on this Website. Your continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, publications, graphics, logos, images, software and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Firm and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark and intellectual property laws.
You may access, download and print materials from this Website solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.
You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, display, sell or otherwise exploit any content from this Website without our prior written consent.
We reserve all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under these Terms of Use.
Website Content
The information contained on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute accounting, audit, tax, corporate secretarial, business, legal or other professional advice.
While we endeavour to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, we make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability for any particular purpose.
Users should seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances before acting upon any information contained on this Website.
No Professional Relationship
Accessing or using this Website, communicating with us through this Website, downloading materials, subscribing to updates or relying on information contained herein does not create a client, engagement, fiduciary, advisory or professional relationship between you and the Firm.
A professional relationship shall only arise upon the execution of a formal engagement letter or other written agreement accepted by the Firm.
Disclaimer
To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Website and all information contained herein are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the accuracy, reliability or completeness of its contents. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure or free from viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm, its partners, directors, employees, agents and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive loss or damage arising from or in connection with:
- Access to or use of this Website;
- Reliance on information contained on this Website;
- Any interruption, error or omission in the Website;
- Any virus, malware or other harmful component transmitted through the Website; or
- Any third-party website, content, service or material linked to or accessible through this Website.
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes. We do not endorse, control or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy or practices of any third-party websites.
Access to third-party websites is entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.
Confidentiality
Information transmitted through this Website should not be regarded as confidential unless expressly stated otherwise. Users should not submit confidential or sensitive information through this Website unless specifically requested by the Firm.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Firm, its partners, directors, employees, agents and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in connection with your breach of these Terms of Use or your misuse of the Website.
Termination
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend or terminate access to all or any part of this Website at any time without notice if we believe a user has breached these Terms of Use or applicable laws.
The provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity, dispute resolution and any other provisions intended to survive termination shall continue in full force and effect.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use or the use of this Website shall first be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in Malaysia in accordance with the Arbitration Act 2005 and the rules of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties.
Nothing in this clause shall prevent either party from seeking interim or injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect its rights.
No Class Actions
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any dispute, claim or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the use of this Website shall be conducted solely on an individual basis.
You agree that you shall not bring, participate in or seek to recover relief through any class action, representative action, collective action, group litigation or similar proceeding against the Firm, its partners, directors, employees, agents or affiliates.
The arbitrator shall have no authority to hear, determine or award relief on a class, representative or collective basis, nor to consolidate claims involving multiple parties without the written consent of all affected parties.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies published on this Website, constitute the entire agreement between the Firm and users of this Website concerning the use of the Website.
