Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Malaysia News Blog website (news-blog-malaysia.com), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Malaysia News Blog.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services. Your continued use of our platform after any modifications to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Description of Service

Malaysia News Blog is a digital news platform providing comprehensive coverage of Malaysian news, current affairs, business updates, and community developments. Our services include:

• Breaking news articles and feature stories
• Opinion pieces and editorial content
• Business and financial news coverage
• Local community news and events
• Sports news and updates
• Technology and innovation coverage
• Newsletter subscriptions and alerts
• Commentary and analysis sections

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our website. Users under 18 years of age require parental consent to participate in interactive features such as commenting and newsletter subscriptions.

3.2 Accurate Information

When creating accounts or subscribing to our services, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

3.3 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. Prohibited activities include:

• Distributing spam, chain letters, or unsolicited messages
• Posting defamatory, offensive, or harmful content
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfering with or disrupting our website or servers
• Collecting user information without consent
• Using automated systems to access our content
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations

4. Content Guidelines

4.1 User-Generated Content

When you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our website, you grant Malaysia News Blog a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and distribute such content. You retain ownership of your content but agree that we may use it in connection with our services.

4.2 Content Standards

All user-generated content must comply with our community guidelines and Malaysian law. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these standards or that we deem inappropriate.

4.3 Copyright Compliance

Users must not submit content that infringes on intellectual property rights. We respond to valid copyright complaints and may remove content that allegedly violates copyright laws.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Malaysia News Blog, including articles, images, videos, logos, and website design, is owned by Malaysia News Blog or its content suppliers and is protected by Malaysian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

Our trademarks, including "Malaysia News Blog" and related logos, are protected intellectual property. Unauthorized use of our trademarks is prohibited.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Service. By using our website, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Links

Our website may display advertising from third parties. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these advertisers. Clicking on advertisements is at your own risk, and we recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content of these external sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

Malaysia News Blog and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our website or services. This includes but is not limited to:

• Loss of data or information
• Service interruptions or technical failures
• Content inaccuracies or errors
• Unauthorized access to user accounts
• Third-party actions or content

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our website shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services, if any.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Malaysia News Blog provides its services "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• Our website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• Our server is free of viruses or harmful components
• Content will meet your specific requirements
• Information provided is accurate or reliable

You use our website at your own risk and discretion.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Malaysia News Blog, its operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our website, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Modifications to Terms

Malaysia News Blog reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify users through our website or email.

Your continued use of our website after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with the changes, you must discontinue use of our services.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use our website ceases immediately.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features. Upon termination, provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Malaysian courts.

We comply with Malaysian consumer protection laws and data protection regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us using the information below:

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Malaysia News Blog regarding the use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.