Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (the “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://broadsheet.asia (the “Site”), operated by Broadsheet Asia (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as any additional guidelines, privacy policies, and legal notices published on the Site. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

The Company reserves the right to amend, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time, without notice, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Prohibited Conduct

By using the Site, you agree that you will not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

1. Scraping, Crawling, or Automated Access: You shall not use automated means, such as bots, spiders, or scrapers, to access, collect, or harvest any data from the Site without our express, written permission.
2. Hacking or Unauthorized Access: You shall not attempt to breach, bypass, or circumvent any security measures or authentication protocols on the Site or use the Site for any unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to unauthorized access to user accounts, data, or systems.
3. Malicious Software: You shall not upload or transmit viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware, or any other malicious software, code, or programs designed to disrupt, damage, or impair the functionality of the Site or the devices of other users.
4. Infringement and Fraudulent Activity: You shall not use the Site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose, including impersonating any person or entity, or engaging in activities that violate the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.

Failure to comply with any of the above restrictions will result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and may subject you to legal action.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All Content available on the Site, including but not limited to articles, text, photographs, graphics, logos, trademarks, and software (the “Content”), is protected by applicable intellectual property laws and is owned by or licensed to the Company. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, or create derivative works from any of the Content without the express prior written consent of the Company. Any unauthorized use of the Content constitutes an infringement of the Company’s intellectual property rights and may result in legal action, including but not limited to claims for damages, injunctions, and other remedies.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is governed by the Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy. The Company adheres to applicable privacy and data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Malaysia, and other relevant laws in jurisdictions where we operate. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Use.

5. Cookies

The Company uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance the functionality and user experience of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. You may modify your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that certain features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement or approval by the Company of any such third-party sites or content. The Company is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party website. You access third-party websites at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for reviewing their respective privacy policies and terms of use.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Broadsheet Asia shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or business opportunities arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall the Company’s total liability exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, for access to the Site in the six months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with the Site or this Agreement, including any issue regarding the validity, interpretation, enforcement, or breach of these Terms of Use, shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in Malaysia in accordance with the rules of the Malaysian Arbitration Act 2005. By using the Site, you expressly consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the Malaysian courts, and you waive any objection to the enforcement of any arbitral award or judgment rendered in Malaysia.

9. Termination

The Company reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at its sole discretion, without notice, if you violate any provision of this Agreement or engage in conduct that the Company determines is harmful to the Site, other users, or third parties. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under this Agreement shall immediately cease, and you must discontinue all use of the Site. Termination of access does not affect any other rights or remedies available to the Company under applicable law.

10. Modification of Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time, without notice. All modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. By continuing to use the Site after any modifications, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms of Use.

11. User-Generated Content

By submitting any content to the Site, including but not limited to comments, reviews, and other submissions (the “User Content”), you grant Broadsheet Asia a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, transferable license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and publish the User Content in connection with the operation of the Site, without compensation to you. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to the User Content, and that your submission does not infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party. You agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims arising from the User Content you submit.

12. Compliance with Applicable Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances in connection with your use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, complying with data protection and intellectual property laws in the jurisdiction(s) where you are located.

13. 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. The invalid provision will be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent of the parties.

14. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding these Terms of Use or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Broadsheet Asia
Please visit our contact page
Da Nang, Vietnam