Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms & Conditions, the following terms have the meanings given below:

• "Cahaya Legal" refers to the legal practice operating under that name at Level 8, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• "Website" means the website accessible at cahayale.sbs and all associated pages.
• "User" or "you" refers to any individual or entity accessing this Website.
• "Engagement" refers to a formal legal service retainer or advisory arrangement entered into between Cahaya Legal and a client.
• "Content" means all text, materials, documents, publications, and information made available through this Website.

2. Website Use

2.1 General Access

Access to this Website is provided for informational purposes. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Information provided is general in nature and may not reflect the most recent legal developments.

2.2 Permitted Use

You may access and view the Website for personal or internal business research purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any Website content without prior written consent from Cahaya Legal
• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that disrupts its operation
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its underlying systems
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download Website content by automated means

2.3 No Legal Relationship

Accessing or using this Website does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Cahaya Legal. A legal relationship is established only upon execution of a written engagement letter or retainer agreement.

3. Legal Services Engagement

3.1 Scope of Services

The scope of any legal engagement with Cahaya Legal will be defined in a separate engagement letter or service agreement. These Terms apply generally and supplement (but do not override) the terms of any individual engagement.

3.2 Professional Obligations

Cahaya Legal is subject to the rules and professional conduct standards of the Malaysian Bar Council under the Legal Profession Act 1976. We are obligated to act in accordance with those standards in all engagements.

3.3 Conflict Checks

Prior to accepting any engagement, Cahaya Legal conducts a conflict of interest check. If a conflict is identified, we will notify you and discuss how to proceed, which may include declining the engagement.

3.4 Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for us to advise effectively. We cannot be held responsible for advice given on the basis of incomplete or incorrect instructions.

4. Fees & Payments

4.1 Fee Structure

Our fees are set out in our engagement letter. The indicative fees displayed on this Website represent starting rates and are subject to the scope, complexity, and duration of the actual engagement.

4.2 Disbursements

Out-of-pocket disbursements (including filing fees, regulatory charges, and expert fees) are payable in addition to our professional fees and will be set out in billing statements.

4.3 Payment Terms

Invoices are payable within 30 days of issue, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to suspend work on a matter where invoices remain outstanding beyond this period.

4.4 Currency

All fees and charges are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) unless otherwise stated.

5. Confidentiality

We maintain strict professional confidentiality over all information received in connection with a client engagement. Disclosure of client information will only occur where:

• Expressly authorised by you in writing
• Required by law, court order, or applicable regulatory authority
• Necessary to prevent a serious and imminent risk of harm, as permitted under applicable professional conduct rules

Submissions made via our website contact form will be treated with confidentiality from the point of receipt; however, we note that the submission of information via a website form does not, in itself, create a solicitor-client relationship or privilege.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Website Content

All content on this Website — including text, design elements, layout, and imagery — is the intellectual property of Cahaya Legal or its licensors. All rights are reserved.

6.2 Work Product

Written advice, reports, policy documents, and other work product delivered in the course of an engagement are provided for the client's internal use in connection with the matter for which they were prepared. Redistribution or publication of engagement work product requires prior written agreement.

6.3 Template Documents

Where standardised templates or frameworks are used as a starting point for client deliverables, the client receives a licence to use the final tailored version. The underlying templates remain the property of Cahaya Legal.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Website Information

Information published on this Website is provided in good faith and for general informational purposes only. Cahaya Legal makes no representations as to its accuracy, completeness, or currency, and accepts no responsibility for any loss arising from reliance on Website content without obtaining specific legal advice.

7.2 Professional Services

Cahaya Legal's liability in connection with any engagement is limited to losses directly caused by our negligence or wilful default and subject to the liability cap (if any) set out in the engagement letter. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or speculative losses.

7.3 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance where these result from circumstances outside our reasonable control, including regulatory or court actions, natural events, or system outages.

8. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external resources, including regulatory bodies and government portals. Such links are provided for convenience only. Cahaya Legal does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of linked third-party websites.

9. Privacy & Data

Our handling of personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using this Website, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions, and any engagement entered into with Cahaya Legal, are governed by the laws of Malaysia. Any dispute arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia, unless alternative dispute resolution is agreed in writing.

11. Amendments

Cahaya Legal may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The current version is indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of this Website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For active engagements, material changes to engagement terms will be communicated directly.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +60 3 2284 9617
• Address: Cahaya Legal, Level 8, Menara IGB, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia