Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

• "Lockmore", "we", "us", "our" — refers to Lockmore, a legal practice registered in Malaysia.
• "Website" — the website accessible at lockmore.live and all associated pages.
• "User", "you", "your" — any individual accessing the Website.
• "Services" — legal advisory services provided by Lockmore, including Islamic Finance Law, Media and Communications Law, and Insolvency and Restructuring.
• "Content" — all text, graphics, materials, and information published on the Website.
• "Agreement" — these Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Use of this Website constitutes your agreement to these Terms. You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3. Nature of Information on This Website

Content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The information does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Lockmore. For specific legal advice, please contact us directly to discuss formal engagement.

Lockmore endeavours to keep information current and accurate, but makes no warranty that the Website content is complete, accurate, or up to date. Laws change; consult a qualified legal professional before acting on any information found here.

4. Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use this Website for lawful personal or professional informational purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Activities

• Using the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable Malaysian law.
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its infrastructure.
• Transmitting spam, malware, or other harmful code.
• Scraping, harvesting, or systematically extracting data from the Website without written consent.
• Reproducing, republishing, or distributing Website content without our express written permission.
• Misrepresenting any affiliation with Lockmore.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, design elements, and structure — is the intellectual property of Lockmore or used under licence. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and view the Website for personal or professional informational purposes only.

You may not reproduce, adapt, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of this Website without prior written authorisation from Lockmore. The name "Lockmore" and associated identifiers are proprietary to the practice.

6. Contact Form and Communications

Submitting an enquiry through our contact form does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Responses to unsolicited enquiries do not constitute legal representation. A formal engagement is only established through a signed retainer or engagement letter.

Please do not submit confidential information through the contact form prior to confirming representation with us. Lockmore cannot be responsible for the confidentiality of information submitted before a formal engagement is in place.

7. Service-Specific Terms

Where Lockmore is formally engaged to provide legal services, the following general terms apply (subject to the specific engagement letter):

• Islamic Finance Law: Advice is provided in accordance with Shariah principles and applicable Malaysian law; any fatwa or Shariah opinion is advisory only.
• Media and Communications Law: Scope and deliverables are defined per engagement; Lockmore does not guarantee specific regulatory outcomes.
• Insolvency and Restructuring: Engagements are subject to court timelines and third-party factors outside Lockmore's control.

All professional fees, scope, timelines, and confidentiality terms are governed by the applicable engagement agreement.

8. Disclaimers

This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Lockmore does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

We do not guarantee specific legal results. Outcomes of legal matters depend on facts, applicable law, courts, and circumstances beyond our control. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Malaysian law, Lockmore shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of this Website or reliance on its content. Lockmore's total liability to you in connection with the Website shall not exceed MYR 500.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited under Malaysian law, including liability for fraud or wilful misconduct.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lockmore and its principals, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, breach of these Terms, or violation of any applicable law.

11. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for informational convenience. Lockmore does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.

12. Termination

Lockmore reserves the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have breached these Terms or acted in a manner inconsistent with applicable law. Provisions relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law survive any such termination.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

14. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lockmore regarding Website use.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms. Lockmore may assign its rights without restriction.
• Notices: Formal notices must be sent in writing to our registered address or via email to [email protected].

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

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