Terms of Use
Effective date: 2026-02-05
Introduction
Scope and acceptance of these Terms.
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Asian Criminological Society (the "Society"). By accessing or using the website you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Use of the Website
Permitted and prohibited use of site resources.
You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use.
Registration and Payments
Requirements for registration and payment processing.
Certain services (for example, event registration and payments) require you to provide personal information and may require payment. All payments for registration are accepted by bank transfer (for example, SWIFT) and are administered by the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (Penang Chapter). When making a transfer, please include your full name, email and registration category in the payment reference and email proof of payment to [email protected]. Payments are subject to the Society's registration policies.
Intellectual Property
Ownership and licensing of site design, code, and assets.
The website design, source code, and developer-supplied assets are the intellectual property of Ascom Resources (the developer) and are licensed to the Asian Criminological Society for use on this site. Other content on the site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, may be the property of the Society or third-party owners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Photographs and logos used on the site belong to their respective owners and are used under licence or with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from site content except as expressly permitted in writing. A site credit to Ascom Resources appears in the site footer.
Disclaimers
No warranties; use the site at your own risk.
The website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. The Society disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Limitation of Liability
Limits on the Society's liability for site use.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Society will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the website.
Indemnity
Your obligations to indemnify the Society and the developer.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Asian Criminological Society and Ascom Resources (including their officers, directors, employees and agents) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal and professional fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the website; (b) your breach of these Terms; (c) any content or materials you submit; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights. This obligation to indemnify survives termination of these Terms.
Age Restriction
Intended audience and age limitations.
The website is intended for adults. Persons under the age of 18 should not submit personal information on this site.
Third-Party Services
External service providers used by the site.
We use third-party services (such as Cloudflare for delivery and security) which may collect or process data in accordance with their own terms and policies. Payment processing for registrations is administered by the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (Penang Chapter) via bank transfer and is subject to our registration and privacy policies.
Governing Law
Applicable law and jurisdiction.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.
Changes to these Terms
How updates are communicated and when they take effect.
We may revise these Terms at any time. The effective date at the top of the page will indicate when the most recent changes became effective.
Contact
How to raise questions about these Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact the Asian Criminological Society.