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Terms of Service

Welcome to My News Center. These terms and conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using My News Center ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and My News Center ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, the "Service").

Your use of My News Center is subject to these Terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

Description of Service

News and Information

My News Center provides access to news articles, press releases, and information content across various categories including politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, and more. We aggregate content from multiple sources and may also publish original content.

User Registration

Certain features of our Service may require registration and creation of an account. When you register, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account.

Multi-Platform Access

Our Service is accessible via desktop computers, mobile devices, tablets, and other devices capable of internet access. While we strive for compatibility across all platforms, certain features may vary based on your device.

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User Responsibilities

As a user of My News Center, you have certain obligations and responsibilities

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use our Service to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content.

Intellectual Property

You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit permission. Respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights.

Prohibited Activities

You may not use automated systems to access our Service, attempt to interfere with security features, or engage in any activity that could harm or disrupt our Service.

Data Collection

You consent to our collection and use of certain personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. This may include cookies, usage data, and other tracking technologies.

Legal Compliance

You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. You are solely responsible for your compliance with local laws when accessing our Service.

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Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on My News Center, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, and software, is the property of My News Center or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any resale, distribution, or commercial use.

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to our Service (comments, reviews, submissions), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content in connection with our Service.

Copyright Complaints

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

Service Availability and Modifications

Understanding our service delivery and your rights regarding changes to the platform

24/7 Access

Our Service is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except for planned maintenance periods or due to circumstances beyond our control.

Service Updates

We may update, modify, or discontinue any aspect of our Service at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

No Guarantees

While we strive for high availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We reserve the right to suspend access for maintenance.

Service Level Agreement

Uptime Commitment

  • 99.5% monthly uptime for critical services
  • 24/7 monitoring and alerting system
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures

Support and Maintenance

  • Scheduled maintenance with advance notice
  • User support during business hours (Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 6 PM)
  • Emergency response for critical issues

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our comprehensive privacy practices

Data Collection and Use

We collect and process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws

Information We Collect

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
  • Communication data (support requests, feedback)

How We Protect Your Data

  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular data purging and anonymization procedures
  • Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also opt out of certain data collection practices. For detailed information about our privacy practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Limitations and Disclaimers

Service Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this information.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall My News Center be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information.

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Termination and Suspension

Conditions under which we may terminate or suspend your access to our services

Violation of Terms

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Technical Issues

We may suspend access to the Service due to technical issues, security concerns, or maintenance activities. We will make reasonable efforts to restore service promptly.

User Request

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your profile settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Consequences of Termination

Data Deletion

  • Content you've contributed may be retained for archival purposes
  • Anonymous usage data may continue to be stored for analytics

Access Restrictions

  • All account privileges and features will be immediately disabled
  • Re-registration may be restricted for terminated accounts

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Legal framework and procedures for resolving disputes

Applicable Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Malaysia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in courts located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Jurisdiction

The parties consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Johor Bahru, Malaysia for the resolution of any disputes arising under or relating to these Terms.

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Good Faith Resolution

Before initiating legal proceedings, parties agree to attempt good faith resolution of disputes through direct communication and negotiation for at least 30 days.

Mediation

If direct resolution fails, disputes may be referred to mediation under the Malaysian Mediation Centre rules. The mediation shall be conducted in English or Malay.

Arbitration

If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration under the Asian International Arbitration Centre rules in Kuala Lumpur.

Class Action Waiver

Important notice regarding collective legal actions

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis only. Class actions, class arbitrations, and representative actions are prohibited. You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Important Reminder

This class action waiver does not prevent you from participating in government agency investigations or from reporting violations to regulatory authorities.

Modifications to Terms

How we update these terms and your notification rights

Updates and Changes

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be communicated through our platform.

Notification Process

  • Prominent notice on our website homepage and Terms of Service page
  • In-app notifications for mobile app users when available

User Options

  • Continue using the Service to accept the updated Terms
  • Discontinue use of the Service if you disagree with changes

Material Changes: For changes that materially affect your rights or obligations, we will provide a longer notice period and additional communication methods. Material changes typically require explicit acceptance before becoming effective.

Implementation Timeline

Changes to these Terms typically take effect 30 days after notification for most updates, unless otherwise specified.

  • Minor clarifications: 7 days
  • Critical security updates: Immediate

Version Control

We maintain a version history of these Terms to help users track changes and understand which version applies to their use.

  • Change summaries provided with updates
  • Effective date clearly marked on all versions

Contact Information and Support

Reach out to us for questions about these Terms or our Service

Phone Support

Speak directly with our support team during business hours

+60 7 8956 4723
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Email Support

Send us detailed questions or concerns

Send Email
Response within 24 hours
(business days)

Visit Our Office

Come see us in person during business hours

27 Jalan Wong Ah Fook
Johor Bahru 80000
Malaysia

Legal Department

For legal matters, copyright issues, or compliance questions, please contact our legal department:

+60 7 8956 4723 (Ext. 2)
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Need Legal Clarity?

Our legal team is here to help you understand these Terms and ensure you have the information you need

This Terms of Service is effective as of January 1, 2024 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.