Term of Use

Term of Use
 
EMERGE Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd.
(Co. Reg. : 544992-U)
A-5-1, Pusat Perdagangan Pelangi Square,
Pelangi Damansara, PJU 6,
Persiaran Surian,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
 
The following agreement is by and between EMERGE Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd. and you, where
a.
"Emerge" or "we" means Emerge Systems (M) Sdn Bhd, operator of the Site; and
b.
"You" or the "Member" means you or, if you are accepting on behalf of your employer or member account entity, then “you” means that employer or entity and affiliates; and
c.
"Content" means any photographic image, illustration, animation, Flash file, film or video footage, visual representation generated optically, electronically, digitally or by any other means or in any media or other material that you are downloading from the Site, together with any accompanying material.
d.
"Site" means the web site located at http://buypix.ximplify.com
 
This Agreement governs the terms by which you use this Site and any Website Content.
 
1. Background of Agreement
a.
This is a legal agreement between anyone intending to use the Site in any manner whatsoever and Emerge. By using he Site, you agree to be bound by this Terms Of Use. If you do not agree to be bound by this agreement, please immediately stop accessing and stop using the Site.
b.
This agreement is in addition to any of your obligation that is applicable such as but not limited to the Membership Agreement, Content Upload Agreement and Content License Agreement.
 
2. Intellectual Property Matters

The Website Content of the Site are the property of Emerge and its licensors and may be protected by intellectual property laws including laws relating to copyrights, trade-marks, trade-names, internet domain names, and other similar rights.

Unless you have entered into a separate agreement with Emerge, you are required to get written permission from Emerge on use of any Website Content of the Site.

 
Copyright Infringement Notice & Counter-Notice
  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;

  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;

  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail;

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Notifications of claimed infringement can be sent to us at:
Administration Department,
Emerge Systems (M) Sdn Bhd,
(Co. Reg. : 544992-U)
A-5-1, Pusat Perdagangan Pelangi Square,
Pelangi Damansara, PJU 6,
Persiaran Surian,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
e-mail: admin@emerge.com.my
Fax: 603-7727-2270
 
Confidential Information
  • You acknowledge that the Confidential Information (defined below) which it obtains through the entering into of this Agreement, the use of the Site and Membership sections constitutes valuable, confidential, proprietary information of Emerge and its licensors, and agrees that during the term of this Agreement and thereafter it shall not, without the express written consent of Emerge, use or disclose to any other person any such Confidential Information, except as specifically authorised under this Agreement.

  • For the purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means any and all data, information, documents, software or materials relating to the business and management of Emerge, its members, affiliates, licensors or licensees, that is designated as confidential or ought reasonably to be considered confidential, including but not limited to: their business model and operations, processes, products, designs, pricing, promotions, business plans, business opportunities, finances, research, development, know-how, trade-secrets, training materials, personnel, identities or personal information of any kind pertaining to members, clients, methodologies, Site content belonging to others and other intellectual property.

3. Privacy Policy
A policy describing Emerge’s privacy policy for this Site is available to govern our privacy policy practices. Click here to view the policy in detail.
 
4. Link To Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third party websites as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, application, software an other content or items belonging to or origination from third parties ("Third Party Websites and Contents") that are not owned or controlled by EMERGE. EMERGE has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, offensiveness, opinions, reliability, privacy policies, or practices of any Third Party Websites and Contents. In addition, EMERGE will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any Third Party Websites and Contents. By using the Website, you expressly relieve EMERGE from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.

Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you leave the Site, and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you visit. When you access the other websites, you do so at your own risk and you should be aware that our terms and policies no longer govern.

5. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Emerge, its affiliates, its Content providers and their respective directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners and agents (collectively, the "Emerge Parties") harmless from and against any and all claims, liability, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees on a solicitor and client basis) incurred by any Emerge Party as a result of or in connection with any breach by you or anyone acting on your behalf of any of the terms of this Agreement.

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY CONTENT CONTAINED THEREIN, ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EMERGE DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR THE CONTENT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEIR USE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

EMERGE DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING THROUGH THE SITE WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR SIMILAR CONTAMINATION OR DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES.

 
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR USE OF THE SITE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY OF THE CONTENT OR INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

IN NO EVENT SHALL EMERGE OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, LICENSORS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE, ACTION, SUIT OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING UNDER OR OUT OF THIS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION YOUR USE OF, RELIANCE UPON, ACCESS TO, OR EXPLOITATION OF THE SITE, THE CONTENT OR ANY PART THEREOF, OR ANY RIGHTS GRANTED TO YOU HEREUNDER, EVEN IF EMERGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER THE ACTION IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR OTHERWISE.

IN ANY EVENT, EMERGE’S TOTAL MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT OR IN RESPECT OF THE USE OR EXPLOITATION OF ANY OR ALL PART OF THE SITE OR THE CONTENT IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO FIVE ($5.00) RINGGIT MALAYSIA.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE LIABILITY OF EMERGE OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, OR AGENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

 
8. Applicable Law

The Site is controlled, operated and administered by Emerge from within the Malaysia. The Site can be accessed from within Malaysia, as well as from other countries around the world. As each of these jurisdictions has laws that may differ from those of Malaysia, you acknowledge and agree that this Agreement will be governed under the laws of Malaysia and the federal laws of Malaysia applicable therein (without reference to conflicts of laws principles). You hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Malaysia with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded.


You consent to service of any required notice or process upon you by email, registered mail or overnight courier with proof of delivery notice, addressed to the address or contact information provided by you at the time you are first granted access to the membership portions of the Site. You agree to waive any right you may have to (i) trial by jury; and (ii) to commence or participate in any class action against Emerge related to the Site or this Agreement.


Any dispute or conflict between the Parties shall be settled by arbitration before a single arbitrator under the auspices of the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration and conducted in accordance with the UNCITRAL Rules. Such arbitration shall be presided by one arbitrator who shall be appointed by the Parties. Should the Parties be unable to agree to the appointment of an arbitrator, the Director of the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration shall appoint the arbitrator. The arbitration shall be final and binding on the Parties. Any arbitral decision made pursuant to this clause may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the terms above or any contrary provisions of the UNCITRAL Rules, at any time before and after a demand for arbitration has been presented, the Parties shall be free to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for interim or conservatory measures (including temporary conservatory injunctions). The Parties acknowledge and agree that any such action by a Party shall not be deemed to be a breach of such Party’s obligation to arbitrate all disputes or infringe upon the powers of any arbitration tribunal. Pending the outcome of the arbitration, the Parties shall continue with their responsibilities under this Agreement which are not affected by the said dispute or difference.


If Emerge is obligated to go to court or arbitration to enforce any of its rights, or to collect any fees, you agree to reimburse Emerge for its legal fees, costs and disbursements if Emerge is successful.

 
9. General
a.
Emerge's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right.
b.
This Agreement is personal to you and is binding upon your heirs, executors and legal representatives, as the case may be, and is not assignable by you without Emerge's prior written consent. Emerge may assign this Agreement without your consent to any other party so long as such party agrees to be bound by its terms.
c.
If all or part of any provision of this Agreement is wholly or partially unenforceable, the parties or, in the event the parties are unable to agree, a court of competent jurisdiction, shall put in place of such whole or part provision an enforceable provision or provisions, that as nearly as possible reflects the terms of the unenforceable whole or part provision.
d.
The parties have requested that this Agreement and all related documents be drawn up in English.
 
10. Contact
If you have concerns relating to this Agreement, please contact Emerge at admin@emerge.com.my or via phone at (603) 7727-2280.
 
 
11. Acknowledgement
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE PRIOR TO AGREEING TO IT. IN CONSIDERATION OF EMERGE AGREEING TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR THE SALE OR LICENSE OF YOUR ACCEPTED CONTENT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT IT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND EMERGE, WHICH SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOU AND EMERGE RELATING TO THE SUBJECT OF THIS AGREEMENT.