服务条款
Terms of Service
Effective Date: 15 March 2026
1 定义
1 Definitions
- Deliverables: Reports, datasets, analyses, presentations, dashboards, or other outputs we provide.
- Confidential Information: Non-public business, technical, or personal information exchanged under these Terms.
- Personal Data: Data about an identified or identifiable individual, as defined by Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA).
2 服务范围
2 Scope of Services
We provide market-research services as described in each project proposal, including:
- Research design and methodology
- Data collection (quantitative, qualitative, multi-mode)
- Data processing, analysis, and reporting
- Dashboard deployment or presentation support
Any change to scope, fees, or timeline requires written agreement.
3 费用和支付
3 Fees and Payment
- Fees are quoted in your proposal, exclusive of Malaysia Sales & Service Tax (SST).
- A non-refundable deposit (30–50%) is due at project commencement; balance upon delivery of draft Deliverables.
- Late payments incur 1.5% monthly interest.
- Cancellation after work begins requires payment for work performed and non-recoverable costs.
4 数据保护和隐私
4 Data Protection and Privacy
- Compliance with Malaysia PDPA obligations (consent, purpose limitation, notification, access, correction, retention, protection).
- Personal Data processed only for disclosed purposes (e.g., surveys, analysis).
- Security measures implemented to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Data breaches will be notified to clients and, where applicable, to the Personal Data Protection Commissioner.
- Participants in research have the right to withdraw at any time, request correction, or deletion of their data.
5 保密性
5 Confidentiality
- Both parties must keep Confidential Information strictly confidential.
- Obligations survive termination for 3 years.
- Exceptions: public domain information or legally required disclosure.
6 知识产权
6 Intellectual Property
- Clients receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use Deliverables internally.
- Methodologies, tools, software, templates, and know-how remain DATABRIDGE's property.
- Deliverables may not be reproduced, sublicensed, or commercialized without written consent.
7 保证和免责声明
7 Warranties and Disclaimers
- Services will be performed with reasonable skill and care in line with recognized industry practices.
- We are not ISO-certified and not an ESOMAR member, but we align our work with internationally recognized research ethics and professional codes of conduct.
- All other warranties are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8 责任限制
8 Limitation of Liability
- Liability capped at total fees paid in the preceding 12 months.
- No liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., lost profits).
9 赔偿
9 Indemnification
Clients indemnify DATABRIDGE against losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Breach of these Terms.
- Third-party claims related to client-supplied materials or use of Deliverables.
10 终止
10 Termination
- Either party may terminate for material breach if not remedied within 30 days of notice.
- Fees remain payable for services performed up to termination.
11 不可抗力
11 Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, government actions, strikes).
12 管辖法律和争议解决
12 Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governed by the laws of Malaysia.
- Exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
13 投诉和联系
13 Complaints and Contact
- Any concerns or complaints regarding our services or research practices may be submitted to [insert company contact email].
- We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically not exceeding 14 business days.