Last Updated: 24th July 2026
Welcome to TopBusiness.
These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the TopBusiness website, including its articles, news reports, guides, commentary, newsletters, multimedia materials and other services made available through [insert website URL] (collectively, the “Website”).
The Website is operated by TopBusiness (“TopBusiness”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
By accessing, browsing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should stop using the Website.
TopBusiness is a business news and insights platform covering topics relevant to Malaysian businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
Our content may include:
The nature, scope and availability of our content may change from time to time.
You may use the Website only if you are legally capable of agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
By using the Website, you represent that:
If you use the Website on behalf of a company or organisation, you confirm that you are authorised to accept these terms on its behalf.
Content published on TopBusiness is provided for general information, educational and editorial purposes only.
Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as:
Although our articles may discuss laws, regulations, government programmes, grants, market developments, financial matters and employment practices, the information may not apply to your particular circumstances.
You should obtain independent advice from an appropriately qualified professional before making an important legal, financial, investment, tax, employment or business decision.
We aim to publish content that is accurate, useful and relevant at the time of publication. However, business information can change quickly.
We do not guarantee that all information on the Website will always be:
Government policies, grant requirements, application deadlines, prices, fees, laws, regulations, statistics and company information may change after an article is published.
Publication dates and update dates should be considered when relying on any content. Readers are responsible for verifying important information with the relevant government department, regulator, company, professional adviser or official source.
We reserve the right to correct, revise, update, remove, archive or republish content at any time without prior notice.
The Website may contain news reporting, analysis, commentary, interviews, opinion articles and contributed content.
Views expressed in an opinion piece, interview or contributed article belong to the relevant author, interviewee or contributor. They do not necessarily represent the views of TopBusiness, its owners, employees, partners or advertisers.
The publication of an article does not mean that TopBusiness endorses every statement, product, company, person or viewpoint mentioned in it.
We reserve the right to determine:
Editorial decisions remain subject to our internal standards, applicable laws and publishing policies.
TopBusiness aims to distinguish independent editorial content from commercial material.
Advertising relationships, sponsorships, partnerships or commercial arrangements do not automatically entitle a person or organisation to favourable editorial coverage.
Where reasonably appropriate, we may disclose material commercial relationships or conflicts of interest connected to published content.
Contributors, writers and interview participants may be required to disclose relevant interests, relationships or affiliations that could affect how readers interpret their statements.
The Website may display:
Sponsored or commercially supported content may be labelled using terms such as “Sponsored”, “Advertisement”, “Advertorial”, “Partner Content”, “Paid Content” or a similar disclosure.
We may receive payment, commission, referral fees, products, services or other benefits in connection with certain content or links.
The presence of an advertisement, sponsored article or commercial link does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the advertiser, company, product or service.
Readers should conduct their own assessment before entering into any transaction with an advertiser or commercial partner.
Businesses, agencies and other organisations may submit press releases, statements, announcements or company information to TopBusiness.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
We may:
The submitting party remains responsible for ensuring that its material is accurate, lawful and properly authorised.
Publication of submitted material does not mean that TopBusiness independently verifies or endorses every claim contained within it.
If you submit an article, opinion, photograph, graphic, video, press release, comment, business listing or other material to TopBusiness, you confirm that:
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you grant TopBusiness a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to store, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute, display, promote and archive the submitted material in connection with the Website and our related channels.
This licence allows us to format submitted content, create excerpts, promote articles on social media, include content in newsletters and preserve an archive of previously published material.
You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights you hold in your original submission.
We are not required to publish, return, retain or pay for unsolicited submissions unless a separate written agreement states otherwise.
Where commenting or other user participation features are available, users must communicate respectfully and lawfully.
You must not post content that:
We may moderate, edit, hide or remove user content at our discretion. We may also restrict or block access to users who repeatedly breach these terms.
We are not responsible for opinions or statements posted by users.
Unless otherwise stated, the Website and its original content are owned by or licensed to TopBusiness.
Protected materials may include:
All rights are reserved.
You may access the Website for personal, informational and internal business use.
You may share a link to an article or quote a limited excerpt for legitimate commentary, reporting or discussion, provided that you give clear attribution to TopBusiness and link to the original page where reasonably possible.
Without our prior written permission, you must not:
Requests for republication, syndication or content licensing may be sent to [Copyright or Licensing Email].
Unless we provide prior written permission, you must not use automated systems to extract, reproduce or commercially exploit content from the Website.
Restricted activities may include:
Search engines may access the Website in accordance with generally accepted indexing practices and our applicable technical instructions.
We reserve the right to block automated access and take action against unauthorised extraction or reproduction.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, government portals, social media platforms, products, services or external resources.
These links may be provided for reference, convenience, attribution or further reading.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their:
A link to a third-party website does not necessarily indicate endorsement.
You access third-party websites and services at your own discretion and should review their applicable terms and privacy policies.
TopBusiness may feature businesses, consultants, agencies, employers, products, events or service providers.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, inclusion on the Website does not mean that we:
You are responsible for conducting appropriate checks before purchasing a product, engaging a service provider, applying for an opportunity or entering into a commercial arrangement.
Any contract or transaction between you and a third party is solely between you and that third party.
Articles may discuss Malaysian grants, incentives, licences, policies, tax measures or government assistance programmes.
Eligibility requirements, funding limits, deadlines, procedures and availability may change. Publication of an article does not guarantee that a reader or business will qualify for any programme.
You should verify current information through the relevant official agency or obtain professional advice before submitting an application or making a business decision.
TopBusiness is not responsible for rejected applications, missed deadlines, regulatory action or losses arising from reliance on outdated or incomplete programme information.
You may have the option to subscribe to newsletters, alerts or other communications.
By subscribing, you consent to receiving the communications you selected. You may unsubscribe using the link provided in our messages or by contacting us.
We do not guarantee that every email will be delivered, as delivery may be affected by email providers, filtering systems or technical issues.
Our handling of subscriber information is governed by our Privacy Notice.
We may collect and process personal information when you:
Our collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information are explained in our Privacy Notice.
By submitting personal information through the Website, you confirm that the information is accurate and that you are authorised to provide it.
Where you provide another person’s information, you confirm that you have obtained any required consent or authority.
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Notice.
You may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through your browser or the Website’s consent controls. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functions.
You must not use the Website to:
We may investigate suspected misuse and cooperate with relevant authorities where required by law.
We aim to maintain a secure and accessible Website, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The Website may become unavailable because of:
We may suspend, restrict, modify or discontinue any part of the Website without prior notice.
You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security protections on your own device, software and network.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We do not make any express or implied warranty regarding:
Nothing in these terms excludes any warranty or right that cannot lawfully be excluded.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TopBusiness, its operator, directors, employees, writers, contractors, contributors and partners will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from:
This limitation applies whether the alleged liability arises in contract, tort, negligence, statute or otherwise.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded under Malaysian law.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TopBusiness, its operator, directors, employees, contractors and representatives from claims, liabilities, losses, damages and reasonable expenses arising from:
This section applies to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We may restrict, suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Website if we reasonably believe that you:
We may take such action without prior notice where immediate action is reasonably necessary.
Provisions relating to intellectual property, liability, indemnity and governing law will continue to apply after termination.
We take credible concerns about published content seriously.
Requests involving factual corrections, copyright, privacy, unlawful content or other editorial concerns should include:
Requests may be sent to [Editorial or Legal Email].
Submitting a complaint does not guarantee that content will be changed or removed. We will assess requests according to the available evidence, our editorial standards and applicable law.
We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our business practices or applicable requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Your continued use of the Website after revised terms are published constitutes acceptance of those revisions.
You should review this page periodically.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be modified or removed only to the extent necessary.
The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
A failure or delay by TopBusiness in enforcing any right or provision does not waive that right or provision.
Any waiver must be provided in writing by an authorised representative of TopBusiness.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Malaysia.
Subject to any mandatory legal rights or dispute-resolution requirements, disputes relating to these terms or the Website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.