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Terms & Conditions
1. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions:
- "Pactum", "we", "us", "our" — refers to the legal practice operating under the name Pactum at 19, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Wisma MCA, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
- "Service" — any legal service provided by Pactum, including initial case reviews, insurance and settlement engagements, and litigation engagements.
- "User" or "you" — any person who accesses this website or engages with Pactum's services.
- "Engagement Letter" — the written agreement setting out the scope, fees, and terms of a specific legal service engagement.
- "Content" — all material on this website, including text, descriptions, and any other information.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website or submitting an enquiry, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions. Use of this website is available only to persons who are 18 years of age or older and who have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. If you do not accept these terms, please discontinue use of this website.
3. Nature of Website Information
The information on this website is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. No client-lawyer relationship is formed by accessing or using this website. A client-lawyer relationship is only established upon execution of a written Engagement Letter. If you require legal advice specific to your situation, please contact us to arrange an initial review.
4. Service Description
Pactum provides personal injury legal services to clients in Malaysia. Services are offered through three engagement types:
- Initial Case Review and Steady Counsel Engagement — RM 680
- Insurance Claim and Settlement Engagement — RM 1,400
- Comprehensive Personal Injury Litigation Engagement — RM 2,150
The specific scope of each engagement is set out in the relevant Engagement Letter. Services are subject to geographic scope limitations and to the terms of the Engagement Letter.
5. Engagement Process
No legal work is performed until an Engagement Letter has been signed by both parties. The Engagement Letter sets out the scope of the work, the fee, and the process to be followed. Commencement of an initial review does not create any obligation to proceed to a further engagement.
6. Payment Terms
Fees are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Payment terms are set out in the Engagement Letter. Fees for the initial review are payable prior to or at the commencement of the session. For further engagements, payment schedules are agreed in the Engagement Letter.
All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes, court filing fees, expert witness fees, or other disbursements unless expressly stated otherwise. Disbursements are discussed with the client before they are incurred.
7. User Responsibilities
If you submit an enquiry or enter into an engagement, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information to the extent relevant to your matter
- Inform us promptly of any change in circumstances that may affect the matter
- Retain copies of any documents relevant to your matter
- Respond to reasonable communications within a reasonable time
- Not use this website for any unlawful purpose
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, layout, and design — is the intellectual property of Pactum or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any material from this website without prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial reference purposes.
Written summaries, letters, and advice produced in the course of an engagement are provided for the client's personal use in connection with the matter. They may not be reproduced or published without consent.
9. Disclaimers
Legal outcomes depend on facts, evidence, and applicable law that may change. Nothing on this website, and no assessment provided in an initial review or otherwise, constitutes a representation that any particular outcome will be achieved. We provide considered assessments of legal positions; we do not make commitments as to outcomes.
This website is provided "as is". While we take reasonable steps to ensure accuracy, we do not warrant that the information is complete, current, or free from error.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by Malaysian law, Pactum's liability in connection with any engagement is limited to the fee paid for that engagement. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or speculative losses. This limitation does not apply where liability cannot be limited by law, including liability for professional negligence to the extent covered by professional indemnity insurance.
11. Confidentiality
We maintain strict confidentiality in respect of all information shared with us in the course of an enquiry or engagement, in accordance with the professional conduct rules of the Malaysian Bar and applicable law. See our Privacy Policy for information on personal data handling.
12. Termination
Either party may terminate an engagement by written notice. The terms for termination, including any fee obligations for work carried out prior to termination, are set out in the Engagement Letter. We may decline to act for any person where there is a conflict of interest or where doing so would breach our professional obligations.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Malaysia. Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms or with any engagement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia. In the event of a dispute, we encourage the parties to attempt informal resolution in the first instance by writing to [email protected].
Complaints about the conduct of our legal practice may also be referred to the Malaysian Bar Complaints Committee.
14. General Provisions
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, it will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force. These Terms constitute the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, subject to any Engagement Letter in force. No waiver of any term shall constitute a continuing waiver.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when published on this website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Pactum, 19, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Wisma MCA, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia