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Terms & Conditions
1. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms have the meanings set out below:
- "Agreement" means these Terms and Conditions together with any engagement letter or written scope of work agreed between the parties.
- "We", "Us", "Our" refers to Garudate Partners Sdn. Bhd., a company registered in Malaysia with its principal place of business at Suite 12-4, Wisma UOA Damansara, Jalan Dungun, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
- "You", "Client" means the individual or organisation that accesses this website or engages with our advisory services.
- "Services" means the advisory and consulting services described on this website, including Strategic Reading, Quarterly Counsel, and Successor Preparation Engagement.
- "Website" means the website operated by Garudate Partners at this domain.
- "Content" means all text, documents, written materials, and intellectual property made available on this website or produced in the course of an engagement.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website or engaging our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website.
Our services are intended for organisations and individuals acting in a professional or commercial capacity. By engaging with us, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the authority to enter into a binding agreement on behalf of yourself or the organisation you represent.
3. Description of Services
Garudate Partners offers three advisory services:
- Strategic Reading (RM 980): A written advisory engagement in which a senior advisor reviews documents provided by the client and returns a considered written response, ordinarily within three weeks of materials being received.
- Quarterly Counsel (RM 2,260 per quarter): A retained advisory relationship comprising a half-day working session per quarter, written commentary, and an open channel for unscheduled strategic conversations.
- Successor Preparation Engagement (RM 4,140): A six-month engagement supporting the preparation of an incoming chief executive, managing partner, or general manager, through individual and joint sessions.
Detailed scope and terms for each engagement are agreed in writing prior to commencement. We reserve the right to decline any enquiry at our discretion.
4. Client Responsibilities
When engaging our services or using this website, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when submitting enquiries or onboarding materials.
- Treat all written outputs, advisory documents, and communications produced by us as confidential unless agreed otherwise.
- Not reproduce, distribute, or publish any written work product delivered by us without prior written consent.
- Use this website only for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms.
- Not attempt to disrupt, compromise, or gain unauthorised access to our systems or website.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, structure, and design — is the intellectual property of Garudate Partners and is protected under applicable Malaysian and international law.
Written deliverables produced in the course of an engagement are licensed to the client for internal use only. They may not be reproduced publicly, attributed to the client as original work, or shared with third parties without our written consent.
Materials provided by you to us for the purpose of an engagement remain your property. By sharing them with us, you grant a limited licence to review, annotate, and reference them solely for the purpose of that engagement.
6. Payment Terms
Fees are denominated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and are subject to applicable taxes. Payment terms are set out in each engagement letter. Unless otherwise stated:
- An invoice is issued upon agreement of scope; work commences upon receipt of payment or as specified in the engagement letter.
- Quarterly Counsel fees are invoiced at the start of each quarter.
- Fees are non-refundable once an engagement has commenced, except in circumstances of our default.
If you wish to discuss payment arrangements, please raise this before signing the engagement letter.
7. Engagement-Specific Terms
Each engagement is governed by a separate engagement letter that specifies scope, deliverables, timelines, and any additional terms. These Terms and Conditions apply alongside and do not supersede the engagement letter. In the event of conflict, the engagement letter prevails.
Changes to the agreed scope of an engagement must be agreed in writing by both parties. We reserve the right to adjust our fees if the scope materially changes after commencement.
8. Confidentiality
We treat all materials, information, and communications shared with us in the course of an engagement as strictly confidential. We will not disclose client information to any third party except as required by law or regulatory authority, or with your express written consent.
This obligation of confidentiality continues for five years following the conclusion of an engagement, and indefinitely in respect of any trade secrets or information that is not otherwise publicly available.
9. Disclaimers
Our advisory services represent the considered professional opinion of our principals. They do not constitute legal, financial, tax, accounting, or regulatory advice. You are encouraged to seek specialist professional advice on any matter that requires it.
The information on this website is provided for general information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. We make no representation that it is current, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose.
This website is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not warrant that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Malaysian law, our aggregate liability to you in connection with any engagement or use of this website shall not exceed the fees paid by you for the relevant engagement in the twelve months preceding the claim.
We shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive loss, including lost profits, loss of opportunity, or loss of data, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Garudate Partners, its principals, staff, and associates against any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising from your breach of these Terms, your misuse of our services or website, or any third-party claim arising from materials you provide to us.
12. Termination
Either party may terminate an engagement by giving written notice as specified in the relevant engagement letter. On termination, you remain liable for fees accrued up to the date of termination, and any work product delivered to you prior to termination may be retained by you subject to the intellectual property provisions above.
We reserve the right to terminate access to this website or to decline further engagement with any client who breaches these Terms.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. Both parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.
In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, either party may refer the matter to the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in Kuala Lumpur, or to the courts as appropriate.
14. General Provisions
- Entire agreement: These Terms, together with any engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior understandings.
- Severability: If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
- Waiver: A failure to enforce any right under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right.
- Assignment: You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our obligations in the context of a business reorganisation with notice to you.
- Notices: Formal notices under these Terms should be sent in writing to the address below or to [email protected].
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this website with an updated effective date. Continued use of this website or engagement with our services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact
For questions concerning these Terms and Conditions, please write to:
Garudate Partners Sdn. Bhd.
Suite 12-4, Wisma UOA Damansara, Jalan Dungun, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia