Acceptable Use Policy

Last Updated: 25 April 2023


This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) outlines the terms and conditions that govern the use of services provided by WHISKY SDN. BHD. (“Leasing.my”) for its users. The term “User” or “Users” refers to anyone who signs up for, uses, or obtains services from Leasing.my or any third-party services offered through or in connection with Leasing.my, including Domain Owners, Lessees, and Affiliates, or anyone who visits the website of Leasing.my or any related third party. Leasing.my reserves the right to suspend or discontinue access to any or all services provided by Leasing.my if any use contravenes this AUP.

This AUP may be revised at any time to meet the changing needs of our users, our business, the internet environment, and the legal landscape. We encourage our users to periodically review this AUP on the Terms page to stay updated on any changes.

If you discover a violation of any part of this AUP, please report it to Leasing.my’s Contact page. We take all reports seriously and will investigate any violations to ensure the continued safety and protection of our users and their rights.

We strictly prohibit the use of our services for any illegal or malicious activities, including but not limited to:

  1. Harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior towards any person or group, including hate speech, discrimination, or content that promotes violence or harm.

  2. Distribution of malware, viruses, or any other harmful software or code that can cause damage or disrupt our services or other users’ devices or networks.

  3. Unauthorized access, hacking, or attempts to exploit any security vulnerabilities of our services or any other networks or systems.

  4. Use of our services to engage in any fraudulent or illegal activities, including but not limited to money laundering, phishing, or any other activity that violates applicable laws and regulations.

  5. Spamming, phishing, or other forms of unsolicited communications or advertising that may harm or deceive our users or others.

  6. Use of our services to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.

Leasing.my reserves the right to take immediate action, including but not limited to suspension or termination of services, if any user violates any part of this AUP. We also reserve the right to cooperate with law enforcement agencies or other authorities to investigate any violations of applicable laws or regulations.

By using our services, you agree to comply with this AUP and any other policies or guidelines provided by Leasing.my. Failure to comply with this AUP may result in the suspension or termination of your services without prior notice.

1. Introduction

At Leasing.my, we believe in promoting the free flow of information and ideas over the internet. Therefore, Leasing.my does not actively screen or monitor, nor does it exert editorial control over the content of any message or website made accessible by its domain name listing and leasing services.

However, we expect our users to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and all applicable laws and regulations. Any violation of this AUP may result in the cancellation, suspension, or modification of the services provided to any listed or leased domain name, including the modification of the name servers.

2. Scope

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) applies to the use of all services provided by Leasing.my, or any third-party services obtained through Leasing.my (the “Services”). The AUP should be read alongside the Domain Name Lease Terms and Conditions, General Terms of Service for Domain Name Lessees, General Terms of Service for Domain Name Owners, Privacy Policy, and other applicable agreements, policies, laws, and regulations. For instance, the Domain Name Lease Terms and Conditions outline representations, warranties, and terms and conditions that, if breached, may result in non-compliance with this AUP.

3. Prohibited Uses

Leasing.my’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) prohibits the use of the website or any domain name listed or leased from its marketplace for purposes that violate applicable laws and regulations. Any material that infringes on another entity’s trade or service mark, patent, or other property rights must not be created, transmitted, distributed, stored, or linked to using Leasing.my or any domain name listed or leased from its marketplace. The following non-exhaustive list of restrictions applies to the use of Leasing.my and its domain names for various purposes and activities:

3.1 Compliance with Applicable Laws:

Leasing.my and any listed or leased domain names obtained through its marketplace may only be used for lawful purposes. Users are prohibited from creating, transmitting, distributing, storing, or linking to any material that violates applicable laws or regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  1. It is prohibited to communicate, publish, or share any material (including through links or framing) that infringes on the trade or service mark, patent, or other property rights of another entity.
  2. Users are not allowed to use a listed or leased domain name from Leasing.my if it meets any of the following criteria:

a. The use of a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to a personal name, business name, legal or trading name, or a trade or service mark in which a third party complainant has uncontested rights may be considered unlawful. This includes cases where:

i. The use of the domain name misleads or confuses others with regards to goods or services for which a trademark exists, or for similar goods or closely related services, without the permission of the registered trademark holder; or

ii. The use of the domain name misleads or confuses others in relation to goods or services for which an unregistered trademark or service mark has become distinctive of the goods or services of a third party complainant, and in which the third party complainant has established a sufficient reputation, against the wishes of the third party complainant; or

iii. The use of the domain name trades on or passes-off a website or other content or services accessed through resolution of a domain name at Leasing.my as being the same as or endorsed, authorized, associated or affiliated with the established business, name or reputation of another; or

b. The domain name shall be deemed to have been used in bad faith if any of the following situations exist:

i. The User has used the domain name with the primary intention of disrupting the business or activities of another person in an unlawful manner; or

ii. The User has intentionally created a likelihood of confusion with respect to the third party complainant’s intellectual property rights, and the origin, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of the website(s), email, or other online locations or services, or any product or service available through the resolution of a domain name.

  1. It is strictly prohibited to communicate, publish, or distribute any proprietary know-how, confidential information, or trade secrets without proper authorization from the respective owner(s).

  2. Communication, publication, or distribution of any material (including, but not limited to pornographic, obscene, or indecent content) is strictly prohibited if it violates any laws applicable to you or Leasing.my. This also includes the use of embedded links that lead to prohibited content.

  3. Leasing.my reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, any content that is considered pornographic, indecent, obscene, or otherwise prohibited. This includes any material, whether real or manipulated, that depicts child pornography, bestiality, excessively violent or sexually violent material, sexual activity, and material containing detailed instructions on how to commit a crime, act of violence, or prepare/use illegal drugs.

  4. It is strictly prohibited to communicate, publish, or distribute any material that is defamatory or constitutes racial vilification.

  5. Any communication, publication, or distribution of material that constitutes an illegal threat or encourages conduct that may constitute a criminal offense is strictly prohibited.

  6. It is strictly prohibited to communicate, publish, or distribute any material that is in contempt of a court order.

  7. The use, communication, publication, or distribution of any software, technical information, or other data that violates export or import laws is strictly prohibited.

  8. It is strictly prohibited to use, communicate, publish, or distribute any confidential or personal information or data that violates any right of privacy, including the collection of such information without the knowledge or consent of the respective persons.

3.2 Disruption of Leasing.my

It is prohibited for any individual or entity to utilize Leasing.my or any listed or leased domain name for the following purposes:

  1. Impeding or hindering any person from utilizing or benefiting from Leasing.my or any of its services.

  2. Engaging in the actual or purported resale of Leasing.my services without obtaining prior written consent from Leasing.my.

  3. Transmitting any form of communication or engaging in any activity that involves deceptive marketing practices, such as fraudulent offerings of products, items, or services to any other party.

  4. Providing Leasing.my or any other party with false or misleading information through Leasing.my’s network.

  5. Facilitating or assisting in the transmission of confidential information, private data, or stolen records, such as credit card details, without the express consent of the owner or cardholder.

4. Non-exclusive, non-exhaustive

The purpose of this Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) is to establish guidelines for the acceptable use of Leasing.my services and listed or leased domain names on its marketplace. It is important to note that this policy serves as a guide and is not meant to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of acceptable use practices.

5. Violations

The purpose of this Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) is to offer direction on what is considered appropriate use of Leasing.my’s services and of domain names that are listed or leased on its marketplace. It is important to note that while this policy provides helpful guidance, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive document.

5.1 Disclaimer. Leasing.my hereby disclaims any obligation to monitor its Users or other Users in regards to violations of this Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The company also shall not be held liable for any actions of its Users or other Users, including any content posted on any Website.

5.2 Complaints. Leasing.my highly encourages its Users to report any violations of this policy by utilizing the company’s Contact page. Please ensure that the report includes the offending domain name (e.g., example.com) and the type of abuse (e.g., illegal acts, offensive material, etc.).

5.3 Remedies. In the event that Leasing.my becomes aware of a violation of this AUP, it reserves the right to take any necessary or appropriate actions at its sole discretion, with or without notice, based on the severity and duration of the violation. These actions may include, but are not limited to:

a. Issuing a warning to the User; and/or

b. Suspending the offending User’s access to the Services; and/or terminating or canceling the offending User’s access to the Services; and/or

c. Removing the offending domain name; and/or

d. Undertaking any other action that is in compliance with this AUP, the applicable agreement, or relevant laws.

6. Limitation of liability

Leasing.my shall not be held liable to any User of Leasing.my, client, or third party for any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages resulting from actions taken in accordance with this AUP. This includes, but is not limited to, lost profits, business interruption, loss of programs or other data, or any other damages, even if Leasing.my was informed of the possibility of such damages. In the event of any breach of a condition or warranty implied by the General Terms of Service or this AUP, Leasing.my’s liability shall be limited to the maximum extent possible, and may include either of the following (as Leasing.my determines):

  1. Providing the services again; or

  2. Paying the cost of having the services provided again.