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1. General Information Only

The content published on this Website — including articles, practice area descriptions, firm information, and other materials — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.

Legal matters are highly fact-specific and jurisdiction-dependent. Nothing on this Website should be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified legal practitioner who has been engaged on the specific facts of your matter.

2. No Solicitor-Client Relationship

Accessing or using this Website, submitting an enquiry through our contact form, or scheduling a consultation does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES or any of its partners.

A solicitor-client relationship is only established when the Firm has explicitly confirmed in writing that it is acting for you, a conflict-of-interest check has been completed, and a formal retainer has been agreed.

Do not send confidential information to us through this Website until a retainer has been formally established. Information submitted through the contact form is not subject to legal professional privilege until a solicitor-client relationship exists.

3. Jurisdiction

DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES practises Malaysian law, with a particular focus on Sarawak. The information on this Website is prepared with reference to Malaysian law, and primarily the law applicable in the state of Sarawak, as at the date of publication.

The law of other jurisdictions may differ materially. Information on this Website should not be applied to matters arising in other jurisdictions without independent legal advice from a practitioner qualified in the relevant jurisdiction.

4. Currency of Information

The law changes. While we endeavour to keep the content of this Website current, we do not warrant that the information is up to date, complete, or accurate at the time you access it. Legislation, regulations, and court decisions may have changed since any given piece of content was published.

You should always verify the current state of the law and seek specific legal advice before acting on any information found on this Website.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES, its partners, and employees exclude all liability for any loss or damage (including direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental loss) arising from:

6. Third-Party Links and Services

This Website incorporates third-party services including Google Calendar scheduling and Formspree form processing. Links to or use of third-party services does not constitute an endorsement of those services. DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites or services.

7. Professional Regulation

DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES is a firm of Advocates & Solicitors regulated by the Advocates Association of Sarawak and the Bar Council Malaysia. The firm's practice is subject to the Legal Profession Ordinance (Sarawak) and the Legal Profession Act 1976 (Malaysia), together with the rules and practice directions issued thereunder.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, and the "DOCAlaw" and "Desmond Ong & Co. Advocates" names and branding — is the intellectual property of DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES unless otherwise indicated. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this Website without our prior written consent.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Disclaimer or wish to seek legal advice, please contact us directly:

DESMOND ONG & CO. ADVOCATES
1st Floor, Lot 4574, 3rd Exchange Commercial Centre
Jalan Datuk Amar Kalong Ningkan, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: 082-543119
contact@docalaw.com