Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Welcome to Cafes in KL. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using cafesinkl.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Our Original Content

The following content on this Website is owned by Cafes in KL and protected by copyright law:

• Original Photography: Photos taken by Cafes in KL staff and watermarked with @cafes.in.kl are our exclusive property and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit written permission.
• Database Compilation: The selection, coordination, arrangement, and presentation of cafe listings, categories, and information constitute a compilation protected by copyright and database rights.
• Website Design: The overall design, layout, structure, and user interface of the Website.

2.2 Third-Party Content

Certain content on this Website is owned by third parties:

• Cafe Logos and Branding: All cafe logos, trademarks, and brand materials belong to their respective owners.
• User-Contributed Photos: Photos submitted by users or sourced from cafe social media accounts with proper attribution remain the property of their original creators.
• Cafe Information: Factual information about cafes (addresses, hours, etc.) is provided for informational purposes.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same.

3. Prohibited Uses

You may not use this Website for any of the following purposes:

• Automated Data Collection: Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website or extract data without our express written permission.
• Content Reproduction: Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any of our original photography or database compilation without authorization.
• Commercial Use: Use our original content or database for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement.
• Database Replication: Create a competing cafe directory or database using data extracted from our Website.
• Removal of Attribution: Remove, obscure, or modify any copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution from our original photography.
• Misrepresentation: Claim ownership of or misrepresent the source of content from this Website.

4. Permitted Uses

You are permitted to:

• View and browse the Website for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to individual cafe pages on social media or other platforms.
• Reference factual information with proper attribution and a link back to the original source page.

For any other uses, including but not limited to reproducing our original photography, licensing our database, or commercial partnerships, please contact us via our Contact Page.

5. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA").

5.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this Website, please notify us. Your notice must include:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including its location on the Website.
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address).
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

5.2 Our Rights Under DMCA

Similarly, if our original copyrighted content (particularly our @cafes.in.kl watermarked photography) is used without authorization on other websites, we reserve the right to file DMCA takedown notices and pursue legal remedies for copyright infringement.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but:

• Cafe information (hours, menus, prices, locations) may change without notice.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information.
• The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Users should verify critical information (such as opening hours or menu availability) directly with the cafe before visiting.

7. Limitation of Liability

Cafes in KL, its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites (such as cafe websites, social media profiles, or Google Maps). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Access to external links is at your own risk.

9. Enforcement and Legal Remedies

We take unauthorized use of our content seriously. Violations of these Terms of Use, including but not limited to:

• Unauthorized reproduction of our original photography
• Scraping or automated extraction of our database
• Creation of competing services using our content

may result in legal action, including cease and desist notices, DMCA takedown requests, and claims for damages under applicable copyright and database protection laws.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were last revised.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Malaysia.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, copyright inquiries, licensing requests, or to report violations, please contact us:

• Via our Contact Page
• Instagram: @cafes.in.kl