Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 12 August 2026

Welcome to the website of International Zheng He Research Academy (“we”, “us”, “our” or “the Academy”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of zhengheintl.org (“Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. About Us

This Website is operated by:

INTERNATIONAL ZHENG HE RESEARCH ACADEMY SDN BHD
Company Registration No.: 202101007324 (1407623-X)
Website: zhengheintl.org

The Academy promotes research, education, cultural exchange and public understanding relating to Zheng He, maritime history, archaeology, culture, peace, friendship and international exchange.

2. Use of the Website

You may use this Website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent or unauthorized purpose.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers or related systems.
Interfere with the operation, security or functionality of the Website.
Upload or transmit malicious software, viruses or other harmful material.
Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute or commercially exploit Website content without permission.
Use automated systems, bots or scraping tools to collect Website content without our prior written consent.
Submit information that is false, misleading, defamatory or unlawful.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where we reasonably believe that these Terms have been violated.

3. Website Content

The content published on this Website is provided for general information, educational, cultural and informational purposes.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, historical, cultural, academic and other informational materials may contain interpretations, references or information obtained from third-party sources.

We do not warrant that all information on the Website is complete, accurate, current or free from errors.

We reserve the right to update, modify, remove or discontinue any Website content without prior notice.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content and materials appearing on this Website, including but not limited to:

Text and written content;
Photographs and images;
Graphics and illustrations;
Logos and trademarks;
Videos and multimedia materials;
Website design and layout;
Downloadable materials; and
Other original materials

are owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by the Academy and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and access Website content for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes.

You must not reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, publicly display, sell or commercially exploit any Website content without our prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

Requests for permission to reproduce materials may be directed to us through the contact information provided on the Website.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms or other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices or policies of third-party websites.

Your use of any third-party website is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

6. Events, Activities and Programmes

Information relating to exhibitions, cultural programmes, seminars, talks, activities and other events may be published on the Website.

Event dates, times, locations, speakers, programmes and other details may be changed, postponed or cancelled when necessary.

Where an event is cancelled or changed, any applicable refund, transfer or replacement arrangements will be subject to the specific terms communicated for that event.

7. Tickets and Bookings

Where the Website provides ticketing or booking facilities, additional terms may apply to the relevant product, event or service.

Before completing a booking or purchase, you should review the applicable information relating to:

Ticket price;
Date and time;
Venue;
Admission requirements;
Booking conditions;
Cancellation and refund arrangements; and
Other applicable restrictions.

A booking or ticket purchase is subject to availability and confirmation.

We reserve the right to refuse, cancel or modify a booking where there is a reasonable basis to do so, including technical errors, suspected fraud, incorrect pricing or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Unless otherwise stated for a particular event or service, tickets may not be resold for commercial purposes.

8. Venue Rental and Shared Space Services

The Academy may offer facilities including lecture halls, exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, VIP lounges or other venues for rental or shared use.

Availability, rental rates, deposits, cancellation arrangements, permitted use and other conditions may be governed by a separate quotation, booking confirmation, rental agreement or service agreement.

Where a separate agreement applies, its terms will prevail over any general information published on this Website to the extent of any inconsistency.

9. User Submissions

If you voluntarily submit information, comments, photographs, enquiries, applications or other materials to us through the Website, you confirm that:

The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit any material;
Your submission does not infringe the rights of another person; and
Your submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory, offensive or malicious material.

Personal information submitted through the Website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We do not guarantee that:

The Website will always be available or uninterrupted;
The Website will be free from errors or technical defects;
The Website will be free from viruses or other harmful components;
All information will always be complete, accurate or current; or
The Website will meet every user's particular requirements.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Malaysian law.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

This includes loss of data, business interruption, loss of opportunity or other indirect losses, except where such liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

12. Security

Although we take reasonable measures to maintain the security of the Website, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You acknowledge that information transmitted over the internet may carry inherent security risks.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, services, activities, legal requirements or business practices.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Privacy

Your use of this Website may involve the collection and processing of personal information.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy / Personal Data Protection Notice for information about how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal data.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, while the remaining provisions shall continue to apply.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

INTERNATIONAL ZHENG HE RESEARCH ACADEMY SDN BHD
Company Registration No.: 202101007324 (1407623-X)
Website: zhengheintl.org

Please use the contact details published on our Website for enquiries.