Welcome to RakyatPost. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, digital publishing platform, content, products, and services.
By accessing or using RakyatPost, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website and services immediately.
1. About RakyatPost
RakyatPost is an independent digital-first news publishing and media platform focused on delivering factual, informative, and reader-focused journalism across multiple categories including news, politics, business, technology, entertainment, lifestyle, travel, culture, and global affairs.
The “Rakyat” identity represents journalism designed for the people, with a strong focus on accessibility, responsible reporting, and modern digital storytelling.
The origins of “The Rakyat Post” trace back to Malaysia in 2013, where it operated as an independent online news publication focused on authentic storytelling and digital journalism. The platform gained recognition as one of the notable independent online media portals during the rapid growth of Southeast Asia’s digital news ecosystem.
In 2016, the original publication temporarily ceased operations following restructuring and operational challenges. The brand later evolved and was relaunched under different management as a broader digital media initiative focused on modern publishing and audience-centric storytelling.
Today, RakyatPost continues the evolution of independent digital journalism by providing accessible, mobile-friendly, search-friendly, and reader-oriented content experiences for global audiences.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using RakyatPost, you acknowledge that:
- You are legally capable of entering into binding agreements.
- You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- You accept these Terms and any future updates published on the website.
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. Editorial Standards & Content Policy
RakyatPost aims to maintain responsible and transparent editorial practices aligned with modern digital publishing standards and Google News-friendly guidelines.
Our editorial principles include:
- Fact verification and source validation
- Responsible and ethical journalism
- Original reporting and commentary
- Transparency in corrections and updates
- Clear distinction between news, sponsored, and opinion content
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information published will always be complete, current, or error-free.
Readers are encouraged to independently verify critical information before relying on it for personal, professional, legal, financial, or medical decisions.
4. Use of Website
You agree to use RakyatPost only for lawful purposes.
You must not:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt unauthorized access to servers or systems
- Distribute malicious software or harmful code
- Copy, scrape, or reproduce content without permission
- Use the platform for spam, abuse, harassment, or misinformation
- Interfere with website performance or security
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for users violating these Terms.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All original content published on RakyatPost, including articles, graphics, branding, logos, designs, multimedia, layout, and editorial content, is protected under applicable intellectual property and copyright laws unless otherwise stated.
Users may:
- Share article links for personal and non-commercial use
- Reference content with proper attribution
Users may not:
- Republish full articles without written permission
- Copy website branding or visual assets
- Modify or commercially exploit content without authorization
Third-party trademarks, logos, and content remain the property of their respective owners.
6. User Contributions & Comments
Where commenting, submissions, or user-generated content features are available, users remain solely responsible for the content they publish.
Users must not submit content that:
- Is defamatory, abusive, hateful, or unlawful
- Violates copyright or intellectual property rights
- Contains misinformation or malicious content
- Promotes spam or unauthorized advertising
RakyatPost reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove user submissions at its discretion.
7. Third-Party Links & External Content
RakyatPost may contain links to third-party websites, services, advertisements, or external resources for informational purposes.
We do not control or endorse third-party websites and are not responsible for:
- Third-party content accuracy
- Privacy practices
- External services or products
- Security or availability of external websites
Users access external links at their own risk.
8. Google News & Search Compliance
RakyatPost aims to follow responsible digital publishing standards consistent with search engine and news aggregation guidelines, including:
- Original and transparent content creation
- Clear editorial accountability
- Accurate metadata and structured publishing
- Mobile-friendly experiences
- Fast-loading and accessible content formats
However, we do not guarantee inclusion, indexing, ranking, or continued presence on any third-party platform, search engine, or news service.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
All content and services on RakyatPost are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no warranties regarding:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Continuous website availability
- Security or error-free performance
- Suitability of information for specific purposes
Use of the platform is at your own discretion and risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, RakyatPost and its affiliates, editors, contributors, partners, and representatives shall not be liable for:
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Business interruption
- Data loss
- Reliance on published information
- Third-party actions or external websites
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which liability is claimed.
11. Privacy & Data Usage
Your use of RakyatPost may involve the collection of limited technical and analytical information necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, and service improvements.
Users are encouraged to review our Privacy Policy for detailed information regarding data handling practices.
12. Advertising & Sponsored Content
RakyatPost may display advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate links, or promotional materials.
Sponsored or promotional content will be appropriately identified where required.
We are not responsible for products, services, or claims made by third-party advertisers.
13. Termination of Access
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to RakyatPost at any time for violations of these Terms, security concerns, abuse, or operational reasons without prior notice.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws and legal principles relevant to the operation of the platform.
Any disputes arising from the use of the website shall be subject to the appropriate legal jurisdiction and dispute resolution processes.
15. Contact Information
For legal, editorial, copyright, partnership, or Terms-related enquiries, please contact:
Email: hello@rakyatpost.co
Website: https://rakyatpost.co/