TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last Updated: July 04, 2025
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to our use of the Asian Trader website (the “Site”), which is owned and operated by Asian Trade Publications Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a company incorporated and registered in England and Wales. By accessing or using the Site, you are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not accept or agree with any of the provisions stated here, we respectfully request that you refrain from using the Site.
Changes to These Terms
Asian Trade Publications Ltd reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our operations, legal obligations, or user feedback. The most up-to-date version will always be available on this page, and where appropriate, we may notify users via announcements or email. It is your responsibility to review these Terms from time to time. By continuing to use the Site after any changes have been made, you are deemed to accept the revised Terms.
Use of the Site
The Site is provided for lawful personal and business use related to the retail, wholesale, and business sectors. You may browse, share, and engage with our content under the condition that you act in a respectful, legal, and non-disruptive manner.
You may not:
- Use the Site in any way that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair our infrastructure.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers or any part of the Site.
- Transmit or distribute any malicious software or harmful data.
- Use automated systems (such as bots or scrapers) to access or interact with the Site.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any content without written permission.
Age Restriction
The Site is intended for use by individuals aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children.
User Accounts and Security
Where user registration is required, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that breach our policies or legal obligations.
Privacy and Cookie References
For information on how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, including our use of cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics tools, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These documents are incorporated by reference into these Terms and govern all data-related practices associated with your use of the Site.
Privacy Policy
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
General Information Only
Content published on the Asian Trader website is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Independent advice should always be sought before taking, or refraining from, any action based on information found on the site.
No Guarantees or Warranties
While Asian Trade Publications Ltd, the publisher of Asian Trader, endeavours to ensure the content is accurate and up to date, the website and all material available on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. No representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, are made regarding the operation of the site, or the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the content for any purpose.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Asian Trade Publications Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, arising in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Asian Trader website. This includes, without limitation, any loss of profits, revenue, anticipated savings, business, data, goodwill or reputation, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or otherwise.
Legal Exceptions
Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability:
- for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence;
- for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or
- where such limitation or exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.
Advertising, Campaign Delivery, and Performance Metrics
Our Site hosts a variety of advertising, including programmatic display ads, sponsored content, video pre-rolls, banners, and native editorial partnerships. We take every step to optimise campaign visibility and provide a robust platform for advertiser exposure. However, we make no guarantee of specific metrics, such as:
- Number of views or impressions
- Click-through rates (CTR)
- User engagement levels
- Time-on-page or conversions
Unless these deliverables are contractually agreed in advance, all performance data is offered for reference only. Metrics are collected through recognised third-party tools or in-house analytics systems and are shared transparently with advertisers for evaluation purposes.
Advertiser Responsibilities
All advertisers must comply with applicable UK laws, including the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising (CAP Code), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
By submitting advertising materials, advertisers confirm that:
- They own or have secured rights for all creative elements.
- All submitted assets meet accessibility requirements (e.g., alt text, readable formats).
- They indemnify Asian Trade Publications Ltd against any claims resulting from breach of these warranties.
Editorial Integrity and Commercial Content Standards
Asian Trader is committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity while ensuring transparency and compliance in all commercial and sponsored material published on the site.
Editorial Independence and Integrity
Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial operations. This independence ensures that no advertiser, sponsor, or commercial partner can influence our editorial decisions, topics, or conclusions. We maintain a clear division between content created for editorial purposes and content produced for commercial gain.
We follow the Editors’ Code of Practice issued by the
Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO),
which outlines industry standards relating to:
- Accuracy
- Privacy
- Fairness
- Non-discrimination
- Right of reply
Our editorial policy is shaped around these values to ensure we meet our responsibilities to readers, contributors, and those featured in our coverage.
For commercial content and advertising, we adhere to:
CAP Code (Advertising Standards Authority)
IAB UK Content and Native Advertising Guidelines
Sponsored Content and Advertorials
All paid articles, advertorials, press releases, and other promotional materials (collectively “Sponsored Content”) are clearly labelled as advertising. Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertiser or third party and published under a separate advertising agreement. Sponsored Content is reviewed for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements but is not editorially endorsed.
Our editorial and advertising operations are independent. Sponsored Content is marked as “Advertorial” or “Paid Content.” We may adjust headlines, disclaim misleading claims, or amend layouts to comply with UK advertising standards.
Third-Party Content and User Submissions
Some content on this Site may be submitted by third parties or sourced from external providers. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legality of third-party content and disclaim all liability arising from it.
By submitting content to the Site (including comments, articles, or promotional material), you confirm that you own the rights or have permission to share it and that it does not infringe any third party's intellectual property or legal rights.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Asian Trade Publications Ltd from any claims, damages, or legal costs resulting from content you submit or that we publish on your behalf.
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please contact data@amg.biz. We will investigate the claim and, if necessary, remove the content.
Intellectual Property Rights and Campaign Ownership
All intellectual property rights on the Site, including logos, editorial features, illustrations, graphics, page designs, metadata, and campaign frameworks, are either owned by or licensed to Asian Trade Publications Ltd. You are not permitted to reproduce, modify, publish, display, or commercially exploit any of this content without our explicit written consent. Any unauthorised use of our intellectual property may result in legal proceedings.
For advertisers and sponsors, unless agreed otherwise in writing, Asian Trade Publications Ltd retains all rights to the design, layout, imagery, and branding of materials created as part of advertising campaigns. These rights remain with us post-campaign for archiving, case studies, or reuse within our platforms.
All trademarks, logos, and copyrighted materials in our publications remain our property or that of our licensors. Advertisers and sponsors may not use such marks except as expressly licensed under a written agreement.
Formal Notices and Communications
If you need to serve a formal notice in relation to these Terms, please use the following contact details:
Asian Trade Publications Ltd
1–3 Silex Street,
London SE1 0DW,
United Kingdom.
Email: data@amg.biz
Written notices sent by post will be considered received within two working days of dispatch. Notices sent by email will be considered received within 24 hours, provided there is no bounce-back or delivery failure.
