Terms of Use
Welcome to the official website of the Severn River, Ngarabal, and Kwiambal Aboriginal Corporation (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website, located at [insert website URL] (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this website.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy. We may update these terms from time to time, so please review them periodically. Continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the Site or using it to infringe upon the rights of others. Your use of the Site must not:
• Harass or harm any individual or entity.
• Violate any Australian laws, including but not limited to privacy, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws.
• Interfere with the normal operation of the Site or its services.
• Distribute harmful software, viruses, or malicious code.
• Collect or harvest personal data from the Site without permission.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, icons, and software, is owned or licensed by the Severn River, Ngarabal, and Kwiambal Aboriginal Corporation and is protected by Australian copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the Site without prior written consent from us, except for your personal, non-commercial use.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and conditions of any third-party site before using it.
User Contributions
If you choose to submit any comments, feedback, ideas, or other information to us through the Site (“User Contributions”), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, and publish those contributions for any purpose.
You agree that your contributions will not violate any laws or rights of others, including Australian defamation, copyright, and privacy laws. We reserve the right to remove any content or contributions at our discretion.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information on the Site. You use this Site at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, the Severn River, Ngarabal, and Kwiambal Aboriginal Corporation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or the information provided on the Site.
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) or any other applicable legislation which cannot be lawfully excluded or limited.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Severn River, Ngarabal, and Kwiambal Aboriginal Corporation, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:
• Your use of the Site;
• Your violation of these Terms of Use;
• Your violation of any rights of others under Australian law; and
• Any cyber attack, data breach, or unauthorised access that occurs as a result of your use of the Site, your contribution to or interaction with any part of the Site, or your negligence in safeguarding your own access credentials or personal data.
This indemnity extends to any claims, actions, or demands related to the unauthorised use of personal information, data loss, or security breaches caused by your interaction with the Site, including breaches that arise from your failure to implement and maintain appropriate cybersecurity measures on your devices.
Nothing in this indemnity section is intended to exclude or limit any rights or remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation, which cannot be lawfully excluded or limited.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which sets out how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New South Wales, Australia.
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms of Use at any time by posting updated terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: hello@ngarabal.org.au