Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 13 December 2023.

Please take the time to read these Terms and Conditions. The dogfriendlyaustralia.com Website is provided to you by Melber Media and by using the Website and the Services and information offered on the Website you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Melber Media reserve the right to change or modify any of the following terms and conditions or any policy or guideline of the Website, at any time and in our sole discretion. We may modify or discontinue part or all of the Website or Social Media Platforms at any time.

Definitions

Services means any service provided by Melber Media.

Website means the website www.dogfriendlyaustralia.com.

We / Us / Melber Media etc. means Melber Media and any subsidiaries, affiliates, volunteers, employees, officers, agents or assigns.

Accuracy of information

We have taken proper care and precautions to ensure that the information we provide on this Website and on Social Media Platforms is accurate.

However, the Website may contain inaccuracies, omissions or errors. We cannot guarantee, nor do we accept any legal liability arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of anything contained on this Website, Social Media Platforms or on any linked site.

The information contained on this Website and the Social Media Platforms should not take the place of professional advice.

Use

The Website is made available for your use on your acceptance and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. By using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and all terms, policies and guidelines incorporated by reference in these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions in their entirety, you may not use the Website and may choose to exit the Website. If you do not comply with these Terms and Conditions, we can terminate your use of the Website.

You agree that you will use this Website in accordance with all applicable local, state, national and international laws, rules and regulations.

You agree that you will not use, nor will you allow or authorise any third party to use, the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent or obscene or in any other inappropriate way or in a way which conflicts with the Website or the Services. The Services we provide through the Website are for your own use only. You may not resell, lease or provide them in any other way to anyone else. You may not reverse engineer or attempt to discover the source code or structure, sequence and organisation of the Website.

If you register information on the Website, you agree to provide accurate, current and complete information as may be prompted by any registration forms on the Website.

If you contribute to our forum (if any) or make any public comments on this Website or Social Media Platform which are, in our opinion, unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent or obscene or in any other way inappropriate or which conflict with the Website or the Services offered, then we may at our discretion, refuse to publish such comments and/or remove them from the Website or Social Media Platform.

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate service to anyone at any time without notice or reason.

Indemnification for loss or damage

The Website, the content and the Services provided by the Site are provided to you on an "as is" basis without warranties from Us of any kind. While we attempt to make your access to and use of the Website safe, we do not represent or warrant that the Website or any content are free of viruses or other harmful components. We also are unable to guarantee that the Website will always be available and working.

To the full extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify Us and hold Us harmless against any and all direct or indirect damages arising out of the Website or your use or inability to use the Website (including those arising out of Our negligence), including any liability or expense arising from all claims, losses, damages (actual and consequential), suits, judgment, litigation costs or solicitor fees of every kind and nature incurred by you or any third parties through you.

Intellectual property and copyrights

The content of this Website and Social Media Platforms, including all information, data, logos, designs, pictures, videos, sound files, databases, code and software contained on the Website or in connection with the Services is Our property, and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. All copyrights to the Website, such content and such software are expressly reserved.

You must not use or replicate our copyright material other than as permitted by law. You must not use or replicate our copyright material for commercial purposes unless expressly agreed to by Us in writing. We may also require you to sign a Licence Agreement.

If you wish to use content, images or other of our intellectual property, you should submit your request to Us at the following email address: hello@dogfriendlyaustralia.com.

Trademarks

The trademarks and logos contained on this Website are trademarks of Melber Media. Use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited except with Our express, written consent.

Links to external websites

This Website may contain links that direct you outside of this Website to other third-party websites or third-party content. These links are provided for your convenience and are not an express or implied indication that we endorse or approve of the linked website, its contents or any associated website, product or service. You use links to third-party websites and any third-party content or goods and services provided by those third parties at your own risk. We accept no liability for loss or damage arising out of or in connection to your use of these third-party websites or third-party content.

You may link to our Website. However, you should not provide a link which suggests any association, approval or endorsement on our part in respect to your website, unless we have expressly agreed in writing. We may withdraw our consent to you linking to our Website at any time by notice to you.

Limitation of Liability

We take no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the content, information or statements contained on this Website or in relation to our Services. All statements, content or information is made by way of general comment only and you should satisfy yourself as to their accuracy. Further, all of our Services are provided without a warranty with the exception of any warranties provided by law. We are not liable for any damages whatsoever, incurred as a result of or relating to the use of the Website, our Social Media Platforms or our Services.

Information Collection

Use of information you have provided Us with, or that We have collected and retained relating to your use of the Website and/or our Services, is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this Website and the Services associated with this Website, you are agreeing to the Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy and read more about why we collect personal information from you and how we use that information, click here.

Confidentiality

All personal information you give Us will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. However, due to circumstances outside of our control, we cannot guarantee that all aspects of your use of this Website will be confidential due to the potential ability of third parties to intercept and access such information.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. You agree that any disputes concerning this Website, Social Media Platforms or Services are to be resolved by the courts having jurisdiction in Victoria.