Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
This document outlines the Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) governing the use of the NICTA Universal Access Secretariat’s (“Secretariat”) website, services, and any related materials provided by the Secretariat. By accessing or using any part of the Secretariat’s website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Secretariat’s website or services.
2. Use of Website and Services
Permitted Use: You may use the Secretariat’s website and services for lawful purposes only. You may not use the website or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to:
Violating any applicable laws or regulations
Transmitting any viruses, worms, or other malicious code
Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the website or services
Impersonating any person or entity
Collecting or using any personally identifiable information of others without their consent
Posting any content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory
Prohibited Use: You are prohibited from:
Using any automated means, such as scripts, robots, or crawlers, to access or interact with the website or services without express written consent
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or services, or to any systems or networks connected to the website or services
Using the website or services for any commercial purpose without express written consent
Framing or mirroring any part of the website or services on any other website or server.
3. Intellectual Property
Ownership: All content on the Secretariat’s website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is owned by the Secretariat or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Use Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content on the website without the prior written consent of the Secretariat.
Trademarks: The Secretariat’s trademarks and logos may not be used in any manner without the prior written consent of the Secretariat.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
No Warranties: THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Accuracy and Completeness: The Secretariat does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information or content on the website or services.
Third-Party Links: The website may contain links to third-party websites. The Secretariat is not responsible for the content or availability of any third-party websites.
5. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SECRETARIAT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE SECRETARIAT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Secretariat, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the website or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Applicable Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [Insert Applicable Jurisdiction].
8. Changes to Terms
The Secretariat reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the website or services following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact the Secretariat at [Insert Contact Information].
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Secretariat with respect to the use of the website and services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written.