Legal Policy for Australia Local Business Network Trading as Hive Networking Groups

Robinson Nielsen Legal 2018

Website Legals

1. Acceptance and Agreement

1.1 These Website Legals set out the terms and conditions governing Your access to, viewing, and use of the website operated by Australian Local Business Network Pty Ltd trading as Hive Networking Groups (“Our Website”) and the acquisition of services or Hive Networking Groups Memberships referenced on Our Website. These include:

(a) Terms of Use for Our Website;

(b) Disclaimers and limitations of liability related to Our Website;

(c) Privacy Policy; and

(d) Other terms and conditions relating to the services or Hive Networking Groups Memberships offered or referenced on Our Website (collectively, “Our Website Legals”).

1.2 You should carefully review the contents of Our Website Legals before accessing, viewing, or using Our Website and before acquiring any services or Hive Networking Groups Memberships, including third-party products or services referenced on Our Website.

1.3 By accessing, viewing, or using Our Website, or by acquiring services or Hive Networking Groups Memberships referenced on it, You:

(a) Confirm Your understanding and acceptance of these Website Legals;

(b) Warrant that You have the legal capacity to enter into an agreement on these terms and conditions; and

(c) Enter into a legally binding agreement with Us under these terms and conditions.

2. Licence to Use the Website

2.1 Subject to compliance with Our Website Legals, We grant You a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable licence to use Our Website in accordance with these terms (“Licence”).

2.2 You may access, view, and use Our Website for its intended purposes but must not, except as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or display any content from Our Website without Our written permission.

2.3 The Licence excludes the use of data mining robots, extraction tools, or the mirroring of Our Website without Our consent.

3. Website Content and Access – No Warranties or Representations

3.1 While We strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information on Our Website, We do not warrant its completeness or suitability for Your specific needs. It is Your responsibility to verify any information directly with Us.

3.2 You acknowledge that the content on Our Website:

(a) May contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors;

(b) May not always be current or accurate when viewed; and

(c) Is subject to change without notice.

3.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, We exclude all representations, warranties, or terms (express or implied) other than those explicitly outlined in these Website Legals.

3.4 We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to Our Website or that it is free from viruses or other harmful elements.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 The content and materials displayed on Our Website, including editorial materials, photographs, illustrations, artwork, trademarks, and logos, are Our property (or are licensed to Us) and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

4.2 Such content may only be printed for Your personal, non-commercial use within Your organisation, provided copyright notices remain intact. You must not reproduce, distribute, or broadcast any content without Our express written consent.

4.3 No licence or rights in Our intellectual property are granted to You, except as expressly outlined in these Website Legals.

5. Submissions on or via Our Website

5.1 Any material You submit to Us via Our Website (e.g., questions, comments, suggestions) is deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary unless explicitly indicated otherwise. We may use such material without compensation to You.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites / Third-Party Suppliers

6.1 Our Website may include links to websites operated by third parties. Unless indicated otherwise, We do not endorse or assume responsibility for these third-party websites, their content, or their products and services.

6.2 You should review the terms, disclaimers, and privacy policies of third-party websites before relying on their information or purchasing their products and services.

7. Interference with Our Website

7.1 You must not alter, hack, or otherwise interfere with Our Website or its content. You also agree not to:

(a) Submit content without the necessary rights or consents;

(b) Breach any applicable laws or regulations;

(c) Submit offensive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate content;

(d) Act in a manner that could damage Our reputation; or

(e) Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

7.2 You warrant compliance with the above and agree to indemnify Us against any claims or losses resulting from Your use of Our Website.

7.3 If You wish to establish a link to Our Website, You must seek prior approval, providing details of Your website and reasons for the link. Approval may be subject to conditions.

8. Descriptions of Services or Hive Networking Groups Memberships

8.1 We aim to ensure accurate descriptions of Our services and memberships on Our Website. However, We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions.

8.2 Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent all features or options of the services or memberships offered.

9. Services or Hive Networking Groups Membership

9.1 When acquiring services or memberships, You may be required to enter into a written agreement governing their provision.

10. Orders, Payments, and Delivery

10.1 All prices on Our Website are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST unless stated otherwise. Prices may change at any time.

10.2 Unless agreed otherwise:

(a) Orders cannot be cancelled or varied after submission;

(b) Payments must be made as agreed; and

(c) Risk and title pass to You upon full payment and delivery.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, We exclude liability for any loss or damage arising from Your use of Our Website, except where caused by Our fraud or wilful misconduct.

11.2 Where a warranty or guarantee cannot be excluded, Our liability will be limited to resupplying the services or reimbursing their cost.

12. Privacy Policy

12.1 We may collect personal information to provide services or memberships, administer operations, and enhance service delivery. We comply with applicable privacy legislation and make Our Privacy Policy available upon request.

13. General Terms

13.1 These Website Legals are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Queensland courts.

13.2 You may not assign or sublicense Your rights under these Website Legals.

13.3 If any provision is found invalid, it will be severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

13.4 These Website Legals and any related agreements constitute the entire agreement between You and Us concerning the matters addressed.