Definitions
In these terms and conditions, “materials” means all content of any kind, including information, data, text, software, music, audio, photographs, images, graphics, video, messages, and any other material.
The words “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Technocity City Council.
The words “you” and “your” refer to any person who accesses, browses, or uses this website, or any services or materials made available through, or in connection with, this website.
Use of this website
We own and operate this website, which includes specific materials and related documents (website content) that you may view or download.
Your access to, and use of, this website and its content is subject to your acceptance of these website terms and conditions and the privacy policy published on this website (“Terms of Use”).
By accessing, browsing, or using the website or its content, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use in full, without limitation or qualification.
We may amend, update, vary, or replace any part of these Terms of Use at any time, without notice and without providing reasons. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use regularly to stay informed of any changes.
You may view this website using an internet browser and may electronically copy or print sections of the website for personal, community, or business use, provided you comply with these Terms of Use.
Any other use of this website content — including copying, reproducing, altering, distributing, transmitting, republishing, displaying, or performing the content — is prohibited unless you have our prior written consent. You must not change or copy the website layout or any software or code contained on the website.
Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. These Terms of Use should be read together with our Privacy Statement and Privacy Policy, which explain how we collect, use, and disclose personal information.
Intellectual property on the website
All content and design on this website, including (but not limited to) copyright, logos, trademarks, designs, text, graphics, images, information, applications, files, and their arrangement and selection, are owned by us and/or our content providers and licensors (as applicable) (“Intellectual Property Rights”). All rights are reserved.
You must not do anything (or fail to do something) that may breach any person’s Intellectual Property Rights, unless permitted under these Terms of Use.
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe your intellectual property has been used on this website in a way that infringes your rights, please contact us.
The Technocity City Council logo must not be used or copied without our written approval.
Your content
This website may include functions that allow you to post, upload, submit, or send materials to us (including personal details).
You acknowledge that you are fully responsible for ensuring that anything you post, upload, send, or submit through this website is accurate, complete, and complies with all relevant laws (“your content”).
You grant us an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, and royalty-free licence to use, disclose, reproduce, store, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and sub-licence your content in any format, for any purpose, in accordance with applicable laws and our Privacy Policy.
You confirm and warrant that:
- you have all required rights (including intellectual property rights) to provide your content and grant us the licence described above; and
- your content is not defamatory and does not breach any laws.
When using this website, you must not:
- upload, post, send, submit, or otherwise make available any material that:
- infringes a patent, trade mark, trade secret, copyright, or any other rights of another person;
- includes unauthorised advertising or promotional content, spam, junk mail, chain letters, pyramid schemes, surveys, contests, or any other form of solicitation (unless the website area is specifically intended for that purpose);
- contains viruses, malicious programs, or other code that may disrupt, damage, destroy, or restrict the operation of computer systems, hardware, software, or telecommunications equipment; or
- harms (or may harm) minors, or is unlawful for persons under 18 to access;
- pretend to be another person or organisation, or misrepresent any affiliation;
- create a misleading identity to disguise who you are or who sent a message;
- disrupt, interfere with, or damage this website, or any servers or networks connected to it, or breach any network rules or requirements;
- try to gain unauthorised access to this website, other user accounts, systems, or networks (including by password mining);
- use the website for any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose or activity;
- breach any law, intellectual property right, or other proprietary right (whether intentionally or not);
- use information collected from the website to contact individuals, businesses, or organisations, unless the website clearly allows it;
- harass, “stalk”, or intimidate other users;
- interfere with another person’s ability to use and enjoy the website;
- collect or keep personal information about other users;
- use the website or content for unauthorised commercial purposes; or
- avoid, bypass, or attempt to bypass access restrictions or security measures on the website.
You are responsible for, and must compensate us for, any loss, damage, liability, or claim (including legal costs and related expenses) that we suffer or incur as a result of your misuse of the website or content, or any breach of these Terms of Use, on a full indemnity basis.
Links to other websites
This website may include links to third-party websites (“Linked Pages”) that are not controlled by Technocity City Council.
Links are provided for convenience only. A link does not mean Technocity City Council endorses, sponsors, approves, or recommends any Linked Page or any information, products, or services available through it.
We do not control the content of Linked Pages and are not responsible for the information or materials on them. You access Linked Pages at your own risk.
While we comply with legal obligations relating to confidentiality and privacy, we cannot guarantee that your use of Linked Pages will remain confidential. We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from confidentiality issues linked to your access or use of this website.
Payment
You acknowledge that online payment services available through this website may be provided or operated by a third-party payment provider (“Payment Service Provider”). Your use of those services may be subject to the Payment Service Provider’s own terms and conditions (“Third Party Terms”).
By using online payment services through this website:
- you agree to follow the terms and conditions set by your bank and/or the Payment Service Provider, and you agree to pay all amounts and any applicable fees connected with the transactions you authorise; and
- you are responsible for making sure that all payment details you enter are accurate.
If you provide incorrect payment information, your account may remain unpaid and interest may apply.
Even if you receive a payment reference number confirming a payment attempt, your financial institution may still reject the transaction. A reference number does not guarantee that the payment has been successfully completed. If a payment is declined, you must contact your financial institution.
Risk and liability
You acknowledge that:
- you access and use this website and its content (including Linked Pages) at your own risk;
- we do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, completeness, or suitability of website content, whether the content is provided by us or by users; and
- we are not responsible for, and do not accept liability for, your use of the website, its content (including Linked Pages), or your conduct connected with the website (whether online or offline).
To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied warranties and representations that might otherwise apply to your use of the website.
You may have rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or other legislation relating to goods or services supplied through this website. Where those rights apply, our liability is limited (at our option) to:
- for goods supplied by us: replacing the goods, providing equivalent goods, repairing the goods, paying the cost of replacement or repair, or paying the cost of obtaining equivalent goods; or
- for services supplied or offered by us: providing the services again or paying the cost of having the services supplied again.
To the maximum extent allowed by law, we are not otherwise liable to you (including for negligence), or for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from or connected with your use of this website or any Linked Pages.
We do not promise or guarantee that this website or any Linked Pages are free from viruses or other faults. You must take your own precautions to protect your device and systems from harmful code or interference.
Website availability
We may, at any time and without notice, choose to:
- monitor, suspend, or terminate access to this website and/or its content and your content (including Linked Pages);
- restrict access to any part of this website or its content at our discretion; and/or
- suspend or stop operation of the website (in whole or in part).
If you breach these Terms of Use, your permission to use the website may be withdrawn.
Because of the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee that the website and its content (including Linked Pages) will always be available without interruption.
We are not liable for any outage, disruption, delay, or failure to provide access to this website or its content (including Linked Pages), and this will not be treated as a breach of these Terms of Use.
Council is committed to making the website accessible to people with disability. Further information or assistance is available by contacting the council.
General
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Technocratia (Australia). You agree that the courts of Technocratia (Australia) have non-exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute.
These Terms of Use form the full agreement between you and us regarding your use of this website and replace any earlier agreements.
You acknowledge that additional terms and conditions may apply when using linked websites, affiliated services, third-party content, or third-party software.
If we do not enforce a right or provision under these Terms of Use, that does not mean we have waived that right or provision.
Refunds
Refunds will not be issued where services have already been completed or where certificates or permits have been provided.
Refunds will not be processed if doing so would cause a paid account to go into arrears.
Refunds will only be made if supporting documentation is provided to confirm proof of the original payment and enable approval of the refund.