The following information outlines our terms and conditions for accessing the Social Traders website.

Introduction

This website is provided by Social Traders Limited (“STL”) as a free service to individuals and organisations interested in the social business and entrepreneurship sector. Use of this website is subject to these terms and conditions. By continuing to use this website you acknowledge your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Website Content and Access

The website and materials contained herein provide general information only and do not constitute advice. While STL endeavours to take reasonable care in preparing and maintaining the information on this website, STL does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, adequacy or completeness of any of the content herein. Users agree to exercise their own independent skill and judgment before relying on any of the information obtained from this website. Users further agree that the information is not a substitute for independent professional advice and acknowledge that it is their responsibility to obtain professional advice in accordance with their circumstances. Any or all of the terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, STL disclaims all liability for loss directly or indirectly arising from the use of or reliance on information and materials on the website. STL does not guarantee that access to the STL website will be uninterrupted or that the website is free from viruses or anything else which may damage any device that accesses the website.

Third Party Sites

STL may provide links to websites outside the Social Traders web domain, STL makes no warranty, guarantee or undertaking as to the suitability of the content of these website. These links are provided solely for convenience and do not indicate any endorsement of the sites or the products or services provided there. By clicking on the links users acknowledge that they do so at their own risk and it is their responsibility to take all protective measures necessary to guard against any erroneous or otherwise potentially malicious content.

Trademarks and Copyright

The material on the Website is protected by copyright under the laws of Australia and through international treaties. You may download and print one copy of STL’s copyright materials for your personal use only and you must maintain the copyright acknowledgement in the copy and not alter it in any way. You may not use STL’s copyright material for any commercial purpose without STL’s prior written consent.

Social Traders retains all rights, title and interest in and to the Website and all related content. Nothing you do on or in relation to the Website will transfer any:

• business name, trading name, domain name, trade mark, industrial design, patent, registered design or copyright, or
• a right to use or exploit a business name, trading name, domain name, trade mark or industrial design, or
• a thing, system or process that is the subject of a patent, registered design or copyright (or an adaptation or modification of such a thing, system or process), to you.

Jurisdiction

Use of this website (excluding any linked third party sites) is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. By accessing this site, you accept that any disputes about this site or the content are to be determined by the courts having jurisdiction in Victoria, Australia in accordance with the laws in force in Victoria, Australia. This website may be accessed throughout Australia and overseas. STL makes no representation that the content of this website complies with the laws (including intellectual property laws) of any country outside Australia. If this website is accessed from outside Australia, users are responsible for ensuring compliance with all laws where they are located.