Terms and Conditions - Hobby Farmers Australia

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Hobby Farmers Australia website (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Use of the Website: a. You must be at least 18 years old or have the legal authority to enter into these Terms. b. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Website. c. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

2. Intellectual Property: a. The content, design, graphics, logos, and other materials on the Website are owned or licensed by Hobby Farmers Australia and are protected by intellectual property laws. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any materials on the Website without our prior written consent.

3. User Contributions: a. By submitting any content or materials to the Website, including comments, reviews, or suggestions, you grant Hobby Farmers Australia a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. b. You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must ensure that it does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any applicable laws or regulations.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties: a. The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Hobby Farmers Australia does not warrant that the Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected. b. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability: a. To the extent permitted by law, Hobby Farmers Australia and its directors, officers, employees, or affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or any information or materials obtained through the Website. b. This limitation of liability applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Hobby Farmers Australia and its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

7. Modifications and Termination: a. Hobby Farmers Australia reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. b. We may also update or revise these Terms from time to time. The updated Terms will be effective upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New South Wales, Australia.

9. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hobby Farmers Australia regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

11. By uploading images to the Hobby Farmers Australia website, you acknowledge and agree that Hobby Farmers Australia shall have full ownership rights over the uploaded images. You further grant Hobby Farmers Australia the unrestricted ability to utilise these images for any purpose, including financial gain, without requiring additional consent or compensation from you. This ownership includes the right to display, modify, reproduce, distribute, and create derivative works from the uploaded images, both online and offline. Hobby Farmers Australia may sublicense or assign these rights to third parties. While we make efforts to protect the privacy and integrity of uploaded images, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Therefore, exercise caution when uploading sensitive or confidential images. By uploading images, you confirm that you have the necessary rights and authorisations and that the images do not infringe upon any third-party rights.

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us using the details provided in the Privacy Statement.

Effective Date: 09/06/2023