Terms & Conditions.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This page (together with the documents referred to on it, including any terms, notices, or disclaimers) sets out the terms and conditions ("Terms") on which you may make use of the Scout Compliance & Investigations (SCINV) website (the "Website"). Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Website.
1.2 By accessing, browsing, or registering to use the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and confirm that you accept them. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Website. If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact SCINV directly.
1.3 Where any information or content on the Website is available for download or copying, these Terms apply to such materials as may be downloaded or copied.
2. CONTENT OF THE WEBSITE
2.1 SCINV does not warrant that the functions contained on the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the server making the content available is free from viruses or other harmful components.
2.2 The information on this Website is provided by SCINV in good faith. All materials (including third-party information, products, and content) included in or accessible from the Website are provided on an "as is" basis and are subject to change at any time without notice.
2.3. SCINV does not make any representations regarding the accuracy, correctness, reliability, or results of using the Website's content.
2.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCINV excludes any representations, warranties, or conditions, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to warranties of condition, quality, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of proprietary rights with respect to all content on the Website.
2.5. SCINV and its affiliates do not provide legal, compliance, or professional advice via the Website. For professional advice, please contact SCINV directly.
2.6 SCINV will not be responsible or liable (including for negligence) for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from reliance on any information or materials on this Website. It is recommended that you seek independent professional advice where applicable.
3. COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 All content, materials, text, and graphics ("Materials") on this Website are the intellectual property of SCINV, unless stated otherwise.
3.2 SCINV retains all rights, titles, interests, and intellectual property rights to the Materials. Nothing in these Terms confers any license or right under any copyright, patent, trademark, database right, or other intellectual property rights.
3.3 Trademarks, service marks, or logos on this Website are the property of their respective owners.
3.4 You may download one copy of the Materials for private use, including reference, research, or study.
3.5 SCINV grants you a limited license to reproduce its content only for personal use, provided the work is clearly attributed to SCINV.
3.6 You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, re-sell, adapt, transmit, or exploit any part of the Materials for commercial purposes without prior written consent from SCINV.
3.7 The use of automated systems or software to extract data from the Website for commercial purposes is prohibited.
4. PROHIBITED USE OF THE WEBSITE
4.1 The Website must be used for personal purposes only. Commercial use of the Website or Materials without prior written consent is prohibited.
4.2 You may not use the Website or Materials in any manner that breaches Australian or international law, or in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or has unlawful or fraudulent intent.
4.3 The transmission of unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or "spam" is prohibited. You must not knowingly introduce harmful software (such as viruses or malware) or any other material that can affect the operation of the Website or users' devices.
4.4 By violating this provision, you agree to indemnify SCINV for any resulting losses, costs, expenses, or damages.
5. VIRUSES & SECURITY
5.1 You must not misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any other malicious software. Unauthorised access or attacks on the Website will result in immediate cessation of your access and may lead to criminal prosecution.
5.2 SCINV will not be liable for any damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses, or other harmful material arising from your use of the Website or downloading content from it.
5.3 It is your responsibility to ensure your devices have the appropriate virus protection and are properly configured to access the Website.
6. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
6.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites, which are provided for your convenience only. SCINV has no control over these websites and is not responsible for their content or availability.
6.2 Links to third-party websites do not imply endorsement or association with the operators of those websites. SCINV is not liable for any loss, damage, or costs arising from your use of third-party websites.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
7.1 Liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
7.2 SCINV will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:
(a) Your inability to use the Website or reliance on any information contained on the Website.
(b) The cost of procuring substitute services resulting from purchases or transactions made through the Website.
(c) Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions, data, or information on the Website.
7.3 Even if SCINV has been advised of the possibility of such damages, it will not be liable for any losses or damages.
8. SEVERABILITY
8.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
8.2 Failure by SCINV to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
9. GOVERNING LAW
9.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. By using the Website, you agree that any disputes related to these Terms or the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Australian courts.
9.2 SCINV reserves the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
10.1 If you have any questions regarding these Terms or the Website, please contact SCINV directly on +61 456 718 792, and/or at info@scoutinvestigations.com.au.