1. Introduction

Welcome to AusZoo! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AusZoo website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

Our Services provide information about zoos and aquariums in Australia, helping visitors discover and plan their experiences at these locations. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all content.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Eligibility

To use our Services, you must be at least 13 years old. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

2.2 User Accounts

Some features of our Services may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

2.3 Acceptable Use

When using our Services, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Use our Services to distribute malicious software or engage in harmful activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our Services
• Use automated means to access or collect data from our Services without our prior consent
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

3. Content and Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

All content on our Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by AusZoo or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, modify, or distribute our content without our prior written consent.

3.2 User Content

You may have the opportunity to submit content to our Services, such as reviews, comments, or photos ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content.

3.3 Content Guidelines

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights and complies with all applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable for any reason.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AusZoo. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that AusZoo shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content on our Services.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall AusZoo, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of our Services.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of our Services exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AusZoo, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from: (a) your use of our Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using our Services.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New South Wales, Australia, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

AusZoo
42 Macquarie Street
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Australia
Phone: +61417239584
Email: [email protected]