The Website

This website is owned and operated by Peter Crofts under the domain name of petercrofts.com.au (“the Website”).

Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of the Website and any services referred to in Clause 3, if and when applicable, is governed exclusively by these Terms of Use. You must not use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or otherwise prohibited by these Terms of Use. By using the Website, you are fully accepting the terms, conditions and disclaimers contained within these Terms of Use. Hence, if you do not accept these Terms of Use, you must immediately terminate your use of the Website.

I reserve the right to update, vary or amend these Terms of Use at any time, and your continued use of the Website following any such changes shall be deemed to be your acceptance of such change. It is therefore your responsibility to regularly check the Terms of Use for any changes.

The Services

The Website may provide email, bulletin boards, eNewsletters, chat areas, news groups, forums or other message or communication facilities (“Services”) that are designed to enable you to communicate with others. Unless stated otherwise, the Services are only for your personal and non-commercial use, with all content remaining the intellectual property of Peter Crofts.

 Privacy Policy

I have published my privacy policy on the website.

Acceptable Use

In using the Website, you agree:
(a)  not to use the Website or Services contrary to these Terms of Use; and
(b)  to be bound by the relevant laws and regulations concerning the transmission of any emails.

Links to Third Party Websites

The Website and Services may include links to third-party websites that are controlled and maintained by others. Any link to other websites is not an endorsement of such websites and the Website is not responsible for the content or availability of any such third-party websites.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and Services together with their respective content are protected by copyright and is owned by Peter Crofts. 

Except where necessary for viewing the content of this Website on your internet browser, or as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) or other applicable laws or these Terms of Use, no content may be reproduced in any form and by any process without the prior written consent of Peter Crofts.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Peter Crofts from and against any breach by you of these Terms of Use. 

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The use of the Website is at your own risk. The Website and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any representation or endorsement or warranty of any kind, or fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.

To the extent permitted by law, Peter Crofts will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever (including but not limited to loss of business, opportunity, data, profits) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or Services.

The content of the website is not a substitution for legal advice about any topic or issue.

Peter Crofts makes no warranty that the Website will meet your requirements, that the content of the Website will be accurate or reliable, that the functionality of the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or anything else which may be harmful or destructive.

Nothing in these Terms of Use shall affect your statutory rights as a user of this Website and Services.

Severance

If any of these Terms of Use should be determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, then such term or condition shall be severed and the remaining terms of the Terms of Use shall survive and remain in full force and effect, and continue to be binding and enforceable.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Queensland,  Australia.  

I support the responsible use and collection of personal information and abide by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in Schedule 1 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) [Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988].

Personal information is defined in sec 6 of the Act as “information or an opinion (including information or an opinion forming part of a database), whether true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion.”

With your consent I will only collect and retain personal information that is reasonably necessary and directly related to the services I provide to you. Unless I am legally prevented from doing so, I will not use nor disclosure your personal information for a secondary purpose without your express written permission or consent.

Why do I collect personal information?

I collect information of a personal nature to be able to provide you with services and to market my services.

Who do I collect personal information about?

I collect information about my clients, potential clients, suppliers, and business associates.

What type of personal information do I collect?

I collect information such as names, addresses (personal, postal, business and IP), contact details and other information to be able to provide and market my services. In common with other websites, log files are stored on the web server saving details such as the visitor’s IP address, browser type, referring page and time of visit. Where registration is required, the visitor’s email and a username will be stored on the server.

Do I collect sensitive information?

Sensitive Information is defined by the Act in sec 6 as ‘information or an opinion about an individual’s: racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious beliefs or affiliations, philosophical beliefs, membership of a professional or trade association, membership of a trade union, sexual preferences or practices, or criminal record that is also personal information; or health information about an individual; or genetic information about an individual that is not otherwise health information; or biometric information that is to be used for the purpose of automated biometric verification or biometric identification or biometric templates.’

I do collect some information during the usual administration of my services that may be Sensitive Information. Sensitive information will only be disclosed to a third party with your express written consent or if so ordered by a court, tribunal or regulatory authority. Unless I am legally prevented from doing so, I will notify you that your sensitive information has been disclosed.

How is personal information collected?

I collect information through your online enquiry forms, personal and telephone discussions, and during the course of providing professional services. With your consent I may obtain your personal information from other persons. Unless I am legally prevented from doing so, I will provide you with a copy of any such information.

How do I use your personal information?

I may use your information to carry out my business operations, market my services, communicate with you, comply with legal requirements and improve my services. Cookies may be used to remember visitor preferences when interacting with the website.

Will I share your information with others?

I will only provide your personal information to a third party if so ordered by a court, tribunal or regulatory authority or if you provide express written consent. In the event that the third party is an overseas based person or organisation I will take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the Australian Privacy Principles.

How do I protect the security of the personal information collected?

I protect the security of personal information collected through storing information in secure facilities.

Can you be anonymous or use a pseudonym?

It is impractical for you to be anonymous or for you to use a pseudonym. I will be unable to provide you with professional services unless you provide me with your personal information.

Can you access or correct your personal information?

You may access your personal information by way of written request to me. I will respond within 30 days to arrange for reasonable and practical access, except in the circumstances set out in Australian Privacy Principle 12.3. I will address any concerns about, or requests to correct, your personal information.

What do you do if you believe I have breached this Policy or the Australian Privacy Principles?

Your initial complaint or concerns ought to be addressed in writing to me. I will investigate any such breach and take immediate steps to rectify the breach and in any event I will respond within 30 days.

If you are still dissatisfied with my response you have a right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Do you have any further questions?

If so please contact me on 0435 963674.

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