Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Brisbane's Secret Places. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at brisbanesecretslocals.com.au ("Website") and all related services. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our Website.

Our mission is to reveal Brisbane's hidden gems while preserving their authenticity and special character. These Terms are designed to ensure that all users contribute positively to this mission.

2. Use of Content

The content on our Website, including text, images, audio, video, and interactive features, is for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without our prior written consent.

When visiting locations featured on our site, we ask that you respect these places by:

• Following all local regulations and guidelines
• Leaving no trace of your visit
• Respecting local communities and businesses
• Preserving the quiet and uncrowded nature of these locations
• Supporting local businesses where appropriate

3. User Contributions

Our Website may allow you to submit content, including recommendations, comments, and photos. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute such content on our Website.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights to the content you submit
• All content is accurate and does not violate these Terms
• The content will not cause injury to any person or entity

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable.

4. User Registration

Some features of our Website may require registration. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep this information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to terminate accounts, remove content, or cancel subscriptions at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

The Brisbane's Secret Places name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Brisbane's Secret Places or its affiliates. You may not use these without our prior written permission.

All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on this Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6. Privacy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Brisbane's Secret Places. 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 Brisbane's Secret Places shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Location Information

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the precision, completeness, or reliability of the location information provided on our Website. Travel and exploration are inherently subject to changing conditions, including weather, accessibility, opening hours, and local regulations.

You agree to:

• Use the information provided as a general guide only
• Exercise your own judgment when exploring
• Respect private property and "no trespassing" signs
• Follow all safety precautions and be prepared for your adventures

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Brisbane's Secret Places and its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Brisbane's Secret Places and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of:

• Your use and access of the Website
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to 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 Website 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 the Website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

13. Contact Information

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (07) 3891 5432
• Address: 42 Hidden Lane, Paddington, Brisbane, QLD 4064, Australia