Website Terms and Conditions

1)    Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions (Terms):

a)   Content means all materials on the Site, including but not limited to text, blog posts, graphics, images, logos, trademarks, designs, audio files, video files, software, HTML code, and other materials.

b)   Personal Information has the meaning given in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

c)   Privacy Policy means our privacy policy available at https://southernconnections.law/.

d)   Site means the website operated by Southern Connections Law at https://southernconnections.law/.

e)   Terms means these website terms and conditions.

f)    We/us/our means Southern Connections Law Pty Ltd ACN 678 719 527, a law firm registered in New South Wales, Australia.

g)   You/your means any person accessing or using the Site.

2)    Acceptance of Terms

a)    By accessing and using the Site, you:

i)      acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms;

ii)     agree to be bound by these Terms;

iii)   warrant that you are at least 18 years of age; and

iv)   acknowledge that these Terms may be modified at any time.

b)    If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

c)    By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Site after any such updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

3)    Purpose of the Site

a)    The Site provides general information regarding legal and commercial matters through blogs and other content.

b)    All Content on the Site:

i)      is for general informational purposes only;

ii)     does not constitute legal advice;

iii)   should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice; and

iv)   does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and us.

c)    If you require legal advice, you must:

i)      contact us directly to engage our legal services; and

ii)     enter into a separate legal services agreement with us.

4)    Intellectual Property Rights

a)    All Content is owned by or licensed to us and is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and other applicable Australian laws.

b)    You may only:

i)      access and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial use; and

ii)     print one copy of any Content for your personal reference.

c)   You must not, without our prior written consent:

i)      copy, reproduce, adapt, modify, transmit, publish, or distribute any Content;

ii)     create derivative works based on any Content;

iii)   use any Content for public or commercial purposes;

iv)   data mine or use automated tools to collect Content; or

v)    frame or mirror any part of the Site.

5)    User Conduct

a)    While using the Site, you must:

i)      comply with all applicable laws and regulations;

ii)     respect the intellectual property rights of others;

iii)   not interfere with the Site's operation or security; and

iv)   not upload or transmit any harmful code or malware.

b)    You must not:

i)      use the Site to distribute abusive, defamatory, offensive, or illegal material;

ii)     attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its connected systems;

iii)   interfere with other users' access to or use of the Site;

iv)   collect or harvest any information about other users; or

v)    attempt to circumvent any access controls or security measures.

6)    Termination

a)    We may, in our sole discretion:

i)      terminate your access to the Site;

ii)     remove any Content you have posted; or

iii)   take any other action we deem appropriate,

if you breach these Terms or act in a manner that may expose us to liability or reputational damage.

b)    Termination of access does not affect any rights and obligations accrued before termination.

7)    Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

a)    To the maximum extent permitted by law:

i)      the Site and all Content is provided "as is" without any warranties;

ii)     we do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free;

iii)   we exclude all implied conditions and warranties; and

iv)   we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Site.

b)    You acknowledge and agree that:

i)      you use the Site at your own risk;

ii)     the Content is not a substitute for professional legal advice;

iii)   you should seek independent legal advice before acting on any Content; and

iv)   we are not liable for any decisions you make based on the Content.

c)    Our liability for any breach of a consumer guarantee under the Australian Consumer Law is limited to:

i)      resupplying the relevant services; or

ii)     paying the cost of having the services resupplied.

8)    Privacy and Data Collection

a)    We collect and handle Personal Information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

b)    By using the Site, you consent to:

i)      our collection and use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy;

ii)     our collection of your Personal Information when you interact with the Site; and

iii)   our use of your Personal Information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9)    Third-Party Links

a)    The Site may contain links to third-party websites.

b)    We:

i)      provide these links for convenience only;

ii)     do not endorse or control third-party websites;

iii)   are not responsible for their content or practices; and

iv)   accept no liability for your use of third-party websites.

10) Amendments to Terms

a)    We may amend these Terms at any time by posting the amended version on the Site.

b)    Your continued use of the Site after any amendments constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.

c)    You must:

i)      regularly review these Terms for any changes; and

ii)     discontinue using the Site if you do not agree with any amendments.

11) Governing Law and Jurisdiction

a)    These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

b)    You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales for:

i)      any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site; and

ii)     any actions to enforce these Terms.

12) Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Southern Connections Law

+61 413 763 035

info@southernconnections.law

Last Updated: 7 April 2026