1. Introduction
Welcome to Taste of Down Under ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website located at [website URL] (the "Service").
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 or use our Service.
Our website provides information about Australian destinations, food experiences, and travel recommendations. We strive to provide accurate and helpful content, but we cannot guarantee that all information is completely accurate or up-to-date.
2. Website Use
2.1 Permitted Use
You may use our website for the following purposes:
- Reading and viewing travel and food information
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Sharing content through social media functions we provide
- Contacting us through provided forms
2.2 Prohibited Use
You agree not to:
- Copy, modify, or distribute any content from our website for commercial purposes
- Use our website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website or servers
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Use automated systems to access our website without permission
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of our Service
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Content
All content, features, and functionality on this website (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software) are owned by Taste of Down Under or our content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 User Content
If you submit content to our website (such as comments or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and display such content.
3.3 Image Credits
Images used on this website are sourced from Unsplash and other licensed providers. All images remain the property of their respective owners.
4. Content Accuracy
Information Disclaimer: The content on our website is provided for general information purposes only. We strive to keep information accurate and current, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the website.
Business hours, prices, menus, and other details may change without notice. We recommend verifying information directly with businesses before visiting.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. This means we may earn a commission when you click on or purchase through our affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
5.1 How It Works
When you click on affiliate links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the affiliate partner. This helps support our website and allows us to continue providing free content.
3.2 Our Promise
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will provide value to our readers. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or the products we recommend.
5.3 Third-Party Relationships
We participate in affiliate programs including but not limited to Amazon Associates, Booking.com, Viator, and other travel and food-related services.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
6.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Taste of Down Under shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
- Your use of or inability to use our website
- Any third-party conduct or content on our website
- Any content obtained from our website
- Unauthorized access, alteration, or transmission of your data
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you have paid us, if any, in the past twelve months.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide notice before any new terms taking effect.
What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
9. 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 dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or our Service shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Australia.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
Last updated: December 2024