LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR ACCESS AND USE OF SOCIALREALESTATE.COM.AU
1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
1.1 These terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the socialrealestate.com.au websites. By accessing or using any content or services through the socialrealestate.com.au website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1.2 If you are a socialrealestate.com.au customer seeking product-specific terms and conditions, you can find them on our official website or customer admin relevant to your use.
1.3 These Terms and our Privacy Policy collectively form the agreement governing your use of the socialrealestate.com.au websites and related services.
1.4 socialrealestate.com.au reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time by publishing updated versions on its website. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you object to any changes, your sole recourse is to discontinue use of the platform immediately.
2. PLATFORM ACCESS AND USE RESTRICTIONS
2.1 Acceptable Use
When accessing the socialrealestate.com.au websites, you agree not to:
- Use automated tools or software to scrape, extract, or index content from the platform.
- Interfere with the normal operation of the platform or overload its infrastructure.
- Build competing databases or services using platform content without explicit authorisation.
- Transmit spam, phishing emails, or other unsolicited messages through the platform.
- Violate the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
- Impersonate others, solicit sensitive information, or engage in illegal conduct.
- Modify, distribute, or commercially exploit platform content without prior written permission.
- Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
2.2 socialrealestate.com.au may deploy technical or legal measures to prevent unauthorised access or misuse and may report unlawful activities to relevant authorities.
3. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
3.1 All content accessible via the socialrealestate.com.au websites are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may download or use content for personal and commercial purposes subject to all terms and conditions set out in the socialrealestate.com.au Marketing Services Agreement.
3.2 Any reproduction or distribution beyond fair dealing requires prior written consent from socialrealestate.com.au or the respective rights holder. All reproductions must credit the copyright owner where applicable.
4. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
4.1 socialrealestate.com.au websites may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements. These external sites are not controlled or endorsed by socialrealestate.com.au. Accessing third-party content is done entirely at your own risk.
4.2 socialrealestate.com.au disclaims liability for any inaccuracies, damages, or losses arising from third-party websites or content. Advertisements do not imply endorsement or recommendation unless explicitly stated.
5. USER CONTRIBUTIONS
5.1 Contributions include any text, images, videos, or other content that you submit to the socialrealestate.com.au websites. You retain ownership of your contributions but grant socialrealestate.com.au a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, modify, and distribute your content.
5.2 socialrealestate.com.au may remove or disable access to any contribution that:
- Breaches any laws or infringes intellectual property rights.
- Is misleading, offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate.
- Contains malicious code or violates the platform's purpose.
- Breaches any socialrealestate.com.au terms of use
5.3 You warrant that you own or have permission to submit your contributions and that they do not infringe the rights of others.
6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
6.1 socialrealestate.com.au does not monitor or assume responsibility for third-party content posted on its platform. All reliance on such content is at your own risk.
6.2 socialrealestate.com.au disclaims liability for any inaccuracies, damages, or losses caused by third-party contributions or links to external sites.
7. PLATFORM PROVIDERS AND THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE
7.1 Use of apps from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon, or other third-party platforms is subject to the respective platform's terms of service.
7.2 Note that socialrealestate.com.au is a responsive website that does not require you to download an app. It is not an App available on Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon, or other third-party platforms.
8. PROPERTY REPORTS AND DATA LIMITATIONS
8.1 Property reports or estimates provided by socialrealestate.com.au are based on historical data and do not account for future market conditions or changes. These reports are not intended as financial or legal advice, and you should seek professional advice before making property decisions.
8.2 socialrealestate.com.au disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or reliance on property reports or third-party data.
9. LIABILITY LIMITATIONS AND INDEMNITY
9.1 Consumer Rights and Remedies
9.1.1 Certain rights and remedies are available under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and equivalent state and territory legislation.
9.1.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit, exclude, restrict, or modify any rights or remedies provided by these laws. All provisions contained within these Terms and Conditions are subject to these statutory rights and remedies.
9.2 Exclusion of Liability for Indirect and Consequential Losses
9.2.1 To the extent permitted by law, neither party, nor any third party, shall be held liable for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Loss of profit or revenue;
- Loss of goodwill or business reputation;
- Loss of customers or market share;
- Capital loss or downtime costs;
- Data loss or loss of data use;
- Loss of anticipated savings or financial benefits; and
- Loss or damage under any related contract.
9.2.2 This exclusion applies to all losses suffered, incurred, or awarded in connection with the agreement or use of the socialrealestate.com.au websites, unless the losses fall under the exceptions outlined below.
9.3 Exceptions to Liability Exclusion
9.3.1 Exclusions where:
- The loss arises from the fraud, criminal conduct, or wilful misconduct of a party.
- The loss is covered by a specific indemnity provided under these Terms and Conditions.
- The liability arises under the Australian Consumer Law for a failure to comply with consumer guarantees.
9.4 Aggregate Liability Cap
9.4.1 For any damages, losses, or costs not excluded, the aggregate liability of each party, including any related entities, shall not exceed AUD $100.00.
9.4.2 The limitation in Section 9.4.1 does not apply where:
- The loss results from fraud, criminal conduct, or wilful misconduct by the liable party;
- The loss is subject to an indemnity provided under these Terms and Conditions; or
- The limitation would contravene applicable Australian law, particularly consumer protection legislation.
10. SECURITY AND USER RESPONSIBILITIES
10.1 You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and ensuring that your account is not misused.
10.2 socialrealestate.com.au is not liable for unauthorised access unless it results from a negligent act on its part.
11. LINKING TO SOCIALREALESTATE.COM.AU
11.1 You may only link to the socialrealestate.com.au websites with prior permission and must comply with the following conditions:
- Do not frame or misattribute socialrealestate.com.au content as your own.
- Do not use the link in a way that competes with socialrealestate.com.au or misleads users.
- socialrealestate.com.au reserves the right to revoke linking permissions at its discretion.
12. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATIONS
12.1 socialrealestate.com.au may suspend or terminate your access to the platform if you violate these Terms.
12.2 The platform and its content are subject to change without notice. socialrealestate.com.au reserves the right to modify or discontinue services at any time.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
13.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia.
13.2 By using the socialrealestate.com.au websites, you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia for any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the platform.
14. PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION
14.1 Your use of socialrealestate.com.au is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
14.2 By using socialrealestate.com.au, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
15. CONTACT AND SUPPORT
15.1 If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, you may contact us by logging in and submitting a support ticket headed User Terms from the drop list.
These terms provide a comprehensive framework for the responsible use of the socialrealestate.com.au websites. We encourage all users to comply with these conditions to ensure a positive experience for everyone.