Terms of Use for Australian Industry and Academia Consortium Pty Ltd

Last Updated: April 2, 2025

Welcome to the website of Australian Industry and Academia Consortium Pty Ltd (“AIAC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Use, which constitute a binding agreement between you and AIAC. These terms apply to all users of the Site, including but not limited to browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and content contributors.

2. Modification of Terms

AIAC reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time, and such changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated version on the Site. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

3. Access and Use of the Website

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the Site:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation in Australia.

  • To transmit or introduce any viruses, worms, or other harmful code or malware.

  • To engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functionality of the Site.

  • For unauthorized commercial purposes, including selling or offering any content or products without AIAC’s prior written consent.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by or licensed to AIAC and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. No content on the Site may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without the prior written consent of AIAC, except as expressly permitted under these Terms of Use.

5. User Submissions

Any materials, feedback, or ideas you submit to the Site (collectively “Submissions”) shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting such materials, you grant AIAC a worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, and transferable license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and create derivative works based on your Submissions, in any form or medium, for any purpose.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement by AIAC. AIAC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party websites.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found [here]. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” AIAC makes no representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Site, or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AIAC disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall AIAC be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, including but not limited to any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, even if AIAC has been advised of the possibility of such