1. Introduction

Welcome to Australia Diving Guide ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at australiadivingguide.com ("the Website"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes indicates your acceptance of those changes.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Australia Diving Guide or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

3.1 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and make personal use of the Website. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of the Website or its contents
• Any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Any derivative use of the Website or its contents
• Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

4. User Responsibilities

When using the Website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when filling out forms on the Website
• Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete
• Ensure that your use of the Website complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website

5. Diving Safety Disclaimer

Australia Diving Guide provides information about diving locations, conditions, and practices in Australia for informational purposes only. We strive to ensure the accuracy of this information, but we cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability.

Scuba diving is an inherently risky activity that requires proper training, equipment, and caution. Before engaging in any diving activities, you should:

• Ensure you have appropriate training and certification for the type of diving you plan to undertake
• Obtain a medical examination to confirm your fitness for diving
• Use proper equipment that is well-maintained and suitable for the specific diving conditions
• Always dive with a buddy and follow established safety protocols
• Check current local conditions, including weather, tides, and marine life advisories
• Comply with all local regulations and conservation guidelines

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you understand these risks and that Australia Diving Guide is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses that may result from diving activities undertaken based on information found on our Website.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links only as a convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources, or links displayed on such websites.

You acknowledge that Australia Diving Guide has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or share content on our Website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or testimonials ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights to the User Content you post
• The User Content is accurate and not misleading
• The User Content does not violate these Terms of Service and will not cause injury to any person or entity

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that, in our judgment, violates these Terms of Service or could expose us or other users to any harm or liability.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Australia Diving Guide and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors 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

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Australia Diving Guide, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the Website.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Australia for the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users of the Website, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

12. Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: 159 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9639 1234