1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Nature of Our Service (Information-Only)

• GeelongSearch provides general information about storms and emergencies in Greater Geelong.
• It is not emergency response, professional, legal, medical, or trade advice.
• In an emergency, call 000 or use official services (e.g., VICSES, VicEmergency).

3. No Guarantees or Warranties

Content is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not warrant accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any purpose. Use your own judgement and consult qualified professionals.

4. Your Responsibilities

• Use the site lawfully and respectfully.
• Do not rely on the site where doing so could risk harm; prioritise safety and official instructions.
• Do not introduce malware, attempt unauthorised access, or disrupt the site.
• Do not post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content.

5. Intellectual Property

All content (text, design, graphics, logos) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by law. You may view and share links for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use requires prior written permission.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

Links to third-party sites (e.g., official agencies, utilities) are provided for convenience. We do not control or endorse their content or policies and are not responsible for losses arising from their use.

7. Changes, Availability & Maintenance

• We may update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site without notice.
• We strive for reasonable uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, we exclude all liability for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, or loss arising from reliance on site content. Our aggregate liability is limited to AUD $50.

9. Australian Consumer Law (ACL)

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantees under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or other non-excludable rights. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the minimum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us from claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your misuse of the site or breach of these terms.

11. User Submissions (Corrections/Resources)

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submissions to improve the site.
• Do not submit confidential, medical, or sensitive information.
• We may remove any submission at our discretion.

12. Privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We handle personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles where applicable.

13. Governing Law & Venue

These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time. The updated version will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

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