Terms Of Service

1. Introduction
Welcome to Aus-news.com. These Terms of Service govern your access and use of our website and any related services provided by Aus-news.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms. Please read them carefully.

2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you should immediately stop using the website. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes made to these Terms of Service.

3. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these terms at any time, and such changes will be effective upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Service periodically. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

4. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By using the site, you affirm that you are of legal age and are fully able to enter into a legally binding agreement.

5. User Obligations
As a user, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes;
• Not engage in any behavior that could harm the site’s functionality, or other users;
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information when requested.

6. Prohibited Activities
You may not:

• Use the site to infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights;
• Transmit harmful content such as malware, viruses, or any other material that could damage the site or its users;
• Engage in fraudulent activity, including impersonating any person or entity.

7. Account Responsibility
If you create an account on Aus-news.com, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

8. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the website, including but not limited to articles, logos, images, and text, is the property of Aus-news.com unless otherwise specified. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the site without our explicit written permission.

9. User-Generated Content
Any content submitted by users, such as comments or forum posts, must not violate the rights of others or include illegal or harmful material. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display the content in connection with the website.

10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites for your convenience. However, we are not responsible for the content or policies of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Privacy
Your use of the website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using Aus-news.com, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties
Aus-news.com provides content and services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. We do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, bugs, or viruses.

13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aus-news.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use or inability to use the website, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or other intangible losses. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aus-news.com, its affiliates, employees, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

15. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service, is harmful to other users, or harms the website’s operation.

16. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or related to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

17. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or related to your use of the website must first be addressed through good-faith negotiations. If these negotiations fail, the matter will be resolved through binding arbitration, unless both parties agree to pursue a different resolution method.

18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

19. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aus-news.com regarding the use of the website.

20. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@aus-news.com.