Terms of Use

Welcome to SMIRC (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “SMIRC”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SMIRC website (the “Site”), including all content, features, and services available thereon.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must stop using the Site immediately.

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1. Use of the Site

1.1 Permitted Use. You may use the Site for your personal, non‑commercial use only. You may view, download, and print content for reference, research, or education, provided that you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact.

1.2 Prohibited Use. You must not:

• Modify, copy, republish, frame, transmit, distribute, sell, or exploit any content on the Site without our explicit written permission.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access, monitor, or copy any part of the Site.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
• Engage in any conduct that disrupts, damages, or interferes with the Site or the experience of any other user.
• Upload or transmit any malicious code, viruses, or other harmful software.

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2. Intellectual Property

2.1 Ownership. All content on the Site — including text, graphics, images, audio, video, and software — is protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws and is owned or licensed by SMIRC or its content providers.

2.2 No License. These Terms do not grant you any license or right to use SMIRC’s trademarks, service marks, logos, or other proprietary content, except as expressly permitted in writing.

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3. User‑Generated Content

3.1 Comments and Submissions. If you submit comments, feedback, or other user-generated content (“User Content”) on the Site (e.g., via comment forms), you:

• Grant SMIRC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, adapt, publicly display, and otherwise exploit your User Content in connection with the Site.
• Warrant that you own the rights to your content or are otherwise authorized to upload it.
• Acknowledge that you will not receive compensation for your User Content.

3.2 Moderation. We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our discretion, especially if it violates these Terms.

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4. Disclaimers

4.1 “As Is” Basis. The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SMIRC makes no warranties or representations (express or implied) regarding the operation of the Site, the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of its content, or that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

4.2 No Advice. Content on SMIRC is intended for general information and educational purposes only. It is not professional advice (legal, financial, health, immigration, etc.). You should not rely on the content as a substitute for obtaining advice from a qualified professional.

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5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SMIRC, its directors, affiliates, employees, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including lost profits, data loss, or loss of goodwill — arising out of or in connection with:

• Your access to or use of the Site;
• Any content or services obtained from the Site;
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data;
• Any other matter related to your use of the Site.

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6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SMIRC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your User Content;
• Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

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7. Links to Third‑Party Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. SMIRC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third parties. Your use of any linked website is at your own risk.

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8. Changes to the Terms

SMIRC reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will post the new Terms on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

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9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia (or the applicable Australian state), without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree that any legal action or dispute arising under or relating to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales (or the relevant Australian jurisdiction).

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10. Severability & Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver unless made in writing by SMIRC.

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11. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@smirc.com.au