Effective Date: November 27, 2024
Website: https://jarrodchristian.au
Welcome to Jarrod Christian! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website (the “Site”), including all articles, videos, audio, and other content provided. By accessing and using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.
1. General Terms of Use
By accessing and using the Site, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable Australian laws, rules, and regulations.
- Use the Site solely for lawful and personal purposes.
- Not misuse the Site or engage in activities that could disrupt or impair the functionality of the Site.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Site or services provided at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.
2. Privacy and Data Collection
We respect your privacy. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy. When using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of personal data as outlined in that policy.
We collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and mobile phone number, when you contact us for services like celebrancy or pastoral care, or when you leave comments on the Site. Your information is stored securely and used only for the purposes stated in the Privacy Policy.
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information as per Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
3. Comments and User-Generated Content
- Comment Submission: When you leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, including your IP address and browser user agent string, to assist in spam detection.
- Gravatar Service: If you use Gravatar, we may send an anonymised string (hash) created from your email address to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
- Content Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content (including comments or user submissions) that you post or upload to the Site. You agree not to post any material that is illegal, defamatory, offensive, or infringes on the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.
4. Media Uploads
When uploading media (such as images or videos) to the Site, you must:
- Ensure that you have the appropriate rights to the media you are uploading.
- Avoid uploading media with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this data.
- By uploading media, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute that media on the Site.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.
- Cookies for Comments: When you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
- Login Cookies: If you log into the Site, we will set cookies to save your login information and preferences. These cookies will last for two days for login information, and one year for display preferences.
- Cookie Management: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
6. Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, or images) from third-party websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and engage in other tracking activities. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: All content on the Site, including articles, videos, images, audio, and graphics, is owned or licensed by Jarrod Christian and is protected by copyright laws under Australian copyright law and international treaties.
- Usage License: You may view, share, and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content for commercial use is prohibited without prior written consent from Jarrod Christian.
8. Disclaimers
- No Warranty: The Site is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
- Accuracy of Content: We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the Site. We may modify or update the content at any time without notice.
- Availability: While we strive to maintain uninterrupted access to the Site, we do not guarantee that the Site will be free of errors or interruptions, nor do we guarantee the security of your data during transmission over the internet.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, Jarrod Christian and its affiliates, directors, employees, or contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, or from any content or services provided on the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. By continuing to use the Site after such changes, you accept the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.
13. Acknowledgment
By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.