1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Aussie Childcare Network ("we", "us", "our"), including our website, forum, content, and services (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use means acceptance.

2. Nature of the Service

The Service provides general information, resources, and community discussions relating to childcare, education, and parenting.

Content is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate, complete, or up to date.

3. No Professional Advice

The Service does not provide:

  • medical advice
  • legal advice
  • professional childcare or regulatory advice

You must seek qualified professionals before making decisions.

4. Medical & Child Safety Disclaimer

Any content relating to child development, health, behaviour, or safety is general information only.

We are not responsible for any injury, harm, or loss, including involving children, arising from reliance on this Service.

5. User Content

Users may post content ("User Content").

You acknowledge:

  • you are solely responsible for your content
  • we do not verify or endorse user content
  • content may be inaccurate or harmful

We act as a passive platform only.

6. User Conduct & Community Standards

You must not:

  • post harmful, misleading, or unsafe content
  • present opinions as professional advice
  • harass, abuse, or defame others
  • identify or expose children, families, or centres without consent
  • infringe intellectual property rights
  • post illegal or inappropriate content

We may remove content or suspend accounts at our discretion.

7. Child Safety & Privacy Responsibilities

You agree:

  • not to share identifiable child information without proper authority
  • not to expose sensitive childcare data
  • to comply with applicable privacy and child protection laws

We may remove any content that risks child safety or privacy.

8. Assignment, Academic & Institutional Use

This platform may be used by students for discussion purposes only.

You must not:

  • request or provide complete assignment answers
  • submit content that breaches academic integrity policies
  • share materials that are confidential, restricted, or owned by educational institutions, childcare services, or employers
  • post assessment tasks in violation of your course or organisation rules

We do not verify whether content complies with institutional requirements.

We are not responsible for any academic misconduct, policy breaches, or consequences resulting from use of this Service.

9. Content Reporting & Removal

You may report content that is:

  • unlawful
  • defamatory
  • infringing copyright
  • unsafe or harmful

We may remove or restrict content at our discretion.

We are not obligated to remove content upon request but will assess appropriately.

10. Intellectual Property

All platform content (excluding User Content) is owned or licensed by us.

You must not copy, distribute, or use content commercially without permission.

11. Accounts & Security

You are responsible for your account and all activity under it.

We are not liable for unauthorised access.

12. Subscriptions & Digital Products

Where applicable:

  • payments are processed via third parties
  • we do not store payment details
  • purchases are non-refundable unless required by law

Templates and downloads are:

  • for personal or internal use only
  • not to be resold, shared, or redistributed

We do not guarantee:

  • regulatory compliance
  • suitability for your service

13. Service Availability

We may modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

14. No Duty to Monitor

We are not obligated to monitor content but may do so at our discretion.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

  • loss, damage, or injury
  • reliance on content
  • user interactions
  • academic or professional consequences

This includes indirect or consequential loss.

16. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from:

  • your use of the Service
  • your content
  • your breach of these Terms

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access at any time without notice.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.