Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Plantation Shutters Australia. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at plantation-shutters.au (the "Site") and any related services provided by us.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Site.

Description of Service

Plantation Shutters Australia is an informational website that provides:

• Educational content about plantation shutters and window treatments
• Product comparisons and reviews
• Guides on measuring, installation, and maintenance
• Links to third-party retailers where products can be purchased

Affiliate Disclosure

Plantation Shutters Australia participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. This means:

• We may earn commissions when you click links on our Site and make purchases
• These commissions come at no additional cost to you
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations
• We only recommend products we believe provide value to our readers

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This affiliate income helps support our Site and allows us to continue providing free educational content.

Intellectual Property

The content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Plantation Shutters Australia or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

Permitted Use

You may:

• View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original content

Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use automated systems to scrape or copy our content

User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Submit false or misleading information
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
• Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose

Disclaimer of Warranties

The information on this Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
• The availability or uninterrupted access to the Site
• The suitability of any products mentioned for your specific needs
• The quality, safety, or legality of products sold by third-party retailers

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, Plantation Shutters Australia shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any damages arising from products purchased through third-party links
• Any errors or omissions in our content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.

Third-Party Links and Products

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and products. We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party sites
• The privacy practices of third-party sites
• Products or services offered by third parties
• Any transactions you conduct with third-party retailers

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Product Information

While we strive to provide accurate product information:

• Prices, availability, and specifications may change without notice
• Product images are for illustrative purposes only
• We recommend verifying details directly with retailers before purchasing
• Product reviews reflect opinions at the time of writing

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Plantation Shutters Australia, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Plantation Shutters Australia regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Via our Contact Form
• By reviewing our About Page