WWW.COUNSEL.PARTNERS — Website Terms of Use by Counsel Partners

Website Terms of Use

1. Introduction

(a) For the purposes of these Website Terms of Use, Counsel Partners is defined in the Legal Notices section of this website.

(b) By using this website, and in consideration of us providing you with access, you agree to the following terms of use (the Terms). We may change these Terms without notice at any time.

(c) The current version of the Terms will always be available on this website. By continuing to use this website, you accept the Terms as they apply.

2. Copyright & Trademarks

(a) The content on this website, including design, layout, text, images, and all associated intellectual property rights (collectively referred to as Counsel Partners Material and/or IP Rights), are owned by or licensed to Counsel Partners. All IP Rights are exclusively reserved by Counsel Partners.

(b) Unless explicitly permitted by written consent from Counsel Partners or as allowed under the Copyright Act 1968, you are prohibited from reproducing, transmitting, adapting, distributing, selling, modifying, publishing, or storing any Counsel Partners Material.

(c) Counsel Partners holds ownership rights in several registered and/or unregistered trademarks displayed on this website, including but not limited to Counsel Partners. Ready when you are.™, Georgie by Counsel Partners™, and MyCounsel Program™. All rights pertaining to these and all other proprietary trademarks are fully reserved by Counsel Partners.

3. Third-Party Websites

(a) This website may contain links to or display content from third-party websites (Third Party Material).

(b) Counsel Partners makes no warranties or representations regarding the quality, accuracy, or completeness of Third-Party Material or that such Third Party Material does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any person.

(c) Counsel Partners does not authorize the reproduction of Third-Party Material by linking to or framing third-party websites. Links are provided for your convenience only.

(d) Counsel Partners does not endorse or approve Third-Party Material or the conduct of third-party websites. Accessing links to third-party websites and use of, or reliance upon, Third-Party Material is at your own risk.

(e) Counsel Partners accepts no responsibility and will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered as a result of accessing, using, or relying upon Third-Party Material.

4. Disclaimer

(a) Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that Counsel Partners Material is accurate and up-to-date, Counsel Partners does not warrant the quality, accuracy, or completeness of Counsel Partners Material contained on this website.

(b) The information on this website is not intended to be a complete and current statement of the law and is not, and should not be relied upon as, legal advice.

(d) Your use of this website does not create any relationship of client-solicitor between you and Counsel Partners.

(e) Counsel Partners will not be liable in any way whatsoever (including for negligence) for any loss, damage (including incidental, special or consequential damages), costs or expenses suffered, arising out of, or in any way connected with Counsel Partners Material or Third-Party Material, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

(f) All warranties and conditions (whether express or implied) are excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law.

(g) You may have rights under the Australian Consumer Law or other rights in relation to the supply of services that cannot lawfully be excluded by Counsel Partners (Non-excludable Rights).

(h) To the extent permitted by law, Counsel Partners’ liability in respect of any Non-excludable Rights shall be limited, at Counsel Partners’ sole option and discretion, to the supply of the services again, or the payment of the cost of having them supplied again.

5. Privacy

When you access this website, we may record your server address, domain name, the date, time, and duration of your visit, and the pages you accessed, for statistical and security purposes only. This information, and any other information you supply (for example, if you send us an email) will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies

(a) When you interact with us through this website, we may use a feature of your browser called a cookie to assign your computer a User ID.

(b) Cookies do not contain information by which we can identify you. They identify your computer to our servers. You may configure your browser so that you are notified before a cookie is downloaded or so that your browser does not accept cookies.

7. Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions are governed by the law in force in Victoria, Australia. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia, and all courts of appeal from them, for determining any dispute concerning these terms and conditions.

8. Scams, Trojans, and Phishing Frauds & Cons

(a) We urge you to be vigilant against:

(i) Emails or pop-ups claiming to be from Counsel Partners that require you to divulge sensitive information; and

(ii) Demands for money or offers of prizes that are inconsistent with the services typically provided by legal and professional consulting and advisory service providers.

(b) To confirm the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Counsel Partners, please cross-reference the contact details in the communication with those we have previously provided to you. If in doubt or concerned, contact us directly using the methods provided in the footer of this website.

Counsel Partners will exclusively provide payment instructions over the phone. Any email requests for payments, even if appearing to be from Counsel Partners, should be verified directly with us via phone.

(c) For further information on scams and cons, visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) at www.accc.gov.au and ScamWatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au.

9. Communications and Electronic Transactions

(a) Any emails, newsletters, or other electronic communications from Counsel Partners may refer you to our Legal Notices, Website Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and other governing documents. By engaging in electronic communications with us, you agree to be bound by these documents.

(b) All hard-copy mail and documents should be sent to Counsel Partners' designated PO Box. Counsel Partners is not responsible for any loss, delay, or damage incurred during the mailing process.

(c) Counsel Partners communicates payment requests through secure, password-protected documents sent via email. Following this, clients will receive a phone call to provide the necessary password for the document and to verify the payment instructions. The phone call will be conducted using reverified phone numbers. It's imperative for clients to validate the payment details over the phone with a designated representative from Counsel Partners before initiating any Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs). Payment instructions provided solely via email, without accompanying verification via a reverified phone number, will not be considered valid or binding.

10. Paper and Electronic Communications

(a) Unless otherwise stated, Counsel Partners will correspond with you via electronic methods such as email.

(b) You may request to receive paper communications from Counsel Partners at any time by contacting us.

11. Governing Law

(a) These terms and conditions are governed by the law in force in Victoria, Australia, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

(b) All matters pertaining to these terms and conditions are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Victoria, Australia.

(c) Any dispute arising under these terms may be resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods before escalating to court proceedings, at the sole discretion of Counsel Partners.

12. Further Information

For further information, please refer to the Contact Us section of this website.

Issue Date: 30 October 2023. Updated 4 July 2024

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