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Terms of Service

Legal terms governing the use of our services

Last updated: 1 September 2024

Governed by Australian law

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Afflicotto website (afflicotto.com) and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Afflicotto.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our website or services.

About Afflicotto

Afflicotto is an Australian media organisation operating as a gutter press publication. We are based at:

7 Forrest Cres, Redbank Plains QLD 4301, Australia
Phone: +61432805411
Email: [email protected]

We specialise in investigative journalism, breaking news, celebrity coverage, and political commentary within the Australian media landscape.

Use of Our Services

Permitted Uses

You may use our services for:

  • Reading and sharing our published content
  • Subscribing to our newsletter and updates
  • Submitting story tips and information
  • Contacting our editorial team
  • Engaging with our content on social media

Prohibited Uses

You must not:

  • Republish our content without permission
  • Use our services for illegal activities
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
  • Use automated systems to scrape our content
  • Impersonate Afflicotto or our staff

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Afflicotto or our licensors and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and view our content for personal use
  • Share our articles via social media (with proper attribution)
  • Quote brief excerpts for commentary or review purposes

Your Content

When you submit content to us (including story tips, comments, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish that content for editorial purposes.

Journalistic Sources and Confidentiality

We are committed to protecting our journalistic sources. When you provide information as a confidential source:

  • We will maintain your confidentiality unless you explicitly consent otherwise
  • Your identity will be protected under Australian media law
  • We will resist any attempts to compel disclosure of your identity
  • Information will only be accessible to senior editorial staff

However, we may be required to disclose information if compelled by a court order or where required by law.

Editorial Independence and Standards

Afflicotto maintains editorial independence in all our reporting. We reserve the right to:

  • Make editorial decisions about story selection and content
  • Modify, edit, or refuse to publish submitted material
  • Verify information and sources before publication
  • Correct, update, or retract published content when necessary
  • Express opinions and commentary on matters of public interest

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

By using our services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information on our website is completely accurate, current, or complete. Content is provided for informational purposes only.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third parties.

Service Availability

We do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to our services for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law:

  • Afflicotto shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability to you shall not exceed $100 AUD
  • We exclude all warranties except those that cannot be excluded by law
  • You use our services at your own risk

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death, personal injury, fraud, or other matters where liability cannot be excluded under Australian law.

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services if you:

  • Breach these Terms of Service
  • Engage in illegal or harmful activities
  • Provide false or misleading information
  • Abuse our staff or other users

You may discontinue using our services at any time. Termination does not affect rights and obligations that arose before termination.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Queensland courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Afflicotto, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
  • Content you submit to us

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on our website. We will notify users of material changes by:

  • Posting a notice on our homepage
  • Sending email notifications to subscribers
  • Updating the "Last updated" date

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

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

Legal Department
Afflicotto
7 Forrest Cres, Redbank Plains QLD 4301
Australia

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61432805411

For general enquiries, use: [email protected]

Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You are legally capable of entering into this agreement
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Afflicotto regarding your use of our services.

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