HD2.COM.AU – AUSTRALIAN HOME DESIGN DIRECTORY

Last Updated: 12th November 2023

Welcome to the Home Design Directory (“Home Design Directory”, “HDD”, “HD2”, “HD2.com.au”, “hd2.com.au, “homedesigndirectory,com.au” the “company”, “we” or “us”).  Your use of this website (the website or the “Site”), the services and content made available on the Site, are subject to these Terms of Use (“Terms & Conditions” or the “Terms”).  By using any of our Services or accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by, and use our Services in compliance with these Terms and all subscription forms and policies incorporated herein by reference (collectively the “Agreement”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES OR ACCESS THE SITE.  We may make changes to these Terms from time to time, without prior notice.  When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date given above.  It is your responsibility to review these Terms frequently and to remain informed of any changes made.  The then-current version of these Terms will supersede all earlier versions.  You agree that your continued use of the Services will constitute your acceptance of such revised Terms.

We reserve the sole right to either modify or discontinue the Services, as defined below, or any of the site’s features, at any time with or without notice to you.

The Company itself or through its affiliates (including Home Design Directory) will provide the Services, and you may access and use the Services, in accordance with these Terms.  If you order the Services through an online registration page, Purchase order, order form or similar document bearing any other title (each an “Order Form”) the Order From may contain additional terms and conditions and information regarding the Services you are ordering.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HD2.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HD2.com.au. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 User Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.

2.2 Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using the Website. HD2.com.au is not responsible for any inaccurate or incomplete information provided by users.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation: To access certain features of the Website, you may need to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Termination: HD2.com.au reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any inappropriate or unlawful activities on the Website.

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 User-Generated Content:** By submitting content to HD2.com.au, including but not limited to articles, posts, membership directory user profile and related content, reviews, comments, images and web-links you grant HD2.com.au a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

4.2 Copyright: All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of HD2.com.au or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

5. Prohibited Activities

When using HD2.com.au, you agree not to:

– Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.

– Post or transmit any content that is false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or offensive.

– Interfere with the functioning of the Website or disrupt other users’ experiences.

– Engage in any form of data mining, scraping, or harvesting of information from the Website.

– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s servers or networks.

– Copy, duplicate, reproduce or plagiarise any content on the Site without the express permission of the author, owner or authorised representative of said content.

– Breach any countries copyrite laws by submitting unauthorised photography, images, documentation, drawings, articles or patented materials without the expess consent of the legal owner or their representative.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

HD2.com.au provides the Website on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Website. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

HD2.com.au and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website.

8. Modifications to Terms

HD2.com.au reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

9.1  Privacy Policy

By accessing and/or using the site or services for any purpose whatsoever, you agree to the collection and use of any information or documents uploaded to the site or services, in addition to the collection of your personal information, all in accordance with these Terms and under our Privacy Policy.  

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at admin@hd2.com.au.

By using HD2.com.au, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

11. Membership

11.1 Becoming a Member

When a site visitor becomes a member of HD2.com.au by being an Article Contributor, joining the Directory or Advertising on the HD2.com.au site, they agree to be bound by both the general Terms and Conditions of the site as well as the specific conditions outlined in the Membership section.

11.2 Account Security

Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information, including their passwords. Members agree not to share their passwords with others or allow unauthorized access to their membership accounts. HD2.com.au is not liable for any unauthorized use of a member’s account.

11.3 Usage Restrictions

Members agree to use their membership for personal and lawful purposes only. Members will not use their membership to engage in any activity that violates these Terms, including engaging in harmful, offensive, or prohibited behaviour as outlined in Section 3 of these Terms.

11.4 Termination of Membership

HD2.com.au reserves the right to suspend or terminate a member’s account if they violate these Terms or engage in any activity that is detrimental to the Website or its community. Termination of membership may result in the loss of access to certain features or services.

11.5 Communication Preferences

By becoming a member, you agree to receive communications from HD2.com.au related to your membership, updates, promotions, and other relevant information. You can manage your communication preferences through your account settings.

11.6 Membership Fees

Some membership tiers or features on HD2.com.au may require payment of membership (subscription) fees. By choosing a paid membership option, you agree to pay the specified fees as outlined during the signup process. Membership fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

11.7 Changes to Membership Terms

HD2.com.au reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue membership features, tiers, or associated fees at any time and without prior notice. Members will be notified of any significant changes to membership terms.

11.8 Termination of Membership by User

Members can choose to terminate their membership at any time by cancelling any automated membership payments. The membership will be active until the end of the paid term and any fees paid for the membership are non-refundable.

11.9 Personal Data

HD2.com.au collects and processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy. By becoming a member, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

By becoming a member of HD2.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the Membership Terms outlined in this section, in addition to the general Terms and Conditions of the site.

12 Contributors

12.1 Contributor Articles

HD2.com.au provides a platform for members (referred to as “Contributors”) to publish articles related to property on the Website. By submitting an article for publication, the Contributor agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in this section.

12.2 Copyright Indemnification

Contributors retain the copyright to their articles. By submitting an article, Contributors grant HD2.com.au a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the article on the Website. Contributors agree to indemnify and hold HD2.com.au harmless from any claims or legal actions related to copyright infringement, plagiarism or misuse arising from the publication of their articles.

12.3 Publication Discretion

Publication of articles from Contributors is at the sole discretion of HD2.com.au’s admin. The admin reserves the right to determine whether an article aligns with the content and quality standards of the Website. HD2.com.au does not guarantee that all submitted articles will be published.

12.4 Article Removal

HD2.com.au’s admin has the authority to keep or remove any published articles at their sole discretion. Reasons for removal may include but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, low quality, or content that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, irrelevant or outdated.

12.5 Author Acknowledgment

Contributors will be acknowledged as the “Author” of their articles. The Author’s name, as provided during article submission, will be displayed alongside the published article.

12.6 Updates and Edits

Authors can submit updates and edits to their published articles to HD2.com.au’s admin. The admin retains the authority and discretion to accept or reject these updates and edits based on their alignment with content standards and quality.

12.7 Public Viewing

Articles published in the Articles Section are accessible to the public for viewing. Contributors acknowledge that their articles may be viewed by visitors to HD2.com.au or any social media platform, external website or publication produced, managed or contributed to by HD2.com.au or its affiliated companies.  

12.8 Responsibility for Content

Contributors are solely responsible for the accuracy, originality, and legality of the content they submit. HD2.com.au does not endorse or verify the accuracy of the content within contributed articles.

12.9 Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute between HD2.com.au and a Contributor regarding the publication, removal, or editing of an article, both parties agree to engage in good-faith discussions to resolve the issue.

12.10 Changes to Article Section Terms

HD2.com.au reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Articles Section and its associated terms at any time and without prior notice. Contributors will be notified of any significant changes to these terms.

By submitting an article to HD2.com.au, Contributors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this Articles Section, in addition to the general Terms and Conditions of the site.

13. Professional Directory Membership

13.1 Membership Levels

HD2.com.au offers Professional Directory Membership that allows members to showcase their property-related professional details (Profile) in the Directory Section of the Website. Different membership levels may provide varying features and options for displaying additional information and professional links.

13.2 Directory Listing Information

Professional Directory Members are permitted to post their name, company name, business address, and relevant contact details. They may also include website links and social media links, including but not limited to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

13.3 Directory Listing Copyright Indemnification

By creating a Directory Listing Membership (Profile), Members grant HD2.com.au a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the directory listing on the Website. Members agree to indemnify and hold HD2.com.au harmless from any claims or legal actions related to copyright infringement arising from the publication of their directory profile listing.

13.3 Membership Features

Different membership levels may offer additional features, such as enhanced profile visibility, priority listing, the ability to display a portfolio, and more. The specific features available at each membership level will be outlined during the signup process.

13.4 Directory Profile Editing

Professional Directory Members can edit their directory profile information, including contact details, website links, and social media links. Edits can be submitted through the user account.  

13.5 Admin Approval of Directory Information

HD2.com.au’s admin retains the sole discretion to approve or reject the original information submitted by Professional Directory Members as well as any edits or supplemental information added to the Directory Profile. HD2.com.au reserves the right to ensure that the information aligns with content standards and quality.

13.6 Public Viewing

Directory profiles of Professional Directory Members are accessible to the public for viewing. Members acknowledge that their directory information may be viewed by visitors to HD2.com.au.

13.7 Responsibility for Content

Professional Directory Members are solely responsible for the accuracy and legitimacy of the information they provide in their directory profiles. HD2.com.au does not endorse or verify the accuracy of the content within the directory profiles.

13.8 Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute between HD2.com.au and a Professional Directory Member regarding the acceptance or rejection of directory information, both parties agree to engage in good-faith discussions to resolve the issue.

13.9 Changes to Directory Membership Terms

HD2.com.au reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Professional Directory Membership and its associated terms at any time and without prior notice. Members will be notified of any significant changes to these terms.

By becoming a Professional Directory Member of HD2.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this Professional Directory Membership Section, in addition to the general Terms and Conditions of the site.

14. Advertising on HD2.com.au

14.1 Advertising Features

HD2.com.au offers members the opportunity to advertise within the site through various advertising packages. These advertising packages may include banner ads, sponsored content, featured listings, and other promotional opportunities.

14.2 Admin Discretion

Advertisements are accepted at the sole discretion of HD2.com.au’s admin. The admin reserves the right to determine whether an advertisement aligns with the content and quality standards of the Website. HD2.com.au does not guarantee that all submitted advertisements will be accepted.

14.3 Advertising Editing and Alterations

Advertisements may be subject to editing or alterations by HD2.com.au’s admin, with the agreement of the advertiser. This could include adjustments to ad dimensions, content, or placement to ensure alignment with site guidelines and user experience.

14.4 Advertiser Agreement

By submitting an advertisement, the advertiser agrees to follow the guidelines of the Website and the specific advertising rules outlined by HD2.com.au. Advertisers must ensure that their content adheres to relevant legal and ethical standards.

14.5 Advertising Packages

HD2.com.au may offer different advertising packages with varying features, visibility, and pricing. The specific details of each advertising package, including pricing and available features, will be outlined during the advertising sign-up process.

14.6 Public Viewing

Advertisements displayed on HD2.com.au are accessible to the public for viewing. Advertisers acknowledge that their advertisements may be viewed by visitors to HD2.com.au.

14.7 Responsibility for Content

Advertisers are solely responsible for the accuracy and legitimacy of the content they provide in their advertisements. HD2.com.au does not endorse or verify the accuracy of the content within advertisements.

14.8 Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute between HD2.com.au and an advertiser regarding the acceptance, editing, or display of an advertisement, both parties agree to engage in good-faith discussions to resolve the issue.

14.9 Changes to Advertising Terms

HD2.com.au reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue advertising features and its associated terms at any time and without prior notice. Advertisers will be notified of any significant changes to these terms.

14.10 Indemnification

Advertisers agree to indemnify and hold HD2.com.au harmless from any claims, costs, or legal actions arising from the content of their advertisements.

By participating in advertising on HD2.com.au, advertisers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this Advertising Section, in addition to the general Terms and Conditions of the site.