Last updated: January 14, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Australian Antique Collecting website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
Australian Antique Collecting provides educational courses, consulting services, and resources related to antique collecting in Australia. Our services include:
- Online and in-person courses on antique identification and authentication
- Professional consultation and appraisal services
- Educational materials and resources
- Newsletter and blog content
3. User Accounts and Registration
When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for:
- Safeguarding your account password and all activities under your account
- Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
- Ensuring your account information remains up to date
4. Course Enrollment and Payments
Enrollment
By enrolling in our courses, you agree to:
- Provide accurate payment and contact information
- Attend scheduled sessions or access online materials as directed
- Follow course guidelines and requirements
- Respect intellectual property rights in course materials
Payments
- All course fees must be paid in full before accessing course materials
- Payment methods accepted include credit cards and bank transfers
- Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include applicable taxes
- Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers
5. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation by Student
- Cancellations made 14 days or more before course start date: Full refund
- Cancellations made 7-13 days before course start date: 50% refund
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before course start date: No refund
- No refunds for courses already commenced
Cancellation by Australian Antique Collecting
We reserve the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances. In such cases, we will provide a full refund or offer enrollment in an alternative course.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All content provided in our courses and on our website is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This includes:
- Course materials, videos, and documentation
- Website content, images, and graphics
- Trademarks and brand elements
- Proprietary methodologies and techniques
User License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use course materials for personal educational purposes only. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or share course materials without permission
- Use materials for commercial purposes
- Modify or create derivative works from our content
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
7. Professional Advice Disclaimer
The information provided in our courses and services is for educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that:
- All information is complete or up-to-date
- Our advice will result in successful collecting outcomes
- Market valuations will remain stable
- Authentication techniques are infallible
8. Limitation of Liability
Australian Antique Collecting shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or investment value
- Incorrect authentication or valuation
- Damage to reputation or business
- Technical failures or interruptions
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service in question.
9. User Conduct
You agree not to use our services to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Distribute malicious software or harmful content
- Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
- Disrupt or interfere with our services
- Harass or abuse other users or staff
10. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by:
- Posting the updated terms on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Updating the "Last updated" date
Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these terms.
Upon termination:
- Your right to use our services will cease immediately
- You must stop using all course materials
- We may delete your account and associated data
13. 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.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be resolved through:
- First, good faith negotiation between the parties
- If necessary, mediation through an agreed mediator
- As a last resort, litigation in the courts of Victoria, Australia
15. Severability
If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +61 3 9123 4567
- Address: 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Australian Antique Collecting regarding the use of our services.
