Last Updated: January 2024
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the vine-orbit website and services. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. Description of Services
vine-orbit provides historical research and heritage consulting services, including but not limited to:
- Genealogical research and family history investigations
- Heritage property assessments and reports
- Corporate history documentation
- Guided heritage tours
- Archive digitisation services
- Historical consultation and advisory services
Service availability and scope may vary. Specific terms for engaged services will be detailed in individual service agreements.
3. Use of Website
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use of this website by, any third party.
You must not:
- Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
- Use the website for any fraudulent purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website
- Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
- Introduce viruses or other malicious software
- Collect or harvest information about other users
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of vine-orbit or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and maintain all copyright and proprietary notices.
5. Research Services and Deliverables
Historical research services are provided subject to the following conditions:
5.1 Nature of Services
Our services constitute professional historical research and assessment. We do not provide legal advice or certified legal documentation. Research findings represent our professional assessment based on available sources and should not substitute for legal counsel where required.
5.2 Research Outcomes
Historical research outcomes depend on the availability and accessibility of archival records. We cannot guarantee specific findings or results. Gaps in historical records may limit the completeness of research.
5.3 Deliverables
Upon completion and payment, clients receive non-exclusive rights to use research deliverables for personal, non-commercial purposes unless otherwise agreed. We retain the right to use anonymised or aggregated research findings for professional development and publication purposes.
6. Fees and Payment
Service fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated. Payment terms will be specified in individual service agreements. We reserve the right to modify pricing for future services.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We provide our website and services "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of our website or services
- Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless vine-orbit, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your breach of these terms or your use of our website or services.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
10. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason in our sole discretion.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.
13. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and vine-orbit regarding use of our website and services.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
vine-orbit
Level 4, 287 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Email: [email protected]