Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Geelong.city ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Website.
2. Description of Service
Geelong.city is a local business directory platform that provides information about businesses and services in the Geelong, Victoria area. We aggregate publicly available business information to help residents discover local businesses.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:
- Infringe on the rights of others
- Restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the Website
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website
- Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from the Website without permission
- Introduce malicious software or attempt to compromise the Website's security
4. Business Listings
Business information displayed on Geelong.city is sourced from publicly available data, including the Google Maps Platform. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.
Business owners may request updates or removal of their listing by contacting us through our contact page.
5. Enhancement Packages
Geelong.city offers paid enhancement packages (Gold and Platinum) for business owners. By purchasing an enhancement package, you agree to the following:
- Enhancement packages are sold for a fixed duration and are non-refundable once activated
- We reserve the right to remove enhancements that contain misleading or inappropriate content
- Enhanced listings must comply with all applicable laws and advertising standards
- Pricing is subject to change; existing packages honour the price at time of purchase
6. Intellectual Property
All content, design, and branding on Geelong.city is owned by or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission. Business data sourced from third-party APIs remains subject to those providers' terms of use.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of any business listed on the platform.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Geelong.city and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any linked third-party sites and encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact page.