Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Gibson Desert Area Council website (gibsondesertareacouncil.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
Use of Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:
- Use the website in any way that breaches applicable local, national, or international law
- Transmit or distribute viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
- Use automated systems to access or collect data without permission
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Gibson Desert Area Council or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you:
- Do not modify the content
- Include all copyright and proprietary notices
- Do not use the content for commercial purposes without permission
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external websites.
User Submissions
By submitting content to our website (including forms, comments, or uploads), you grant Council a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish that content for council purposes.
You warrant that:
- You own or have the right to submit the content
- The content does not infringe any third-party rights
- The content is accurate and not misleading
- The content does not contain defamatory or offensive material
Online Payments
When making online payments through our website:
- Ensure all payment information is accurate
- Keep your login credentials secure
- Review transactions before confirming
- Contact us immediately if you notice unauthorized transactions
We use secure payment gateways to process transactions. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security of online transactions.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The website or servers are free from viruses or harmful components
- Information on the website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gibson Desert Area Council will not be liable for any damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use this website
- Errors or omissions in website content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Third-party conduct or content on the website
- Loss of data or business interruption
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gibson Desert Area Council from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or breach of these Terms of Use.
Website Availability
We strive to ensure the website is available 24/7, but we do not guarantee continuous availability. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Technical issues or system failures
- Circumstances beyond our control
We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue any part of the website without notice.
Information Accuracy
While we make every effort to ensure information on this website is accurate and current, we cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information may change without notice.
For critical matters, always verify information by contacting Council directly.
Privacy
Your use of this website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Northern Territory.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use:
Gibson Desert Area Council
Civic Centre, Main St, Gibson Desert WA 0000
Phone: (08) 8950 0500
Email: contact@gibsondesertareacouncil.com