Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Australia Swims. By accessing or using our website at australiaswims.com.au (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website.

2. Description of Service

Australia Swims is an informational website dedicated to providing swimming-related content, education, and resources for the Australian community. Our services include:

• Educational articles about swimming techniques and safety
• Information about swimming locations across Australia
• Guides for learning to swim at any age
• Water safety tips and best practices
• Information about swimming events and community activities

Important: Australia Swims is an information resource only. We do not provide swimming lessons, coaching services, or direct supervision of swimming activities. Always consult qualified professionals for swimming instruction and follow appropriate safety guidelines.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Australia Swims and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written consent
• Copy or scrape content for commercial purposes
• Frame or mirror any part of the Website without authorization

4. User Responsibilities

When using our Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website only for lawful purposes
• Not engage in any activity that could harm or disrupt the Website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Not transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Not use automated tools to access the Website without permission
• Respect the rights and safety of other users

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on Australia Swims is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about:

• The completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information
• The suitability of the information for any particular purpose
• The results that may be obtained from using the information

Swimming Safety Disclaimer: Swimming can be dangerous. The information on this Website does not replace professional swimming instruction, lifeguard supervision, or proper safety precautions. Always:

• Swim between the flags at patrolled beaches
• Never swim alone
• Learn from qualified instructors
• Check conditions before entering the water
• Follow all posted safety signs and warnings

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Australia Swims and its operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss or damage arising from the use of information on this Website
• Any personal injury or death resulting from swimming activities
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Any interruption or cessation of Website services

Your use of any information or materials on this Website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable.

7. External Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by Australia Swims. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.

The inclusion of any links does not imply endorsement by Australia Swims. We have no control over the content and practices of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for them.

8. Third-Party Content and Advertising

Our Website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements are provided by third parties and are not endorsements by Australia Swims.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in third-party advertisements. Your interactions with advertisers and purchases of third-party products are solely between you and the third party.

9. User Communications

When you contact us through our Website or email, you grant us permission to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Use feedback to improve our services
• Store communications in accordance with our Privacy Policy

You agree not to send content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Australia Swims and its operators from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of and access to the Website
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason including breach of these Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Australia Swims regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: cyis1000@gmail.com
• Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page