Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using RubbishTips.com.au ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this website. These Terms of Service are governed by Australian law.

2. Description of Service

RubbishTips.com.au provides information about waste disposal facilities, including rubbish tips, transfer stations, and recycling centres across Australia. Our website includes:

• Directory of waste disposal facilities and drop-off locations
• Information about accepted materials and disposal fees
• Operating hours and contact details for facilities
• Guidelines for responsible waste disposal
• Interactive maps and location search functionality

3. Information Accuracy and Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about waste disposal facilities, operating hours, fees, and accepted materials, this information may change without notice. We strongly recommend contacting facilities directly to verify current information before visiting.

RubbishTips.com.au is not responsible for any inconvenience, costs, or damages caused by outdated, incorrect, or incomplete information. Users rely on the information provided at their own risk.

4. User Responsibilities

By using our website, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Verify facility information before visiting any disposal location
• Follow all facility rules, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Dispose of waste responsibly and in accordance with local laws
• Not use the website to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Respect the intellectual property rights of RubbishTips.com.au and third parties

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to engage in unlawful activities
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material, including "junk mail," "chain letters," "spam," or similar solicitations
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate RubbishTips.com.au, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of RubbishTips.com.au and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by RubbishTips.com.au. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Information about waste disposal facilities is often sourced from public records, council websites, and facility operators. We do not endorse or warrant the services of any particular facility.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, RubbishTips.com.au shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months prior to such claim, if any.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RubbishTips.com.au and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the website.

10. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Advertising and Google AdSense

Our website displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These advertisements are not endorsements by RubbishTips.com.au of the products or services advertised.

We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the products/services offered by advertisers. Any transactions between you and advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our website at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

14. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms of Service excludes, restricts, or modifies any guarantee, condition, warranty, right, or remedy which you may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Commonwealth) or any similar state or territory legislation and which cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified.

To the extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the re-supply of the services or the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Australian courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to 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.

18. Contact Information

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

19. Acknowledgment

By using RubbishTips.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RubbishTips.com.au regarding your use of the website.