PRD Legal – Terms of Use
These Terms of Use (Terms) govern your access to and use of the PRD Legal website located at www.prd.legal (including all subdomains) and any services, features, information, communications, or content made available through it (Website). By accessing, browsing, or using any part of the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
These Terms are between Quaere Pty Ltd ABN 83620335382 trading as PRD Legal (PRD Legal, we, our, us) and any user of the Website (you or your).
We may amend these Terms at any time. The updated Terms will take effect when published on the Website. Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated Terms.
1. General Information Only – Not Legal Advice
The Website provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice and must not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining tailored legal advice specific to your circumstances.
2. Website Availability
We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Website. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PRD Legal is not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from Website unavailability, downtime, suspension, interruption, or termination for any reason (including maintenance or technical issues).
3. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to clause 9:
- PRD Legal is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary loss or damage arising from your use of the Website, our content, or any services accessed through the Website.
- This includes loss caused by incomplete or incorrect information provided by you.
4. User Accounts
Some Website features may require creating an account (Account) and providing requested information, including personal information.
By creating an Account, you warrant that:
- all information provided is accurate and complete; and
- you are legally capable of entering a binding agreement in your jurisdiction.
5. Passwords and Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and all activities occurring under your Account.
You must notify PRD Legal immediately if your password or Account security is compromised.
We accept no liability for unauthorised access resulting from your failure to secure your credentials.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You must not:
(a) attempt to bypass or defeat Website security measures;
(b) damage, interfere with, or disrupt the Website or related systems;
(c) remove or alter copyright, branding, or proprietary notices;
(d) use the Website for unlawful purposes or in a manner that infringes the rights of others (including intellectual property rights).
7. Privacy and Personal Information
Any personal information provided through the Website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy (available on the Website).
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Uploading Information About Others
You must not upload or submit personal information about another individual unless:
- you have made them aware of our Privacy Policy; and
- you have their express consent.
9. Non-Excludable Rights
Nothing in these Terms excludes any consumer guarantees or rights under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable laws that cannot legally be excluded.
Where liability cannot be excluded, PRD Legal limits its liability, at our election, to:
(a) re-supplying the relevant service; or
(b) payment of the cost of having the service re-supplied.
10. Liability Cap
Subject to clauses 3 and 9, PRD Legal’s maximum aggregate liability for all claims related to your use of the Website is $100.
11. External Communications, Networks and Technology
We do not control external networks, IT systems, or internet services used to access the Website.
We are not responsible for any loss arising from congestion, malfunction, viruses, or failures of such systems.
12. Incomplete Applications
We are not liable for any loss caused by your failure to properly complete an enquiry or application for legal services submitted through the Website.
13. Changes to the Website and Terms
We may revise, modify, or withdraw Website content, features, or these Terms at our absolute discretion.
14. User Warranties
You warrant that all information you submit to PRD Legal is accurate, lawful, and does not breach the rights of any person.
15. Intellectual Property
All Website content, text, graphics, layout, design, software, and other materials are owned or licensed by PRD Legal.
You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or commercially use any PRD Legal content without our prior written consent.
16. Website Software
You must not copy, adapt, reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise interfere with any code or software used to operate the Website.
17. Framing and Mirroring
You must not frame, mirror, or otherwise reproduce any part of the Website on another website or platform without our prior written permission.
18. Employment and Service Applications
PRD Legal is not liable for any loss, error, or deficiency connected with:
- any job application submitted via the Website;
- any failure to obtain employment; or
- any inaccuracy or interruption affecting Website-hosted career information or service enquiries.
19. Reliance
You acknowledge that you have not relied on any representation or statement not expressly included in these Terms.
20. Indemnity
You indemnify PRD Legal, its directors, officers, employees, and agents against any claim, loss, liability, damage, or cost arising from:
- your breach of these Terms;
- your misuse of the Website;
- your uploaded materials; or
- any actions you are expressly responsible for under these Terms.
21. Monitoring and Account Termination
PRD Legal may monitor system usage for operational reasons.
If you breach these Terms or misuse the Website, PRD Legal may suspend or terminate your Account.
Where reasonable, we may first notify you and allow corrective action.
22. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party sites.
PRD Legal:
- does not endorse, control, or guarantee third-party websites;
- is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or security;
- is not liable for any loss arising from your use of those sites.
You access linked sites at your own risk.
23. Social Media and Third-Party Platforms
Links to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or others may appear on the Website.
These platforms have their own terms and privacy policies, which you must review independently.
PRD Legal is not responsible for the content, operation, or use of those platforms.
24. Overseas Access
We do not warrant that Website content is appropriate or available outside Australia.
If you access the Website from another jurisdiction:
- you do so at your own risk;
- you are responsible for local law compliance; and
- you must ensure you are not breaching any import, data, or content restrictions.
25. Import Restrictions and Duties
If you access, download, or upload materials from outside Australia, you are solely responsible for complying with customs, tax, or import obligations in your jurisdiction.
26. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia.