Terms of Service
These Terms of Service (“Terms” or “Agreement”) form a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and the operator of this website (“Website Operator,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). They govern your access to and use of the https://harbourpublishing.com.au website, along with any related products and services (collectively, the “Website” or “Services”).
Minimum Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
Content Backup
We are not responsible for any content you upload or host on our Website. It’s your responsibility to back up your data. While we may create backups for our own purposes, we are under no obligation to restore lost content and do not guarantee its availability.
Use of the Services
You are granted a limited, non-transferable right to access and use our Services, subject to the following conditions:
Do not alter or modify any part of the Services.
Do not use automated tools (e.g., bots, spiders, offline readers) to manipulate views, likes, or any performance metrics of our content or programs.
Public search engines may use spiders to index content strictly for searchable indexes, not for archiving or caching. We may revoke this permission at any time.
Do not harvest personal data (such as usernames or emails), or use communication tools on the Website (e.g., comments) for commercial purposes.
Always comply with applicable laws while using the Services.
We reserve the right to modify, limit, or discontinue any part of the Services at our discretion.
Advertisements
You may interact with third-party advertisers or sponsors featured on the Website. Any such dealings, including any agreements or warranties, are strictly between you and the third party. We are not responsible for any outcomes of these interactions.
Prohibited Activities
You are not permitted to use the Website or its content for any of the following:
Engaging in illegal activities.
Encouraging others to commit unlawful acts.
Violating local, national, or international laws and regulations.
Infringing on intellectual property rights—ours or others’.
Harassing, abusing, defaming, threatening, or discriminating against individuals or groups.
Spreading false or misleading information.
Uploading malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
Collecting or tracking personal data without consent.
Sending spam or engaging in phishing, scraping, or similar unauthorized practices.
Posting obscene, offensive, or immoral content.
Attempting to bypass or interfere with our security systems.
We may terminate your access to the Services if you violate any of these rules.
Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used in a way that infringes on your rights, you can submit a DMCA notification by emailing us at [email protected] with the required details.
Counter-Notifications
If you believe your content was removed by mistake or under a false claim, you may file a counter-notice following DMCA procedures. Please contact us using the same email address provided above.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website Operator and its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages. This includes but is not limited to loss of profits, data, business, or opportunities—regardless of the legal theory (contract, negligence, etc.). Our total liability is limited to the greater of one U.S. dollar ($1.00) or the amount you paid to us in the month before the incident giving rise to the claim.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. Any revisions will take effect once posted on this page. By continuing to use the Website after changes are made, you accept the revised Terms.
