Terms of Use
Your agreement with us
In these terms and conditions (Terms of Use):
- a reference to “we”, “us” and “our” is a reference to Mackay Chapman Pty Ltd ACN 613 255 799) (Mackay Chapman); and
- a reference to “you” or “your” is a reference to any person accessing, reviewing or using the Mackay Chapman website currently located at www.mackaychapman.com.au (the Website).
By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
Website contents not legal advice
Unless otherwise indicated, the information contained in the Website is produced by Mackay Chapman.
The Website is designed and intended to provide general information in summary form regarding Mackay Chapman and legal topics, current at the time of publication, for general informational purposes only. The general information on legal topics may not apply to all jurisdictions.
The information on the Website does not constitute legal advice, and is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any particular legal matters you or your organisation may have.
Jurisdiction for general information on legal topics
Unless otherwise indicated, the general information on legal topics contained on the Website relates to the jurisdictions of the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of Victoria. Mackay Chapman do not represent that we provide legal information in or relevant to each jurisdiction from which the Website may be viewed.
Limitation of Mackay Chapman’s liability
Mackay Chapman does not make any claim or give any warranty, express or implied, in relation to any of the information contained on the Website. You use the Website and any of its contents entirely at your own risk.
Where conditions and warranties implied by law cannot be excluded, Mackay Chapman limits its liability where, and to the extent, it is entitled to do so. Otherwise, Mackay Chapman is not liable for any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) to any person, however caused, which may arise directly or indirectly from the information, or the use of such information, on the Website.
Mackay Chapman is not responsible for ensuring that any information posted on the Website is accurate, current, suitable or complete. Mackay Chapman uses every endeavour to maintain the accuracy of information available from the Website, however, some or all of the information may, from time to time, be amended, or become superseded or otherwise inaccurate.
Mackay Chapman makes changes periodically to the information on the Website. Mackay Chapman does not represent that access to the Website will always be available. Mackay Chapman is not responsible for delays, errors, inaccuracies, or omissions due to a failure in a computer system, ancillary equipment, software or any other circumstances beyond its direct control. Mackay Chapman does not warrant or represent that the information will not cause damage, or is free from any computer virus or of any other defects or errors.
No client-solicitor relationship created
The transmission or receipt of any of the Website’s information is not intended to create, nor should such transmission or receipt be taken as creating, a client-solicitor relationship between Mackay Chapman and you.
Links to other sites
Information on the Website may refer to or contain hyperlinks to external websites. The information may also contain references to information or advisory services external to Mackay Chapman. These websites or services do not form part of the Website and are not under the control of Mackay Chapman. Mackay Chapman does not necessarily sponsor, endorse, or approve of any information on such websites or services, and makes no warranties or representations regarding the quality, accuracy, merchantability or fitness for purpose of any material on websites or services linked or referred to.
Our use of the term ‘Director’
On this website and more generally we use the term ‘Director’ to signify our most senior practising lawyers in the firm, each holding a principal practising certificate. It does not, and is not intended, to signify that each ‘Director’ identified is also an officer (within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) of Mackay Chapman Pty Ltd an incorporated legal practice. Some or all of our Directors may also be officers of Mackay Chapman, but the use of the term ‘Director’ to identify their position with the firm does not also indicate they are an officer.
Copyright
Unless otherwise expressly stated, copyright in all materials available on the Website is owned by Mackay Chapman. These materials may only be used for your personal use or non-commercial use in their complete form, with Mackay Chapman clearly acknowledged as copyright owner and links to this disclaimer retained, and as otherwise permitted by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
Information or parts thereof from the Website must not be published (such as replication of Mackay Chapman articles on another website or in a newsletter) without Mackay Chapman’s written permission.
All other rights are reserved.
For the avoidance of doubt, unless otherwise expressly stated or as permitted by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), you are not permitted to:
(a) alter or modify any of the information on the Website in any way; or
(b) reproduce (including republish) any of the information or any part of it on another website, or in any other medium (print, electronic or otherwise), or as part of any commercial service.
You must obtain Mackay Chapman’s prior written consent before using any information available on the Website in a manner not expressly permitted by this copyright notice. Requests for such consent will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and consent will be granted at the discretion of Mackay Chapman.
Requests to use copyright material
Requests concerning reproduction and other non-permitted uses of the material should be addressed to info@mackaychapman.com.au or Mackay Chapman, Level 2, Bank House, 11-19 Bank Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000.
Any person or organisation may provide links to this website provided that the links are clearly acknowledged. Mackay Chapman requests that its webpages are not framed by advertising or any images or materials which may mislead or deceive a person as to the source or the author of Mackay Chapman. Mackay Chapman reserves the right to prevent unauthorised linking or framing by giving notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned on the Website belong to their respective owners. Mackay Chapman’s name and logo are trademarks of Mackay Chapman. The Mackay Chapman logo may not be used without the prior specific, written permission of Mackay Chapman.