Terms and Conditions of Use
By using the Simson Legal website located at www.simsonlegal.com.au (“the Website”), in consideration of Simson Legal (“the Firm”) providing you with access to the content on our Website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions of Use.
1. Use of This Website
The information, documents, graphics, and all works (“Content”) on this Website are intended to summarise our services and general matters of interest to existing and prospective clients.
While we aim to keep content up to date and accurate, it should not be relied upon as legal advice.
2. Security and Privacy
The internet is not a secure medium. Communications to and from our Website may be intercepted or altered in transit. We do not warrant that this Website is free from viruses or anything that may damage your device.
By using our Website, you also accept and agree to our Privacy Policy.
3. Restrictions on Use
You must not use our Website or its content:
For any unlawful purpose
To transmit viruses or malicious code
To data mine or scrape content
To reproduce or copy content for commercial use without permission
In a way that infringes upon the intellectual property or legal rights of others
To send spam or unsolicited electronic communications
To publish offensive, defamatory, or misleading content
We reserve the right to suspend or block access to the Website if these terms are breached.
4. Access Outside Australia
We make no warranties that content complies with the laws of any country outside Australia. If you access this Website outside of Australia, you do so at your own risk.
5. Provision of Service
We may suspend or terminate access to our Website without notice for:
Technical issues or maintenance
Failure to comply with these terms
Any activity that threatens the integrity of the Website
We may modify or update the Website and content at any time.
6. Intellectual Property
You may download or print content for personal, non-commercial use only.
All intellectual property on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, trademarks, and layout — is owned by or licensed to Simson Legal and is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and other applicable laws.
You may not use or reproduce any part of this Website for commercial purposes without express written permission.
7. No Legal Advice or Solicitor-Client Relationship
The content on this Website is general in nature and not legal advice.
Using this Website or reading its content does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Simson Legal. You should always consult a qualified legal practitioner for advice specific to your situation.
8. Limitation of Liability
Simson Legal makes no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content on this Website.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
We exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising out of use or reliance on this Website.
We do not warrant the Website is virus-free or uninterrupted.
If liability cannot be excluded under law, our liability is limited to resupplying the service or covering the cost of having it resupplied.
9. Third-Party Links
We may include links to other websites. Simson Legal is not responsible for the content or conduct of those third-party websites.
10. Uploading Content
If you submit or upload content to this Website, you warrant that:
You are authorised to do so
It does not infringe on the rights of others
It does not breach any laws
It is not defamatory, misleading, or harmful
We may remove any uploaded material at our discretion.
11. Feedback & Contributions
We welcome feedback. Any ideas submitted via email or through our Website (such as suggestions or improvements) may be used by Simson Legal for business purposes without compensation or obligation to you.
12. Anti-Spam Notice
Email addresses listed on this Website are for business communication only and do not constitute consent to receiving unsolicited marketing messages.
13. Severability
If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that part will be severed, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Applicable Law
These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland to resolve any disputes.
15. Indemnity
By using our Website, you agree to indemnify Simson Legal and its employees and agents against any losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
A breach of these Terms
Any unlawful or negligent use of the Website
Content or data you upload that violates applicable laws or third-party rights
16. Changes to These Terms
Simson Legal may update these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time without notice. The most current version will always be available on our Website.