Terms of Service

Last Updated: 18 October, 2024

Welcome to the Mustang Owners Club Australia Forum (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, registered members, and users of the website.

2. Eligibility

To use our forum, you must be at least 18 years of age or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian if you are between 13 and 18. By registering an account, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

3. Registration and Account Security

• You may need to create an account to access certain features of the website. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account.
• You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breach of security.

4. User Conduct

When using our website and forum, you agree to the following:

• You will not post or transmit any material that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, misleading, fraudulent, or otherwise inappropriate or illegal.
• You will respect other users’ opinions and refrain from engaging in personal attacks or disruptive behaviour.
• You will not engage in any activity that could harm or interfere with the operation of our website, including the distribution of viruses, malware, or spam.
• You agree not to post any copyrighted material or intellectual property belonging to others without proper authorisation.
• You will use the forum solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

We reserve the right to remove any content or terminate your account if we determine that you have violated these Terms or engaged in prohibited conduct.

5. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

• User Content: By posting content on the forum, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, distribute, and modify your content for the purposes of operating and promoting the website. You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in your content.
• Website Content: All content on the website, including text, images, logos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from the website without our express written consent.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using our website:

• Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Collecting or storing personal data of other users without their consent.
• Using automated means, such as bots, crawlers, or scraping tools, to access or collect information from our website.
• Posting advertisements, solicitations, or promotions without our express written permission.
• Engaging in any conduct that, in our sole discretion, restricts or inhibits any other user from enjoying the website or may expose us or other users to liability.

7. Termination of Use

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the website or any portion of it at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users or the website.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately. You may not create a new account if your original account was terminated or suspended.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we will not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, products, or services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• The website and its content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the website, nor do we guarantee that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Mustang Owners Club Australia Forum, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or any violation of these Terms.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion. When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Australia for any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the website.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the website, please contact us at on the national website.

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18 October, 2024

At Mustang Owners Club Australia Forum (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other relevant legislation.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information you provide to us directly when registering for our forum, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and username.
• Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies may store information like your login status or preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, but this may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing and managing your account: To create, manage, and maintain your account on the forum.
• Improving our services: To better understand how users interact with the site and improve user experience, content, and functionality.
• Communicating with you: To send you important information, such as updates, newsletters, and notifications related to your membership or participation in forum discussions.
• Marketing and promotions: With your consent, we may use your email address to send promotional content related to Mustang Owners Club events, activities, or products. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Security and fraud prevention: To ensure the security of our website and protect against unauthorised access or misuse.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us with our website operations, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, or customer support tools.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as responding to court orders or complying with government regulations.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. We use industry-standard encryption for sensitive data and ensure that our systems are regularly monitored and updated to protect against vulnerabilities.

However, please be aware that no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct or update it if necessary.
• Data deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal information from our systems. However, certain data may be retained for legal or operational reasons.
• Opt-out of marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information from our systems.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us on the national website.

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