Website Terms
These Website Terms apply to your access to and use of the OpenCommunities website and publicly accessible pages at https://opencommunities.com.au. Effective Date: 11-May-2026.
1. Introduction
By using this website, you agree to these Website Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website. These terms apply to visitors, registered users, community organizers, and anyone accessing public website content.
2. Scope of Website Services
OpenCommunities provides a SaaS platform that supports community websites, memberships, events, forums, discussions, and related digital features. Some pages are informational, while others are interactive and may require login.
3. Acceptable Website Use
You agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully. You must not interfere with website operations, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, scrape protected or non-public data, impersonate others, or use the website for unlawful, abusive, fraudulent, or misleading activity.
4. User Accounts and Security
Certain website features require an account. You are responsible for maintaining credential confidentiality and for activity under your account. You must promptly notify us of suspected unauthorized access.
5. User-Generated Content
Community pages may contain user-generated content, including posts, comments, files, event details, and other submissions. Content is provided by users or community administrators, not by OpenCommunities. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability of user-generated content.
6. No Professional Advice
Website content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, investment, medical, or other professional advice. You should seek qualified independent advice for decisions based on website content.
7. Third-Party Links and Integrations
The website may reference or link to third-party sites, products, or integrations (including payment, analytics, communication, and authentication services). We are not responsible for third-party content, terms, privacy practices, availability, or security.
8. Events and Offline Activities
Events promoted through community pages may be run by independent organizers. OpenCommunities is not responsible for event quality, safety, cancellations, attendee conduct, personal injury, property damage, or losses arising from online or offline event participation.
9. Accuracy and Timeliness
We aim to keep website information up to date, but information may contain errors, omissions, or outdated details. Community information, schedules, availability, and pricing can change at any time without notice.
10. Availability and Technical Performance
Website availability can be affected by maintenance, incidents, traffic spikes, network issues, third-party dependencies, and force majeure events. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access at all times.
11. Intellectual Property
Website design, software, branding, logos, and underlying technology are owned by OpenCommunities or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws. Except where expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or exploit website materials without authorization.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, OpenCommunities is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or loss of data, revenue, profit, goodwill, or opportunity arising from website use. Liability is also subject to the Terms of Service where applicable.
13. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenCommunities and its affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, your content, or your violation of applicable law or third-party rights.
14. Changes to Website Terms
We may update these Website Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be published on the website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after updates take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
15. Contact
If you have questions about these Website Terms, contact Prime Software Development Pty Ltd at admin@opencommunities.com.au.