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APOA Terms of Use and Disclaimer / 使用条款及免责声明

Effective Date: 1 June 2025

Last Updated: May 2026

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Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the APOA website and services. By accessing or using apoa.org.au, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our platform.

1. About APOA

Australia Property Owners Alliance (APOA) is a nonprofit community organisation dedicated to supporting property owners in Australia. APOA is run by volunteers and does not provide professional legal, financial, or property management advice.

2. Important Disclaimer

All content on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Specifically:

  • Policy analysis, guides, articles, and resources published by APOA are for general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified Australian lawyer for legal matters.
  • Any financial information or commentary does not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed financial adviser for investment decisions.
  • Tax-related content is general in nature. Always consult a registered tax agent or accountant for your specific circumstances.
  • Property management information reflects general practices and may not apply to your specific situation or state/territory.
  • Laws and regulations change frequently. APOA endeavours to keep content current but cannot guarantee accuracy at any given time.

APOA, its directors, volunteers, and contributors accept no liability for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from reliance on information provided through this website or at APOA events.

3. Acceptable Use

By using this website, you agree to:

  • Use the platform for lawful purposes only
  • Not post content that is defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, or illegal
  • Not impersonate other persons or misrepresent your identity
  • Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website or its systems
  • Respect the privacy and personal information of other members
  • Not use the platform for commercial solicitation without APOA's prior written consent
  • Not reproduce or republish APOA content without attribution and permission

4. User-Generated Content

Members may contribute content including comments, forum posts, survey responses, and shared experiences. By submitting content, you:

  • Confirm the content is accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not infringe third-party rights
  • Grant APOA a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, publish, and distribute your content for community purposes
  • Acknowledge that APOA is not responsible for and does not endorse member-submitted content

APOA reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate, without notice.

5. Events and Activities

When attending APOA events, including seminars, community gatherings, and networking functions:

  • Participation is at your own risk. APOA takes reasonable precautions but cannot guarantee a risk-free environment.
  • By registering, you consent to being photographed or recorded for APOA community and promotional purposes unless you notify us otherwise in writing.
  • Any advice or information shared at events is for general purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
  • APOA is not liable for personal injury, property damage, or financial loss arising from event participation.

6. Third-Party Partners and Referrals

APOA may refer members to partner organisations, professional services, or group-buy opportunities. Please note:

  • APOA does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for third-party products, services, or advice
  • Any transactions between members and third parties are solely between those parties
  • APOA is not liable for any loss or dispute arising from third-party engagements
  • Always conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any service provider

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on apoa.org.au, including articles, guides, graphics, and the APOA name and logo, is the property of Australia Property Owners Alliance. You may share our content with attribution but may not reproduce it for commercial purposes without written permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, APOA and its volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from:

  • Use of or inability to use this website
  • Reliance on information provided by APOA
  • Participation in APOA events or programs
  • Actions of third-party partners or service providers

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

10. Changes to These Terms

APOA reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated to registered members via email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms: APOA@apoa.org.au

Website: www.apoa.org.au

中文

在使用 APOA 网站及服务前，请仔细阅读本使用条款。访问或使用 apoa.org.au 即表示您同意受本条款约束。如不同意，请勿使用本平台。

一、关于 APOA

澳大利亚房产业主联盟（APOA）是一家致力于为澳大利亚房产业主提供支持的非营利社区组织，由志愿者运营。APOA 不提供专业法律、财务或房产管理建议。

二、重要免责声明

本网站所有内容仅供一般信息参考，不构成任何专业建议。

具体而言：

  • APOA 发布的政策分析、指南、文章及资源均仅供一般参考，不构成法律意见。法律事务请务必咨询具有澳大利亚执照的律师。
  • 任何财务信息或评论不构成理财建议。投资决策请务必咨询持牌理财顾问。
  • 税务相关内容属一般性介绍，您的具体情况请咨询注册税务代理或会计师。
  • 房产管理信息反映的是一般实践，可能不适用于您所在州或领地的具体情形。
  • 法律法规频繁变化，APOA 尽力保持内容更新，但无法保证信息在任何时间点均完全准确。

APOA 及其理事、志愿者和内容贡献者对因依赖本网站或 APOA 活动所提供信息而产生的任何损失、损害或后果不承担责任。

三、合规使用

使用本网站，即表示您同意：

  • 仅将本平台用于合法目的
  • 不发布诽谤性、歧视性、骚扰性、威胁性或违法内容
  • 不冒充他人或虚报个人身份
  • 不试图入侵、破坏或损害网站及其系统
  • 尊重其他会员的隐私和个人信息
  • 未经 APOA 事先书面同意，不将本平台用于商业推广
  • 未经注明出处和授权，不转载或再版 APOA 内容

四、用户生成内容

会员可提交内容，包括评论、论坛帖子、调查回复和经验分享。提交内容即表示您：

  • 确认内容在您所知范围内准确，且不侵犯任何第三方权利
  • 授予 APOA 非独家、免版税的许可，用于社区目的使用、发布和传播您的内容
  • 知悉 APOA 对会员提交的内容不承担责任，亦不代表认可

APOA 保留在不事先通知的情况下删除任何违反本条款或不适当内容的权利。

五、活动及线下聚会

参加 APOA 活动（研讨会、社区聚会、交流活动等）时：

  • 参与风险自担。APOA 会采取合理预防措施，但无法保证零风险环境。
  • 完成报名即表示您同意被拍照或录像，用于 APOA 社区宣传目的（如不同意，请提前书面告知）。
  • 活动中分享的任何建议或信息仅供一般参考，不构成专业意见。
  • APOA 对因参加活动而造成的人身伤害、财产损失或经济损失不承担责任。

六、第三方合作及团购服务

APOA 可能向会员推介合作机构、专业服务或团购活动。请注意：

  • APOA 不为任何第三方的产品、服务或建议背书、担保或承担责任
  • 会员与第三方之间的任何交易均属当事双方之间的事项
  • APOA 对因参与第三方服务而产生的任何损失或纠纷不承担责任
  • 在与任何服务提供商合作前，请务必自行做好尽职调查

七、知识产权

apoa.org.au 上的所有原创内容，包括文章、指南、图片以及 APOA 名称和标志，均属澳大利亚房产业主联盟所有。您可在注明来源的情况下分享我们的内容，但未经书面授权不得将其用于商业用途。

八、责任限制

在澳大利亚法律允许的最大范围内，APOA 及其志愿者对以下情况引起的任何直接、间接、附带或后果性损失不承担责任：

  • 使用或无法使用本网站
  • 依赖 APOA 提供的信息
  • 参与 APOA 活动或项目
  • 第三方合作伙伴或服务提供商的行为

九、适用法律

本条款受澳大利亚维多利亚州法律管辖。任何争议应提交维多利亚州法院专属管辖。

十、条款变更

APOA 保留随时更新本条款的权利。重大变更将提前通过电子邮件告知注册会员。变更后继续使用本平台，即视为接受更新后的条款。

十一、联系我们

如有关于本条款的疑问，请联系：APOA@apoa.org.au

网站：www.apoa.org.au