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    Terms of Service

    Last Updated: January 2025

    1. Agreement to Terms

    By accessing or using the services provided by Business Valuations Brisbane ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

    These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, including but not limited to our website, software applications, and consulting services.

    2. Services Description

    Business Valuations Brisbane provides professional business valuation services including asset-based, income-based, market-based, and industry-specific valuation methodologies for transactions, litigation support, estate planning, and strategic decision-making.

    We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

    3. Eligibility and Account Registration

    You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

    If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

    4. Intellectual Property Rights

    All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and source code, are owned by Business Valuations Brisbane or our licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

    Custom solutions developed for clients remain subject to separate written agreements. Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement, we retain all intellectual property rights in our methodologies, frameworks, and pre-existing tools.

    5. Client Data and Confidentiality

    We respect the confidentiality of your business data. Any confidential information shared with us will be protected in accordance with industry standards and applicable data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.

    You retain all rights to your data and confidential information. We will only use such data to provide our services and will not disclose it to third parties except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

    6. Payment Terms

    Payment terms will be specified in individual service agreements. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are exclusive of applicable taxes.

    Late payments may incur interest charges as permitted by law. We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment after providing reasonable notice.

    7. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Business Valuations Brisbane shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

    Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

    Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

    8. Warranties and Disclaimers

    Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

    We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or results obtained through our services.

    9. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Business Valuations Brisbane, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

    10. Termination

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms.

    Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

    11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

    Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in accordance with the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) Arbitration Rules.

    For international clients, we will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms appropriate to your jurisdiction while maintaining compliance with applicable international laws.

    12. International Compliance

    We conduct business in compliance with international laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

    • Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
    • European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
    • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
    • UK Data Protection Act 2018
    • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada

    13. Export Control

    Our services and any related technical data may be subject to Australian and international export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable export control regulations and not to export, re-export, or transfer our services to prohibited countries, entities, or persons.

    14. Changes to Terms

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

    15. Contact Information

    For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

    Business Valuations Brisbane

    4/144 Edward St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000

    Email: contact@businessvaluationsbrisbane.com.au

    Phone: 1300 778 033