Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Brindabella Legal website. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at brindabellalegal.com.au and any related services provided by Brindabella Legal.
By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website.
2. About Brindabella Legal
Brindabella Legal is an incorporated legal practice registered in the Australian Capital Territory. Our principal, Greg Williams, is admitted as a legal practitioner and holds a current practising certificate issued by the ACT Law Society.
3. Website Information Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on this website.
Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information on this website is not intended to create, and viewing it does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship between you and Brindabella Legal.
4. No Solicitor-Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including any contact forms, email communications, or telephone calls, does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Brindabella Legal unless and until:
- We have agreed to act for you in a specific matter;
- A written costs agreement or engagement letter has been provided; and
- Any required conflict checks have been completed.
Until a formal engagement is confirmed, any information you provide to us is not protected by legal professional privilege.
5. Professional Obligations
Brindabella Legal is bound by the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT), the Legal Profession (Solicitors) Conduct Rules 2015, and all other applicable professional conduct rules and regulations. We are required to:
- Act in your best interests;
- Maintain confidentiality of client information;
- Avoid conflicts of interest;
- Provide clear and timely cost disclosures; and
- Comply with our continuing professional development obligations.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Brindabella Legal excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages;
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities;
- Any reliance on information provided on this website; and
- Any interruption or cessation of website availability.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Brindabella Legal or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:
- Republish, distribute, or reproduce material from this website without our prior written consent;
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from this website;
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from materials obtained from this website.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Brindabella Legal. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Brindabella Legal. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.
9. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Personal information collected through this website will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
10. Regulatory Matters
Given our practice areas in regulatory compliance and enforcement, we note that:
- Information on this website about regulatory matters is general in nature and may not reflect recent legislative amendments;
- Regulatory requirements vary significantly between industries and jurisdictions;
- Specific advice should always be sought for individual regulatory compliance matters; and
- Time limits may apply to regulatory and administrative review matters.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Australian Capital Territory. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Australian Capital Territory.
12. Amendments
Brindabella Legal reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: