RIVS Australia Agreement

Welcome to RIVS Australia. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and related content.
By accessing or using our website www.rivsaustralia.com.au you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Use of the Website

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements under Australian law. You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of RIVS Australia or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content is strictly prohibited.

3. Services and Products

Descriptions, specifications, and pricing for services and products listed on our site are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any service or offering at any time without liability.

4. User Submissions

By submitting any content, inquiries, or business details (“User Submissions”) through our website, you grant RIVS Australia a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such User Submissions solely for the purpose of providing our services. This license does not transfer ownership of your User Submissions to RIVS Australia. You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to your User Submissions, subject to the rights granted to us under these Terms.
You acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of the content you submit, and that such content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party. You warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit the content and that it complies with all applicable laws, including Australian laws. RIVS Australia will handle your data in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws and our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by RIVS Australia. Users acknowledge and agree that RIVS Australia is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Users access external links at their own risk and should review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit. RIVS Australia recommends exercising caution when navigating external links to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to protect personal information.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RIVS Australia and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the website or services, whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes RIVS Australia’s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Australian law.

7. Privacy Policy and Data Breach Notification

Privacy Policy

Your use of our website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and provides information about your rights and how you can access or correct your personal information.

Data Breach Response and Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm to individuals, we will act promptly to contain and assess the breach. We will notify affected individuals as soon as practicable, providing information about the nature of the breach and the steps they should take to protect themselves. Additionally, we will notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme under the Privacy Act 1988. Our breach response plan includes procedures for identifying, managing, and mitigating data breaches to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to protect your personal information.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RIVS Australia and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that arise out of or in connection with your use of the website, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable laws or rights of third parties.
This indemnity does not apply to claims arising solely from RIVS Australia’s negligence or misconduct.

9. Commissions Fees and Disclosures

We may receive, either directly or indirectly, commissions from our service provides or referral partners. The commission that we receive is sometimes shared with third parties like real estate agents, mortgage brokers or associated businesses who may have referred you to us or to our website.

10. Changes to Terms

RIVS Australia reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of the website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions. In the event of significant changes, we will provide clear and prominent communication to inform you of such updates.

11. Data Breach and Legal Compliance

We acknowledge our legal obligation under Australian law to protect personal data. In the event of an eligible data breach, we will promptly notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in accordance with the Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) scheme.

We will regularly review and update our Privacy Policy to reflect our procedures and commitments regarding data security and breach management.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at enquiries@rivsaustralia.com.au