terms and conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Energy for Australians website. By submitting your story, including videos, images, and any other media (collectively referred to as "Content"), you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read these terms carefully before submitting your story.

2. Consent to Use Content

By submitting your Content, you grant Energy for Australians Incorporated ("we," "us," "our") a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works from your Content in any media, including but not limited to social media, the official website, promotional materials, advertisements, and other digital or print channels.

You acknowledge that your Content may be edited for clarity, length, or format and may be used in part or in full. You also consent to your name, likeness, and voice being used in connection with your story.

3. Consent to Automated Communications

By submitting your Content and providing your contact information (name, email, phone number), you consent to receive recurring automated emails and SMS messages from Energy for Australians. These messages may include updates, promotional offers, and other information related to our campaigns. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt-out at any time by following the instructions provided in the message.

4. Eligibility

You must be 18 years of age or older to submit Content. If you are under 18, you must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian. By submitting Content, you confirm that you are of legal age or have obtained the necessary consent.

5. Intellectual Property and Copyright

By submitting Content, you represent and warrant that you are the sole owner or have obtained all necessary rights to the Content. You agree that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights, including copyright, privacy, or publicity rights.

6. Privacy and Data Handling

Your personal information will be collected and used solely for the purpose of contacting you about your submission and related updates from Energy for Australians. We will not share your information with third parties without your explicit consent. Your information will be managed in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Energy for Australians harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your submission, including but not limited to intellectual property disputes or violations of these terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Energy for Australians is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of your Content.

9. Modifications

Energy for Australians reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued participation in the "Share Your Story" feature constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at contact@energyforaustralians.org.au.