Terms & Conditions
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Effective date: 26 November 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
This website is owned and operated by Bearing Witness Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you (“user,” “you,” “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use or access the Site.
2. Use of the Site
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The Site is provided for informational, awareness, advocacy, and community‑building purposes related to youth mental health and the arts.
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You may use the Site only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
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You must be of legal age in your jurisdiction to consent to these Terms. If you are under that age, your use of the Site must be with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3. Intellectual Property
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All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, images, graphics, audio, video, design, logos — is the property of Bearing Witness Inc. or its licensors, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
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You may view and download content only for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, publicly display, distribute, adapt, modify, or create derivative works from the Site content without our express written permission.
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If you contribute content (e.g. comments, submissions, artwork) via any means, you guarantee you own or have the rights to that content. By submitting, you grant us a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use, reproduce, display, or distribute that content in connection with the Site’s mission.
4. Disclaimer — No Warranties
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The Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
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We make no guarantee that the Site content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date.
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Your use of the Site is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage or loss arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Site.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bearing Witness Inc. and its officers, members, employees, agents, affiliates, licensors or contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages — including loss of data, loss of profits, emotional distress, or any other damages — arising from or related to your use of the Site or reliance on any content on the Site.
6. Right to Modify or Suspend the Site and Terms
We reserve the right to:
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Update or modify the Site (its content, design, functionality) at any time, with or without notice.
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Modify these Terms at our discretion. When we make material changes, we will post the updated version with a new “Effective date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
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Suspend or terminate access to the Site (or parts thereof) at any time, for any reason, without liability.
7. External Links and Third‑Party Services
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites, resources, or references. We do not control those third‑party sites and are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies. Inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement. Use third-party sites at your own risk.
8. Community Content and Conduct (if applicable)
If the Site includes interactive or community‑based features (e.g. comments, submissions, forums):
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You agree to use the Site respectfully and legally. You must not upload or share content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
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We reserve the right to remove or refuse content, suspend or ban users, or disable community features at our discretion.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, or wish to report a concern, you can contact us at:
Email: bearingwitness.inc@outlook.com.au