Terms & Conditions
1. General
These Terms and Conditions form an agreement between you and KRFA regarding your use of our Website. By continuing to use the Website, you indicate your full acceptance of these terms. These terms are governed by the laws in force in the State of New South Wales, Australia. KRFA may update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we do, the revised terms will be published on this Website, and your continued use of the Website after such changes means you accept the new terms. We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions regularly to stay informed of any updates, as individual notifications of changes will not be sent.
2. Website Content and Information Accuracy
The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. While KRFA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information presented on this Website is accurate, reliable, and complete at the time of publication, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy, sufficiency, reliability, or completeness of all information and materials on this Website. Due to the evolving nature of our research and activities, information on this Website may change over time. Therefore, we recommend that you do not rely solely on statements or representations made here. For the most current and specific information, please contact KRFA directly. KRFA is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions in such information and materials, and we do not provide any warranties, whether implied, express, or statutory, regarding the information and materials on this Website.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights associated with this Website and any related marketing materials (in print, digital, or any other format), including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and design rights, belong to KRFA, unless explicitly stated otherwise. This encompasses all text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, data, software, and their arrangement. You are welcome to access and temporarily download content from our Website pages exclusively for your personal, non-commercial viewing. If any material from our Website is provided under a Creative Commons license, you must use that material strictly in accordance with the terms of that specific license.
Beyond this permitted personal use, or as otherwise expressly allowed under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) or other relevant laws and regulations, no part of this Website or its content may be permanently copied, reproduced, modified, uploaded, linked to, framed, publicly performed, distributed, stored, published, displayed, or transmitted in any form, in whole or in part, by any means. Furthermore, you may not create derivative works from any part of this Website or use any information obtained from this Website for commercial purposes without the specific, prior written consent of KRFA. Any unauthorized use of KRFA’s intellectual property is strictly prohibited and may lead to legal action. KRFA values the privacy of individuals and will only use images or video footage of people in our marketing or other materials if their express consent has been obtained.
4. Donations
When you choose to make a donation to KRFA through our Website, you acknowledge that your contribution is made voluntarily and is generally non-refundable. All donations are processed in Australian Dollars (AUD), unless otherwise specified. While KRFA facilitates the donation process, we do not directly store your complete payment card details. All payment transactions are securely handled by third-party payment processing providers, which KRFA may select or change at any time. By making a donation, you understand and agree that your payment information will be collected and processed by these providers according to their own terms and conditions and privacy policies. KRFA is not responsible for the specific practices of these third-party payment processors. Your donation supports KRFA’s general charitable activities, and we reserve the discretion to allocate funds in the way we determine to be most effective in achieving our mission.
5. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Website may include links to other websites or services that are not owned, operated, or controlled by KRFA. These links are provided purely for your convenience and to offer additional information. KRFA has no control over, and therefore accepts no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Including a link to such sites does not imply that KRFA endorses those sites or has any affiliation with their operators. To the extent permitted by law, KRFA will not be held responsible for any loss or damage you might experience by relying on information or representations made on, or through your use of or access to, these linked websites, or if such third-party websites fail to provide services. We strongly advise you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Understanding Website Availability and Functionality
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. This means we offer the Website as it currently exists and is accessible. KRFA does not provide any warranties, whether stated directly or implied by law, regarding aspects such as the Website’s suitability for a particular purpose, its general quality, or that your use of it won’t infringe on others’ rights. We cannot guarantee that the Website will operate without interruptions, be entirely secure, or be available at all times or in all locations. We also do not promise that any errors or defects will be corrected, that the Website is free of harmful components like viruses, or that the results you achieve from using the Website will meet your specific expectations. Your decision to use the Website is entirely at your own discretion and risk.
7. Our Responsibility for Your Use of the Website
To the fullest extent allowed by applicable law, KRFA, along with its directors, officers, employees, affiliated entities, agents, contractors, and those who provide licenses to us, will not be held responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. This includes, but is not limited to, losses such as lost profits, data, use, reputation, or other intangible losses that might arise from: (i) your ability or inability to access or use the Website; (ii) the actions or content of any third party on the Website; (iii) any content you obtain from the Website; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your communications or content. This applies regardless of whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, even if we were informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a solution outlined here fails to achieve its intended purpose. To the extent permitted by law, KRFA will not be responsible in any way for any loss or damage you might experience by relying on the information or representations made on this Website, through your use or access to this Website, or due to KRFA’s inability to provide this Website.
8. Permitted Website Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that respects these Terms and Conditions. You agree not to: (i) use the Website in any way that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair its functionality, or interfere with anyone else’s use of the Website; (ii) use any automated device, process, or means (like robots or spiders) to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying its content; (iii) introduce any malicious or technologically harmful material, such as viruses, Trojan horses, or worms; (iv) attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Website, its hosting server, or any linked computer or database; (v) engage in any form of attack on the Website, including denial-of-service attacks; or (vi) otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website.
9. Your Responsibility for Compliance
You agree to protect KRFA, its affiliated entities, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) that they might face as a result of or arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your use of the Website.
10. Understanding These Terms
If any part of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, that specific part will be removed without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The rest of the Terms and Conditions will continue to apply.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions or our Website, please feel free to contact us:
Koala Research Foundation Australia Limited
Address: The Annex, Level 8, 12 Creek St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Email: info@krfa.org.au
Last Updated: 8 June 2025