Website Terms of Use

Plain-English summary

ClassActions.com.au is a platform that helps you discover and follow Australian class action matters. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or act on your behalf.

This website (Site) is operated by Class Actions Australia ABN 77 672 009 764 and associated entities (we, our or us). These website terms of use (Terms) apply to your use of, and access to, the Site.

Information and availability

While we use reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the content and materials on the Site, to the extent permitted by law, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of any Content.

The Content may be changed at any time without notice. The Content is general information only, is not comprehensive, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, financial product advice, claims handling or claims assessment services unless expressly stated otherwise.

Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise indicated, we own or license the Content and all intellectual property rights in the Site and Content, including copyright, designs, illustrations, artwork, text, graphics, logos, trade marks, software, layout, databases and domain names.

We authorise you to access and use the Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use and for learning about matters, registering your interest, submitting information, communicating with us, and downloading or printing material made available for personal use.

Conduct we do not accept

You must not do or attempt to do anything unlawful, prohibited by applicable law, inappropriate, or which might bring us or the Site into disrepute. This includes breaching another person's privacy or legal rights, submitting information you do not have authority to provide, using the Site for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purposes, interfering with systems, knowingly transmitting harmful code, scraping the Site, attempting unauthorised access, or assisting a third party to do so.

Platform and communications service

This Site allows users to register interest in matters, submit information, communicate through platform channels, and receive information that may be relevant to them. The Site is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or act on your behalf unless expressly stated otherwise. Use of the Site does not create a solicitor-client relationship, retainer, fiduciary relationship or other professional adviser relationship.

Handling of personal information

We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and applicable law. We aim to minimise unnecessary disclosure of direct contact details and do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Client contact and platform messaging

We may contact you in connection with your registration, enquiry, platform use, or matters that may be relevant to you. Communications may occur through the platform, controlled messaging systems, email or SMS, or AI-assisted communication tools, which may generate automated or assisted outputs.

User content

You may submit information through the Site, including personal details, responses to questionnaires, documents, messages and other materials. By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to host, store, copy, process, transmit, use and display the User Content to the extent reasonably necessary and proportionate for operating the Site, communicating with you, administering workflows, facilitating participation in matters, improving services, and complying with legal, regulatory and security obligations.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness and legality of the User Content you provide.

Third party sites and services

The Site may contain links to websites, platforms or services operated by third parties, or may rely on third-party providers for hosting, communications, analytics, cloud storage, AI tools, document handling, workflow support or related services. Unless expressly stated otherwise, we do not control, endorse or approve, and are not responsible for third-party websites or services.

Our liability is limited

You may have certain rights under the Australian Consumer Law and other laws that cannot lawfully be excluded. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for indirect loss, consequential loss, loss of profit, loss of opportunity, loss of reputation, loss of data or loss of benefit arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, the Content, any interruption or omission, unauthorised access, User Content, third-party services, or reliance on information made available through the Site.

Privacy

We respect your privacy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information, how you may request access or correction, and how you may make a complaint.

What happens if we discontinue the Site

We may discontinue the Site in whole or in part, modify any feature, or exclude any person from using the Site at any time and without notice. We are not liable to you for any suspension, restriction, discontinuance or modification.

Which laws govern these Terms

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and courts entitled to hear appeals from those courts.

Changes to these Terms

We may vary these Terms by publishing the varied Terms on the Site. We recommend that you check the Site regularly to ensure you are aware of the current Terms.

Contact details

For any questions, notices or requests relating to these Terms, please use the contact form or contact details available on the Site.