Terms and Conditions

1. Legal Capacity and Authority

By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• If representing an organization, you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms
• You are not prohibited by any applicable law from using our services
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete

2. Conduct Standards and Restrictions

You agree to maintain professional and lawful conduct in all interactions with Plinth Accord. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or those of any third party
• Transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable
• Engage in any activity that disrupts, interferes with, or harms our services or systems
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or systems
• Use our services for any illegal purposes or to facilitate illegal activities
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity

3. Information Accuracy Requirements

You are responsible for ensuring that:

• All information submitted through our website is truthful and accurate
• Contact information provided allows us to reach you reliably
• Business and financial information shared for professional services is complete and current
• You promptly notify us of any changes to information previously provided
• You maintain proper documentation supporting the information you share

4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You acknowledge and agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards relevant to your business activities and your engagement with our services. This includes but is not limited to taxation laws, business registration requirements, financial reporting obligations, and industry-specific regulations.

5. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are expressly prohibited when using our website or services:

• Using automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access or collect information from our website
• Attempting to probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities in our systems
• Circumventing or attempting to circumvent any security measures
• Introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our services
• Accessing data not intended for you or logging into systems without authorization

6. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Plinth Accord, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your use of our services, or your violation of any rights of another party.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Sydney, New South Wales, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Jurisdiction and Venue

By using our services, you agree that:

• The courts of New South Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes
• Venue for any legal proceedings shall be in Sydney, New South Wales
• You waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue in these courts
• Australian law applies regardless of your location or the location from which you access our services

15. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms and Conditions:

1. The parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiations
2. If negotiations fail within 30 days, either party may request mediation through a mutually agreed mediator
3. Mediation costs shall be shared equally unless otherwise agreed
4. If mediation is unsuccessful after 60 days, parties may pursue formal legal proceedings
5. Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief when necessary

16. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, and any specific engagement agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Plinth Accord regarding your use of our website and services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written.

18. Waiver and Modification

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be communicated through our website with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

19. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and Conditions or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms to any affiliate or successor in interest without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void.

20. Survival of Terms

Provisions of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to: intellectual property rights, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, indemnification obligations, governing law, and dispute resolution procedures.