Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using AUS Privacy Kit.

Last Updated: September 30, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using AUS Privacy Kit ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Service Description

AUS Privacy Kit provides:

• Independent reviews and comparisons of privacy tools (VPNs, password managers, etc.)
• Educational content about Australian data retention laws and privacy
• News and updates about data breaches affecting Australians
• Newsletter subscription service

All content is for informational purposes only.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

No Professional Advice

Content on AUS Privacy Kit is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute:

• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Professional security recommendations

For specific advice, consult qualified professionals.

Product Reviews

Our reviews reflect our testing experience and opinions. Results may vary:

• VPN speeds depend on your location, ISP, and network conditions
• Features and pricing may change after publication
• We update reviews monthly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy
• Your experience may differ from ours

Third-Party Services

We review third-party services (VPNs, password managers) but are not responsible for:

• Their performance, uptime, or reliability
• Their security practices or data breaches
• Their customer service or support
• Changes to their features, pricing, or terms
• Any damages resulting from using these services

Use third-party services at your own risk.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law:

• AUS Privacy Kit is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We are not responsible for security breaches, data loss, or financial losses resulting from using products we review
• Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid to use our service (which is $0, as the site is free)

5. Affiliate Relationships

AUS Privacy Kit participates in affiliate programs. When you purchase through our links:

• We may earn a commission from the merchant
• You pay the same price as going directly to the merchant
• This commission does not influence our editorial independence
• We disclose affiliate relationships prominently

See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on AUS Privacy Kit (text, images, graphics, design) is protected by copyright:

• © 2025 AUS Privacy Kit. All rights reserved.
• You may share links to our articles
• You may quote brief excerpts with attribution
• You may not republish entire articles without permission
• You may not scrape, copy, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes

Product Names & Trademarks

Product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on AUS Privacy Kit belong to their respective owners:

• NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, etc. are trademarks of their respective companies
• We use these names for review and informational purposes only
• No endorsement by these companies is implied

7. User Conduct

When using AUS Privacy Kit, you agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distribute malware, spam, or malicious content
• Impersonate AUS Privacy Kit or its team members
• Use automated tools to access the site excessively
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

8. Newsletter Terms

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• We'll send monthly privacy updates, reviews, and breach alerts
• Your email is stored with ConvertKit (see Privacy Policy)
• You can unsubscribe anytime with one click
• We will never sell your email address
• We may include affiliate links in newsletters

9. External Links

AUS Privacy Kit contains links to external websites:

• We are not responsible for external site content, privacy policies, or practices
• Clicking links to third-party sites is at your own risk
• We do not endorse or guarantee external site accuracy or safety
• Many links are affiliate links (disclosed clearly)

10. Accuracy & Updates

We strive for accuracy but:

• Product features, pricing, and availability change frequently
• We update major reviews monthly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy
• Errors may occur - contact us to report inaccuracies
• We reserve the right to correct errors without notice

Always verify critical information with the product vendor.

11. Privacy

Your use of AUS Privacy Kit is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect minimal personal information and never sell your data.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access to the site at any time
• Remove or modify content without notice
• Discontinue the service at any time

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time:

• Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Material changes will be announced via newsletter (if subscribed)
• Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance
• If you disagree with changes, stop using the site

14. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantees, warranties, or other rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) or other applicable laws that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

15. Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia:

• Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of New South Wales
• Before legal action, contact us to resolve the issue informally
• We encourage good-faith negotiation to resolve disputes

16. Contact Information

Questions about these terms? Contact us:

• Email: hello@ausprivacykit.com
• Response time: Within 48 hours

17. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

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