Terms of service

Last updated 21 March 2024

This Internet site (“Site”), including all the content it contains, is provided to individuals, as well as representatives of business entities (“You”, “Your”) by Intuit Earth Pty Ltd (ACN: 169 846 468) trading as Carbon Sync (ABN: 29 169 846 468), including through its applicable subsidiaries and affiliates, (“Carbon Sync”) under these terms of use, including any changes or amendments (collectively, the “Terms of Service”).

You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with the Terms of Service. If You are not willing to accept these Terms of Service, please do not access or use this Site. Your use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Service.

General Advice and Information Only – Financial Disclaimer

Carbon Sync is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 001305457) of Carbon IQ Trading Pty Ltd “CIQT” (ACN 167 028 211), Australian Financial Services Licensee (No. 450874).

The information, graphics and resources contained in this website are only applicable for Australian residents and are not to be relied upon as a substitute for professional personal financial advice.

The information provided on this website does not take into account the objectives, financial situation and individual needs of any particular person. Before making a decision about whether to acquire or dispose of any product that may be referred to in this website, consider seeking the assistance of a professional adviser, and consider whether the service or product is appropriate in light of the particular needs, objectives and financial circumstances of the reader.

Past performance or any financial return is not a reliable guide to future returns as future returns may differ from and be more or less volatile than past returns or any financial outcome.

The information contained on this website does not constitute a comprehensive taxation guide. As taxation legislation is complex, we recommend you contact your financial adviser, tax adviser or the Australian Taxation Office for further details and expert advice in relation to your personal circumstances.

While we have made every effort to ensure that information contained in the website is free from error, Carbon Sync does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the information, graphics or resources. All information is subject to change without notice.

Any links from any other website are the responsibility of that website owner and may not be sanctioned or approved by Carbon Sync. Third party links are provided as a convenience to readers. Carbon Sync is not responsible for any of these sites or their content.

Except where necessary for viewing the material on this website on your browser, or as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), no material on this website may be reproduced, adapted, uploaded to a third party, linked to, framed, performed in public, distributed or transmitted in any form by any process without the specific written consent of Carbon Sync.

 The views and opinions expressed within the website are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Intuit Earth Pty Ltd, trading as Carbon Sync or CIQT.

Copyright and Trademark Notice

This Site is owned or controlled by Carbon Sync and is protected by worldwide copyright laws. Content may not be copied or used in any way, except that it may be downloaded only for Your non-commercial, personal use, provided that no modification or further reproduction of the content is permitted. Trademarks, trade names, service marks and products in this Site are protected both in Australia as well as internationally. These may not be used without the prior, written authorisation of Carbon Sync, except for the purpose of identifying the products or services of Carbon Sync.

Personal Information and Privacy

Use of this Site is also subject to this Site’s Privacy Policy. Personally-identifiable information provided in electronic communication to this Site is governed by the Privacy Policy.

Submitted Information

Any information or material submitted by You to this Site will be considered non-confidential information. By providing Carbon Sync such information and material, You grant Carbon Sync an unrestricted, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use it (encompassing any ideas, inventions, concepts, techniques or know-how disclosed therein) for any purpose, including, without limitation, disclosure to third parties, developing, marketing goods or services, the right to copy, distribute, display, reproduce, perform and transmit such information and material. By submitting information or material to Carbon Sync through this Site, You represent that You have the right to submit such information and material. You are responsible for the content and information of any communications You send to this Site, including its truthfulness and accuracy.

No Unlawful Use

You may not use this Site: (a) for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms of Use; (b) in order to damage, disable, overburden or impair any Carbon Sync server; (c) interfere with another party’s use of the Site; (d) to spam or scrape; or (e) to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any information, materials or services.

Limitation of Liability and Responsibility

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE, BY YOUR USE OF THIS SITE: (A) THAT YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK; (B) THAT YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS OF ANY EQUIPMENT THAT YOU USE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIS SITE; AND (C) THAT CARBON SYNC WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, COMPUTER VIRUS, OR NETWORK OR INTERNET FAILURE, OR INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, COMPENSATORY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO DATA OR PROPERTY WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF CARBON SYNC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IF YOUR USE OF THIS SITE RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF EQUIPMENT OR DATA, YOU ASSUME ANY COSTS THEREOF. SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE CONTENT ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, CARBON SYNC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, LEGAL OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. CARBON SYNC DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SITE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT ACCESS TO THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS, IF ANY, WILL BE CORRECTED. CARBON SYNC MAKES NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SITE OR AS TO THE ACCURACY, QUALITY, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE.

External Links and References

In the event that this Site provides links or references to other sites, Carbon Sync will have no responsibility for the content of such other sites and will have no liability for any damages or injury arising from that content. Such links to other sites are simply provided for the benefit of the users of the Site and are not an endorsement of any such content or information, including without limitation, third party products, services and/or information, unless specified otherwise.

Indemnification

In the event that You violate these Terms of Service, You agree, at Your expense, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Carbon Sync, including its affiliates, employees, directors and agents from any and all claims and expenses arising out of such violations.

Updates

Carbon Sync may make changes to the Terms of Service from time to time in Carbon Sync’s sole discretion, by updating the Terms of Service on this Site, and specifying the effective date of the new version of the Terms of Service. The “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms of Service will indicate when the latest changes were made. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of a new version of the Terms of Service constitutes Your acceptance of any such changes. Accordingly, whenever You visit this Site, You should check to see if a new version of the Terms of Service has been posted.

Choice of Law

The information on the Site is intended only for use by residents of Australia. Other countries may have laws that differ from those in Australia. The Terms of Service and the resolution of any dispute related to the Terms of Service, the Site, and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Service, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal action or proceeding between Carbon Sync and You related to the Terms of Service will be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the Commonwealth of Australia, and You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between You and Carbon Sync related to Your use of this Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings. By continuing Your use of this Site, You represent that You are not under the age of 16. These Terms of Service may not be modified either expressly or implicitly except via written authorisation by Carbon Sync.