Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Voices from the Page

Welcome to our Australian literature blog! By accessing and using Voices from the Page ("the Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Voices from the Page. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

2. Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use our website for:

• Reading and enjoying our content about Australian literature
• Participating in discussions and submitting reading reflections
• Sharing our content on social media (with proper attribution)
• Personal, non-commercial use

Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
• Use automated systems to access or collect data from the website
• Post spam, offensive, or inappropriate content in comments or reflections

3. User-Generated Content

When you submit reading reflections, comments, or other content to our website:

• You retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute it on our platform
• You represent that your content is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights
• We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates these terms
• You are responsible for the content you submit and any consequences arising from it

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Voices from the Page, including text, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Our content is owned by us or used under license.

Book reviews, literary analysis, and commentary constitute fair use under Australian copyright law. We respect the intellectual property rights of authors and publishers and encourage our readers to purchase books through legitimate channels.

5. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including bookstores, author websites, and literary organizations. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external sites. Clicking on external links is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Voices from the Page is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• All information is accurate or up-to-date
• The website will meet your specific requirements
• Any defects will be corrected

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Voices from the Page shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms & Conditions or is harmful to other users or us.

11. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian courts.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us: