Welcome to Digital Directors ANZ. These terms and conditions govern your use of the Digital Directors website located at https://www.digitaldirectors.com.au (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not continue to use the Website.

In these terms, "Digital Directors", "we", "us", and "our" refer to Digital Directors ANZ. "You" and "your" refer to the user of the Website.

1. Use of the Website

By using this Website, you warrant that:

• you are at least 18 years of age;

• you will use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms;

• all information you provide through the Website is true, accurate, and complete; and

• you will not use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website.

Digital Directors reserves the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have breached these terms.

2. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, Digital Directors and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, publications, tools, and software.

All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access material from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these terms. You must not:

• copy, republish, or reproduce material from the Website;

• sell, rent, sublicense, or otherwise commercialise material from the Website;

• redistribute content from the Website to third parties; or

• use the Digital Directors name, logo, or trademarks without prior written permission.

3. Membership

Certain areas of the Website and certain resources, tools, and services are available only to registered members of Digital Directors ANZ. Membership is governed by our separate Membership Terms and Conditions, which you agree to upon submitting a membership application.

In the event of any inconsistency between these Website Terms and Conditions and the Membership Terms and Conditions, the Membership Terms and Conditions will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency in relation to membership-related matters.

4. Partner-Delivered Services

Digital Directors makes available to members certain services, workshops, briefings, and other engagements ("Services") through our Website. These Services are delivered by independent third-party providers ("Service Partners") and not by Digital Directors directly.

Digital Directors facilitates the connection between members and Service Partners but does not deliver, supervise, or control the provision of these Services. Accordingly:

• Digital Directors makes no representations or warranties regarding the quality, suitability, accuracy, or outcomes of any Services provided by Service Partners;

• to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Digital Directors accepts no liability for any loss, damage, claim, or expense arising from or in connection with the engagement, delivery, or outcomes of Services provided by a Service Partner, including any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental loss or damage;

• any engagement with a Service Partner may be subject to that partner's own terms, conditions, and agreements; and

• you are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the suitability of any Service Partner and reviewing any applicable terms before entering into an engagement.

By engaging any Service listed on this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the provisions of this clause.

5. User Content and Comments

Parts of this Website may offer users an opportunity to post and exchange opinions, information, and other content ("User Content"). Digital Directors does not filter, edit, or review User Content before it appears on the Website.

User Content reflects the views and opinions of the person who posts it and does not reflect the views or opinions of Digital Directors, its officers, employees, or affiliates. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Digital Directors is not liable for User Content or for any liability, damages, or expenses arising from the use of, posting of, or appearance of User Content on this Website.

Digital Directors reserves the right to monitor all User Content and to remove any User Content that, in our sole discretion, is inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of these terms.

By posting User Content, you warrant and represent that:

• you are entitled to post the content and have all necessary rights and consents to do so;

• the content does not infringe any intellectual property right of any third party, including copyright, patent, or trademark;

• the content does not contain any defamatory, libellous, offensive, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material or any invasion of privacy; and

• the content will not be used to solicit or promote business, commercial activities, or unlawful activity.

You grant Digital Directors a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, edit, and authorise others to use, reproduce, and edit any User Content you submit, in any form, format, or media.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This Website uses cookies to help personalise your experience and to collect statistical and analytical information about how the Website is used.

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by the web server in the domain that issued the cookie.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Required cookies: These are necessary for the operation of the Website and do not require your consent. By using the Website, you accept the use of required cookies.

• Optional cookies: These are used for statistical, analytical, or marketing purposes. You have the ability to accept or decline optional cookies.

Please note that required cookies may include third-party cookies where third-party services are integrated into our Website (for example, embedded video or analytics providers). For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in that policy.

Digital Directors handles personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

8. Hyperlinking to Our Content

The following organisations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

• government agencies;

• search engines;

• news organisations;

• online directory distributors, in the same manner as they hyperlink to the websites of other listed organisations; and

• industry bodies and professional associations relevant to governance and digital leadership.

These organisations may link to our home page, publications, or other Website content so long as the link: (a) is not in any way deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party's site.

We may consider and approve link requests from other organisations, including:

• commonly known business or consumer information sources;

• educational institutions and trade associations;

• accounting, legal, and consulting firms;

• community and not-for-profit organisations; and

• internet portals and online directories.

We will approve link requests where we determine that: (a) the link would not reflect unfavourably on Digital Directors; (b) the organisation does not have any negative history with us; (c) the visibility of the link provides a reasonable benefit; and (d) the link appears in the context of general resource information.

No use of the Digital Directors logo or other artwork is permitted for linking purposes without a written trademark licence agreement.

9. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by Digital Directors. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any external website. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or approval by Digital Directors.

You access external websites at your own risk and should review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any external website you visit.

10. Accuracy of Information

While Digital Directors uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate and up to date, we do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information on the Website. Information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute professional advice.

Any reliance you place on information obtained from this Website is at your own risk. You should seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on content from this Website.

Content on this Website, including governance resources, publications, and tools, does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Digital Directors is not a law firm, accounting firm, or licensed financial adviser.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Digital Directors excludes all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to the Website and its content, whether express or implied.

Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence;

• limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

• limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law, including the Australian Consumer Law; or

• exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

To the extent permitted by law, Digital Directors will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Website or any content, services, or resources made available through it. This includes, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage, loss of data, loss of revenue, loss of profits, or loss of business opportunity.

The limitations and prohibitions of liability in this section and elsewhere in these terms: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under these terms, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort (including negligence), and for breach of statutory duty.

12. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Digital Directors, its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• your use of the Website;

• your breach of these terms;

• any User Content you submit or post; or

• your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any third party.

13. Removal of Links

If you find any link on our Website that is offensive or objectionable for any reason, you are welcome to contact us. We will consider requests to remove links, but we are not obligated to do so or to respond to you directly.

14. Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to request that you remove all links, or any particular link, to our Website. You agree to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request.

We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and our linking policy at any time. By continuing to link to our Website, you agree to be bound by and follow the current linking terms and conditions.

15. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia, Australia. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia and any courts which may hear appeals from those courts.

16. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Changes to These Terms

Digital Directors may update these terms and conditions from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

18. Contact

For any enquiries relating to these terms and conditions, please use our contact form or email enquiries@digitaldirectors.com.au.