Terms and Conditions

Introduction

This website is operated by Clifton Group Consulting (CGC, “we,” “us” and “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and any information, materials or services accessed through it.

By using our website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions you must not use our website.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our website; by using our website or agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you warrant and represent to us that you are at least 18 years of age.

General Information Only – Not Legal Advice

All content on this website is provided for general information purposes only.

Although we specialise in HR Consulting, WHS advisory and leadership development we do not provide legal, employment law or industrial advice. The information is not intended to be comprehensive or relied on as legal advice. You must seek independent legal or specialist advice for any legal matters. 

We make no representations that the information is complete, up to date or applicable to your specific circumstances. 

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated:

• We own or licence all intellectual property rights in this website and the material published on it
• all such rights are reserved.

You may view, download for caching purposes, and print pages from the website for your own personal use only.

You must not:

• republish content
• edit or modify any material
• commercialise or redistribute content
• use content for any business, training, or consultancy purposes

unless you have our prior written consent.

Acceptable use

You must not use our website:

• in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website 
• in any way that is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful manner
• to transmit or distribute malware, spyware, viruses, Trojans or other malicious software
• to conduct automated or systematic data collection (including without limitation scraping, data mining, robots, spiders, etc)
• to access the website using automated means; or
• to use data collected from this website for  direct marketing activities

You must ensure that any information you provide is accurate and not misleading. 

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. 

We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for: 

• the content of external websites
• the accuracy of information they contain
• any products or services offered by third parties

You access third-party websites at your own risk.

Website Availability and Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• the website or any content will always be available
• the information on the website is accurate, complete or up to date
• the website will be secure or error-free

We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the website (or any part of it) at any time without notice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties, representations and guarantees relating to this website and its content.

Light Service Conditions (HR/WHS/Leadership Services)

Where the website describes our HR, WHS or leadership consulting services:

• such descriptions are general in nature
• specific services will only be provided under a separate written agreement with you
• all deliverables, pricing, scope, responsibilities and outcomes will be set out in that agreement

Important Disclaimer:

All consulting services delivered by CGC are general HR/WHS guidance only. They are not legal, industrial relations, regulatory or employment law advice.

You are responsible for obtaining independent legal or specialist advice where required.

CGC is not responsible for decisions made or actions taken by your organisation based on general guidance, recommendations or materials provided.

Limitation of liability

Nothing in these terms and conditions will limit or exclude any liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for:

• business losses (including loss of profits, revenue, opportunities, contracts or goodwill)
• loss or corruption of data
• indirect, consequential or special loss or damage
• losses arising from reliance on website content or general HR/WHS guidance
• losses arising from events beyond our reasonable control

Your statutory rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) are not excluded.

Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any claims, losses, and expenses (whether in tort or in contract) arising out of or related or your:

• use of the website
• breach of these Terms and Conditions
• reliance on any information or materials from this website
• misuse of any guidance or resources provided

Breaches of These Terms and Conditions

If you breach these Terms and Conditions, we may:

• issue formal warnings
• suspend or block website access
• take legal action
• seek reimbursement for losses caused by your breach

You must not attempt to bypass or circumvent access restrictions.

Variation

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the “Date of Last Update.”

Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

Assignment

We may assign or transfer our rights or obligations under these Terms without notice.
You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent.

Severability

If any part of these terms and conditions is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by a Court of law, the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining parts will not be affected.

Waiver

Any failure or delay by us to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions will not be interpreted as a waiver of our rights or remedies.

Entire agreement

These terms and conditions, together with Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of our website and shall supersede all previous agreements between you and us in relation to your use of our website.

Termination

These terms and conditions are effective until terminated by us, which we may do at any time and without notice to you. Any rights and obligation that have accrued up to and including the date of termination will survive.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed and interpreted by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. 

Any dispute relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New South Wales, Australia.

Contact us

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

Clifton Group Consulting 

Email: info@cliftongroup.net.au

Sydney, Australia