Terms & Conditions

1. Use of This Website

1. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
2. You must not use the Site in a way that is unlawful, harmful, or interferes with its operation.
3. We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Site at any time without notice.

2. Information Accuracy

1. The information on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only.
2. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, including school rankings and performance data, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
3. You acknowledge that you rely on any information on the Site at your own risk.

3. External Links

1. The Site may contain links to third-party websites.
2. We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for their policies or practices.
3. You should review the terms and privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

4. Copyright & Intellectual Property

1. Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site—text, layout, design, maps, graphics, and code—is owned by Best Schools Melbourne or its content providers.
2. You may view or print pages for personal use, but you must not:
   • copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute content without permission
   • scrape, extract, or download data for commercial use
   • reverse-engineer or copy the structure, code, or map layers
3. School performance data may originate from government or publicly available datasets. Rights in those datasets remain with their respective owners.

5. Disclaimer

1. The Site provides general information only and does not constitute educational, legal, or professional advice.
2. School rankings and performance data are independently interpreted and may not reflect the latest official results.
3. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from security vulnerabilities.

6. Limitation of Liability

1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss, damage, costs, or consequences arising from:
   • use of the Site
   • reliance on information presented
   • inaccuracies or errors in data
   • downtime or interruptions
2. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any guarantees, rights, or remedies that cannot be limited or excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

9. Contact Us

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