Website Terms of Use

Introduction

These Terms of Use apply to your use of the Goodlet Nelson Legal website at www.gnlegal.com.au (Website).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Website.

About Goodlet Nelson Legal

Goodlet Nelson Legal is an Australian legal practice providing legal services to clients in accordance with applicable Australian laws and professional obligations.

Information about our services, lawyers and areas of practice is provided on the Website for general information purposes.

General information only

The information contained on the Website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice or a substitute for obtaining legal advice about your particular circumstances.

Laws and regulations change over time and may differ depending on your circumstances and jurisdiction. While we take reasonable steps to ensure that information on the Website is accurate and current, we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate or up to date.

You should obtain independent legal advice before relying on information contained on the Website or taking action based on that information.

No solicitor-client relationship

Your use of the Website, submission of an enquiry, completion of an online form, sending of an email or other communication with Goodlet Nelson Legal through the Website does not, of itself, create a solicitor-client relationship.

We will only act for you once we have agreed to do so and the necessary engagement and costs arrangements have been completed.

Until we confirm that we have accepted your instructions, you should not assume that we are acting for you or that information you provide to us will be treated as information provided by a client.

Confidential information

Please do not send confidential, sensitive or commercially significant information to us through the Website or an online enquiry form unless we have specifically requested that you do so.

Information submitted through the Website may be received before we have undertaken any necessary conflict checks or formally agreed to act for you.

You should contact us if you require clarification about how information you provide to us will be handled.

Our collection and handling of personal information is subject to our Privacy Policy.

Conflicts of interest

Before accepting an instruction, we may be required to undertake a conflict of interest check.

Providing information to us through the Website does not mean that we have completed a conflict check or agreed to act for you.

You should not assume that we are available to act for you until we have confirmed this in writing.

Website content

We endeavour to ensure that the information published on the Website is accurate and current. However, to the extent permitted by law, we make no representation or warranty that:

We reserve the right to update, amend or remove content from the Website at any time without notice.

Third-party websites and links

The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Goodlet Nelson Legal.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices or security of third-party websites.

You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their applicable terms and privacy policies.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of the Website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, documents, designs and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Goodlet Nelson Legal and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access, view and print material from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use.

You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, transmit, commercially exploit or otherwise use Website content without our prior written consent, except where permitted by law.

Testimonials and case studies

Any testimonials, case studies or examples appearing on the Website are provided for illustrative purposes only.

Individual outcomes depend on the particular facts and circumstances of each matter. Past results do not guarantee or indicate that a similar outcome will be achieved in another matter.

Legal costs and engagement

Information about our services or fees on the Website is general information only and does not constitute a formal quote, estimate or costs disclosure unless expressly stated otherwise.

Where we agree to act for you, our legal services will be provided subject to our applicable engagement terms and costs arrangements.

Where required by law, we will provide the applicable costs disclosure before commencing chargeable legal work.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Goodlet Nelson Legal excludes all liability arising from or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, the Website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes, restricts or modifies any right, remedy, guarantee or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.

To the extent that any liability cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.

Privacy

Our handling of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal information.

Security

You are responsible for ensuring that your own systems and devices are protected against viruses, malware and other security threats when accessing the Website.

You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its systems or any information held by or on behalf of Goodlet Nelson Legal.

You must not use the Website to transmit malicious code or material or to interfere with the operation or security of the Website.

Acceptable use

You must not use the Website:

Changes to these Terms

We may amend these Terms of Use from time to time.

The updated Terms will be published on the Website and will apply from the date they are published.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

You submit to the jurisdiction of the courts and tribunals of Queensland and courts entitled to hear appeals from them.

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