Terms and Conditions
Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to our website. By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”) and our Privacy Policy (see below). These Terms and Conditions apply to the Site operated by Hawkeye Financial Pty Ltd (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions or our Privacy Policy, you should not use this Site. By continuing to use the Site or by clicking any consent or submission button (such as when providing your information through our contact form), you confirm that you accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time by posting a new version on this Site. The updated Terms will be effective when posted. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.
Use of the Website
You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of anyone or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site. Specifically, you agree that you will not:
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Violate any applicable laws or regulations while using the Site.
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Use the Site to transmit any material that is defamatory, harassing, fraudulent, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site, through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
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Introduce or transmit any harmful code, virus, or malware to the Site, or use the Site in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair our servers or networks.
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Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone else’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm us or other users or expose them to liability.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, we own or license all content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, downloadable files, and software (“Site Content”). The Site Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may access and view the Site Content for your personal, non-commercial use. You may also print or download a reasonable portion of the Site Content for your personal reference. However, you must not reproduce, retransmit, distribute, sell, publish, broadcast, or otherwise use any Site Content in any way without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law.
All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners. You are not granted any right or license to use any trademarks or logos on the Site without the owner’s prior written permission.
No Professional Advice or Client Relationship
The material and information on this Site are provided for general informational and promotional purposes only. They do not constitute accounting, tax, financial, or other professional advice. While we are an accounting firm, the content on our Site is not tailored to your specific circumstances and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
Using this Site or contacting us through the Site (including sending us information via contact forms or email) does not create an accountant–client relationship between you and our Company. An official client relationship with us will only be formed after we explicitly agree to act for you, typically through a written engagement agreement or contract. Until such an agreement is in place, you should not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site.
We strive to keep the information on the Site accurate and up-to-date, but we cannot guarantee that all content is current or error-free. We may update or change Site Content at any time without notice. You acknowledge that any reliance on material on this Site is at your own risk. For advice specific to your situation, please contact a qualified professional or engage our services formally.
Third-Party Content and Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources for your convenience or informational purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of those external sites or resources. Inclusion of any link on our Site does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or any association with its operators.
If you follow a link to any external website, you do so at your own risk. We recommend that you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, any third-party content, websites, or services.
Additionally, any testimonials, case studies, or references to past results on our Site are individual experiences or outcomes. They do not guarantee or indicate a similar outcome in your case. Results can vary widely based on individual circumstances.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranties: Your use of this Site is at your own risk. The Site and all Site Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranty or guarantee of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Site Content, or about the results to be obtained from using our Site. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for using up-to-date antivirus software on your devices.
No Liability for Consequential Loss: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we (and our directors, employees, contractors, and agents) are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profit, revenue, data, goodwill, or other losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) this Site or any Site Content. This limitation applies under any theory of liability (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or under any statute or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Non-Excludable Rights: We do not exclude, restrict, or modify any guarantees, warranties, or other rights that you may have under law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement. This includes rights you may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (including the Australian Consumer Law) and similar consumer protection laws. If any condition or warranty is implied into these Terms and Conditions by legislation and cannot be excluded, then to the extent permitted by law, our liability for a breach of that condition or warranty will be limited (at our option) to either supplying the services again or paying the cost of having the services supplied again.
Professional Liability Limitation: As a professional accounting firm, we are part of a professional standards scheme that limits our liability. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. This means that, to the extent applicable under that scheme, our liability for certain claims is capped in accordance with the scheme’s provisions. This limitation does not affect any rights you may have under law that cannot be excluded.
Indemnity: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless our Company and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, or expenses (including reasonable legal costs) that arise out of or relate to your use of the Site, your breach of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of a third party. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of your use of the Site and these Terms and Conditions.
Miscellaneous
Severability: If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be severed from the remaining Terms. The remainder of the Terms and Conditions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Governing Law: These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia, as well as applicable federal laws of Australia. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the State of Queensland. If you access this Site in a jurisdiction outside Australia, you are responsible for compliance with the local laws of that jurisdiction (to the extent those laws apply).
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.
Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions (including the Privacy Policy section below) constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of this Site. They supersede any prior agreements or communications (whether oral or written) relating to your use of the Site.