Effective Date: 27/6/2023

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This Terms of Service agreement ("Agreement") is a legal contract between you ("User") and Outdoor Gear Comparison, an Australian company ("Company"), governing the use of the website owned by the Company and accessible at www.outdoorgearcomparison.com ("Website"). By accessing or using the Website, User agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.
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1. Acceptance of Terms:
By accessing or using the Website, User acknowledges and agrees to comply with all the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. If User does not agree with any part of this Agreement, User should not access or use the Website.
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2. User Responsibilities:
User agrees to use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and this Agreement. User shall not engage in any unlawful, harmful, or abusive behavior while using the Website. User shall respect the intellectual property rights of the Company and other third parties.
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3. Personal Information Collection:
The Company may collect personal information from User, including but not limited to names, contact details, email addresses, payment information, country, state, territory, post code, IP addresses, and device information. This information is collected to improve the user experience of the Website. Personal information is supplied voluntarily by the User when filling in forms or interacting with the Website. Additionally, device and country information may be collected by third-party analytics tools and the User's browser. The Company uses this data for internal purposes such as sending newsletters and determining product offerings.
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4. Marketing Communications and User Rights:
The Company may send newsletters and marketing materials to Users who have provided their consent. Users can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the email or by submitting a request via the contact form on the Website. Users may also request the deletion of their personal information within 5 business days by contacting the Company through the contact form.
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5. Data Security:
The Company takes reasonable measures to secure the personal information collected on the Website. The Website is hosted on a platform provided by Webflow, which adheres to SOC 2 Type II compliance.
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6. Data Retention:
Personal data collected by the Company is retained for up to 5 years from the last activity of the User or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
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7. Compliance with Laws:
The Company is committed to complying with Australia's Privacy Act and other relevant privacy laws and regulations.
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8. Limitation of Liability:
To the extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any damages or losses incurred by the User while using the Website. User agrees to use the Website at their own risk.
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9. Modification of Terms:
The Company reserves the right to modify or update this Agreement at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this Agreement periodically. Continued use of the Website after any modifications to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
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10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
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If User has any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Agreement, please contact the Company using the contact information provided on the Website.
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By accessing or using the Website, User acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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Last Updated: 27/6/23

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