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Effective Date: [18th April 2026]

This Website Use Agreement ("Agreement") governs your access to and use of the True Portraits website and associated online platforms (collectively, the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by this Agreement.

If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use the Website.

 

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any future updates to this Agreement.

This Agreement includes provisions relating to dispute resolution and limitations of liability that affect your legal rights.

 

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2. Use of Information and Privacy

True Portraits may monitor activity on the Website and may use or disclose information submitted through the Website for lawful operational purposes.

Personal information collected through the Website is handled in accordance with the True Portraits Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Publicly posted material such as comments, submissions, or messages may be visible to others and should not be treated as confidential.

 

3. Changes to This Agreement

True Portraits reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Updates will be published on the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

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4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

The Website and its content—including text, interviews, photographs, videos, graphics, layout, and interactive features ("Content")—are protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and applicable international copyright agreements.

Content is provided for personal, non‑commercial viewing only unless otherwise authorised.

Except where expressly permitted:

• Content must not be copied

• reproduced

• distributed

• transmitted

• broadcast

• displayed

• licensed

• sold

• adapted

without prior written permission from True Portraits or the relevant rights holder.

You may download a single copy of material for personal, non‑commercial use provided all copyright notices remain intact.

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5. User Registration

Where registration is available, users must be at least eighteen (18) years of age unless parental or guardian consent is provided.

By registering, you confirm that:

• information provided is accurate

• you are legally permitted to use the Website

• your account will not be used for unlawful purposes

True Portraits may suspend or terminate user accounts at any time without notice where misuse is suspected.

True Portraits may also provide service announcements or updates relating to Website functionality and features.

 

6. User Submitted Content ("Communications")

If you submit messages, comments, files, images, audio, video, or other materials ("Communications") through the Website, you grant True Portraits a perpetual, worldwide, royalty‑free, non‑exclusive licence to:

• use

• reproduce

• edit

• adapt

• publish

• distribute

• publicly display

• transmit

• archive

• promote

such Communications across digital platforms, including social media and partner services.

You acknowledge that:

• Communications are not confidential

• True Portraits is not obligated to publish or respond

• True Portraits may remove Communications at its discretion

• True Portraits may restrict access to users who misuse submission features

You confirm that you hold all necessary permissions and rights to submit your Communications and that they do not infringe the rights of any third party.

True Portraits accepts no responsibility for content submitted by users.

 

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7. Permitted Use and Non‑Commercial Access

The Website is intended primarily for personal, informational, and community engagement purposes.

Users must not:

• conduct commercial promotions without approval

• distribute spam or unsolicited communications

• collect personal data from other users

• engage in unlawful activity

• harass participants or contributors

• misrepresent affiliations

• interfere with Website functionality

True Portraits may investigate suspected misuse and may take appropriate legal action where necessary.

 

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8. Disputes Between Users

True Portraits is not responsible for disputes arising between users. Responsibility for resolving such disputes rests solely with the parties involved.

 

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9. Trade Marks

The True Portraits name, logo, and associated branding are protected trade marks or pending trade marks of True Portraits.

Other trade marks appearing on the Website remain the property of their respective owners.

 

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10. Website Availability and Changes

True Portraits may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without prior notice.

Access to features or services may be restricted where necessary for operational, security, or legal reasons.

 

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11. User Conduct Representations

By using the Website, you agree not to upload or transmit content that:

• is unlawful

• defamatory

• threatening

• abusive

• hateful

• discriminatory

• misleading

• obscene or offensive

• infringes intellectual property rights

• violates privacy rights

• contains malicious software

• promotes illegal conduct

Users under thirteen (13) years of age must not use submission features without parental consent.

 

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12. Copyright Concerns and Takedown Requests

If you believe material on the Website infringes your copyright, please submit a written notice including:

• identification of the copyrighted work

• identification of the material concerned

• supporting documentation

• contact details

• a statement confirming your good‑faith belief that the use is unauthorised

Requests will be reviewed in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and applicable Australian law.

 

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13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless True Portraits and its officers, volunteers, contractors, partners, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:

• breach of this Agreement

• misuse of the Website

• submission of unlawful material

• infringement of third‑party rights

 

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14. External Links

The Website may include links to third‑party websites.

Such links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement.

True Portraits is not responsible for third‑party content or practices.

 

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15. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content are provided on an "as‑is" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted under Australian law, True Portraits makes no warranties regarding:

• accuracy

• reliability

• availability

• uninterrupted access

• security

• suitability for specific purposes

True Portraits does not guarantee the Website will be free from viruses or harmful components.

 

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16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, True Portraits is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from use of the Website.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue use.

 

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17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the applicable laws of New South Wales.

Any dispute arising in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

Where appropriate, disputes may be referred to mediation or alternative dispute resolution processes recognised under Australian law.

 

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18. General Provisions

This Agreement represents the entire agreement between you and True Portraits regarding Website use.

Any claim relating to Website use must be commenced within one (1) year unless otherwise required by applicable law.

If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Failure by True Portraits to enforce any provision does not constitute waiver of its rights.

 

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19. Podcast and Downloadable Content

Additional terms may apply to podcasts, downloadable interviews, or multimedia resources made available through the Website.

 

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20. Australian Privacy Rights

Users may request access to personal information held by True Portraits and request correction where appropriate, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Requests may be submitted via:

[hello@trueportraits.org]

 

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Supplemental Community Chat Terms

True Portraits may provide moderated discussion spaces such as forums, comment sections, or community discussion environments ("Community Areas"). Participation is voluntary.

By participating, you agree to comply with these supplemental terms.

 

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Community Conduct Standards

Community Areas exist to encourage respectful discussion relating to faith stories, interviews, portraits, and related topics.

Users agree to communicate respectfully and avoid:

• abusive language

• discrimination

• harassment

• misleading statements

• unlawful activity

• impersonation

• spam

• privacy violations

Users remain responsible for their own posts.

True Portraits may edit, relocate, or remove content at its discretion.

Access to Community Areas may be restricted or withdrawn at any time.

 

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Accuracy of Community Content

Community posts reflect the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of True Portraits.

True Portraits does not guarantee the accuracy of user‑generated content.

 

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Community Liability Disclaimer

Community Areas are provided "as‑is" without warranty.

True Portraits is not liable for reliance placed on user‑generated content.

 

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Community Privacy Notice

Community Areas are public environments.

Users should avoid sharing sensitive personal information.

True Portraits is not responsible for third‑party use of information voluntarily disclosed in public discussions.

 

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Community Feature Availability

True Portraits may modify or discontinue Community Areas at any time without notice.

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Final Legal Provision

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of New South Wales.

If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, remaining provisions remain effective.