TERMS OF USE

PLEASE READ TERMS OF USE

PLEASE READ Hawkesbury App REQUIRES CONSIDERATION FOR AND AS A CONDITION OF ALLOWING YOU ACCESS.

READING AND ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF USE AND READING AND ACCEPTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVACY POLICY OF Hawkesbury App ARE REQUIRED CONSIDERATIONS FOR Hawkesbury App GRANTING YOU THE RIGHT TO VISIT, READ OR INTERACT WITH IT.

ALL PERSONS ARE DENIED ACCESS TO THIS SITE UNLESS THEY READ AND ACCEPT THE TERMS OF USE AND THE PRIVACY POLICY.

BY VIEWING, VISITING, USING, OR INTERACTING WITH Hawkesbury App OR WITH ANY BANNER, POP-UP, OR ADVERTISING THAT APPEARS ON IT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TERMS OF USE POLICY AND THE PRIVACY POLICY OF Hawkesbury App.

ALL PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE DENIED ACCESS TO Hawkesbury App. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR YOU TO VISIT, READ, OR INTERACT WITH Hawkesbury App OR ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER. Hawkesbury App SPECIFICALLY DENIES ACCESS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT IS COVERED BY THE CHILD ONLINE PRIVACY ACT (COPA) OF 1998.

Hawkesbury App RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ACCESS TO ANY PERSON OR VIEWER FOR ANY REASON. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH YOU ACCEPT AS A CONDITION FOR VIEWING, Hawkesbury App IS ALLOWED TO COLLECT AND STORE DATA AND INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXCLUSION AND FOR MANY OTHER USES.

THE TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME. VISITORS HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY, AS PART OF THE CONSIDERATION FOR PERMISSION TO VIEW Hawkesbury App, TO KEEP THEMSELVES INFORMED OF CHANGES.

PARTIES TO THE TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Visitors, viewers, users, subscribers, members, affiliates, or customers, collectively referred to herein as “Visitors,” are parties to this agreement. The website and its owners and/or operators are parties to this agreement, herein referred to as “Website.”

USE OF INFORMATION FROM THIS WEBSITE

Unless you have entered into an express written contract with this website to the contrary, visitors, viewers, subscribers, members, affiliates, or customers have no right to use this information in a commercial or public setting; they have no right to broadcast it, copy it, save it, print it, sell it, or publish any portions of the content of this website. By viewing the contents of this website you agree with this condition of viewing and you acknowledge that any unauthorized use is unlawful and may subject you to civil or criminal penalties. Again, Visitor has no rights whatsoever to use the content of, or portions thereof, including its databases, invisible pages, linked pages, underlying code, or other intellectual property the site may contain, for any reason for any use whatsoever. Nothing. Visitor agrees to liquidated damages in the amount of USD $100,000 in addition to costs and actual damages for breach of this provision. Visitor warrants that he or she understands that accepting this provision is a condition of viewing and that viewing constitutes acceptance.

OWNERSHIP OF WEBSITE OR RIGHT TO USE, SELL, PUBLISH CONTENTS OF THIS WEBSITE

The website and its contents are owned or licensed by the website. Material contained on the website must be presumed to be proprietary and copyrighted. Visitors have no rights whatsoever in the site content. Use of website content for any reason is unlawful unless it is done with express contract or permission of the website.

HYPERLINKING TO SITE, CO-BRANDING, “FRAMING” AND REFERENCING SITE PROHIBITED

Unless expressly authorized by the website, no one may hyperlink this site, or portions thereof, (including, but not limited to, logotypes, trademarks, branding or copyrighted material) to theirs for any reason. Further, you are not allowed to reference the url (website address) of this website in any commercial or non-commercial media without express permission, nor are you allowed to ‘frame’ the site. You specifically agree to cooperate with the Website to remove or deactivate any such activities and be liable for all damages. You hereby agree to liquidated damages of USD $100,000.00 plus costs and actual damages for violating this provision.

DISCLAIMER FOR CONTENTS OF SITE

The website disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of this website. Visitors assume the all risk of viewing, reading, using, or relying upon this information. Unless you have otherwise formed an express contract to the contrary with the website, you have no right to rely on any information contained herein as accurate. The website makes no such warranty.

DISCLAIMER FOR HARM CAUSED TO YOUR COMPUTER OR SOFTWARE FROM INTERACTING WITH THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENTS. VISITOR ASSUMES ALL RISK OF VIRUSES, WORMS, OR OTHER CORRUPTING FACTORS.

The website assumes no responsibility for damage to computers or software of the visitor or any person the visitor subsequently communicates with from corrupting code or data that is inadvertently passed to the visitor’s computer. Again, visitor views and interacts with this site, or banners or pop-ups or advertising displayed thereon, at his own risk.

DISCLAIMER FOR HARM CAUSED BY DOWNLOADS

Visitor downloads information from this site at his own risk. Website makes no guarantee that downloads are free of corrupting computer codes, including, but not limited to, viruses and worms.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By viewing, using, or interacting in any manner with this site, including banners, advertising, or pop-ups, downloads, and as a condition of the website to allow his lawful viewing, Visitor forever waives all right to claims of damage of any and all description based on any causal factor resulting in any possible harm, no matter how heinous or extensive, whether physical or emotional, foreseeable or unforeseeable, whether personal or business in nature.

INDEMNIFICATION

Visitor agrees that in the event he causes damage, which the Website is required to pay for, the Visitor, as a condition of viewing, promises to reimburse the Website for all.

SUBMISSIONS

Visitor agrees as a condition of viewing, that any communication between Visitor and Website is deemed a submission. All submissions, including portions thereof, graphics contained thereon, or any of the content of the submission, shall become the exclusive property of the Website and may be used, without further permission, for commercial use without additional consideration of any kind. Visitor agrees to only communicate that information to the Website, which it wishes to forever allow the Website to use in any manner as it sees fit. “Submissions” is also a provision of the Privacy Policy.

NOTICE

No additional notice of any kind for any reason is due Visitor and Visitor expressly warrants an understanding that the right to notice is waived as a condition for permission to view or interact with the website.

DISPUTES

As part of the consideration that the Website requires for viewing, using or interacting with this website, Visitor agrees to use binding arbitration for any claim, dispute, or controversy (“CLAIM”) of any kind (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) arising out of or relating to this purchase, this product, including solicitation issues, privacy issues, and terms of use issues.

The seat of arbitration shall be Sydney, Australia. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The number of arbitrators shall be one. The arbitration shall be conducted under the rules of the ACICA, who’s website is http://acica.org.au

In no case shall the viewer, visitor, member, subscriber or customer have the right to go to court or have a jury trial. Viewer, visitor, member, subscriber or customer will not have the right to engage in pre-trial discovery except as provided in the rules; you will not have the right to participate as a representative or member of any class of claimants pertaining to any claim subject to arbitration; the arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding with limited rights of appeal.

The prevailing party shall be reimbursed by the other party for any and all costs associated with the dispute arbitration, including attorney fees, collection fees, investigation fees, travel expenses.

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

If any matter concerning this purchase shall be brought before a court of law, pre- or post-arbitration, Viewer, visitor, member, subscriber or customer agrees to that the sole and proper jurisdiction to be Sydney, NSW, Australia. In the event that litigation is in a federal court, the proper court shall be the closest federal court to Sydney, NSW, Australia.

APPLICABLE LAW

Viewer, visitor, member, subscriber or customer agrees that the applicable law to be applied shall, in all cases, be that of the state of the NSW, Australia.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Seller of this product is:

Email: info@hawkesburypost.com.au. All Rights Reserved.

Hawkesbury Post Newspaper Editorial Professional Standards Charter

The Hawkesbury Post Newspaper is committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism and editorial integrity. This Charter outlines our commitment to excellence, transparency, and ethical journalism. We believe that a free press is essential for a thriving democracy and that responsible journalism plays a pivotal role in informing and engaging our community. This Charter serves as a guiding document for all editorial staff at the Hawkesbury Post Newspaper.

Editorial Independence

Independence: We maintain editorial independence and resist undue influence from advertisers, external organizations, or any other interests that may compromise the integrity of our journalism.
Conflict of Interest: All editorial staff must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the objectivity or impartiality of their reporting. When conflicts arise, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure transparency.

Accuracy and Fairness

Factual Accuracy: We are committed to providing accurate, well-researched, and verifiable information. Editorial staff must verify facts and sources to the best of their abilities before publishing.
Fairness and Balance: We aim to present news and opinion pieces in a fair and balanced manner. We provide all relevant perspectives and ensure that bias, both intentional and unintentional, is minimized.

Privacy and Sensitivity

Privacy: We respect the privacy of individuals and adhere to ethical guidelines when reporting on personal matters. We obtain consent when necessary and refrain from publishing gratuitous or invasive information.
Sensitivity: We exercise sensitivity when covering topics related to tragedy, grief, and vulnerable communities. We consider the potential impact of our reporting on those involved.

Transparency and Corrections

Transparency: We are transparent about our sources, methodologies, and editorial decisions. We provide context and background information to help readers understand the full picture.
Corrections: In the event of errors or inaccuracies, we promptly correct and acknowledge them. Corrections are made clearly and visibly to rectify any misleading information.

Plagiarism and Attribution

Plagiarism: We do not engage in plagiarism. All content must be original, or proper attribution must be given when using external sources. Editorial staff must adhere to copyright laws.
Attribution: We attribute information, quotes, and data to their original sources whenever possible. Proper attribution is crucial for maintaining credibility and trust.

Editorial Accountability

Accountability: Editorial staff are accountable for their work.
Feedback: We welcome feedback and criticism from readers and the community. We investigate legitimate concerns and make improvements accordingly.

Diversity and Inclusivity

Diversity: We strive to reflect the diversity of our community in our reporting. We actively seek out underrepresented voices and perspectives.

The Hawkesbury Post Newspaper is dedicated to serving our community with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of journalism. We pledge to uphold the principles outlined in this Editorial Professional Standards Charter, which guides our work and ensures that we continue to earn the trust and respect of our readers.

February 2025