Terms of Use

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1. What these terms cover

These Terms of Use apply to your use of the Solarpunk Builders Co‑op website (the “Site”), including all pages, content, forms, and links.

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

These terms work together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal information.

2. Who we are

This Site is operated by the founding group for Solarpunk Builders Co‑op to set up a worker‑owned construction co‑operative.

At this stage, we are not yet a registered entity. We are in the founding and formation phase. Any references to “Solarpunk Builders Co‑op”, “we”, “us”, or “our” mean this founding group.

3. Purpose of this Site

This Site is for information and recruitment purposes only. It is intended to:

• Explain the worker co‑op model and our plans.
• Provide information to help people decide whether to explore founding membership or other involvement.
• Collect expressions of interest via the Contact / Apply form.

This Site is not:

• An offer of employment, membership, or investment.
• A platform for trading, selling goods, or providing paid services.
• A substitute for professional legal, financial, tax, or construction advice.

4. No professional advice

The information on this Site is general information only. It is not legal, financial, tax, accounting, engineering, or construction advice.

We have tried to ensure the information is accurate and up to date at the time of publishing, but:

• Laws, regulations, and co‑op rules can change.
• Your situation may be different from what we describe.
• You should seek independent professional advice before making decisions about membership, investment, employment, or starting a business.

We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on the information on this Site.

5. Accuracy and currency of information

We aim to keep the information on this Site accurate and current, but:

• We do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or always up to date.
• Some information (especially about co‑op rules, formation steps, and financial arrangements) will change as the co‑op develops.
• We may update, remove, or change content without notice.

You should check the “Last updated” date on key pages (such as Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and any formation documents) and refer to official government and legal sources for authoritative guidance.

6. Use of this Site

You may use this Site for your personal, non‑commercial use to:

• Read information about Solarpunk Builders Co‑op.
• Learn about worker co‑operatives.
• Submit enquiries or expressions of interest via the contact form.

You must not:

• Use this Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that breaches applicable laws.
• Attempt to interfere with, compromise, or impair the Site or its functionality (including through hacking, denial‑of‑service attacks, or similar).
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Site in a way that harms or overloads it, unless you have our prior written permission.
• Republish, sell, rent, or commercially exploit content from this Site without our express permission.

7. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site (including text, graphics, logos, and layout) is owned or licensed by Solarpunk Builders Co‑op and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and download pages for your personal, non‑commercial use.
• Share links to this Site on social media, job sites, and forums.

You must not:

• Reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content for commercial purposes without our permission.
• Remove or alter any copyright or trademark notices.

If you want to use our content for education, community presentations, or similar non‑commercial purposes, contact us and we’ll consider granting permission.

8. Links to other websites

This Site may contain links to third‑party websites, such as:

• Government regulators.
• Co‑op support organisations.
• Legal and educational resources.

These links are provided for your convenience and information only. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for:

• Their content, accuracy, or availability.
• Any privacy practices or terms of use on those sites.

Your use of third‑party sites is at your own risk. We encourage you to read their terms and privacy policies.

9. User submissions and communications

When you use the Contact / Apply form or otherwise contact us:

• You confirm that the information you provide is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
• You grant us a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free licence to use your submission for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy (e.g. assessing your interest, contacting you, planning the co‑op).
• You must not submit content that is defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or unlawful.

We may edit or summarise your submission for internal use (e.g. notes for the founding group) but will not publish your personal details publicly without your consent.

10. Disclaimers and limitations

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• This Site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement.
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from your use of this Site or reliance on its content, including loss of profits, data, or opportunities.
• Nothing in these terms excludes or limits rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws that cannot be excluded or limited.

If any part of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms will continue in full force.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time as the co‑op develops or our practices change.

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. If we make significant changes, we will highlight them on the website or via email if we have your contact details.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

12. Governing law

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

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms will be subject to the non‑exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Northern Territory.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.