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Terms of Use

Last updated: 15 September 2026

Welcome to au-penguins.org ("the Site"). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Site. By using the Site you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Definitions

  • "Site" means the website at au-penguins.org and all pages, content and features made available through it.
  • "Content" means all text, images, graphics, layout, code and other material published on the Site.
  • "We", "us", "our" means the operator of Penguins in Australia; "you", "your" means any person who accesses or uses the Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organisation, you agree to these terms on its behalf. If you do not accept these terms, you must not use the Site.

About this Site

Penguins in Australia is an editorial field guide providing general information about penguin species found in Australia and places where they may be observed. Content is provided for general information and educational purposes.

Description of Service

The Site offers editorial articles, species profiles, and guides to parks, reserves and colonies where penguins can be observed in Australia, together with practical viewing guidance. The Site is provided free of charge, is informational in nature, and does not sell tickets, tours or bookings. We may add, change, suspend or remove any part of the Site or its features at any time without notice.

Use of content

All text, layout, graphics, images and code on the Site are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and share links to the Site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, republish or redistribute substantial parts of the Site without our prior written permission.

Accuracy of information

We work to keep the guide accurate and up to date, including the status of individual colonies and viewing sites. However, conditions, seasons, opening times, tours and colony numbers change, sometimes at short notice. Always confirm current details, bookings, access and safety information with the relevant park authority or tour operator before travelling.

Wildlife and safety

Penguins are protected wildlife. You are responsible for observing all laws, park rules, seasonal closures and safety directions at any site you visit, and for your own safety and that of the animals. Follow the viewing guidance on this Site and any instructions given by rangers, guides and signage on site.

User conduct / prohibited uses

When using the Site, you agree not to:

  • use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in breach of these terms or any applicable law;
  • copy, scrape, reproduce, republish or redistribute substantial parts of the Content without our prior written permission;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its servers or any connected systems, or interfere with their normal operation;
  • introduce viruses, malware or any other harmful code, or use automated means to place an unreasonable load on the Site;
  • use the Site to harass others, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organisation.

Third-party links

The Site may reference or link to third-party organisations, parks and operators. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, products or services of any third party.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable law.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damage, or any loss arising from your reliance on information on the Site or from any visit you make to a site referenced on it. Where our liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the re-supply of the relevant information.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if you breach these Terms of Use or if we discontinue the Site. You may stop using the Site at any time. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination — including those on use of content, disclaimers, limitation of liability and applicable law — continue to apply after your access ends.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the "last updated" date will reflect the latest revision.

Governing law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email [email protected], call +61 3 9231 1730, or write to 62 Bell St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia.