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Terms and Conditions for Scuba Pageant Australia

Welcome to Scuba Pageant Australia! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website https://scubapageant.com.au (the "Website") and your participation in the Scuba Pageant events and activities organised by Scuba Pageant Australia ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our Website and participating in our events, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website or participate in our events.

1. Definitions

"Participant" refers to any individual who applies, registers for, or takes part in any Scuba Pageant event, competition, or activity.
"Event" refers to any pageant, competition, workshop, meeting, or activity organised, promoted, or hosted by Scuba Pageant Australia.
"Website" refers to https://scubapageant.com.au.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Website, and/or by registering for or participating in an Event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

3. Eligibility for Participation

Specific eligibility criteria for each Event, including age, residency, and other requirements, will be detailed on the Website or in specific Event guidelines.
Participants must meet all eligibility requirements to be considered for participation. We reserve the right to verify eligibility and disqualify any participant who does not meet the criteria.

4. Event Registration and Fees

Details regarding Event registration processes, deadlines, and applicable fees will be published on the Website or provided directly to potential participants.
All fees paid are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated in specific Event guidelines or as required by Australian consumer law.
Payment methods accepted will be specified during the registration process.

5. Participant Conduct

Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, professional, and sportsmanlike manner at all times, both online (including social media) and offline, in connection with Scuba Pageant Australia and its Events.
Any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination, defamation, or any other inappropriate or illegal behaviour towards other participants, staff, judges, sponsors, or the public will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification and removal from the Event without refund.
Participants must comply with all rules and instructions provided by us and Event staff.
Participants agree not to post any content on social media or other platforms that would degrade or embarrass the pageant, its personnel, sponsors, or other participants. If asked to remove certain content, participants must do so immediately.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is our property or licensed to us and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
Participants grant Scuba Pageant Australia a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute their name, likeness, photographs, videos, and any other content submitted or created in connection with their participation in the Events for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes, across all media, without further compensation or notification.
Participants must not use any of our intellectual property without our prior written consent.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Website and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website's operation or the information, content, materials, or products included on it.
While we strive to ensure the smooth operation of Events, we are not liable for any loss, damage, injury, or expense (including indirect or consequential loss) incurred by you or any third party arising from your participation in any Event, except where such liability cannot be excluded by law.
We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify any Event, its schedule, venue, or judges due to unforeseen circumstances or reasons beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters, public health orders, insufficient participation). In such cases, we will endeavour to provide reasonable notice and, where applicable, offer alternative arrangements or refunds as determined by us in our sole discretion and in accordance with Australian consumer law.
We are not responsible for any technical malfunctions, lost entries, or delays in communication related to the Website or Event participation.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Scuba Pageant Australia, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and sponsors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your breach of these Terms.
Your participation in any Event.
Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party.
Any content you submit or make available through the Website or in connection with an Event.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Scuba Pageant Australia. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website and participation in Events.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website or participation in Events after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the contact details provided on the Website.

Important Considerations for Scuba Pageant Australia:

Specific Rules for Each Event: This is a general terms and conditions page. For each specific pageant or event, you should have detailed rules and regulations (e.g., judging criteria, specific attire, rehearsal schedules, chaperone requirements if minors are involved, etc.). These can be referenced within this general T&C and linked separately.
Privacy Policy: Ensure you have a comprehensive Privacy Policy that clearly outlines how you collect, use, store, and disclose personal information, especially given the involvement of participants' images and potentially sensitive details. This is legally required in Australia.
Refund Policy: Be very clear about your refund policy for event fees, especially in cases of cancellation by the participant or by the organiser due to unforeseen circumstances.
Minors: If participants include minors, specific clauses regarding parental/guardian consent and responsibilities are crucial.
Dispute Resolution: Consider adding a clause about preferred dispute resolution methods (e.g., mediation) before resorting to litigation.
Legal Advice: It is highly recommended to have these terms reviewed by a legal professional specializing in event management and online businesses in Australia to ensure full compliance with all relevant laws and to adequately protect your organisation.