Welcome to the Springvale White Eagles Football Club website at https://swefc.com.au (our Website). These Terms and Conditions (Terms) govern your access to and use of our Website, including all content, services, and features provided. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.
These Terms apply to all users, including players, parents, guardians, fans, sponsors, and visitors. Registered players are also subject to our Terms and Conditions of Membership, which govern player registration and club participation.
1. Acceptance of Terms
- You agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws when using our Website.
- We may update these Terms at our discretion by posting changes on the Website. Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
- If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian’s permission to use the Website, particularly for services like player registration or payments.
- These Terms supplement our Terms and Conditions of Membership for registered players.
2. Use of the Website
You may use our Website for lawful purposes, such as accessing club information or registering players. Specific rules include:
- Viewing club news, match schedules, or team details.
- Submitting player registration forms or contact inquiries.
- Engaging with social media features, such as our Instagram feed.
You must not:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute Website content (e.g., images) without written permission.
- Submit false or misleading information via forms (e.g., inaccurate registration details).
- Post offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content in comments or forms.
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or bypass Website security measures (e.g., accessing restricted areas). We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms, including blocking accounts or IP addresses.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on our Website, including text, images, logos, and match footage, is owned by Springvale White Eagles Football Club or its licensors and is protected by Australian copyright and trademark laws.
- You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use (e.g., printing a match schedule) but must not reproduce, modify, or distribute it without our written consent.
- If you submit content to the Website (e.g., photos via forms, comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, or publish it for club purposes, such as promoting events, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
- Player images may be used as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Membership. You must not use our trademarks (e.g., club logo) or content in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation without our permission.
4. Website Services
Our Website offers services to support club activities, subject to the following terms:
Player Registration:
- Online registration forms allow players or parents to apply for membership. Submission does not guarantee team placement, as detailed in our Terms and Conditions of Membership.
- You must provide accurate and complete information. We are not responsible for errors caused by inaccurate submissions.
Payments:
- Membership fees, event tickets, or other payments made via the Website are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
- Refunds are subject to the refund policy in our Terms and Conditions of Membership.
- We are not liable for payment processing errors caused by third parties or user errors (e.g., entering incorrect payment details).
Social Media Features:
- Our Website may include embedded Instagram feeds or other third-party content, governed by their respective terms.
- Interactions with these features (e.g., liking posts) are subject to third-party privacy policies, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Analytics:
- We use tools like Google Analytics to collect data on Website usage (e.g., page views), as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We aim to keep Website information accurate, but do not guarantee its completeness, timeliness, or availability (e.g., match schedules may change).
5. User Accounts
Some Website features, such as user portals, may require creating an account with a username and password.
- You are responsible for:
- Keeping your account credentials confidential.
- All activities under your account, whether authorised or not.
- Notify us immediately using the contact form on our website if you suspect unauthorised access.
- We may suspend or delete accounts for violations of these Terms (e.g., submitting false data) or prolonged inactivity.
- Account data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
6. Liability Limitations
Our Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the extent permitted by law. Springvale White Eagles Football Club, its officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any loss or damage arising from:
- Website use, errors, or unavailability (e.g., downtime, incorrect event details).
- Unauthorised access to user data, subject to our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and our Privacy Policy.
- Reliance on Website content (e.g., outdated match schedules).
- Third-party websites or services linked from our Website. For membership-related liabilities, such as injuries during matches, refer to our Terms and Conditions of Membership. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability under the Australian Consumer Law where such liability cannot be excluded (e.g., statutory consumer guarantees).
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may link to or embed content from third-party websites, such as Football Australia, Football Victoria, or Instagram.
- We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, terms, privacy practices, or availability.
- Use third-party websites or services at your own risk. Review their terms and policies before engaging.
- Links to third-party sites do not imply endorsement by Springvale White Eagles Football Club.
8. Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at our discretion, with or without notice, if you:
- Violate these Terms (e.g., submitting fraudulent registration data).
- Engage in conduct that harms the club, its users, or its reputation (e.g., posting offensive comments).
- Attempt to disrupt Website functionality (e.g., hacking attempts). Termination of Website access does not affect your obligations as a registered player under our Terms and Conditions of Membership.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Springvale White Eagles Football Club, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or damages (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your misuse of the Website or its content (e.g., unauthorised copying of content).
- Your submission of false, unlawful, or harmful content (e.g., fraudulent registration details). This indemnification does not apply to liabilities we cannot exclude under Australian law, such as those under the Australian Consumer Law.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from your use of the Website must first be raised with us via the contact form on our website for resolution before any legal action is pursued. You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.
11. Accessibility and Availability
We strive to make our Website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, in line with web accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG standards). If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us using the contact form on our website. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website and may perform maintenance or updates that cause temporary downtime without notice.
12. Uncontrollable Events
We strive to keep our Website available and functional, but sometimes things happen that we can’t control. We are not responsible for delays or issues with the Website caused by unexpected events beyond our control, such as:
- Natural disasters, like bushfires or floods.
- Technical problems, like server crashes or cyberattacks.
- Government restrictions, like lockdowns or new laws. We will do our best to fix any issues and restore access as soon as possible.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or disputes about these Terms, please contact:
Springvale White Eagles Football Club
Email: info@swefc.com.au
Address: 310-322 Perry Road, Keysborough, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria