Effective Date: 1 November 2026 · Version 1.0 — Last Updated: 2026-11-01
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the World of Penguins website at penguinsau.org (the "Service"), operated by World of Penguins ("we", "us", "our"). By using the Service you agree to these Terms.
1. Definitions
"Service" means the World of Penguins website and all content, pages and features offered through it. "User" ("you") means any person who accesses the Service. "Content" means text, images, graphics, data and other material made available on the Service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service you confirm that you accept these Terms and that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
3. Description of Service
World of Penguins is an editorial field guide providing information about penguin species and the wild places where they can be observed. Content is provided for general information and educational purposes. Wildlife behaviour, access arrangements, seasons and opening times change; always confirm details with the relevant park, reserve or operator before travelling.
4. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses
You agree not to misuse the Service. In particular you must not:
- copy, scrape, republish or exploit Content for commercial purposes without permission;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service, its servers or related systems;
- introduce malware, interfere with, or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service;
- use the Service in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes the rights of others.
5. Intellectual Property
All Content, design and branding on the Service is owned by or licensed to World of Penguins and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and share links to the Service for personal, non-commercial use. All other rights are reserved.
6. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, if you breach these Terms or if we discontinue the Service. On termination, the provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive — including intellectual property, disclaimers and limitation of liability — will continue to apply. Any personal data is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE AND ALL 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. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY INFORMATION IS COMPLETE OR CURRENT. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES ANY GUARANTEE, RIGHT OR REMEDY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WORLD OF PENGUINS AND ITS CONTRIBUTORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE. WHERE LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, IT IS LIMITED TO THE RE-SUPPLY OF THE RELEVANT INFORMATION.
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised version is posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia and the State of Victoria, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that state. We will try to resolve any dispute informally first; please contact us so we can attempt to settle the matter.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to [email protected] or by post to World of Penguins, 11 Mater St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia. See also our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.