These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the networking and referral services provided by Local Recommend (“we”, “our”, “us”), including our website, software, mobile applications, events, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

1. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. You also agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your account details up to date.

2. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree not to share your account with others or impersonate any person or organization. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that are used in violation of these Terms or applicable law.

3. Use of Services

The Services are intended solely for professional networking, business referrals, and engagement within our approved member community. You agree not to use the Services for any unlawful, abusive, harassing, or fraudulent purpose, or in a way that infringes on the rights of others or disrupts the platform.

You may not scrape, copy, resell, or misuse data found within the platform, nor may you attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.

4. Content and Conduct

You are solely responsible for the content you post, upload, or share through the Services, including your profile, referrals, testimonials, messages, or event contributions. You must ensure that your content is truthful, professional, and does not violate any applicable law or third-party rights.

We reserve the right to remove or restrict any content that we believe, at our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials, branding, software, and content provided by us through the Services—including logos, trademarks, databases, and designs—are the property of Local Recommend or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of content you create and share through the platform, but you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content as part of providing the Services.

6. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy, including data transfers to Australia or other jurisdictions where we operate.

7. Marketing and Communications

By registering, you consent to receive marketing, informational, and operational communications from us. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by adjusting your preferences in your account settings.

8. Profile Deletion and Termination

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, your profile and most associated data will be removed from the platform. Some data may be retained as necessary for legal or administrative reasons.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you breach these Terms or misuse the Services. We may also modify or discontinue the Services at any time, with or without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Local Recommend and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Services. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses.

Our maximum liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to the Services is limited to the amount you paid us (if any) for use of the Services in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10. Disclaimers

We provide the Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content, and you engage with other members at your own discretion and risk.

11. Changes to the Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes to our Services, applicable laws, or business practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or within the platform. Continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at:

Local Recommend Pty Ltd

Email: admin@localrecommend.com.au
Address: 2/290 Boundary St, Spring Hill, QLD, 4000, Australia.
Effective Date: August 2025