Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Unique Plants website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Unique Plants, a botanical research institute located in Melbourne, Australia.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website or services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Services

Unique Plants provides botanical research services, educational workshops, conservation programs, and information about eucalyptus, acacia, and other rare flora species. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Educational workshops on plant identification and conservation techniques
• Botanical research publications and findings
• Community programs and field trips
• Conservation project participation opportunities
• Scientific consultation services

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content on our website.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when registering for workshops or contacting us
• Respect intellectual property rights of all content on our website
• Not use our services for any unlawful or prohibited activities
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Follow all safety guidelines during workshops and field trips
• Respect the natural environment during any botanical activities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Unique Plants website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, research data, publications, and educational materials, is the property of Unique Plants or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission. Limited use for educational or research purposes may be permitted with proper attribution and prior consent.

Any research findings, photographs, or other materials you submit to us may be used for educational and research purposes, with appropriate credit given where applicable.

5. Workshop and Event Policies

Participation in our workshops, field trips, and other events is subject to the following conditions:

• Advance registration and payment may be required
• Cancellation policies apply and vary by event type
• Participants must follow all safety instructions and guidelines
• We reserve the right to cancel events due to weather, safety concerns, or insufficient enrollment
• Photography and video recording may occur during events for promotional purposes
• Participants with medical conditions or special requirements must inform us in advance

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Unique Plants shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, including but not limited to:

• Any errors or omissions in content or information
• Any personal injury or property damage during events or activities
• Any loss of data or interruption of service
• Any decisions made based on information provided through our services

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Service. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

You may terminate your use of our services at any time by discontinuing access to our website and notifying us if you have registered for any ongoing programs.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but the terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters, please contact us by phone during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST).