Terms of Use

Last updated: 19 September 2025

1. Who we are

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Tasmanian Planning Scheme Assistant (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. What the Service does (and doesn’t)

The Service helps you find and summarise publicly available planning information (including SPPs and LPS content). It is an information aid only. It does not constitute legal, planning, surveying, or professional advice, and it must not be relied upon as a substitute for reading the applicable instruments or obtaining advice from qualified professionals.

3. Your responsibilities

• You are responsible for verifying all results against official sources.
• You must use the Service lawfully and not attempt to disrupt or reverse-engineer it.
• You must not use the Service to generate or transmit unlawful, infringing, or harmful content.

4. Intellectual property

We (and our licensors) own the Service, including all software, models, text, and design elements, except where third-party materials are used under licence. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service except as permitted by law or with our written permission.

5. Third-party sources & links

The Service may link to or quote third-party materials (e.g., planning schemes, council webpages). Those materials are the responsibility of their respective owners and may change without notice. We are not responsible for their accuracy or availability.

6. Changes, availability, and updates

We may change or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We may update these Terms by posting a revised version with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

7. Disclaimer & limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Service is provided “as is” and “as available”. We exclude all warranties, representations, and guarantees (whether express, implied, or statutory) except those that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”). To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss of profits, data, or indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of the Service.

8. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy under the ACL that cannot lawfully be excluded. Where our liability cannot be excluded but can be limited, it is limited (at our option) to resupplying the services or paying the cost of having the services resupplied.

9. Indemnity

You indemnify us against claims, losses, costs, and expenses arising from your misuse of the Service, your breach of these Terms, or your infringement of third-party rights.

10. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information.

11. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Tasmania, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tasmania and the Commonwealth of Australia.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms? See the contact details in the site footer.