Terms of Use

Effective date: April 3, 2023

1. General

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Ardo Architecture website (“Website”) and all content made available on or through it, including text, imagery, graphics, video, and other materials protected by intellectual property rights (“Content”).

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept them, please refrain from using the Website. Ardo reserves the right to suspend or terminate access in the event of a breach.

2. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Website and its Content are owned by or licensed to Ardo. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, in accordance with these Terms.

3. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the Website or its users;
  • Attempt unauthorised access to data, systems, or networks;
  • Post or transmit any unlawful, defamatory, or harmful material;
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other malicious code;
  • Remove or alter copyright or proprietary notices;
  • Infringe the intellectual property rights of Ardo or others;
  • Use framing or mirroring techniques to re-display content;
  • Use the Website for any unlawful or unauthorised purpose.

4. Registration and Privacy

Some features may require registration. When registering, you may be asked to provide your name, email, phone number, and address. This information is used to grant access to certain features and to keep you informed about Ardo updates and services.

We may share your information with trusted service providers who support the operation of our business, strictly in accordance with our [Privacy Policy]. You may opt out of communications at any time by contacting us directly.

If you choose not to provide this information, access to some areas of the Website may be restricted.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to improve your experience on the Website. Cookies help remember login details and track user behaviour to improve functionality. Disabling cookies may limit access to some features.

Third-party services may also use cookies or analytical tools on our site. Ardo does not control or manage these external technologies.

6. External Links

The Website may include links to external websites. Ardo Architecture is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of those sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

7. Discussion Areas

If discussion forums, comment sections, or blogs are made available on the Website, users are expected to participate respectfully. Ardo may remove posts or restrict access at its discretion.

By submitting content, you grant Ardo a perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, adapt, and share your contributions, including for promotional and editorial purposes. Do not submit content you do not wish to be used in this way.

8. Disclaimer

This Website is provided on an “as is” basis. While we endeavour to ensure accuracy, Ardo makes no guarantees regarding the reliability, availability, or suitability of the Content.

We do not warrant that the Website or associated servers are free of viruses or harmful components. Your use of the Website is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ardo Architecture is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use or reliance on this Website or its Content. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the resupply of services or information.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website must be resolved in the courts of Victoria.