Terms & Conditions

These Website Terms and Conditions apply to the use of the L.A. Property Law & Conveyancing website, including its content, functions and online forms (Website).

L.A. Property Law & Conveyancing is a division of Linda Ashley Law ABN 13 635 642 054. In these terms, “L.A. Property Law & Conveyancing”, “Linda Ashley Law”, “LAL”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Linda Ashley Law and its relevant officers, employees, contractors and agents.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree to them, you must not use the Website.

1.1 LAL may amend these terms at any time by publishing the amended terms on the Website.

1.2 Amendments take effect when published, unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website after amendments are published constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

1.3 These terms apply in addition to the Privacy Policy and any other terms expressly applying to a particular Website service or function. If there is an inconsistency, any specific terms applying to that service or function will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

2.1 The content on the Website is provided for general information and reference purposes only.

2.2 Website content:
(a) is not legal, financial, taxation or other professional advice;
(b) is not intended to be comprehensive;
(c) may not apply to your particular circumstances; and
(d) must not be relied upon as a substitute for advice concerning a specific transaction or matter.

2.3 Laws, procedures, government requirements and market practices may change over time. Although reasonable steps may be taken to maintain Website content, LAL does not warrant that any content is current, complete or suitable for a particular purpose.

2.4 Before acting or refraining from acting on the basis of Website content, you should obtain advice that takes account of your circumstances, documents, objectives and any relevant deadline.

2.5 A person accessing the Website from outside Australia does so at their own risk and is responsible for compliance with the laws applicable in their location. Website content is principally prepared by reference to Australian law and, where relevant, specific State or Territory law.

3.1 Accessing the Website, downloading material, requesting a quote, completing an online form or contacting LAL does not, by itself:
(a) create a solicitor-client relationship;
(b) constitute acceptance of instructions;
(c) require LAL to act or reserve capacity to act; or
(d) create a duty to take action concerning a deadline.

3.2 LAL will only act after agreeing to do so and completing any required engagement, identification, conflict-checking and client acceptance processes.

3.3 Unless and until LAL confirms that it has accepted instructions and is remunerated for doing so, you remain responsible for protecting your interests and meeting all applicable auction, offer, finance, settlement, signing, limitation and other deadlines.

3.4 Submitting information does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Although some communications with prospective clients may be legally privileged, this cannot be guaranteed. Please do not send sensitive or confidential information unless requested by us.

4.1 Any quote or fee indication made available through the Website is indicative only unless expressly stated otherwise.

4.2 A quote may be subject to review after LAL receives and assesses the relevant contract, transaction documents and other information concerning the matter.

4.3 A quote does not constitute acceptance of instructions, confirmation that LAL can meet a deadline, or confirmation that no conflict of interest exists.

4.4 You must provide accurate and complete information when submitting an enquiry, requesting a quote or uploading documents. You should identify any auction, offer, signing, finance, settlement or other deadline prominently.

4.5 Submission of a document or enquiry does not guarantee that it will be reviewed before a relevant deadline. You should not assume that LAL is acting unless acceptance of the engagement has been expressly confirmed.

5.1 LAL grants you a revocable, non-exclusive and non-transferable licence to access and use the Website for lawful, personal and non-commercial purposes, subject to these terms.

5.2 You must not:
(a) use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent or improper purpose;
(b) interfere with the operation, security or availability of the Website;
(c) introduce a virus, malware, malicious code or other harmful material;
(d) attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its server or any connected system;
(e) use automated tools to scrape, extract, index or reproduce Website content without prior written consent;
(f) impersonate another person or provide false or misleading information;
(g) use the Website in a way that infringes another person’s rights; or
(h) use Website contact details to send unsolicited commercial electronic messages.

5.3 LAL may suspend, restrict or terminate access to all or part of the Website at any time, including where these terms are breached.

6.1 Unless otherwise stated, copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Website and its content are owned by LAL or used by LAL under licence.

6.2 Subject to these terms and applicable law, you may:
(a) browse the Website;
(b) download or print a reasonable number of copies of Website content for personal and non-commercial use; and
(c) share a link to a complete Website page, provided that the source is clearly attributed and the link is not misleading or deceptive.

6.3 You must not, without LAL’s prior written consent:
(a) reproduce, publish, communicate, adapt, modify, distribute, sell or commercially exploit Website content;
(b) reproduce Website content on another website or platform;
(c) remove a copyright, trade mark or proprietary notice;
(d) frame or embed the Website or its content within another website; or
(e) use any LAL name, logo, trade mark, branding or content in a way that suggests sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation.

6.4 Nothing in these terms transfers any intellectual property right to you.

7.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites or may display content supplied by third parties.

7.2 Third-party websites and content are not controlled by LAL. Unless expressly stated otherwise, a link or reference does not constitute endorsement, approval or sponsorship of the relevant third party, website, product or service.

7.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, LAL does not warrant the accuracy, currency, security, availability or suitability of third-party websites or content and is not responsible for any loss arising from access to or reliance upon them.

7.4 A third party may link to the Website only if the link:
(a) clearly and accurately identifies L.A. Property Law & Conveyancing as the source;
(b) is not misleading or deceptive;
(c) does not suggest an association, approval or endorsement that does not exist;
(d) does not damage LAL’s reputation; and
(e) does not frame or reproduce Website content.

7.5 LAL may require a link to the Website to be removed at any time.

8.1 Email addresses and other contact details published on the Website are provided for legitimate business communications only.

8.2 Publication of an email address does not constitute consent to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages.

8.3 Electronic communications may be delayed, intercepted, corrupted or affected by technical issues. LAL does not guarantee that an electronic communication will be received, reviewed or responded to within a particular period.

8.4 If you receive an unsolicited, suspicious or offensive message that appears to originate from an LAL email address, you should not open any attachment or follow any link. The message should be reported promptly using independently verified contact details.

8.5 If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications, you may use the unsubscribe facility included in the communication or contact LAL directly. Service-related communications may still be sent where necessary.

9.1 Personal information collected through the Website or otherwise will be handled in accordance with LAL’s Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

9.2 The Privacy Policy forms part of these terms and should be read before submitting personal information through the Website.

9.3 The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
(a) support Website functionality;
(b) remember user preferences;
(c) monitor Website performance and usage;
(d) improve content and user experience; and
(e) support security, analytics or other legitimate operational purposes.

9.4 A cookie is a small data file stored on a user’s device. Browser settings may allow cookies to be blocked or deleted, but doing so may affect Website functionality.

9.5 Where the Website uses third-party analytics, mapping, communications or embedded-content services, those third parties may process information in accordance with their own privacy terms.

10.1 LAL may change, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website without notice.

10.2 LAL does not warrant that:
(a) the Website will be continuously available or free from delay or interruption;
(b) defects or errors will be corrected;
(c) files or communications will be secure or free from viruses, malware or other harmful components; or
(d) unauthorised access, data loss or other security incidents will not occur.

10.3 You are responsible for using appropriate security measures, including current antivirus software, secure passwords and suitable data backups.

11.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, LAL is not liable for loss, damage, cost or expense arising from or connected with:
(a) access to, use of, or inability to use the Website;
(b) reliance on Website or third-party content;
(c) an interruption, delay, error, omission or security incident;
(d) a virus, malware or other harmful technology or material;
(e) unauthorised access to, alteration of or loss of information; or
(f) failure to identify or meet a deadline where LAL has not expressly accepted instructions to act.

11.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, LAL is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss, or for loss of profits, revenue, opportunity, goodwill, data or anticipated savings.

11.3 Where a statutory guarantee applies and liability cannot lawfully be excluded, LAL’s liability is limited, where permitted by law and at LAL’s option, to:
(a) supplying the relevant services again; or
(b) refunding the same amount paid for professional fees to LAL only.

11.4 This clause does not limit any liability under a separate costs agreement or engagement that cannot lawfully be limited.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you indemnify LAL against loss, liability, cost or expense arising from your unlawful use of the Website, your breach of these terms, or your infringement of another person’s rights. This indemnity does not apply to the extent that the relevant loss was caused or contributed to by LAL’s negligence, unlawful conduct or breach of duty.

If a provision of these terms is invalid or unenforceable, it is to be read down to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If it cannot be read down, it is severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

A failure or delay by LAL to exercise a right under these terms does not constitute a waiver of that right. A waiver is effective only if made in writing.

15.1 These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
15.2 Subject to any law that requires otherwise, the courts of Victoria and courts entitled to hear appeals from them have non-exclusive jurisdiction in relation to disputes arising from the Website or these terms.

Questions concerning these terms may be directed to:
L.A. Property Law & Conveyancing
A division of Linda Ashley Law
ABN 13 635 642 054
Telephone: (03) 8617 2600
Email: hello@lapropertylaw.com.au

By accessing and using our website or any of its content, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, which may be amended by us at our discretion and without prior notice. Your continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions as they appear at the time of use.

Any information contained on this website has been prepared by us to assist in the facilitation of proactive services to our clients and potential clients. Any material on this website is general and does not constitute legal advice as it does not take into account any personal objectives or requirements of the visitor. Each visitor is advised to consider whether the information is suitable for their needs by seeking professional advice from our office before making any decisions.

Whilst we have made all diligent efforts to ensure the accuracy of any information on this website, our organisation, its officers, employees and agents renounce any and all liability (subject to the extent permissible by law), for any error, inaccuracy or omission which may appear in relation to the information contained on this website.

We deny any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person directly or indirectly (including negligence) through relying on this information. To the extent permitted by law, any condition or warranty regarding this website or its contents that would otherwise be implied (by statute or otherwise) into these terms and conditions is excluded.

To the extent permitted by law, any proven liability we may have in connection with this website that cannot be excluded is limited, at our discretion, to paying clients of our organisation and, where applicable, are limited to either the resupply of the relevant service or the reimbursement of any amount paid for that service.

If you receive an unsolicited or offensive commercial message that appears to originate from Linda Ashley Law’s email address, please assume it was sent in error and notify us immediately using the contact details provided above.

If you no longer wish to receive electronic commercial communications from us, please ensure you unsubscribe from our mailing list. Additionally, we ask that you please inform us promptly of any changes to your email address.

For your convenience, our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control, endorse, or make any representations regarding the content, integrity, or practices of those external websites. To the extent permitted by law, we make no warranties or representations in relation to such content and disclaim any liability to you arising from your use of, or reliance on, those websites.

You may only use this website for lawful purposes. It is your responsibility to take appropriate precautions to ensure that your access to this website does not expose you to viruses, malicious code, or any other material that is harmful or may facilitate harm.

Copyright in this website is owned by Linda Ashley Law or by third parties from whom Linda Ashley Law has obtained a licence. Except as permitted by law or as expressly provided in this copyright notice, all rights in this website are reserved. You must not reproduce, publish, communicate, or adapt any part of this website without our prior written consent.

You may, for non-commercial purposes, browse or print a copy of any part of this website solely for your personal viewing. You may also communicate any self-contained part of this website (such as an entire article) to others, provided that you include appropriate attribution to Linda Ashley Law and these terms and conditions.

If any provision of these terms and conditions is determined to be void or unenforceable, that provision may be severed to the extent of its invalidity without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Subject to any non-excludable local laws that may apply, these terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.