Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC)
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 26 July 2026

1. Acceptance of these Terms

Welcome to the Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC) website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue using the website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, donors, event participants, members and other persons who access or use this website.

2. About This Website

This website provides information about MTWAC, its programs, events, membership, cultural initiatives, donations, merchandise and other services.

The website may also allow users to:

• contact MTWAC;
• register for events;
• apply for membership;
• make donations;
• purchase merchandise; and
• access publications and other resources.

Additional terms may apply to specific services or activities offered through the website.

3. Accuracy of Information

MTWAC makes reasonable efforts to ensure information published on this website is accurate and current.

However, information may change without notice and MTWAC does not warrant that all content is complete, accurate or up to date at all times.

Information provided on this website is intended as general information only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal or financial advice.

4. Membership Applications

Submitting a membership application through this website does not automatically create or guarantee membership.

Membership applications are assessed in accordance with MTWAC's Constitution and any applicable membership policies.

MTWAC may request additional information or supporting documentation where reasonably required to assess an application.

5. Events

Event information, schedules, venues, presenters and activities may change.

MTWAC reserves the right to postpone, cancel or modify events where reasonably necessary.

Where registrations or ticket purchases are made through third-party platforms, additional terms and conditions of those providers may apply.

6. Donations and Online Store

Donations and purchases made through this website may be processed using third-party payment providers, including Square.

MTWAC does not collect or store your payment card details.

Payments are subject to the terms, conditions and privacy practices of the relevant payment provider.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website, including text, photographs, graphics, artwork, logos, designs, publications, audio, video and other material, is owned by or licensed to MTWAC and is protected by Australian copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download and print material for your personal, non-commercial use provided the material is not altered and all copyright notices remain intact.

Except as permitted by law or with MTWAC's prior written permission, you must not reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, commercially exploit or otherwise use website content.

8. Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge

This website may contain Aboriginal cultural knowledge, language, stories, images or other culturally significant material.

Users must treat this material respectfully and must not reproduce, adapt, publish or otherwise use cultural material in a manner that is culturally inappropriate, misleading or inconsistent with the wishes of MTWAC or the relevant Traditional Owners or knowledge holders.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Aboriginal cultural and intellectual property.

9. Acceptable Use

When using this website, you agree not to:

• use the website for any unlawful purpose;
• interfere with the operation or security of the website;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to any systems or information;
• introduce malicious software or harmful code;
• submit false or misleading information;
• infringe the rights of MTWAC or any other person; or
• use the website in a manner that is abusive, discriminatory, defamatory or otherwise inappropriate.

10. Indigenous Data

MTWAC is committed to the principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance. Information, images, language, stories, cultural knowledge and other materials shared through this website may hold cultural significance beyond conventional intellectual property rights.

Visitors are asked to engage with this material respectfully and not to reproduce, adapt, publish, distribute or use Aboriginal cultural knowledge or information in ways that are inconsistent with the wishes of MTWAC or the relevant Aboriginal people or communities.

Where information shared through this website relates to Aboriginal people, communities, Country or cultural heritage, MTWAC seeks to manage that information in accordance with the principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty, recognising the rights of Aboriginal people to govern the collection, stewardship, interpretation and use of data relating to their peoples, cultures, lands and waters. These principles are guided by collective benefit, authority, responsibility and ethics.

The absence of a specific notice or restriction on any material should not be interpreted as permission to use Aboriginal cultural knowledge without consultation or appropriate cultural authority.

If you wish to use, reproduce or share material from this website beyond the permissions set out in these Terms, please contact MTWAC to discuss appropriate permissions.

11. Third Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites operated by other organisations.

These links are provided for convenience only.

MTWAC does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices or security of external websites.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by MTWAC's Privacy Policy and any applicable Privacy Collection Notices.

Where you provide personal information through this website, MTWAC will manage that information in accordance with those documents.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MTWAC excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from:

• use of, or inability to use, this website;
• reliance on information published on this website;
• temporary interruptions or unavailability of the website;
• technical faults, viruses or other harmful components beyond MTWAC's reasonable control; or
• the content or operation of third-party websites linked from this website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.

14. Website Availability

MTWAC aims to keep this website available and operating reliably.

However, access may occasionally be interrupted due to maintenance, upgrades, technical issues or circumstances beyond MTWAC's reasonable control.

MTWAC does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the website.

15. Changes to these Terms

MTWAC may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

The updated version will be published on this website together with its effective date.

Continued use of the website after updated Terms are published constitutes acceptance of those changes.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Tasmania and the Commonwealth of Australia.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the use of this website are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Tasmania.

17. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation (MTWAC)

Email: admin@mtwac.org.au

Website: https://mtwac.org.au