1 Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to OzAuto Hub. By accessing, browsing, or using the OzAuto Hub website located at www.ozautohub.com.au (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you are using the Website on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms. In such cases, "you" refers to that organisation.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website, including without limitation users who are browsers, customers, merchants, vendors, or contributors of content.

2 About OzAuto Hub

OzAuto Hub is operated by OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd (ABN 12 345 678 901), a company registered in Victoria, Australia. Our registered office is located in Melbourne, Victoria.

OzAuto Hub provides informational content relating to the Australian automotive industry, including car reviews, parts information, maintenance guides, buying tips, news articles, and related content (collectively, the "Services").

3 Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use the Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree to use the Website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations, including those of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of Victoria.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, or make available to the public any content from this Website without prior written consent from OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd;
• Use the Website to transmit any unsolicited commercial communications;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its related systems;
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission;
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Website;
• Use the Website to engage in misleading or deceptive conduct contrary to the Australian Consumer Law.

4 Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The OzAuto Hub name, logo, and related marks are registered or unregistered trademarks of OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd. You must not use these marks without our prior written consent.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in the intellectual property of OzAuto Hub or its licensors, except for the limited licence to access and use the Website as set out in clause 3.1.

5 User-Generated Content

Where the Website allows you to post, upload, submit, or otherwise make available content (including comments, reviews, forum posts, or photos), you grant OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Website.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights and does not contain defamatory, misleading, or otherwise unlawful material.

OzAuto Hub reserves the right to remove any user-generated content at its sole discretion without notice.

6 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law.

OzAuto Hub does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date automotive information, we make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content for your specific needs.

To the extent that the Australian Consumer Law implies conditions and warranties into these Terms that cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to re-supplying the relevant services.

7 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd, its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or any information obtained from it.

In particular, and without limiting the above, OzAuto Hub accepts no liability for any mechanical damage, injury, or financial loss arising from reliance on any maintenance guide, parts recommendation, or vehicle review published on the Website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or other term or condition implied by the Australian Consumer Law where to do so would be unlawful.

8 Third-Party Links & Advertising

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience only. OzAuto Hub has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

OzAuto Hub may display advertising from third parties. The inclusion of any advertisement does not imply endorsement of the advertiser or its products by OzAuto Hub. We comply with the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) Code of Ethics in relation to advertising content.

Some articles on OzAuto Hub may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service via an affiliate link, OzAuto Hub may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Such relationships are disclosed in accordance with the ACCC's guidelines on influencer marketing and endorsements.

9 Privacy & Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You may access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at the details provided in clause 13.

10 Termination

OzAuto Hub reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Clauses relating to intellectual property, disclaimer of warranties, limitation of liability, and governing law shall survive any termination.

11 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and any courts hearing appeals therefrom.

In the event of a dispute, you agree to first contact OzAuto Hub at legal@ozautohub.com.au to seek an informal resolution before commencing formal proceedings. We aim to resolve all disputes within 30 business days.

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

12 Amendments to Terms

OzAuto Hub reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. We will indicate the date of the last revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about any updates.

13 Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd
• 📍 Level 5, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
• 📧 legal@ozautohub.com.au
• 📞 (03) 9000 0000
• ABN: 12 345 678 901

1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owner.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session storage to collect information about how you use our Website. These technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies" throughout this policy.

2 How We Use Cookies

OzAuto Hub uses cookies for a number of purposes, including to:

• Ensure the Website functions correctly and securely;
• Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., your preferred vehicle make or dark/light mode);
• Analyse how visitors use our Website so we can improve it;
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns;
• Serve relevant advertisements from our advertising partners;
• Enable social media features and sharing functionality;
• Comply with our legal obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

3 Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples: Session ID cookie, CSRF token, cookie consent preference (ozauto_consent).

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Provider: Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Data collected may be transferred to and processed in the United States by Google LLC. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and we have entered into Google's standard contractual clauses.

Examples: _ga, _ga_XXXXXXXX, _gid.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferred car make, saved comparison lists, and newsletter subscription status.

Examples: ozauto_pref_make, ozauto_saved_articles.

3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners (such as Google Ads and Meta Ads). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but uniquely identify your browser and device.

Providers: Google LLC, Meta Platforms Inc, Amazon Advertising.

Examples: _fbp, _fbc, IDE, test_cookie, NID.

4 Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website and to deliver advertisements on and through the Website. These third parties include:

• Google LLC – Analytics (GA4) and advertising (Google Ads)
• Meta Platforms Inc – Facebook Pixel for advertising and audience measurement
• Amazon Associates – Affiliate tracking for parts and product links
• YouTube (Google LLC) – Embedded video content
• Disqus – Comment functionality on articles

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies.

5 Cookie Duration

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually).

• Session cookies: Expire at the end of your browser session. Used for core site functionality.
• Short-term persistent cookies (up to 30 days): Used for preferences and analytics sessions.
• Long-term persistent cookies (up to 2 years): Used for analytics visitor identification (e.g., _ga) and advertising attribution.

6 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences using the settings panel at the top of this page at any time. In addition to our own controls, you can:

• Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
• Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Advertising opt-outs: Visit the Your Online Choices platform at youronlinechoices.com.au to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks.
• Mobile devices: Most mobile operating systems allow you to limit ad tracking in device settings.

7 Australian Privacy Law Compliance

OzAuto Hub is committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Our use of cookies may involve the collection of personal information as defined under the Act.

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the provision of our services. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Where we share data with third-party analytics or advertising providers, we do so under data processing agreements that require those parties to maintain appropriate safeguards.

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

8 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Where changes are significant, we will notify you via a banner on the Website.

9 Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer:

• OzAuto Hub Pty Ltd – Privacy Officer
• 📍 Level 5, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
• 📧 privacy@ozautohub.com.au
• 📞 (03) 9000 0000