Terms & Conditions

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Effective Date: 3 March 2025

Welcome to www.tikaeq.com (the “Website”), operated by Tika EQ Pty Ltd ABN: 34 684 127 571 (“Tika EQ”, “we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to:

• These Terms of Use; and
• Our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we handle personal information and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).

You may use this Website for lawful purposes, including:

• Accessing information about our consultancy services;
• Submitting enquiries or requests via contact forms;
• Participating in online consultations or feedback mechanisms related to our work in policy, place and equity.

You must not use the Website to:

• Breach any applicable laws or regulations;
• Transmit content that is harmful, offensive, misleading or defamatory;
• Interfere with the security, integrity or performance of the Website;
• Access, use or misappropriate Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) without appropriate permission.

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, branding, publications, and software, is owned by or licensed to Tika EQ and is protected under Australian copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Tika EQ recognises and respects the rights of Indigenous Peoples globally to protect and maintain their cultural heritage, knowledge systems, practices, languages, and expressions. This includes, but is not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. You must not reproduce, distribute, adapt or otherwise use any ICIP displayed or referenced on this Website without prior, informed, and explicit consent from the relevant Indigenous Peoples or cultural custodians.

If you contribute any material (including feedback, comments, or ICIP) through the Website:

• You warrant that you have the authority to provide such material;
• You consent to its use for the purpose for which it was submitted, consistent with our Privacy Policy;
• Where material involves ICIP, it will only be used, stored or shared following culturally respectful processes and consultation, and with the free, prior and informed consent of the relevant Indigenous custodians or communities.

We aim to maintain consistent Website access, but do not guarantee uninterrupted functionality. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice.

We take reasonable steps to secure this Website and any information you provide. However, the transmission of data over the internet can never be guaranteed as completely secure.

This Website may include links to external websites. Tika EQ is not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of any third-party sites.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• Tika EQ will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage resulting from your use of the Website or reliance on its content;
• We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or currency of information on the Website.

Tika EQ is committed to ethical and culturally respectful practice in our engagement with Indigenous knowledge systems worldwide. By using this Website, you agree to:

• Acknowledge and respect the ICIP rights of Indigenous Peoples globally;
• Refrain from using, sharing, or adapting any ICIP without proper authority and consent;
• Abide by cultural protocols and any conditions established by Indigenous knowledge holders, communities or custodians.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date clearly stated.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of New South Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, the use of this Website, or the treatment of ICIP, please contact us:

• Phone: 1300 932 820
• Email: connect@tikaeq.com
• Mail: Bay 5-7 North, 2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015