Official Terms and Conditions | CyberShield Academy Australia
Last updated: 29 August 2025
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of CyberShield Academy in Australia. By accessing our website, you agree to follow these Terms and Conditions along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.
1. Use of the Website
You agree to use this site lawfully and responsibly. You must not:
Post or transmit unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or misleading material.
Attempt to disrupt the website, introduce malware, or bypass security.
Use the site for spamming, promotion of scams, or other harmful purposes.
2. Accounts & Communications
If you subscribe, register, or create an account (where available):
You are responsible for keeping your login details secure.
You consent to receive essential service emails.
Marketing emails will only be sent if you opt in, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
3. User-Generated Content (Scam Stories & Comments)
By submitting content to CyberShield Academy, you agree that:
You are solely responsible for your submission.
You will not submit false, defamatory, malicious, or unlawful material.
You grant CyberShield Academy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, display, and publish your submission.
We may moderate, edit, decline to publish, or remove any submission at our sole discretion.
You indemnify CyberShield Academy against any claims, damages, or legal actions arising from your submission.
- For more information on consumer rights in Australia, please visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
4. Intellectual Property
All site content (text, design, branding, graphics) is owned by CyberShield Academy or our licensors.
You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute substantial parts of our content without prior written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind. While we aim to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or reliability.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CyberShield Academy and its owners are not liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from use of this site, reliance on its content, or user submissions.
Our total liability, if any, shall not exceed AUD $100.
7. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CyberShield Academy, its owners, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from your breach of these Terms or your use of the website.
8. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. To learn more about how your privacy is protected under Australian law, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
9. Termination of Use
We may suspend or terminate access to the website at any time if you breach these Terms or misuse our services.
10. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Western Australia, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Changes will take effect when posted on this page.
12. Rules for Using the CyberShield App
If you use our mobile app, you agree not to upload harmful files, phishing messages, or false scam reports. The app is designed for education and reporting only.
13. Age Restrictions
CyberShield Academy content is suitable for all ages. However, children under 16 should use our website and app under parental or guardian supervision.
14. Payments and Refunds (Future Courses/Services)
If CyberShield Academy introduces paid courses or premium features, all fees will be clearly displayed. Refunds will only be provided in line with Australian Consumer Law.
15. Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia. By using our site, you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian courts.
16. Final Notes
These Terms and Conditions are designed to protect both CyberShield Academy and our users. By continuing to use our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in full. For full details, please also review our Disclaimer, which applies to all content and user submissions.
Contact Us
If you believe any Terms and Conditions are unclear or incorrect, please contact us at 📧 support@cybershieldacademy.com.au so we can review and respond.