Terms and conditions
Website Terms of Use
hese Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website of Locke Family Law Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the firm”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.
General Information Only — Not Legal Advice
The content on this website, including blog posts, articles, guides and other resources, is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Family law is complex and depends heavily on individual circumstances. Laws, court practices and relevant thresholds may change over time, and website content may not reflect the most current position. You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of anything contained on this website without first obtaining specific legal advice about your own circumstances.
Reading this website does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and the firm.
No Client Relationship Until Engagement
Submitting an enquiry through this website, sending an email, making a phone call, or downloading any resource does not, of itself, retain the firm to act for you or create a solicitor-client relationship.
A solicitor-client relationship, and the duties that come with it (including confidentiality and privilege), commences only once we have completed a conflict check and you have received and signed a costs agreement or engagement letter with the firm.
Until that occurs, we are not obliged to take any steps to protect your interests, including in relation to limitation periods or time-critical deadlines.
Conflict Checks
Before we can act for you, we are required to conduct a conflict check. Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee that the firm will be able to act for you, including where we already act for, or have previously acted for, another party to your matter.
Please avoid providing detailed confidential information via the website enquiry form until a conflict check has been completed and engagement confirmed.
Sensitive Enquiries and Online Security
Email and website enquiry forms are not a fully secure method of communication. If you are concerned that your use of a shared device, computer or email account may be monitored by another person, including a partner or family member, please consider using a private or secure device, or contacting us by telephone, before sending sensitive information.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. For confidential domestic violence support, you can contact DVConnect on 1800 811 811 (Womensline) or 1800 600 636 (Mensline). This website is not monitored for emergencies and should not be used to seek urgent assistance.
No Urgent Advice via the Website
This website is not a substitute for urgent legal advice. If your matter is time-critical, including where a hearing, deadline or safety concern is involved, please contact our office directly by telephone rather than relying on a website enquiry or email.
Fees and Pricing Information
Any pricing information, fee estimates or ranges published on this website are indicative and general only. They do not constitute a quote or costs disclosure for your specific matter. Formal costs disclosure will be provided in writing in accordance with our obligations under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld) once we are engaged to act for you.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this website, including text, articles, graphics, logos and layout, is owned by or licensed to the firm and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download and print content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify or create derivative works from any content on this website without our prior written consent, other than for the permitted personal use described above.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy or practices of any linked website. Access to any linked website is at your own risk.
Accuracy and Availability
While we take reasonable care to ensure the information on this website is accurate and current, we make no warranty or representation as to its accuracy, completeness or currency. We do not guarantee that this website will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the firm excludes all liability for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, arising from your access to or use of this website, or reliance on its content, including any loss arising from errors, omissions or unavailability of the website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy which cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including under the Australian Consumer Law.
Privacy
Our collection and handling of personal information through this website is governed by our Privacy Policy, available on this website.
Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The current version will be published on this website and takes effect immediately upon publication. Your continued use of the website following any change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland in respect of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us in writing.
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