1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Brief website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you should not access or use the website.

These Terms govern use of the website only. They do not create a solicitor-client relationship, nor do they constitute legal advice.

2. Nature and Function of The Brief

The Brief is a publishing platform that hosts legal commentary and explanatory material authored by qualified legal professionals. Content is published under the author’s name and professional capacity.

The Brief does not operate as a newsroom, does not commission or edit content, and does not verify or endorse the substance of authored material. Responsibility for published content remains with the author.

3. Use of Content

Content published on The Brief is provided for general information and public record purposes.

You may:

• Access and read content for personal or professional reference

• Share links to published material

You must not:

• Reproduce or republish content without permission where copyright applies

• Misrepresent authorship or alter context

• Use content in a manner that is misleading or unlawful

4. No Legal Advice

Material published on The Brief is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.

Readers should seek independent legal advice relevant to their specific circumstances.

5. Contributor Obligations

Legal professionals who contribute content to The Brief:

• Confirm they are appropriately qualified and entitled to publish in their professional capacity

• Remain responsible for the accuracy, lawfulness, and propriety of their content

• Acknowledge that published material forms part of a public and historical record

The Brief may suspend or remove contributor access where necessary to comply with law or platform integrity.

6. Complaints and Concerns

The Brief maintains a complaints process consistent with applicable Australian law. Use of the website is subject to that process.

Nothing in these Terms limits rights available under law.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, copyright in published content remains with the author.

The Brief retains rights in the website, platform structure, branding, and presentation.

8. Availability and Changes

The Brief may modify, suspend, or discontinue aspects of the website at any time.

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current version.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, The Brief is not liable for loss or damage arising from use of the website or reliance on published material.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Australian courts.

11. Contact

For enquiries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact: media@thebrieflaw.com.au