In this disclaimer, these terms refer to the Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Bureau of Meteorology:
- the Bureau
- we
- our
- us.
Limitations of content
We make a range of content available on this site, www.bom.gov.au.
This includes general information provided as part of our role in accordance with the Meteorology Act 1955 (Cth) and the Water Act 2007 (Cth).
The content is:
- subject to the uncertainties of scientific and technical research – that research may not be accurate, current or complete, and may change without notice
- not a substitute for professional advice. You should obtain independent professional advice relevant to your specific circumstances.
The content also:
- may not have been produced by us
- may include the views or recommendations of third parties. These do not necessarily reflect our views or indicate our commitment to a particular course of action.
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- different terms apply to third party sites, and
- we do not make any representation about the suitability and security of such sites, and the accuracy, currency, completeness, quality, reliability or suitability for any purpose of content available from such sites.
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By using this site (and accessing any linked sites), you will be deemed to have:
- released us from all liability for loss or damage, and
- accepted all risks, which might arise by using this site. This includes any risk of interference with or damage to your computer, software or data.
Exclusion of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for all claims, losses, expenses, damages and costs of any kind that any person may suffer or incur directly or indirectly from your use of this site and any content available from it.
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- about the availability, accuracy, currency, completeness, quality, reliability or suitability for any purpose of this site and any content available from it, or
- that your use of the content will not infringe any intellectual property rights, or
- that the site will be free from malware, third party interception or other security threats or vulnerabilities which could cause loss or damage to any person.
To the extent that our liability for a breach of any statutory condition or warranty cannot be excluded, then to the extent permitted by law, liability is limited to, at our discretion:
- the replacement of the content available from this site or
- a remedy of our choice contained in section 64A of the Australian Consumer Law.
Enforceability
If any part of this disclaimer is not enforceable, this will not affect any other parts.