TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Welcome to jamescoghlan.com.au (the "Website"). This Website is owned and operated by James Coghlan, an individual based in Queensland, Australia (ABN 98 534 784 637). By accessing or using this Website — including reading articles, purchasing ebooks, subscribing to any content or newsletter, or accessing paid membership content — you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use this Website.About the
This Website is a personal author platform operated by James Coghlan. It provides original written stories, articles, and reflections; historical and community-focused content; ebook and digital publication sales; podcast scripts and audio content including the "Five Minute Fillup" series; paid subscription or membership content via third-party platforms including Patreon and Substack; and a newsletter and subscriber mailing list.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not reproduce, copy, or redistribute any content from this Website without prior written permission from James Coghlan; use the Website to distribute spam, malware, or harmful content; attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website; or use any automated tool, bot, or scraper to collect content from this Website.
All content on this Website — including but not limited to articles, stories, podcast scripts, photographs, and other written materials — is the intellectual property of James Coghlan, unless otherwise stated. You may share links to content on this Website and quote brief excerpts for commentary or review purposes, provided full attribution is given. All other reproduction or commercial use requires the express written consent of James Coghlan. Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property rights to you.
Ebooks and other digital products are sold through this Website or via linked third-party platforms. Upon successful payment, you will receive access to or a download link for your purchased product. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are generally final. However, if you experience a technical issue preventing access to a purchased product, please contact us at [email protected] and we will endeavour to resolve the matter in accordance with your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any consumer guarantees, rights, or remedies you have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) that cannot be excluded.
This Website may link to or integrate with third-party subscription platforms including Patreon and Substack. Any paid membership or subscription you enter into via those platforms is subject to their respective terms and conditions in addition to these Terms. Subscription fees and billing are managed by the relevant third-party platform. James Coghlan is not responsible for billing errors, technical failures, or disputes arising from those platforms.
This Website may contain links to external websites including social media platforms, Patreon, Substack, and other third-party services. These links are provided for your convenience only. James Coghlan does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website.
James Coghlan is committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information you provide — such as your name, email address, or payment details — will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. This Website may collect your name and email address when subscribing to a newsletter or mailing list; technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited via cookies or analytics tools; and purchase information when buying digital products. Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties except as required to operate this Website (such as payment processors or email platforms) or as required by law. This Website complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. You have the right to access and correct your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
This Website and its content are provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. While James Coghlan takes care to ensure the accuracy of content published on this Website, no warranty is made as to the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information. James Coghlan does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times or free from technical errors; that any information on the Website is complete, accurate, or up to date; or that the Website is free from viruses or harmful components.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, James Coghlan shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of or inability to use this Website, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill. Nothing in these Terms excludes any liability that cannot be excluded under Australian law, including liability under the Australian Consumer Law.
If this Website enables comments, messages, or user submissions, you agree that any content you submit is your own original work or that you have permission to share it; does not infringe the rights of any third party; and is not defamatory, offensive, or unlawful. James Coghlan reserves the right to remove or moderate any user-submitted content at his sole discretion, without notice.
James Coghlan reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
James Coghlan
Website: jamescoghlan.com.au