1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using NSW Hunt Planner (the “Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

2. Description of Service

NSW Hunt Planner is an interactive mapping platform that provides information about NSW State Forests, hunting regulations, species data, and related hunting information. The Service is provided for informational purposes only.

The Service includes but is not limited to:

• Interactive maps showing NSW State Forest locations
• Filtering tools for hunting areas, species, and methods
• Information about hunting regulations and permits
• Species and seasonal data
• Offline capabilities for mobile use

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Legal Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your hunting activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. This includes but is not limited to:

• Obtaining all necessary hunting licenses and permits
• Complying with NSW hunting regulations and restrictions
• Following all firearm and hunting safety requirements
• Respecting property rights and access restrictions
• Adhering to seasonal and species-specific hunting rules

3.2 Appropriate Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Service. You must not:

• Use the Service for any illegal hunting activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems to access or use the Service
• Share information that promotes unsafe hunting practices

4. Information Accuracy and Disclaimers

4.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information provided through the Service. Hunting regulations, forest access, and species populations can change frequently.

4.2 Official Sources

You should always verify hunting information with official sources, including:

• NSW Department of Primary Industries
• Forestry Corporation of NSW
• Local councils and land managers
• Game Council NSW (where applicable)
• National Parks and Wildlife Service

4.3 No Professional Advice

The information provided through the Service does not constitute professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals for specific hunting, legal, or safety guidance.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NSW Hunt Planner, its operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Service, including but not limited to:

• Injuries or accidents during hunting activities
• Legal penalties for non-compliance with hunting regulations
• Property damage or loss
• Loss of hunting opportunities
• Inaccurate or outdated information
• Service interruptions or technical issues

You acknowledge that hunting activities involve inherent risks and that you participate at your own risk.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by NSW Hunt Planner and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Service without prior written consent.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by NSW Hunt Planner. This includes:

• Mapping services (OpenStreetMap, CartoDB, ESRI)
• Government websites and databases
• Weather and environmental services
• Advertising services (Google AdSense)

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Service’s availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Force majeure events
• Third-party service disruptions

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify users by updating the “last updated” date and may provide additional notice through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: