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Terms of Use

Terms and conditions for using our website.

Last updated: 2 April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Springfield Lakes Hawks Rugby Union Club website ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Website.

2. About the Website

The Website is operated by Springfield Lakes Hawks Rugby Union Club ("the Club", "we", "us", "our"). It provides club information, member services, player registration, news and updates, and an online shop.

3. User Accounts

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • You must provide accurate and current information when creating an account.
  • One account per person. Parents and guardians manage accounts for children under 18.
  • The Club reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that breach these terms.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, images, photographs, videos, logos, graphics, and design — is owned by the Club or used with permission.

Photographs and videos taken at club events by club-appointed photographers are the property of Springfield Lakes Hawks Rugby Union Club.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially use any content from this Website without prior written permission from the Club.

The Hawks name, logo, and branding are the intellectual property of Springfield Lakes Hawks Rugby Union Club.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its systems
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Website by automated means
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Upload or transmit harmful, offensive, or malicious content
  • Use the Website for unauthorised commercial purposes

6. Shop & Payments

  • All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The Club reserves the right to refuse or cancel orders at its discretion.
  • Payments are processed by third-party payment providers.
  • Refund and exchange policies are provided at the point of sale.

7. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including rugby registration platforms and sponsor websites. The Club is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external websites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimers

  • Content is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind.
  • The Club does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on the Website.
  • Training schedules, fixture details, and event information are subject to change without notice.
  • The Club is not liable for injuries sustained during club activities. Separate waivers apply at registration.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Club is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.

The Club's total liability for any claim relating to the Website is limited to the amount you have paid to the Club for services, if any.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.

11. Changes to These Terms

The Club may update these Terms of Use at any time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.