Terms and Conditions

COPYRIGHT, TRADE MARKS, DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY

Copyright Notice

This website and its contents, including pages, documents, online graphics, audio and video, are subject to copyright under the laws of Australia and, through international treaties, other countries.

The copyright is owned by the State of New South Wales through its NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW), or in the case of some materials, third parties.

You may copy, distribute, display, download and otherwise freely deal with the material for any purpose, on the condition that you include the copyright notice '© State of New South Wales through the NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW)' on all uses.

You must, however, obtain permission from the NSW Department of Education and Training if you wish to:

charge others for access to the work (other than at cost)
include all or part of the work in advertising or a product for sale, or
modify the work.

Trade mark notice and use of the Department of Education and Training and TAFE NSW names.

This site includes registered trade marks and trade marks that are the subject of pending applications or which are otherwise protected by law including, but not limited to, the words NSW Department of Education and Training, TAFE NSW, DET International and all associated logos. Unless otherwise indicated these are owned by the NSW Department of Education and Training or TAFE NSW and may be the subject of rights in other countries.

You may not use the NSW Department of Education and Training name or logo or the TAFE NSW name or logo or the DET International name except (1) by saving or printing out a copy of all or part of this website as permitted by the Copyright Notice; as permitted by an exception under the Copyright Act 1968 (permission from NSW Department of Education and Training is required); or (3) with the express, written permission of the NSW Department of Education and Training. A request for permission should be made to DET International at Ground Floor, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Disclaimer

In compiling the information contained on, and accessed through, this website ("Information") the NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) has used its best endeavours to ensure that the Information is correct and current at the time of publication but takes no responsibility for any error, omission or defect therein. The NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) expressly disclaims that any site linked to this site has its sponsorship or approval.

Should you download any documents from the site it is your responsibility to conduct such virus scanning or other checks as may be necessary to ensure that the downloaded material will not corrupt in any way your data, software or systems or those of any other person.

To the extent permitted by law, NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) and its employees, agents and consultants exclude all liability for any loss or damage (including indirect, special or consequential loss or damage) arising from the use of, or reliance on, the Information whether or not caused by any negligent act or omission. If any law prohibits the exclusion of such liability, NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) limits its liability to the extent permitted by law, to the re-supply of the Information.

Use of Information

Any information, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques provided by, or obtained from, you or your use of this website shall be deemed to be non-confidential and the NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) shall be free to reproduce, use, disclose and distribute the information to others without limitation.

Applicable Law

This website (excluding any linked third party sites) and its contents is maintained by the International Business Office of the NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW).. By accessing this site, you accept that any disputes about this website or its contents are to be determined by the courts having jurisdiction in New South Wales, Australia in accordance with the laws in force in New South Wales, Australia (except any principle of conflict of laws inconsistent with this requirement).

This website may be accessed throughout Australia and overseas. The NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) makes no representation that the content of this website complies with the laws (including intellectual property laws) of any country outside Australia. If you access this site from outside Australia, you do so on your own responsibility and are responsible for ensuring compliance with all laws in the place where you are located.

Privacy

The Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Online Privacy Statement governs the collection, storage, use, access and disposal of data including all personal information obtained on Department of Education and Training web sites. This privacy statement will be updated from time to time so please visit this page regularly.

This Privacy Statement does not apply to linked websites that are not Department of Education and Training sites. When you link to another site we recommend you read the privacy statement of that site. The Department of Education and Training has an information privacy policy and handles personal information in accordance with the New South Wales laws and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This policy is available on request and the policy can be accessed on line. Information is stored and disposed of in accordance with the Department of Education and Training Record Keeping Policy.

Any personal information collected is used for the purpose of providing on-line services which may include direct mail campaigns, and monitoring these. All Department of Education and Training staff have a legal duty to protect the privacy of your personal information and ensure it is used only for the purpose to which you have agreed. The Department of Education and Training does not make available users' personal information to other organisations or individuals other than Commonwealth or State agencies in accordance with the Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the national Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students.

Third Party Sites

This website contains links to third party sites. The NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW) is not responsible for the condition or the content of those sites as they are not under the NSW Department of Education and Training (incorporating TAFE NSW)'s control. The link(s) are provided solely for your convenience and do not indicate, expressly or impliedly, any endorsement of the site(s) or the products or services provided there. You access those sites and use their products and services solely at your own risk.