Website Information, Reliance & Liability

1. Purpose and scope

This disclaimer applies to the ContractRight website, downloadable resources, articles, guides, case studies, FAQs and other general information we publish online (collectively, website content).

The previous ContractRight website disclaimer stated that website information was not to be interpreted as legal advice and that commentary was based on our experience and materials prepared with legal advisers. This updated disclaimer keeps that core position but explains it more clearly.

Separate written agreements govern any services ContractRight provides to a client, contractor or other party. If there is any inconsistency between this disclaimer and a signed service agreement, the signed agreement governs the service relationship to the extent of that inconsistency.

2. Website content is not professional advice

Website content is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It is not, and should not be treated as, legal, taxation, accounting, financial, workplace relations or other professional advice.

ContractRight is not your solicitor, accountant or tax adviser merely because you access this website, contact us, download a resource or read material referring to legislation, court decisions, ATO guidance, payroll tax, superannuation, personal services income, workplace relations or contractor classification.

You should obtain advice from an appropriately qualified independent professional about your own circumstances before making a legal, financial, taxation, employment or workforce-structure decision.

3. Accuracy, completeness and changes in the law

We take reasonable care when preparing website content, but laws, regulations, regulator guidance, court decisions and administrative practices can change. Information that was accurate when published may later become incomplete, outdated or inapplicable.

We do not warrant that every statement, example, checklist, calculation, legislative reference or external resource on the website is complete, current or free from error. Dates shown on articles or resources should be considered when assessing whether information remains current.

If a page discusses a particular law, regulator position or court decision, it is a summary only and should not be used as a substitute for reviewing the current source material or obtaining advice.

4. Reliance, suitability and your circumstances

Workforce classification and compliance outcomes depend on the particular facts, contractual structure and practical operation of an arrangement. A general example on this website may not apply to your business or workforce.

You are responsible for evaluating whether website content is suitable for your circumstances. To the extent permitted by law, you should not rely solely on website content when deciding how to engage, classify, pay, insure or manage workers or contractors.

References to the ContractRight framework, legal precedent, compliance outcomes or regulatory treatment describe the framework and our experience at the time of publication. They are not a promise that every proposed arrangement will produce a particular legal, taxation, commercial or regulatory outcome.

5. No solicitor-client or adviser-client relationship

Using this website or making an initial enquiry does not create a solicitor-client relationship, accountant-client relationship, tax-adviser relationship or other professional adviser-client relationship with ContractRight or with any legal or accounting firm referred to in our materials.

An enquiry also does not, by itself, create a ContractRight service engagement. A service relationship begins only when the relevant parties enter into the applicable written agreement or we otherwise confirm the engagement in writing.

Information you provide to us is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, but you should not assume that an unsolicited website enquiry attracts legal professional privilege.

6. Case studies, examples and stated outcomes

Case studies, scenarios, testimonials, examples and descriptions of past outcomes are provided to illustrate how issues may arise and how ContractRight has worked with particular businesses. They do not guarantee that the same or similar result will be achieved in another situation.

Where identifying details have been removed or examples have been simplified, the material may omit facts that were relevant to the original situation. Results depend on the circumstances of each engagement and may also be affected by later changes in law or regulator practice.

7. Third-party content and external links

The website may link to legislation, regulators, professional firms, publications or other third-party websites. Links are provided for convenience and context and do not necessarily amount to endorsement of all content, products, services or opinions on the linked site.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices or content. You should review the terms, privacy information and source material on any third-party site you use.

8. Website availability, downloads and security

We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation or compatibility with every device, browser or system.

Files and links made available for download are provided in good faith. You are responsible for using appropriate security controls and verifying that downloaded material is suitable for your systems. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for loss caused by events outside our reasonable control, including internet outages, third-party platform failures or malicious activity.

9. Limitation of liability and statutory rights

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ContractRight excludes liability arising solely from reliance on general website content where you have not obtained advice or a specific service from us concerning your circumstances.

Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified. This includes rights that may apply under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), including the Australian Consumer Law.

Where the law permits liability to be limited but not excluded, any limitation will operate only to the extent permitted by that law. Nothing on this website should be read as removing rights that the law gives you automatically.

10. Intellectual property and permitted use

Unless otherwise stated, ContractRight owns or is licensed to use the website design, branding, written content, graphics, downloadable resources and other materials published on this website.

You may view, download or print reasonable extracts for your own internal business or personal reference. You must not reproduce, republish, sell, adapt or commercially exploit substantial parts of the website or ContractRight materials without permission, except where permitted by law.

Third-party trade marks, logos and materials remain the property of their respective owners.

11. Changes to this disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer when our website, services or legal obligations change. The current version will be published on this page with the date of the latest update.

Changes to this website disclaimer do not amend a separate signed agreement unless that agreement expressly provides otherwise.