Terms of Use

Terms of Use – PEP-Aus Website Partnership Enhancement Program – Australia

Last updated: May 2026

1. About this website

The Partnership Enhancement Program – Australia (PEP-Aus) website is provided by the PEP-Aus initiative, supported by The Med Collective Pty Ltd (ABN 60 610 049 904).

The PEP-Aus website and its resources have been developed through a collaborative co-design and co-production process facilitated by the PEP-Aus Steering Group. This process engages the cystic fibrosis (CF) community across Australia, including people living with CF, caregivers, family members, and CF healthcare professionals.

2. Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The current version will always be available on this website. Your continued use of the website after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Nature of this website

This website provides educational and informational resources for the CF community and healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice. The content on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you have questions about a medical condition, always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

4. Copyright and intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, images, videos, data, and other materials — is owned by or licensed to the PEP-Aus initiative and The Med Collective Pty Ltd, unless otherwise stated. All rights are reserved.

This content is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and applicable international copyright treaties to which Australia is a signatory. Copyright protection arises automatically upon creation of a work — there is no registration system in Australia.

What you may do: You may access and download content from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use only.

What you may not do without prior written permission:

Reproduce, copy, modify, or adapt any content from this website
Republish, redistribute, or transmit content in any form or medium
Use content for commercial purposes
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Attribution: When referencing or citing information from PEP-Aus, The Med Collective, or third-party publications featured on this website, you must clearly attribute the source.

To request permission to use content beyond personal use, contact us at the details provided at the end of this document.

5. Trade marks and third-party logos

The name “PEP-Aus”, associated logos, and any other trade marks, service marks, or trade dress owned by the PEP-Aus initiative and/or The Med Collective Pty Ltd displayed on this website may not be used without our prior written consent, except to identify resources or services of the PEP-Aus initiative in a fair and accurate manner.

This website may also display logos, trade marks, or branding belonging to external partners, sponsors, or collaborating organisations. These are displayed with permission and remain the property of their respective owners. Nothing on this website grants any right or licence to use those third-party marks. Any enquiries regarding the use of a third-party logo or trade mark should be directed to the relevant owner.

6. Acceptable use

When using this website, you must not:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that contravenes any applicable law or regulation
Copy, scrape, or harvest any content or data from this website using automated means
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website or its underlying systems
Use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
Upload or transmit any material that is offensive, defamatory, or infringes the rights of others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to this website for any user who breaches these terms.

7. Accuracy of information

The PEP-Aus initiative and The Med Collective Pty Ltd make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this website is current, accurate, and complete. However, we do not warrant or represent that the content is free from error, omission, or inaccuracy, and we may update or change content at any time without notice.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the PEP-Aus initiative and The Med Collective Pty Ltd, their directors, employees, and agents, are not liable for any loss or damage — including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss — arising from:

your access to, or inability to access, this website
your use of, or reliance upon, any content on this website
any inaccuracy, error, or omission in content on this website
content provided by third parties and accessible via this website

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or other term or condition, implied or imposed by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (including the Australian Consumer Law) or any other applicable law that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. Where liability cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Third-party links and content

This website may contain links to third-party websites as a convenience to users. These links do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of those websites or their content by the PEP-Aus initiative or The Med Collective Pty Ltd.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites, and we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on those websites. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

The display of a partner or sponsor logo on this website does not imply endorsement by that organisation of any specific content, product, or service offered by the PEP-Aus initiative or The Med Collective Pty Ltd, nor does it imply endorsement by us of that organisation, except where expressly stated.

10. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. By using this website, you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and the federal courts of Australia.

12. Contact us

For questions about these Terms of Use, or to request permission to use content from this website, please contact:

The Med Collective Pty Ltd Email: privacy@medcollective.com.au