Terms and Conditions – Free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase

1.       GENERAL

1.1     These terms and conditions set out the basis upon which Australian Building Appraisal Services Pty Ltd ACN 133 873 480 (“ABAS”) will create and provide you with either the Free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase. To continue and complete your free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum Property Purchase, you must read these terms and conditions and check the box stating that you agree to these terms before clicking on the next button. By checking the box you accept and are bound by these terms and conditions.

1.2     You hereby engage ABAS to create your free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase and authorise ABAS to locate documents, make all necessary enquiries and to access the property as required to complete the Independent Opinion Report   or Platinum property purchase.

1.3     You expressly agree that ABAS is an information service provider and is not providing legal or tax advice. We will use all reasonable commercial care and attention to provide the free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase in the manner described in the Website and in accordance with company guidelines. However, you acknowledge that ABAS will rely on the information supplied by you and the free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase produced by ABAS will be based completely on the information which you submit and/or supply.

1.4     You expressly agree that all information supplied by you is current, accurate and complete in  every way and that ABAS has the power either to accept (in whole or in part) or to reject any request that you make.  You will not be charged if we choose not to provide you with our services.

1.5     You acknowledge that the Free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase is produced for the sole purpose of  determining the property value or estimate of likely selling price.

1.6     All fees and charges are inclusive of GST at the current rate and may be increased as a result of any changes in the rate of GST.  GST has the meaning used in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and any applicable rulings issued by the Commissioner of Taxation.

1.7     You acknowledge that whilst every endeavor will be made to supply the report within 48 - 72 hours under some circumstances this will not be possible. The delivery of a report within that time frame is dependant on us having all information necessary.  If for any reason the report is not delivered within 48-72 hours you are still required to pay for your depreciation schedule, and no discount will be given.  Payment will required prior to the commencement of our services for the Silver & Gold options.  The platinum option will require a deposit of $2,000 plus GST.  All terms and conditions in regards to the platinum package will provided within the buyers agency agreement.

1.8     You acknowledge that if you choose the Gold Option, the fee is to cover areas within metropolitan regions Australia Wide.  ABAS reserves the right to decline any projects that may be outside metropolitan regions or may advise you if additional travel fees are to be applied.

Terms and Conditions – Pre Purchase Pest, Building & Strata Inspection Reports

1.       Engagement

By You entering into this Master Agreement You engage Australian Building Appraisal Services to perform through a Licensed Inspector nominated by Us a Pre-Purchase Inspection of the buildings atthe addresses nominated by You.

Australian Building Appraisal Services:

         1.1       require You to meet all fees and expenses incurred in carrying out the Building Inspection;
         1.2       are engaged by You, whether or not You act as an Agent for any other person.

2.       Nature Of Inspection

            2.1       Residential Buildings
The Inspection will be of the Building Elements defined in Clause 1.4.4 of Australian Standard AS4349.1/2007 – Appendix C.

            2.2       Strata Title
Inspection of a Strata Title Property will be carried out according to Appendix B of Australian Standard AS 4349.1/2007.

            2.3       Non Real Property Act Title
If the property and buildings the subject of Inspection comprise non Real Property Act Title or Strata Title then the Building Inspection and Report:

                    2.3.1       will only Inspect the interior and immediate exterior of the relevant Strata Title unit or                         Company Title unit requested by you; and
                    2.3.2       the Inspection and Report will be in compliance with Appendix B of Australian Standard AS                         4349.1/2007 and not otherwise.

You acknowledge by entering into this Master Agreement that You should obtain an Inspection (and if necessary a Report) for all common areas of any Stra ta Title property or any other non Real Property Act Title property before any binding Contract is made.

            2.4      Australian Standard

Copies of the appropriate Australian Standard with Appendices may be obtained:

                    2.4.1       by telephoning 02 49543655 to RAPID SOLUTION at Your cost;
                    2.4.2       by email to support@rapidsolutions.com.au;
                    2.4.3       from Standards Australia, GPO Box 476 Sydney NSW 2001;
                    2.4.4       www.standards.org.au.

3.       Acceptance Of Master Agreement

Australian Building Appraisal Services wil l commission and carry out the Inspection and Report ordered by You in accordance with this Master Agreement immediately upon You:

           3.1       Signing and returning a copy of this Master Agreement; or

           3.2       Requesting us in writing to commission a Building Inspection after You have received a copy of this Master Agreement; or

           3.3       Otherwise indicating Your acceptance of this Master Agreement (for example orally, by email, by checking the acceptance box on our website or in writing).

This Master Agreement will apply to all or any Building Inspections and Reports provided by or arranged by Australian Building Appraisal Services for You and shall govern Our Engagement unless varied or replaced by a document in writing to which We agree.

4.       Scope Of Inspection And Report

By ordering a Building Inspection and Report You acknowledge and agree that the Scope and Limitations set out below apply to our engagement.

          4.1       Scope
          The Building Inspection:

                    4.1.1      will be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4349.1/2007.

                              The purpose of the inspection is to provide advice to You and any prospective                                        purchase regarding the condition of the property at the date and time of inspection;

                    4.1.2      will include Areas which are safe and accessible;

                    4.1.3      will comprise a visual assessment of those Items listed in Appendix C to AS

                                4349.1/2007 (Residential Buildings) for those structures within thirty (30) metres of the
                                       primary building and otherwise within the site boundaries, including fences;

                    4.1.4      (subject at all times to Safe and Reasonable access) will normally report in writing on the
                         condition of each of the following areas:

• the interior;
• the roof void;
• the exterior;
• the sub floor;
• the roof exterior.

The Inspector will report in writing specifically on Major Defects and Safety Hazards which are identifiable, evident and visible on the date and time of the Inspection. The Report will also provide a general assessment of the buildings and the extent of Minor Defects, which would otherwise form a normal part of routine property maintenance.

Upon identification of a Major Defect, the Inspector will provide an Opinion in writing as to the nature of the Major Defect and will identify its location in the buildings.

4.2       Limitations on Scope of Inspection and Report

          By  You entering  into  this  Master  Agreement  with  Australian Building Appraisal Services

          You acknowledge the following Limitations with Building Inspections and Reports:

            4.2.1    the  Inspector  performing  the  work  will  conduct  a  non-invasive  visual inspection, limited to those accessible areas and sections of the buildings to which Safe and Reasonable Access (see Definitions) is both available and permitted on the date and time of inspection;

            4.2.2    areas within which the Inspector is denied reasonable entry, or where Safe and Reasonable Access is not available, will be specifically excluded from and will not form part of, either the Inspection or the Report.

            Note:   Such areas may be the subject of an additional Inspection and Report upon a request from You and after the provision of Safe and Reasonable Access.

            4.2.3    the Inspection WILL NOT involve any invasive inspection whether by way of cutting, breaking apart, dismantling, removing or moving objects (including, but not limited to, roofing, wall and ceiling sheeting, ducting, foliage, mouldings, debris, roof insulation, sarking, sisalation, floor or wall covering, sidings, fixtures, floors, pavers, furnishings, appliances  or personal possessions).

            4.2.4    the Inspection excludes the inside of all walls other than visually apparent, the inside  of  floors, skillion  roofing,  inside  eaves,  behind  stored  goods  in cupboards and other areas concealed or obstructed.

            4.2.5    the Inspector WILL NOT look for or report on any Timber Pest activity.

You must request an inspection by a fully qualified, licensed and insured Timber Pest Inspector for any timber pest inspection which will be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4349.3/1998. We can assist You with those services but You have to engage Us separately and not under this Master Agreement.  If Timber Pest damage is identified by the Inspector then it will be reported to You.  The Inspector will only report on damage which is visible and appears to have been caused by timber pests.

            4.2.6    the Inspection and Report is based upon a comparison of the inspected buildings  with  a  building  constructed  in  accordance  with  the  generally accepted practice of builders at the time of construction, and which has been maintained to ensure there has been no significant loss of strength and durability.

            4.2.7    the Building Inspection Report is not a Certificate of Compliance and the Inspector will not warrant that the property or the buildings on it comply with the requirements of any Act, Regulation, Ordinance, Local Law or By-Law nor will  a  Warranty  or  any  form  of  Insurance  be  given  against  problems developing with the building(s) at any future time.

4.3     Asbestos

No inspection for asbestos will be carried out at the property and no report on the presence or absence of asbestos will be provided in relation to the buildings.

If, during the course of an inspection, asbestos or materials containing asbestos are noticed by the Inspector, this fact may be noted in the General Remarks section of the Report.  By entering into this Master Agreement You agree that a Notation as to the existence of asbestos or materials containing asbestos within the property and building requires You to seek advice from a qualified asbestos removal expert as to the amount nature and relevance of the asbestos present, and the cost of sealing or removal of it.

4.4     Mould (Mildew) and Non Wood Decay Fungi
No inspection or comment in the Building Report will be made for Mould (Mildew) and Non Wood Decay Fungi. You should make and rely upon Your own enquiries and inspection.

4.5    Occupied Buildings
If the property or buildings to be inspected is occupied by any person then You must be made aware that furnishings or household items may conceal evidence of building problems, evident only upon removal of those furnishings or household items.  The Inspector  will  indicate  in  the  Building  Report  whether  or  not  the  property was occupied or appeared to be occupied at the time of inspection and We recommend that You:

          4.5.1    obtain  a  Statement  or  written  Acknowledgment  from  the  owners  of  the property as to whether there has been:

                        4.5.1.1   any Timber Pest Activity or Damage;

                        4.5.1.2   any Timber repairs or other repairs;

                        4.5.1.3   any alterations or other problems to the property are known to them;

                        4.5.1.4   any other work has been carried out to the property (including Timber Pest Treatments); and

          4.5.2    In all respects You agree that You will indemnify the Inspector and Australian Tax Depreciation Services from and otherwise and accept liability for any omission or failure on the part of the Inspector or Australian Tax Depreciation to report in the Building Inspection Report a defect which was concealed by the owners or agents of the buildings being inspected and You expressly waive any right to seek compensation against us for any Loss or Claim in that regard.

4.6       Non Report of Items
The Building Inspection Report will not cover or report on any of the Items listed in Appendix D to Australian Standard AS 4349.1/2007.

4.7       Weather  Conditions
The Inspection and Building Report WILL NOT report on any defects which are not apparent due to prevailing weather conditions at the time of the inspection and You acknowledge that some defects in the buildings may only become apparent in weather conditions that differ from the weather conditions applying at the time of inspection.

4.8       Notice to You
             4.8.1       The  Building  Inspection  Report  will  be  prepared  and  presented,  unless expressed in writing otherwise, on the assumption that the existing use of the  Buildings  will  continue  after  the  date  of  inspection  as  Residential Property.

             4.8.2       Where  the  Building  Inspection  Report recommends  some other type  of Inspection (including an invasive inspection) then You should have such an Inspection carried out prior to the exchange of any Contract for Sale or the expiry of any Cooling Off period under a Contract for Sale.  In the event that You fail to follow our recommendations (whether in writing or otherwise) then You acknowledge, agree and accept that You may suffer a financial loss and You indemnify us against all losses or any other Loss or Claim that You may incur arising from any failure to act on our recommendations and advice.

5.         Estimating Disclaimer
Any estimates provided in the Report are merely opinions of possible costs that could be encountered, based on the knowledge and experience of the inspector, and are not estimates in the sense of being a calculation of the likely costs to be incurred. The estimates are NOT a guarantee or quotation for work to be carried out. The inspector accepts no liability for any estimates provided throughout this Report where they occur You agree to obtain and rely on independent quotations for the same work.

6.         Notice Of Disputes
In the event of a dispute or a claim (Dispute) arising out of, or relating to the inspection or the report, or any alleged negligent act, error or omission on Our part or on the part of the inspector conducting the inspection, either party may give written notice of the Dispute to the other party. If the Dispute is not resolved within fourteen (14) days from the service of the written notice then either party may refer the dispute or claim to an independent mediator. The  cost  shall  be  met  equally  by both parties  or  as  agreed  as  part  of the  mediation settlement. Should the Dispute not be resolved by mediation then one or other of the partie s may refer the Dispute to the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators of Australia who will appoint an Arbitrator who will resolve the Dispute by arbitration. The Arbitrator will also determine what costs each of the parties are to pay.

7.         Third Party Disclaimer
We will not be liable for any Loss or Claim, damage, cost or expense, whatsoever, suffered or incurred by any Person other than You in connection with the use of the Inspection Report provided pursuant to this agreement by that Person for any purpose or in any way, including the use of this report for any purpose connected with the sale, purchase, or use of the Property or the giving of security over the Property, to the extent permissible by law.  The only Person to whom We may be liable and to whom any Loss or Claim arising in contract or tort sustained (if any) may be payable by Us is the Client named on the face page of this Agreement

DEFINITIONS
You should read and understand the following definitions of words used in this Agreement and the Report. This will help You understand what is involved in a property and building inspection, the difficulties faced by the inspector and the contents of the Report which We will provide to You following the Inspection.

Acceptance Criteria   The Building shall be compared with a building that was constructed in accordance with the generally accepted practice at the time of construction and which has been maintained such that there has been no significant loss of strength and serviceability.

Access hole (cover) means an opening in the structure to allow for safe entry to carry out an inspection.

Accessible area means an area of the site where sufficient safe and reasonable access is available to allow inspection within the scope of the inspection.

Buil ding Element means a portion of a building that, by itself or in combination with other such parts, fulfils a characteristic function.

Client means the person(s) or other legal entity for which the inspection is to be carried out. If ordered by the person(s)’s agent then it is agreed that the agent represents the person(s) and has the authority to act for and on their behalf.  We require the Client to pay any Invoice by Us, unless We agree in writing to the contrary. (See also “You/Your” below)

Defect  means  a  fault  or  deviation  from  the  intended  condition  of  the  material,  assembly  or component.

Inspector means the person or organisation re sponsible for carrying out the Inspection. (See also “Our/Us/We” below.)

Limitation means any factor that prevents full achievement of the purpose of the Inspection.

Loss or Claim means, in relation to any person or entity, a damage, loss, cost, expense or liability incurred by that person or entity or a Claim, demand, action, proceeding or Judgment made against that person or entity, however arising and whether present or future, fixed or unascertained, actual or contingent.

Major defect means a defect of sufficient magnitude where rectification has to be carried out in order to avoid unsafe conditions, loss of utility or further deterioration of the property.

Minor defect means a defect other than a Major defect.

Person means any individual, company, partnership or association who is not a Client.

Property means the structures and improvements up to thirty (30m) metres from the exterior walls of the main building but within the boundaries of the land on which the main building is erected.

Report means the document and any attachments issued to You by Us following Our inspection of the property.  The Report is deemed to include the terms of this Master Agreement.

Safe and Reasonable Access does not include the use of destructive or invasive inspection methods or moving furniture or stored goods.

The Australian Standard AS 4349.1/2007 defines the extent of safe and reasonable access to building areas as follows:

“The extent of accessible areas shall be determined by the inspector at the time of inspection,  based on the conditions encountered at the time of the inspection. The inspector shall also determine whether sufficient space is available to allow safe access. The inspection shall include only accessible areas and areas that are within the inspector’s line of sight and close enough to enable reasonable appraisal.”

It also defines access to areas as defined in the table below:

Access Table from AS 4349.1-2007

Table Notes
1.     Reasonable access does not include the cutting of access holes or the removal of screws and bolts or any other fastenings or sealants to access covers.
2.     Sub floor areas sprayed with Chemicals should not be inspected unless it is safe to do so.

Structural Inspection means the inspection shall comprise visual assessment of accessible areas of the property to identify major defects to the building structure and to form an opinion regarding the general condition of the structure of the property. The Report will not include those items noted in Clause A3 of AS 4349.1-2007 e.g. Condition of roof coverings, partition walls, cabinetry, doors, trims, fencing, minor structures, ceiling linings, windows, non-structural & serviceability damp issues, risin g damp, condensation etc.

Our/Us/We means the Australian Building Appraisal Services or the person or entity who carries out the property Inspection and Report together with all servants agents employees or third parties engaged for the purposes of Building Inspection and Report by Australian Building Appraisal Services.

You /You r means the party identified on the face page of this agreement as the Client, and where more than one party all such parties jointly and severally, together with any agent of that party.

You agree that in signing this agreement  You have read and understand the  contents  of this agreement and that the Inspection will be carried out in accordance with this document. You agree to pay for the inspection on delivery of the Report.

Note: Additional inspection requirements requested by You may incur additional expense in regard to and increase the cost of the Inspection.

Special Requirements/Conditions Requested by You for Inspection and Report
(Any special requirements not otherwise included in our Building Inspection and Report should be made known at the time of requesting each Building Inspection and Report . Australian Building Appraisal Services reserves the right to decline to carry out  such Special Requirements or Condition).

Terms and Conditions – Tax Depreciation Schedules

1. GENERAL

1.1       These terms and conditions set out the basis upon which Australian Building Appraisal Services Enterprises Pty Ltd 133 873 480 (“Australian Building Appraisal Services”) will create and provide you with the Tax Depreciation Schedule. To continue and complete   your Tax Depreciation Schedule application and checklist, you must read these terms            and conditions and check the box stating that you agree to these terms before clicking             on the next button. By checking the box you accept and are bound by these terms and     conditions.

1.2       You hereby engage Australian Building Appraisal Services to create your Tax Depreciation Schedule and authorise Australian Building Appraisal Services to locate construction   documents, make all necessary enquiries and to access the property as required to     complete the Tax Depreciation Schedule.

1.3       You expressly agree that Australian Building Appraisal Services is an information service provider and is not providing legal or tax advice. We will use all reasonable commercial care and attention to provide the Tax Depreciation Schedule in the manner described in    the Website and in accordance with ATO guidelines. However, you acknowledge that Australian Building Appraisal Services will rely on the information supplied by you and the Tax Depreciation Schedule produced by Australian Building Appraisal Services will be based completely on the information which you submit and/or supply.

1.4       You expressly agree that all information supplied by you is current, accurate and complete in every way and the Australian Taxation Office has the power either to accept (in whole or in part) or to reject any claim for deduction based on depreciation.

1.5       You acknowledge that the Tax Depreciation Schedule is produced for the sole purpose of claims under the Income Tax Assessment Act and is for the use of current or future owners of the premises or their agents in dealing with tax claims only.

1.6       All fees and charges are inclusive of GST at the current rate and may be increased as a result of any changes in the rate of GST. GST has the meaning used in the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 and any applicable rulings issued by the Commissioner of Taxation.

1.7       You acknowledge that whilst every endeavour will be made to supply the report within 48 - 72 hours under some circumstances this will not be possible. The delivery of a report within that time frame is dependant on us having all information necessary. If for any reason the report is not delivered within 48-72 hours you are still required to pay for your depreciation schedule, and no discount will be given.

1.8       You acknowledge that if you choose the Site Inspection Option, the fee is to cover areas within metropolitan regions Australia Wide. Australian Building Appraisal Services reserves the right to decline any projects that may be outside metropolitan regions or may advise you if additional travel fees are to be applied.


2.  LIABILITY AND NO WARRANTY

2.1       To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither ABAS nor any of its affiliates, directors, employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the Website or Free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase.  This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages including loss of data, income or profit, and loss of or damage to property and claims from third parties.

2.2       To the extent permitted by law, ABAS does not make any representation concerning, nor does it warrant, the accuracy, adequacy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the Website, material or the information provided on the Website and/or the Free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase generated by ABAS. Your use of the Website and Free property sales data, Independent Opinion   Report or Platinum property purchase is entirely at your own risk. Where legislation implies any condition or warranty, and that legislation prohibits ABAS from excluding or modifying the application of, or ABAS’s liability under, any such condition or warranty, that condition or warranty will be deemed included but ABAS’s liability will be limited for a breach of that condition or warranty to one or more of the following:

            (a) if the breach relates to goods,
(i)         the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods;
(ii)        the repair of such goods;
(iii)       the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring                                                         equivalent goods; or
(iv)       the payment of the cost of having the goods repaired; and

            (b) if the breach relates to services,
(i)         the supplying of the services again or
(ii)        the payment of the cost of having the services supplied again.

2.3       ABAS does not warrant that the Website will operate error free or that the Website and     its server are free from computer viruses, malicious code or other harmful mechanisms. ABAS does not warrant or make any representation regarding your access to or the result of your access to, the Website (including any related or linked websites) or any material in terms of correctness, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, reliability or otherwise.  You understand and agree that any data downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the Website is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the downloaded of such material and/or data.  If your use of the Website or the material results in the need for servicing or replacing equipment or data, ABAS is not responsible for these costs.

2.4       You agree to indemnify ABAS against all loss, damage, costs and expense and claims (including reasonable legal costs and expenses) which ABAS may suffer or incur as a result of or as a consequence of your use of the Free property sales data, Independent Opinion Report or Platinum property purchase which we supply to you or which arises through your breach of these Terms of Use.

3.         PRIVACY AND ANTI-SPAM POLICY

3.1       ABAS undertakes to comply with the terms of its Privacy and Anti-Spam Policy. To view the Policy visit http://www.ABAS.com.au/terms/#privacy

4.         MISCELLANEOUS

4.1       These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales.  Both parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New South Wales.

4.2       ABAS will provide the online products and services to you as an independent contractor. No other relationship can be implied.

4.3       The waiver by any party of a breach of any of these terms and conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach or as a waiver of the term or condition    itself.

4.4       If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be illegal, wholly or partly invalid or otherwise unenforceable then, from the date of the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability if the offending provision can be read down to make it legal, valid and enforceable without materially changing its effect, it must be read down to the extent necessary to achieve that result and otherwise the offending provision must be severed from these terms and conditions and the remaining provisions shall operate as if the severed provision had not been included.

Terms of Use
This Website is owned and operated by Australian Building Appraisal Services Pty Ltd ACN 133 873 480 (“ABAS”). By using this Website you expressly agree that ABAS is an information service provider and is not providing legal or tax advice. Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of, and compliance with, these Terms of Use.

ABAS does not warrant that the Website will operate error free or that the Website and its server are free from computer viruses, malicious code or other harmful mechanisms. Use of the Website is at your own risk. ABAS does not warrant or make any representation regarding your access to or the result of your access to, the Website (including any related or linked websites) or any material in terms of correctness, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, reliability or otherwise. ABAS will not be liable for any loss accrued from relying upon any information on this Website.

You understand and agree that any data downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the Website is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material and/or data.

Copyright
All content on the Website is the property of ABAS and is protected by copyright. You agree that you will not reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, transmit, display or publish any of the content of the Website.

Privacy and Spam Policy
ABASs committed to complying with the requirements of the National Privacy Principles of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). These principles regulate the way ABAS collects, uses, discloses, keeps secure, and gives users access to their personal information. Accordingly, this Privacy Policy tells you what information ABAS collects and keeps, what ABAS does with it, and what your rights are in relation to that information.

ABAS may collect and store personal information about you when you visit the Website. The kinds of personal information we collect and hold may include information you give to ABAS when you request a product or service from us including:

• (a) the internet protocol (IP Address) from which you access our website;
• (b) the type of browser and operating system you are using;
• (c) the date and time of access;
• (d) your name, address and contact details;
• (e) financial information (including credit card details); and
• (f) communications between us.

We store this data in system logs and use it to monitor demand and improve access to our website. We use IP addresses on this website. An IP Address is a number assigned to your computer by your Internet service provider so you can access the Internet and is generally considered to be non-personally identifiable information, because in most cases an IP address is dynamic (changing each time you connect to the Internet), rather than static (unique to a particular user's computer). We use your IP address to diagnose problems with our server, report aggregate information, determine the fastest route for your computer to use in connecting to our website, and administer and improve the website.

ABAS uses personal information to better understand your needs and interests and to provide you with better service. Once you choose to provide us with personal information, you can be assured it will be used only to support your customer relationship with ABAS. ABAS will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others.

We may use this information to assess an application by you for products or services which we provide and to deliver such products and service to you. We may also use this information to contact you about the services offered on the Website or to provide you with information about other products and services offered or distributed by us or our related companies. We may also disclose your information to companies within the ABAS Group so that they can tell you about products and services offered by them.

ABAS treats its obligations under the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) and associated legislation seriously. ABAS will not send you any material without your consent. As a client of ABAS, we will assume that we have your consent to contact you in regard to our products and services. If you do not wish to receive information from us regarding our products and services you should contact us by email at info@austbas.com.au.

You have the right to access your personal information subject to certain restrictions provided for in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you require access to your personal information or you have any further questions relating to this Privacy Policy, or concerns about the way in which ABAS has handled your personal information, please contact ABAS's Privacy Officer at info@austbas.com.au.