Disclaimer

1. General Disclaimer and Information Accuracy

The Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia (the Ordinariate) provides the information on this website in good faith for general guidance. While we make every effort to maintain current and accurate information, to the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, we do not guarantee its complete accuracy, currency, or reliability. Users are encouraged to verify critical information independently before relying upon it.

2. External Links and Content

This website contains links to external internet sites managed by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and information purposes only. The Ordinariate does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites.

3. Limitation of Liability

Except for statutory guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010), the Ordinariate will not be liable for any incidental, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising out of your access to or use of this platform.

4. Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Safety

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies the Ordinariate’s legal obligations, mandatory reporting requirements, or duty of care owed to children and adults at risk. In accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) and Australian child protection laws, the Ordinariate maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse or misconduct. We remain fully accountable for maintaining safe physical and digital environments for all community members.

If you have a safeguarding concern or wish to report misconduct, please contact our Safeguarding Office directly via our reporting channel.

COPYRIGHT

The copyright notice is updated to reflect ownership by the Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia (CMOA), aligning with the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) by broadening fair dealing rights for education, study, and research. Furthermore, this revision ensures compliance with National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) by explicitly permitting the free distribution of safeguarding and child safety resources.

 

CONDUCT

The user conduct policy for the Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia (CMOA) has been updated to align with Australian laws and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS), specifically focusing on NCSS Standard 8 for safe online environments. The revised text explicitly prohibits cyberbullying, grooming, and illegal content while refining the indemnity clause to comply with Australian consumer and civil laws regarding liability. The updated terms, incorporating mandatory reporting and digital safety requirements, are designed to protect children and vulnerable adults within the online environment. For the full text, see the provided policy outline above.