Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using furoxenlavian (furoxenlavian.sbs), our wildlife photography creativity platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and furoxenlavian, operating from Australia.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our platform immediately. Your continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of any updates or modifications to these terms, which may be implemented from time to time without prior notice.

Please note: These terms apply to all users, including registered members, casual visitors, and course participants. Special provisions may apply to educational programs, which will be clearly communicated during enrollment.

2. Platform Description and Scope

furoxenlavian operates as a comprehensive wildlife photography creativity platform, offering educational resources, community forums, portfolio showcases, and skill development opportunities. Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Educational content and tutorials focused on wildlife photography techniques
  • Community interaction features for photographers and nature enthusiasts
  • Portfolio hosting and showcase capabilities
  • Resource libraries including guides, templates, and reference materials
  • Periodic workshops and educational events (with separate registration required)

Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous service availability, we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our platform for maintenance, updates, or improvement purposes. We will provide reasonable notice when possible, though emergency maintenance may occur without advance warning.

3. User Responsibilities and Conduct

As a user of our platform, you agree to maintain respectful and constructive engagement with our community. This includes respecting wildlife photography ethics, supporting fellow photographers, and contributing positively to discussions and shared learning experiences.

Prohibited Activities: Users must not engage in harassment, spam, copyright infringement, or sharing of inappropriate content. This includes posting images that were captured through harmful wildlife interaction or unethical photography practices.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to our support team.

Content Standards

All user-generated content must align with wildlife photography ethics and community standards. Images depicting animal distress, habitat destruction for photography purposes, or other harmful practices will be removed. We encourage documentation that celebrates and respects natural wildlife behavior.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Content provided by furoxenlavian, including educational materials, tutorials, guides, and platform functionality, remains our intellectual property or that of our licensed content providers. Users may access this content for personal learning and development but may not redistribute, republish, or use it for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

When you upload photographs or other content to our platform, you retain ownership of your work while granting furoxenlavian a limited license to display, store, and share your content within the platform environment. This license includes the right to showcase exceptional work in community features or educational examples, with appropriate attribution.

User Content Rights

You warrant that all content you submit is your original work or that you have obtained proper licensing for its use. Any copyright disputes arising from user-submitted content remain the responsibility of the submitting user. We reserve the right to remove content that appears to violate copyright or other intellectual property rights.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect and process personal information in accordance with Australian privacy legislation and our detailed Privacy Policy. This includes information provided during registration, content uploads, and platform interaction. Location data from photographs may be collected to enhance learning opportunities, though users can opt out of this feature.

Your privacy matters to us. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information and will never sell your data to third parties. Communication preferences can be managed through your account settings.

Cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance user experience, track platform usage for improvement purposes, and maintain login sessions. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings, though some functionality may be limited with cookies disabled.

6. Educational Services and Enrollment

Our educational programs, including workshops and structured courses, operate under additional terms that will be provided during enrollment. Course schedules are typically planned six to twelve months in advance, with detailed information available closer to start dates.

Enrollment and Participation

Educational program enrollment requires separate registration and may involve additional fees. Participants must meet basic technical requirements for online participation and agree to maintain respectful engagement during interactive sessions. Course materials remain accessible to enrolled participants for specified periods following completion.

We reserve the right to modify course content, scheduling, or delivery methods based on technological improvements, expert availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Enrolled participants will receive advance notice of any significant changes.

7. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

furoxenlavian provides educational and community services on an "as is" basis. While we strive to offer accurate, helpful information about wildlife photography, users acknowledge that outdoor photography involves inherent risks and that they are responsible for their own safety during any photography activities.

Important: We cannot guarantee specific learning outcomes, career advancement, or income generation from participation in our programs. Educational value depends on individual effort, prior experience, and practical application of learned concepts.

Our liability is limited to the extent permitted by Australian law. We are not responsible for indirect damages, lost opportunities, or consequences arising from user decisions made based on platform content or community interactions.

Technical Limitations

Platform functionality depends on internet connectivity, device compatibility, and third-party services. We cannot guarantee uninterrupted access and are not liable for technical issues beyond our reasonable control. Regular backups protect user content, though users should maintain their own copies of important materials.

8. Termination and Account Management

Either party may terminate the user agreement at any time. Users can close their accounts through platform settings or by contacting our support team. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in activities harmful to our community.

Upon termination, access to platform features ceases, though previously downloaded educational materials may be retained for personal use. User-uploaded content may be removed from public display but will be retained for a reasonable period to allow data recovery if requested.

Account termination does not affect completed educational program access or certificates earned through our platform. These remain valid regardless of ongoing platform participation.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by Australian law, specifically the laws of Western Australia. Any disputes arising from platform use or these terms will be resolved through Australian legal processes, with jurisdiction in the appropriate Western Australian courts.

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage users to contact our support team to resolve concerns through direct communication. Many issues can be addressed satisfactorily through collaborative problem-solving.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

For disputes that cannot be resolved through direct communication, we support mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods. This approach often provides more satisfactory outcomes for both parties while avoiding the costs and delays of formal litigation.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Use should be directed to our support team:

Address: PO Box 551 Bunbury WA 6230, Australia

Phone: +61747675445

Email: info@furoxenlavian.sbs

We typically respond to inquiries within 48 hours during business days and strive to provide clear, helpful responses to all user concerns.