Terms of Use
Last updated: October 6, 2026
Agreement to terms
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and vermilion-wind governing your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and services.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use our services.
Description of services
vermilion-wind provides news, analysis, and journalism-related services through various digital platforms. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Access to news articles, investigations, and multimedia content
- Subscription-based premium content and features
- Newsletters and personalized news briefings
- Mobile and desktop applications
- Custom research and reporting services
- Educational workshops and training programs
User accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent or suspicious activity.
Subscriptions and payments
Subscription terms
Paid subscriptions provide access to premium content and features. By subscribing, you agree to:
- Pay the applicable subscription fees
- Provide valid payment information
- Authorize recurring charges for renewable subscriptions
Billing and renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate.
Cancellation and refunds
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods except where required by law.
Intellectual property rights
All content published by vermilion-wind, including text, images, videos, graphics, and logos, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or distribute content without authorization
- Modify, create derivative works, or publicly display our content
- Use automated systems to scrape or download content
- Remove copyright notices or attribution information
- Use content for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement
Acceptable use policy
You agree not to use our services to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Harass, threaten, or abuse others
- Share your account credentials with others
User-generated content
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to us, you grant vermilion-wind a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content in connection with our services.
You represent that you own or have permission to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
Disclaimers
Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content.
While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that our content is error-free or that our services will be uninterrupted or secure.
Information on our site is for general informational purposes and should not be considered professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on our content.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, vermilion-wind shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.
Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless vermilion-wind and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.
Modifications to services and terms
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without notice.
We may also update these Terms of Use periodically. Material changes will be communicated through our website or via email. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms.
Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Sections of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.
Governing law and dispute resolution
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Melbourne, Victoria, except where prohibited by law.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Contact information
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 14, Collins Tower, 384 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia