Terms of Use
The terms on which Noverridge is made available. In short: this is free, independent, informational content — helpful for understanding your home, but never a substitute for a licensed professional.
Last updated: this version accompanies the current release of the Noverridge website.
Welcome to Noverridge. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site. These terms are written in plain language and are intended to be fair and clear.
Informational nature of the site
Noverridge is an independent, editorial knowledge hub providing general information about home services, maintenance and seasonal home care for Australian homeowners. The site is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a trades marketplace, a lead-generation service, a booking platform, a quotation service or a directory, and it does not arrange, supply or guarantee any home services.
No professional advice
The content on this site is general in nature and does not take into account your particular circumstances, property or needs. It is not professional advice — including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, building, structural, pest, financial or legal advice — and must not be relied upon as such. Much home work in Australia, including electrical and gas work, is regulated and must be performed by appropriately licensed professionals. Always obtain advice from a suitably qualified and licensed professional before making decisions or undertaking work, and treat any safety-critical or regulated task accordingly. If you face an emergency, contact a licensed professional or the relevant emergency service immediately.
Acceptable use
You agree to use the site lawfully and respectfully. In particular, you agree not to: use the site in any way that breaches applicable laws; attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site or its underlying systems; interfere with or disrupt the site's operation or security; scrape, harvest or copy content other than as permitted below; or misrepresent the site or its content. We may restrict or withdraw access where use is harmful, unlawful or inconsistent with these terms.
Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this site — including text, layout, design, graphics and the compilation of all material — is owned by or licensed to Noverridge and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view the content and may share links to pages for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, redistribute or commercially exploit the content without our permission, except as permitted by law (for example, fair dealing). Trade marks and brand names referenced on the site remain the property of their respective owners and are used for descriptive purposes only.
Third-party links and references
The site may refer to or link to third-party information, services or websites for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, and a reference or link does not imply endorsement. Your dealings with any third party are solely between you and that party.
Limitation of liability
While we take care to provide accurate and helpful general information, the site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including as to accuracy, completeness, currency or fitness for a particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Noverridge and those associated with it will not be liable for any loss or damage — direct, indirect, incidental or consequential — arising from your use of, or reliance on, the site or its content, or from any work you choose to undertake or commission. Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian Consumer Law; where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the extent permitted by law.
Changes to the site and terms
We may update, change or discontinue the site or any part of it at any time, and we may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. The current version will always appear on this page, and your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Governing principles
These terms are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the laws applicable in Australia. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force, and the unenforceable provision will be applied to the maximum extent permissible.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please reach out through the contact page. As noted there, the on-site form is a front-end demonstration provided for illustration.
Use the site freely and respectfully, but remember it is general information — not professional advice — and always rely on a licensed professional for regulated or safety-critical work.