Conditions of Use
1. General
1.1. Welcome to Meritoship (the "Website").
Contact us at info@meritoship.com
1.2. This Website provides information about third-party platforms ("Third-Party Platforms") for trading purposes (the "Services").
1.3. These Terms govern your ("You", "Your", or "User") access to the Website and Services. You must read these Terms carefully before accessing the Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between You and the owner of the Website. If you do not accept these Terms in full, you must not use the Website. These Terms may be amended from time to time.
These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy. By accepting these Terms, you also agree to our Privacy Policy. (Read our Privacy Policy here.)
2. Eligibility
2.1. Access to the Website is subject to the following conditions being met:
2.1.1. You are at least 18 years of age.
2.1.2. You have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2.1.3. The laws of your country of residence or the country in which you access the Services do not prohibit you from using the Website or its services.
2.2. We make no guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding the legality of the Website or services for any particular user. We are not liable for any unlawful use of the Website or services by any user.
Restricted Territories
3.1. We reserve the right to restrict access to the Services and/or Website (or any part thereof) for: (i) users residing in Restricted Territories; and (ii) users we determine may pose a regulatory, legal, or reputational risk.
3.2. Additional terms may apply to users who are citizens of, or resident in, certain countries before access is granted. If a user travels into a Restricted Territory, the Website or Services may be temporarily unavailable or blocked.
4. Prohibited activities
4.1. By using the Site and Services, you agree not to:
4.1.1. Connect to, access, or use the Website to download, upload, share, publish, transmit, or send: (a) material that infringes intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights; (b) material that is unlawful to publish or distribute due to threats, injury, defamation, slander, or racism; (c) material containing viruses or other harmful software capable of damaging our systems or those of third parties, or that blocks or restricts other users from accessing the Website; (d) material that violates any applicable law; or (e) advertisements or promotional content not covered by our prior written consent.
4.1.2. Modify or remove any attributions, legal notices, labels, or proprietary designations on this Website.
4.1.3. Access the Services through any interface other than the Website.
4.1.4. Interfere with other users' access to or use of the Website or Services.
4.1.5. Use bots or other automated means to access the Website and/or Services.
4.1.6. Upload or transmit — or attempt to upload or transmit — any content that incorporates passive or active data collection or transmission mechanisms, including web bugs, cookies, or spyware, without our express written permission.
4.1.7. Engage in framing, mirroring, or any other method that imitates the appearance or functionality of the Services.
4.1.8. Violate any applicable laws or regulations, or facilitate or encourage illegal activity, including trademark infringement, copyright violation, defamation, privacy breaches, identity theft, or distribution of fraudulent software.
4.1.9. Modify or alter the Website's source code, or upload applications or software that may cause damage to the Website or any other person.
4.1.10. Disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer any technology or software on the Website or used to deliver the Services.
4.2. These terms are in addition to any other rights we may hold. If we reasonably believe your use of the Website does not comply with these Terms or any applicable law, we may monitor your activity, restrict or block your access, disclose your behaviour on the Website to relevant third parties, or take any other appropriate action to protect the rights and property of third parties.
5. Intellectual Property Rights All content on this platform — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, software, and code — is the property of the Company or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, repost, or use any material from this platform for public or commercial purposes without prior written permission from the Company. The Company's trademarks, service marks, and trade names may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not affiliated with the Company, or in any manner likely to cause confusion, disparage, or discredit the Company. Any unauthorised use of platform content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws and may result in civil or criminal penalties. If you believe any content on this platform infringes your intellectual property rights, contact us promptly with details of the alleged infringement.
5.1. The Website's content — including video, text, images, logos, sounds, designs, trademarks, and other materials — is protected by our intellectual property rights and those of third parties.
5.2. All rights, title, and interests in the Services and Website belong to us. Using the Services or Website under these Terms does not grant you any intellectual property rights beyond the right to access them as permitted herein.
5.3. The Website and Services may only be accessed for personal, non-commercial use.
5.4. You must not permit any person to modify, reverse engineer, decompile, copy, sublicense, or rent the Services or Website, or create any derivative works from them.
6. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses — arising from your use of, or inability to use, our services. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the greater of the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim or one hundred Australian dollars (AUD $100). These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based — whether contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise — and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. Where such laws apply, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted.
6.1. The Website and Services are provided for your use. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website or Services, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or prompt delivery. All content and functionality available on or through the Website is provided "as is," "as available," and without any guarantee of outcome.
6.2. We accept no responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content on the Website, nor for any disruption or interruption of transmissions to or through the Services.
6.3. We are not liable for any loss, direct or indirect, incurred by you or any third party in connection with the Website or Services. You are solely responsible for any decisions made in reliance on information provided on the Website or through the Services.
6.4. We are not liable for any loss or damage, direct, indirect, or consequential, suffered by you or any third party, including loss of income or data arising from your use of the Website or Services. This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
6.5. We accept no responsibility for failures or disruptions caused by internet or telephone lines, computer hardware, system servers, or third-party service providers, nor for any issues arising from the use of the internet.
7. Third-Party Content and Services Our platform may include content, products, or services provided by third parties, including links to third-party websites. We have no control over third-party content or services and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or reliability. Accessing third-party content or services is at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties regarding any third-party content, and any dealings you have with third parties are solely between you and that third party. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on third-party content, products, or services. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site or service you access through our platform.
7.1. When using the Services, you may encounter content from third parties, including ads or reviews of Third-Party Platforms.
7.2. We do not take responsibility for any information or products referenced through such content, which may not always be current or accurate.
7.3. Verify the accuracy of any information before making a decision. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions taken based on that information.
8. Links
8.1. This site contains both content and advertisements, including materials made available through third-party websites ("Links"). Before downloading, accessing, or relying on information from these websites, software, or other materials — or completing any purchase or transaction — please exercise due caution. These links are provided for user convenience only. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information, products, or services available through third-party websites or applications.
8.2. The inclusion of hyperlinks on this site does not imply endorsement, authorisation, affiliation, or any other form of approval by us in relation to those websites, their software, or their administrators.
8.3. We have not reviewed all linked websites and cannot be held responsible for their content or software. We caution you to carefully consider any third-party website or application before using, relying on, or purchasing from it. We accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on content, information, or products accessed through third-party websites.
8.4. It is your responsibility to review the terms and policies of any third-party website. We strongly recommend doing so before engaging with those websites.
9. Miscellaneous
9.1. We may alter, suspend, or modify our Services at any time. Such changes will not give rise to any claims against us.
9.2. These Terms may be modified at any time. We will notify you by publishing the updated version with a revised date at the top. Changes take effect within a few business days. Continued use of the website following publication of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
9.3. The User acknowledges and agrees that any information transmitted via the website does not create any relationship beyond what is explicitly stated in these Terms.
9.4. These Terms and the Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time, constitute the entire agreement between us and the User. Any promise, representation, or agreement — whether oral or written — not included in these documents has no legal effect on the parties.
9.5. Failure to exercise any right or power under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or power. A partial exercise of any right or remedy does not preclude any further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
9.6. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions continue in full force and are to be interpreted as if the invalid provision had been removed, while still reflecting the original intent of the parties.
9.7. We may transfer or assign all rights and obligations under these Terms to third-party partners, including the operation and management of the website and its services. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms.