Last updated: 18th of June, 2025.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Finistry (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”)!
These Terms of Service (“Terms”, “Terms of Service”) govern your use of our website located at finistry.com.au (the “Service”).
Our Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer also govern your use of our Service and explain how we collect, safeguard, and disclose information. By using this site, you agree to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Website Disclaimer (collectively, “Agreements”). If you do not agree with any part of the Agreements, you must not use the Service.
This website serves as a directory and marketplace for financial professionals. Finistry does not provide financial, legal, or investment advice. Use of this Service is at your own risk.
2. Communications
By using our Service, you agree to receive newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other communications from us. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.
3. Purchases
If you make a purchase through our Service, you may be required to provide billing and payment details. You warrant that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to use the selected payment method.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders for reasons including but not limited to product or service availability, inaccuracies, or suspected fraud.
4. Contests, Sweepstakes, and Promotions
Promotions hosted on the Service may have additional rules. If such rules conflict with these Terms, the Promotion rules will prevail.
5. Subscriptions
Some services are available on a recurring Subscription basis. Your Subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled. You are responsible for maintaining accurate billing information.
Failure to process payment may result in suspension or cancellation of your account.
6. Free Trial
We may offer limited-time free trials. If billing details are provided at sign-up, you will not be charged until the trial ends. We reserve the right to modify or cancel any trial offer without notice.
7. Fee Changes
We may change Subscription fees at the end of your billing cycle, with reasonable prior notice. Your continued use of the Service after the change implies acceptance.
8. Refunds
We do not provide refunds for Subscription services or advertising contracts, except as required under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Please review your purchase carefully before completing it. For issues covered by the ACL, please contact us.
9. Content
You are responsible for content you post. By posting content, you grant Finistry a non-exclusive license to use, modify, display, and distribute it in connection with the Service. You retain full ownership of your content.
We reserve the right to moderate or remove content at our discretion, particularly if it violates laws or these Terms.
10. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Service:
- In violation of any laws or regulations.
- To harass, abuse, impersonate, or harm others.
- To upload harmful or unlawful content.
- To interfere with the Service’s security or functionality.
- To manipulate ratings, listings, or user reviews.
Finistry reserves the right to take legal action or terminate access for prohibited conduct.
11. Analytics
We may use third-party services to monitor and analyze usage of our Service.
12. No Use By Minors
Users must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service.
13. Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality and agree to notify us of unauthorized use. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
14. Intellectual Property
Except for user content, all content on the Service is the property of Finistry. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit it without written permission.
15. Copyright Policy
If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed, contact us via our contact page with your claim. Misuse of the process may result in liability.
16. DMCA Notice
To submit a copyright claim under the DMCA, provide:
- Your signature (digital or physical),
- Description of the infringed work,
- Location of the infringing content,
- Your contact information,
- A statement of good faith belief, and
- A statement under penalty of perjury of ownership.
17. Feedback
Any feedback you submit may be used by Finistry without restriction or compensation. You waive any intellectual property claims related to such feedback.
18. Links to Other Websites
Finistry may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, services, or privacy practices. Use them at your own risk.
19. Directory Listings and Reviews
Finistry provides a platform for listing and reviewing financial professionals such as accountants, financial advisers, mortgage brokers, insurance brokers, and bookkeepers.
We do not vet or endorse any professional listed. Listings are user-submitted or publicly sourced and may not be current or accurate. Reviews are subjective and not verified. You are solely responsible for verifying the qualifications and legitimacy of any professional before engaging their services.
20. Disclaimer of Warranty
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, accuracy, or fitness for a specific purpose. Use of the Service is at your sole risk.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Finistry shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Service. If liability is found, it is limited to the amount you paid for the Service.
22. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access for violating these Terms or engaging in fraudulent or abusive behaviour. Provisions that should survive termination will continue in effect.
23. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Queensland.
24. Changes to Service
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any unavailability or interruptions.
25. Amendments to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective once posted. Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance.
26. Waiver and Severability
Our failure to enforce a provision does not waive our right to do so in the future. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder will remain in full force.
27. Acknowledgement
By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
28. Contact Us
For any feedback, questions, or concerns, please reach out via our contact page.