Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our website
Last updated: December 2025
Welcome to Ice Cream Australia. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website ice-cream.com.au (the "Site"), operated by Ice Cream Australia ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Use of the Site
2.1 Permitted Use
You may use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes to access information about ice cream making, read our guides and articles, and learn about products we recommend. You agree to use the Site in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
2.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our express written permission
- Use any automated means, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Site or collect content
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Site or any systems or networks connected to the Site
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Our Content
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of Ice Cream Australia or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 Limited Licence
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the Site or its contents
- Any collection or use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
- Any derivative use of the Site or its contents
- Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another party
- Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
3.3 Trademarks
Ice Cream Australia and our logo are trademarks of Ice Cream Australia. All other trademarks, product names, and company names or logos mentioned on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
4. User-Generated Content
If you submit any content to our Site, including but not limited to comments, feedback, or suggestions ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content throughout the world in any media.
You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to the User Content you submit, and that the User Content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law.
5. Product Information and Affiliate Links
5.1 Product Recommendations
We provide product recommendations and reviews based on our research and testing. However, we do not manufacture, sell, or directly distribute any of the products featured on our Site. Product availability, pricing, and specifications are subject to change by the respective retailers and manufacturers.
5.2 Affiliate Relationships
Our Site participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on our Site. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or product recommendations. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
5.3 Third-Party Websites
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailer sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- WARRANTIES OF TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ICE CREAM AUSTRALIA, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
- SERVICE INTERRUPTION OR COMPUTER DAMAGE
- COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ice Cream Australia, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
9. Recipe and Technique Disclaimer
The recipes, techniques, and advice provided on our Site are for informational purposes only. Results may vary based on individual skill levels, equipment, and ingredients used. We are not responsible for any adverse outcomes resulting from following our recipes or advice. Please exercise appropriate caution when preparing food and using kitchen equipment.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Victoria, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ice Cream Australia regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Ice Cream Australia.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Ice Cream Australia
Email: legal@ice-cream.com.au
Website: Contact Form