Terms of Use
Last updated: 28/04/2026
Acceptance of terms
By accessing and using the SEAF (Shared Environmental Analytics Facility) website at seaf.org.au, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website. SEAF is an initiative of the Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) and the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI).
Use of this website
This website is provided for informational purposes to support understanding of SEAF’s services, environmental analytics capabilities, partnerships and related activities. You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use this website in any way that breaches any applicable local, state, national or international law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website, its servers or any systems connected to this website
- Use automated tools, bots or scripts to access, scrape or collect content from this website without prior written consent
- Transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of this website
Intellectual property
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, diagrams, illustrations, data visualisations and software — is the property of SEAF, WABSI, WAMSI, or their respective licensors and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display or otherwise use any content from this website without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use such as viewing and printing pages for your own reference.
The SEAF name, logo and associated branding are trademarks of WABSI and WAMSI. Use of these marks without written authorisation is prohibited.
Environmental data and analytics
SEAF provides access to environmental data, analytics, models and related products through its Central Hub and Gateway services. Any data, models, maps, forecasts or analytics accessed through this website or referenced on it are provided for general informational purposes only.
While SEAF strives to ensure the accuracy, reliability and currency of information presented, environmental data is inherently subject to uncertainty, change and limitations in underlying datasets. SEAF does not warrant that any data, model outputs or analytics are complete, current or free from error.
Users should exercise independent professional judgement before relying on any information from this website for environmental approvals, assessments, regulatory submissions or any other decision-making purpose.
Contact form and submissions
When you submit information through our contact form, expression of interest form, or any other submission mechanism on this website, you agree that:
- The information you provide is accurate and complete
- You are authorised to provide any information submitted
- SEAF may use the information in accordance with our Privacy Policy to respond to your enquiry and for related communications
Newsletter subscription
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic communications from SEAF about news, updates, events and partnership opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.
Third-party links and content
This website may contain links to websites or resources operated by third parties, including our partners and supporters such as government departments, research institutions and industry organisations. These links are provided for convenience only. SEAF does not endorse, control or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices or availability of any third-party websites.
Disclaimer of warranties
This website and all content, materials and information on it are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, SEAF, WABSI and WAMSI disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy and non-infringement.
SEAF does not warrant that this website will be available without interruption, that it will be free of errors or defects, or that any defects will be corrected.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, SEAF, WABSI, WAMSI, their officers, employees, contractors and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from or related to:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this website
- Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the content
- Any reliance you place on information provided through this website
- Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Australian law, including under the Australian Consumer Law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SEAF, WABSI, WAMSI, their officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of this website or breach of these Terms of Use.
Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia for any disputes arising under these terms.
Changes to these terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
SEAF — Shared Environmental Analytics Facility Email: info@seaf.org.au Website: https://seaf.org.au/contact/
