Terms of Use

‘Yes, I read the Terms & Conditions.’ It must be one of the biggest lies on the Internet. We get it. But as much as we like to challenge the status quo, Ts & Cs are a legal must-have. Plus, it’s important to make clear what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you.

This page outlines the terms of use of the OnlyFacts website. The first thing you need to know is that by using OnlyFacts, you’re agreeing to these terms. So, that means you need to read and understand them.

We want to help you understand these terms. That’s why we’ve written an extra part under each section that starts with ‘Basically …’. The ‘Basically’ part is supposed to help you understand the Legal part (which you also need to read) and is not legally binding.

Introduction

The OnlyFacts website http://onlyfacts.io (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) is designed to provide you with real-world data in relation to an array of issues that impact our communities, society and the built environment.

The Site is owned by Only Facts Pty Limited ACN 667 873 234. In these Terms of Use, “OnlyFacts”, “we” “us” and “our” refers to Only Facts Pty Limited ACN 667 873 234. These Terms of Use (these “Terms of Use”) apply to all the products and services offered by OnlyFacts (collectively, the “Service”).

Basically …

Whenever we refer to ourselves, we’re talking about OnlyFacts, the company that owns and operates this site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use set forth legally binding terms for your use of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, whether you are a “Visitor” (which means that you simply browse the Site) or you are a “Member” (which means that you have registered on the Site as a user). If you do not wish to accept these Terms of Use, you should leave the Site and discontinue use of the Service immediately.

Basically …

By using OnlyFacts, you agree to all the terms below.

2. Proprietary Rights

All materials on the Site—including names, logos, trademarks, text, graphics, videos, software, and other content (collectively, “Material”)—are protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights owned by OnlyFacts or licensed to us by third parties.

Some content is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0), which means you can:

Share – Copy and redistribute it in any medium or format.
Adapt – Remix, transform, and build upon it for any purpose, including commercial use.

Attribution Requirements: If you use CC BY 4.0-licensed content from OnlyFacts, you must provide appropriate credit, including a link to the original source and a statement that the material is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Anything not labeled CC BY 4.0 is protected under copyright, and you need explicit permission to use it beyond personal or fair use.

Basically …

We own the content on OnlyFacts but some content is available under CC BY 4.0, meaning you can share, adapt, and even use it commercially—but only if you give proper credit and link back to us. If it’s not labeled CC BY 4.0, you need our explicit permission to use it.

3. Permitted Use

Some content on OnlyFacts is available under CC BY 4.0, allowing both personal and commercial use, as long as proper attribution is given.

Other content, including branding, logos, proprietary research, and editorial commentary, remains the intellectual property of OnlyFacts and cannot be used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

Linking Policy:

If you use our work, you must link to OnlyFacts. You may otherwise to OnlyFacts content, but links must not:

Misrepresent our work.
Suggest an endorsement that doesn’t exist.
Frame our content within another website in a way that obscures its source.

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If it’s labeled CC BY 4.0, you’re free to use it—just give credit and link to the Site. If it’s not labeled CC BY 4.0, ask us first. Our logos, branding, proprietary research, and editorial content are strictly off-limits for reuse. You can link to our content, but don’t misrepresent it.

4. Licensing & Attribution

OnlyFacts makes certain content available under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, you are free to:

Share – Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapt – Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

Conditions of Use:

Attribution – You must give appropriate credit and link to us. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests OnlyFacts endorses you or your use.
No Additional Restrictions – You cannot apply legal terms or technological measures that that limit others from using the content under CC BY 4.0.

Excluded Content:

Not all content on OnlyFacts is covered under CC BY 4.0. This license does not apply to:

Branding, logos, and trademarks.
Certain third-party datasets, research, or proprietary materials.
Editorial analysis, commentary, and explanatory articles.

Republishing & Special Licenses

For content not covered under CC BY 4.0, OnlyFacts offers republishing licenses for organisations that want to use, distribute, or integrate our content into their platforms.

Media outlets, educational institutions, and research organisations may be eligible for special licensing arrangements that allow for broader use with permissions.
Licensing options vary depending on content type and intended use.

If you’re interested, contact us to discuss republishing options.

Basically …

If it’s labeled CC BY 4.0, you’re free to use it—just give credit and link to the Site. If it’s not, you need permission. Media, educators, and researchers may be eligible for special licensing—reach out if that’s you.

5. Preservation/Disclosure

You acknowledge, consent and agree that OnlyFacts may access, preserve and disclose your account information if required to do so by law or if OnlyFacts, acting reasonably, considers that such access, preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

comply with legal process nationally or internationally;
enforce these Terms of Use;
respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third parties;
protect the rights, property or personal safety of OnlyFacts; or
pursuant to the terms of the Privacy Policy.

Basically …

If the law says we have to disclose information, we can.

6. Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to other sites owned by third parties (i.e. advertisers, affiliate partners, strategic partners, or others). We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the products or offerings of, any of these businesses or individuals, or the accuracy of the content of their Site. OnlyFacts does not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, product, and content of any such Site. Before you use any third-party Site, you should review the applicable terms of use and policies for such third-party Site. The inclusion of a link on the Site does not in any way imply OnlyFacts’ endorsement of such third-party Site. If you decide to access any such linked Site, you do so at your own risk.

Basically …

There might be links to other sites but we’re not responsible for their stuff.

7. Privacy Policy

OnlyFacts respects your privacy and permits you to control certain aspects of the treatment of your personal information as set out in OnlyFacts’ Privacy Policy. A complete statement of the current privacy policy can be found in OnlyFacts’ Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is expressly incorporated into these Terms of Use by this reference.

Basically …

We respect your right to privacy and there’s another policy about that.

8. Membership

The licence to access and use the information on our Site does not include the right to use any data mining robots or other extraction tools. The licence also does not permit you to metatag or mirror our Site without our prior written permission. We reserve the right to serve you with notice if we become aware of your metatag or mirroring of our Site.

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No bots. No scraping. No stealing.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is being made available by OnlyFacts for the purposes of communicating information for the benefit of the public.

You agree that your use of the Site shall be at your sole risk. The Site and the Materials are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, OnlyFacts, its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Site and your use thereof.

OnlyFacts makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the Site’s content or the content of any sites linked to this Site and assumes no liability or responsibility for any:

errors, omissions, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content;
any unauthorised access to or use of OnlyFacts secure servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein;
any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site;
any bugs, viruses, trojan horses or the like which may be transmitted to or through the Site by any third party; and
any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Site.

OnlyFacts does not warrant, endorse, guarantee or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the Site or any hyperlinked Site or featured in any banner or other advertising and OnlyFacts will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between You and any third party providers of products or services.

As with the purchase of a product or service through any medium or in any environment, you should use your best judgment and exercise caution where appropriate. You must exercise your own skill and care when using the Site and carefully evaluate the veracity and relevance of the Material for your own purposes.

This Site is not a substitute for independent professional advice and you must obtain any relevant professional advice relevant to suit your unique circumstances.

Basically …

We aim for accuracy, but mistakes happen. We can’t promise the Site will always work perfectly, stay secure, or be free of errors. Use your own judgment and seek professional advice where needed.

10. Limitation on Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law including, but not limited to, the Australian Consumer Law, in no event shall OnlyFacts, its officers, directors, employees or agent, be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages and OnlyFacts, to the fullest extent permitted, excludes and restricts the application of all of the provisions of Subdivision B of Division 1 of Part 3-2 of the Australian Consumer Law and the exercise of any right conferred by any such provision. You specifically acknowledge that OnlyFacts shall not be liable for content posted by users or the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with You.

No communication of any kind between You and OnlyFacts or a representative of OnlyFacts shall constitute a waiver of any limitations of liability hereunder or create any additional warranty not expressly stated in these Terms of Use.

Basically …

We are not liable if something goes wrong.

11. Indemnity

You agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless OnlyFacts, its subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors, officers, directors, employees, consultants, representatives and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to legal fees and costs) arising from:

your use of or access to the Site;
your violation of any term of these Terms of Use;
your violation of any third party right, including, without limitation, any copyright, property, or privacy right; or
any claim that one of your submissions of Content caused damage to a third party. This defence and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Use and your use of the Site.

This release and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the jurisdiction referred to in clause 20 of these Terms of Use if a portion of this release is held invalid, the balance shall remain in full force and effect. You may have rights under the Australian Consumer Law. This release and indemnity is not intended to restrict, modify or limit your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Basically …

If your actions cause legal trouble, OnlyFacts isn’t responsible—you are. Follow the rules and use the Site responsibly.

12. Modification and Discontinuation

We reserve the right at any time to modify, edit, delete, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently the Service or any of the Site (or any portion thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we will not be liable to you or to any third party for any such modification, editing, deletion, suspension or discontinuance of the Service or the Site.

Basically …

We don’t expect major changes, but we might update or pause services at any time.

13. Assignment

These Terms of Use and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by OnlyFacts without restriction.

Basically …

These Terms are for you.

14. Waiver and Severability of Terms

The failure of OnlyFacts to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavour to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Use remain in full force and effect.

Basically …

We can choose if and when we want to enforce these Terms. And if one part of these Terms is invalid, the rest still stands.

15. Amendment

We may modify these Terms of Use from time to time and without notice, and such modification shall be effective upon its posting on the Site. You accept, and agree to be bound by, any modification to these Terms of Use when you use the Site after any such modification is posted; it is therefore important that you review these Terms of Use regularly.

Basically …

These Terms might change occasionally. If you keep using the Site, it means you agree to the new version.

16. Compliance with International Law

To the extent required by law, including international law and treaties to which Australia is a party, these Terms of Use and the Website will comply with international law.

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We comply with Australian law, and where necessary, international law too.

17. Privacy

When visiting this Site, a record of your visit is logged.

Depending on the information provided by your browser the following information may be collected:

type of browser used
server address (i.e. IP address which is stored anonymously)
operating system (for example Windows, MAC)
the date and time you visited the Site
pages and links visited, and documents downloaded
the path you took to get to the site
region, country and preferred language settings.

We may use the above information to understand how our Site is being used. This helps us improve our Site and provide you with a better experience.

We will comply with all relevant laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), that regulate the protection of personal information. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any person or entity except in the following circumstances:

you give us permission;
it is authorised or required by law; or
it falls within an exception set out in the Australian Privacy Principles.

We store information in different ways, including:

our document and records management systems;
cloud storage;
browser storage; and
cookies.

We use cookies created both by us and third parties. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you can change your browser settings. However, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Site.

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We collect some data (like site visits) to make the experience better. We don’t share personal info unless the law requires it. You can turn off cookies, but the Site may not work as well.

18. Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales and any claim made by either party against the other which in any way arises out of these Terms of Use will be heard in New South Wales and you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of those Courts.

If any provision in these Terms of Use is invalid under any law the provision will be limited, narrowed, construed or altered as necessary to render it valid but only to the extent necessary to achieve such validity. If necessary the invalid provision will be deleted from these Terms of Use and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

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If legal issues come up, NSW laws apply.