1. About Us
This website EwasteWatch, is operated by Total Environment Centre Inc [ABN: 54 152 721 302], (TEC hereafter), a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Our Primary website is located at https://www.tec.org.au
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Use of This Website
Our aim is to inform and support evidence-based decision-making by individuals, businesses, community organisations, and government to protect Australia’s natural environment. We provide a platform for authors to contribute work that furthers these aims in relation to electronic and electrical waste (Ewaste). You are welcome to use and rely upon the information on this website for general guidance, research, education, journalistic endeavors, and policy development, provided that:
- You acknowledge the author (if identified), the EwasteWatch website, and the Total Environment Centre as the source (Proper Attribution); and
- You understand that it is of a general nature and not tailored to your specific circumstances as outlined in the Reliance Disclaimer below.
You must not:
- Present our materials as your own work;
- Alter, misrepresent, or use our materials in a misleading way; or
- Use this site for unlawful or commercial exploitation without written permission.
- Use the site to send or post harmful, defamatory, or unlawful material; or
- Interfere with the site’s operation or security.
While we take care to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our content, we cannot guarantee that it is complete or up to date. Users are responsible for evaluating the suitability of any information before acting on it.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all materials on this website — including text, graphics, reports, data, and downloadable documents — are the intellectual property of TEC and are protected by Australian copyright law.
You may:
- Quote, reproduce, or share our content for non-commercial or public-interest purposes, including by government agencies, educational institutions, journalists and businesses, provided proper attribution (as above) is given;
- Link to our publications or cite them in reports, policies, or communications; and
- Use figures or findings with clear acknowledgment of TEC and without modification that could misrepresent the original context.
If you wish to use our materials for commercial publication, paid consultancy, or marketing, please contact us for permission at info@tec.org.au
Where we publish material under a Creative Commons licence, the specific licence terms will be stated and must be followed.
4. Reliance Disclaimer
The information and materials published on this website are provided in good faith and based on sources, research, and analysis believed to be reliable at the time of publication.
While TEC encourages businesses, government agencies, and community organisations to use our publications to inform their decisions, we do not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or other consequence arising from reliance on the information provided.
Users should:
- Exercise their own skill and judgment when applying this material to specific circumstances;
- Seek independent professional or technical advice where appropriate; and
- Verify that any data or recommendations remain current before use.
Nothing on this website constitutes professional advice, and TEC makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content for a particular purpose.
5. Submissions and Contributions
If you submit or post any material (e.g. comments, photos, testimonials or article) to our website or social media channels:
- You grant TEC a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, and publish that material.
- In relation to article submitted for publication on this website, you warrant that your material is original and does not infringe any rights of others, were prepared in good faith and based on sources, research, and analysis believed to be reliable at the time of submission.
- While we reserve the right to remove or edit material that we consider inappropriate, we will consult you directly and seek your consent prior to making any changes to your work.
6. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The most recent version will be available on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
📧 info@tec.org.au
📞 (02) 9211 5022
📬 PO Box K61, Haymarket NSW 1240