1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ZoneCheck NSW ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
ZoneCheck NSW provides property zoning and planning information for New South Wales properties by querying publicly available data from NSW Government sources. The Service includes:
- Land zoning classifications
- Heritage and flood planning overlays
- Building controls (height, FSR, lot size)
- Bushfire prone land status
- LMR (Low & Mid-Rise Housing) development analysis
3. Information Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: The information provided by this Service is:
- For general reference only and not professional planning advice
- Not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or current
- Sourced from third-party government databases which may contain errors or be outdated
- Not a substitute for professional consultation with town planners, solicitors, or local councils
4. No Professional Advice
The Service does NOT provide:
- Professional planning advice
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Property valuation services
- Development application (DA) preparation or submission
You must consult with licensed professionals (town planners, solicitors, architects) before making any property development decisions.
5. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- We make NO WARRANTIES about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided
- We are NOT LIABLE for any decisions you make based on information from the Service
- We are NOT LIABLE for any financial losses, property damage, or other damages arising from use of the Service
- We are NOT LIABLE for errors, omissions, or delays in third-party data sources
- We are NOT LIABLE for development applications being rejected by councils
6. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Verify all information with relevant local councils and authorities
- Seek professional advice before making property decisions
- Use the Service lawfully and ethically
- Not misrepresent information from the Service as professional advice
- Not use the Service for illegal purposes
- Not attempt to scrape, copy, or redistribute our data commercially
7. Data Sources
Information is sourced from:
- NSW Planning Portal (ArcGIS services)
- NSW Government planning databases
- OpenStreetMap (for geocoding)
We do not control these third-party sources and are not responsible for their accuracy or availability.
8. LMR Analysis Disclaimer
The LMR Development Calculator provides preliminary assessments only. Actual eligibility for Low & Mid-Rise Housing reforms depends on:
- Council-specific planning controls
- Site-specific design requirements
- Current NSW Government policy (subject to change)
- Development application (DA) approval
Financial estimates are indicative only and vary significantly by location, market conditions, and project specifics.
9. Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, functionality, and content (excluding third-party data), is owned by ZoneCheck NSW and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute the Service without permission.
10. Payment Terms
If you subscribe to premium features:
- Payments are processed securely through Stripe
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled
- Refunds are provided at our discretion
- We may change pricing with 30 days' notice
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Excessive or abusive use of the Service
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of New South Wales.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Your Business Address]