1. About these terms
These terms of use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of usefulvanity.com ("the site"), operated by the Useful Vanity editorial team ("we", "us"). By using the site you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.
2. The site is for information, not advice
Content on the site is general buying information for Australian consumers. It is not professional, financial, legal, electrical, safety or medical advice. Always confirm product suitability, warranty terms, delivery conditions and safety certifications with the retailer or manufacturer before purchase. Any reliance you place on the site's content is at your own risk.
3. Prices and availability change
Prices, stock levels, product variants and delivery windows shown in our guides reflect what we could verify at the time of writing or the last fact-check. Retailers change these without notice. Confirm the current listing on the retailer page before you buy.
4. No implied hands-on testing
Unless a guide explicitly states that hands-on testing was performed and describes who did it and when, we have not physically tested the products we write about. Our assessments are research-based, drawing on manufacturer documentation, retailer listings, third-party test reports and verified buyer feedback.
5. Content ownership
All text, layout, design and original photography on the site is owned by Useful Vanity or used under a valid licence, and is protected by Australian and international copyright law. Product images, logos and brand names remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and review purposes only.
You may not republish, systematically scrape, mirror or use site content for commercial purposes without written permission. Short quotations with a clear link back to the source article are welcome.
6. Third-party links
The site links to third-party websites, primarily Amazon Australia and other retailers. We don't control those sites and we're not responsible for their content, pricing or handling of your personal information. Their own terms and privacy policies apply.
7. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site or its infrastructure.
- Scrape, harvest or extract content at a volume or frequency that degrades service for other users or exceeds normal personal use.
- Reproduce, resell or exploit the site for commercial advantage.
- Interfere with security features, rate limits or analytics.
- Impersonate the site or the editorial team.
8. Disclaimers
The site is provided "as is" and "as available". We don't warrant that it will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that defects will be corrected. To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, we exclude all warranties, whether express or implied.
9. Limitation of liability
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded. Subject to that, we are not liable for any loss or damage (including indirect, consequential or economic loss) arising from your use of the site, reliance on any guide, or a purchase made through a third-party link.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us against claims, losses or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the site.
11. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the current version. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated Terms. For material changes, we will note the update on this page for a period.
12. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia applicable there. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and courts appellate from them.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms: hello@usefulvanity.com. See also our privacy policy and affiliate disclosure.