Terms and Conditions

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the LinkUp Careers platform, operated by LinkUp Careers Ltd ACN 689 048 226 ("LinkUp Careers", "we", "us", or "our"), accessible at linkupcareers.com and linkupcareers.com.au (collectively, the "Platform"). LinkUp Careers operates nationally and accepts users and content submissions from all Australian states and territories.

By accessing or using the Platform in any capacity, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform. For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@linkupcareers.com.au.

LinkUp Careers is an Australian platform dedicated to addressing the gender equity deficit in the construction, energy, and manufacturing industries by increasing the representation of women in these sectors. The Platform connects young people, especially women, in secondary education and individuals seeking career changes, with exploration programs, networking opportunities, role models, training courses, and job listings offered by employers committed to gender-inclusive workplaces. Parents and educators also use the Platform as an informational and educational resource.

These Terms are organised into three sections:

• Part A: General Terms: applicable to all users of the Platform;
• Part B: User-Specific Terms: applicable to men, women and gender-diverse individuals seeking jobs, training, or career exploration, and to parents and educators; and
• Part C: Organisation-Specific Terms: applicable to employers and training organisations that pay to advertise on the Platform.

1. About LinkUp Careers

This Platform is owned and operated by LinkUp Careers Ltd ACN 689 048 226. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@linkupcareers.com.au.

2. Definitions

In these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "Account" means the single account type created upon registration, available to all users including students, parents, educators, employers, and training organisations.
• "Content" means all text, data, graphics, images, information, listings, descriptions, and other material published or made available on the Platform.
• "Employer" means any organisation that has registered on the Platform to advertise job vacancies or employer branding materials.
• "Minor" means any individual under the age of 18 years, or such higher age as may be prescribed by applicable law in the user's jurisdiction.
• "Organisation" means any employer or training organisation that has registered and paid to advertise on the Platform.
• "Platform" has the meaning given in the Introduction.
• "Training Organisation" means any registered training organisation, university, TAFE, or other provider of vocational, educational, or professional development courses listed on the Platform.
• "User" means any person who accesses or uses the Platform in any capacity.
• "User Content" means any content, including text, images, or other materials, posted, uploaded, or shared by a User on the Platform.

3. Intermediary Role and Limitation of Liability

LinkUp Careers operates solely as an intermediary platform. We provide a digital environment through which women and career explorers can discover and connect with programs, opportunities, employers, and training providers. We do not operate as an employment agency, a registered training organisation, a career counsellor, or an educational institution.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure information on the Platform is accurate and up to date; however, we do not guarantee that Content is complete or error-free. LinkUp Careers does not endorse, verify, warrant, or accept responsibility for:

• the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any Content posted by Organisations or third parties;
• the quality, suitability, safety, or outcomes of any training course, apprenticeship, micro-credential, or educational program listed on the Platform;
• the conduct, practices, hiring decisions, or workplace culture of any employer listed on or linked from the Platform;
• the fitness of any role model, mentor, or network contact for any particular purpose; or
• any outcome, including but not limited to employment, enrolment, or career advancement, arising from a User's engagement with any listing, program, or Organisation on the Platform.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Australian law, including the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)), LinkUp Careers excludes all liability for any loss or damage (including indirect, incidental, or consequential loss) suffered by any User in connection with their use of the Platform or their interactions with any Organisation.

Where legislation implies a condition or warranty that cannot be excluded, our liability for breach of such condition or warranty is limited, to the extent permitted by law, to resupplying the relevant service or paying the cost of having the service resupplied.

4. Account Registration

All users, including students, parents, educators, employers, and training organisations, register for a single account type on the Platform. Different Terms apply to different user categories as set out in Parts B and C.

To create an Account, you must provide accurate and complete information as required by the registration form, and maintain the accuracy of that information.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your Account. You must notify LinkUp Careers immediately of any unauthorised access or suspected breach of your Account security.

LinkUp Careers reserves the right to suspend or terminate any Account at its discretion, including where a User breaches these Terms or where continued operation of the Account is deemed harmful to the Platform or its users.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the intellectual property of LinkUp Careers or our licensors and is protected by Australian copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may view and download materials for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content without our prior written consent.

By submitting any User Content to the Platform (including profile information, reviews, or comments), you retain any rights you hold in that content, and grant LinkUp Careers a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, store, display, and publish your content as needed to operate and improve the Platform and our services.

By submitting User Content, you confirm that you have the necessary rights or permissions to share it, and that it does not infringe the copyright, privacy, or other rights of any person.

6. User-Generated Content

You may post, upload, or share User Content on the Platform. We do not monitor all User Content and do not warrant its legality or accuracy.

If any User Content is brought to our attention as potentially unlawful or infringing, we will review it and, if necessary, remove it or request you modify it in line with applicable laws, including the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and the Australian Consumer Law.

If you believe content on the Platform infringes your rights or breaches any law, please contact us at contact@linkupcareers.com.au.

7. Website Access and Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the Platform.

Without limiting the above, you must not:

• use the Platform in any way that may damage, disable, overburden, or impair it;
• interfere with any other person's use of the Platform;
• introduce malicious software, viruses, or other harmful code, or attempt unauthorised access to any part of the Platform or its systems;
• use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from the Platform without our prior written consent;
• post or transmit Content that is false, misleading, defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful; or
• use the Platform to harass, harm, or intimidate any person.

We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms.

8. Communications

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, you agree to receive occasional updates about our services. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email or by contacting us at contact@linkupcareers.com.au.

Essential Service Communications

By creating an Account or using our services, you agree that we may send you important information about your account, security, or the operation of the Platform. These communications are necessary for the provision of our services and you cannot opt out of receiving them.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, including the websites of Organisations. These links are provided for convenience only. LinkUp Careers does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website. Your use of any linked website is at your own risk.

11. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law or Victorian consumer legislation. If any goods or services we supply do not meet a consumer guarantee under law, you are entitled to a remedy such as repair, replacement, or refund as required by law.

12. Termination of Access

LinkUp Careers reserves the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Platform at any time, without notice, if we believe you have breached these Terms, engaged in unlawful conduct, or acted in a way that is harmful to our business or to other users.

13. Modifications to the Platform and Terms

LinkUp Careers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform or any feature thereof at any time without notice.

We may amend these Terms from time to time. Amended Terms will be posted on the Platform with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Platform after the posting of amended Terms constitutes your acceptance of those amendments.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Each party submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the applicable federal courts of Australia in connection with any dispute arising under these Terms.

15. Helpful Resources

For more information about your rights and obligations, you may wish to visit:

• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): Consumer Rights
• Consumer Affairs Victoria: Consumer Rights
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: Privacy Rights

16. Eligibility and Consent for Minors

The Platform is accessible to persons of all ages who are interested in careers in construction, energy, and manufacturing, including young women currently enrolled in secondary education with the consent of a parent, guardian or teacher.

Minors (persons under 18 years of age) do not have legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under Australian law. Accordingly:

• A Minor cannot independently agree to these Terms and cannot create an Account in their own right;
• A parent or legal guardian must review these Terms, create an Account on behalf of the Minor, and by doing so, the parent or legal guardian agrees to these Terms and assumes full legal responsibility for the Minor's use of the Platform; and
• Where a parent or educator uses the Platform solely for informational or research purposes relating to a Minor (without creating an Account in the Minor's name), the parent or educator is the User, and these Terms apply to them directly.

If we become aware that an Account has been created by a Minor without parental or guardian consent, we reserve the right to suspend or delete that Account pending verification.

Parents and guardians who consent to and manage an Account on behalf of a Minor acknowledge and accept all obligations and liabilities under these Terms in connection with that Account.

17. Nature of Platform Use for Individuals

Individual Users may use the Platform to:

• browse information about career pathways, industries, and roles in construction, energy, and manufacturing;
• discover exploration programs, including work experience, site visits, and industry events;
• identify and connect with role models and networking contacts;
• search for and enquire about training courses, including micro-credentials, apprenticeships, TAFE programs, and university courses; and
• search for and apply for job opportunities advertised by Organisations.

LinkUp Careers does not guarantee the availability, suitability, or continued listing of any program, course, role model profile, or job vacancy on the Platform.

18. No Employment or Enrolment Guarantee

Use of the Platform does not guarantee employment, an offer of enrolment in any course or apprenticeship, or any other specific outcome. Any application or enquiry is subject to the independent assessment and decision-making of the relevant Organisation. LinkUp Careers is not a party to any agreement between a User and an Organisation.

19. User-Submitted Information

When you create a profile or submit information to the Platform (including a resume or expressions of interest), you represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, current, and not misleading. You acknowledge that this information may be viewed by Organisations registered on the Platform, subject to our Privacy Policy.

If you provide personal information about another person (for example, a student's details), you confirm that you have obtained that person's consent (or, in the case of a Minor, the consent of their parent or guardian) to provide that information.

20. Educational and Informational Use

Parents and educators accessing the Platform as an informational resource acknowledge that Content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on the Platform constitutes career advice, legal advice, financial advice, or professional guidance of any kind. Users should seek independent professional advice as appropriate.

21. Eligibility to Advertise

Organisations wishing to advertise on the Platform must:

• be a legally registered entity in Australia or another jurisdiction acceptable to LinkUp Careers;
• agree to these Terms in their entirety;
• comply with all applicable laws, including anti-discrimination legislation, workplace health and safety laws, and consumer protection laws; and
• demonstrate a genuine commitment to gender-inclusive hiring practices and workplace cultures that support the participation and advancement of women.

LinkUp Careers reserves the right to decline or revoke the registration of any Organisation in its sole discretion, including where the Organisation's conduct or practices are inconsistent with the mission and values of the Platform.

22. Advertising Fees and Listing Duration

Organisations pay an advertising fee of AUD $250 (inclusive of GST, unless otherwise specified) per listing period. Each listing period is three (3) months from the date the listing is published on the Platform.

Payment is due in advance at the time of listing submission. Listings will not be published until payment has been received and confirmed.

Upon the expiry of a listing period, the listing will be automatically removed from the Platform unless the Organisation elects to renew by submitting a further payment.

Fees paid are non-refundable except where required by the Australian Consumer Law or where LinkUp Careers has failed to publish the listing in accordance with these Terms.

23. Scope of Advertising

The AUD $250 listing fee entitles an Organisation to list one (1) entry-level role, one (1) course, one (1) program or one (1) hidden job showcase on the Platform for the applicable listing period.

In addition to standard listings, LinkUp Careers offers the following separate services:

• Corporate Branding Packages: organisations may pay to feature their brand, workplace culture story, or employer value proposition on designated areas of the Platform. Pricing and specifications are available on request.
• Role Model and Outreach Programs: organisations may sponsor or facilitate the participation of their employees or representatives as role models, mentors, or speakers featured on the Platform. Participation in role model outreach programs is subject to separate agreement with LinkUp Careers.

All advertising content must comply with the Content Standards set out in clause 25.

24. Organisation Responsibilities

Organisations are solely responsible for:

• the accuracy, completeness, and currency of all Content submitted for publication on the Platform;
• ensuring that advertised vacancies and courses comply with all applicable laws, including anti-discrimination, fair work, consumer protection, and vocational education and training legislation;
• fulfilling all representations made in their listings;
• responding to applications and enquiries in a timely and professional manner; and
• notifying LinkUp Careers promptly if a vacancy is filled, a course is closed, or any material change occurs to a listing.

An Organisation's registration does not constitute an endorsement by LinkUp Careers of the Organisation, its products, services, or employment practices.

25. Content Standards for Organisations

All Content submitted by Organisations must:

• be accurate, truthful, and not misleading or deceptive;
• comply with the Australian Consumer Law and applicable advertising standards;
• not contain discriminatory, offensive, or unlawful material;
• not misrepresent the nature, conditions, remuneration, or requirements of a vacancy or course;
• clearly identify the Organisation responsible for the listing; and
• be consistent with the gender-inclusive mission of the Platform.

LinkUp Careers reserves the right to review, edit, reject, or remove any Organisation Content that does not meet these standards, without refund of fees paid.

26. Indemnity

Each Organisation agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LinkUp Careers, its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including legal costs on a solicitor-client basis) arising out of or in connection with:

• any Content submitted by the Organisation to the Platform;
• any breach by the Organisation of these Terms;
• any claim by a User arising from the Organisation's conduct, listings, or interactions with Users; or
• any breach by the Organisation of applicable law.

27. Termination of Organisation Listings

LinkUp Careers may remove or suspend an Organisation's listings and Account at any time and without notice if:

• the Organisation breaches these Terms;
• the Organisation's conduct is inconsistent with the values of the Platform;
• payment is not received or is reversed; or
• LinkUp Careers is required to do so by law or a regulatory authority.

Where LinkUp Careers removes a listing in circumstances other than Organisation fault or non-payment, LinkUp Careers will use reasonable endeavours to provide a pro-rata refund of unused listing fees.

28. Entire Agreement

These Terms (together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and LinkUp Careers with respect to your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

29. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

30. Waiver

Failure or delay by LinkUp Careers to exercise any right or remedy does not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy.

31. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of LinkUp Careers. LinkUp Careers may assign these Terms without your consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.