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Terms of Use.

Last updated: 11 May 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Wightons Lawyers Pty. Ltd. (ABN 35 007 191 086) ("Wightons", "we", "our", "us") at wightons.org, including any subdomains and the Wightons client portal. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. No legal advice

The information on this website is general in nature and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not, and should not be relied upon as, legal advice. Use of this website does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Wightons. For advice specific to your circumstances, please contact our office to arrange a consultation.

2. Use of the website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the site by, any third party. You must not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, the server on which it is hosted, or any related systems;
  • Use the website to transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
  • Use any automated means (including scrapers or bots) to access the website without our prior written consent;
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or otherwise exploit any portion of the website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.

3. Intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, and the underlying code — is the property of Wightons Lawyers Pty. Ltd. or our licensors, and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your personal, non-commercial use only.

4. Client portal accounts

If you register an account to use our client portal, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration;
  • Keep your password confidential and not share it with any other person;
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account;
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion where we reasonably suspect misuse.

5. Marketing communications

Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications by email or SMS, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in any communication, replying STOP to an SMS, or contacting our office. Standard message and data rates may apply for SMS communications. By providing your phone number and consenting, you confirm that you are the authorised user of the number provided.

6. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Such links are provided for convenience only — Wightons does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content of any third-party website.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wightons makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wightons, its directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria for any matter arising out of or relating to these Terms.

11. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date last updated noted at the top. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Wightons Lawyers Pty. Ltd.
89 Myers Street, Geelong VIC 3220
Email: legal@wightons.org
Phone: (03) 5221 8777

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