Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to The Melbourne School of Literature (“we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using our website at https://msl.org.au (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Melbourne School of Literature or its contributors [for example, our lecturers].

Limitation of Liability

The Melbourne School of Literature will not be liable for any damages or loss that may arise from the use of the information or services provided by this Site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the “State of Victoria,” “Australia.” Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of “Victoria, Australia.”

Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page and/or communicated via email if you have agreed to receive email from us. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Melbourne School of Literature (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website https://msl.org.au (the “Site”). By using the Site and signing up for our courses, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Collection of Personal Information

When you sign up for a course on our Site, we collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address

This information is collected only when you voluntarily provide it to us (the minimum required for enrolment is an email address).

Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process payments on our Site. When you make a payment, your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. Stripe handles all transactions and is responsible for the security and handling of your payment information. For more information on how Stripe handles your personal information, please refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy at https://stripe.com/au/privacy.

Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about your course registration and participation
• To provide you with updates, news, and information about our courses and services, if you have opted in to our newsletter
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To improve our courses, services, and the overall user experience on our Site

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may disclose your personal information:

• To our trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential
• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Request the deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please email contact [at] msl.org.au.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site and/or informing you by email. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.