Welcome to the Novus Homes website (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions, together with the Novus Homes Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”), govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. 

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you confirm that you accept and will comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Site.

  1. Scope of the Site and Services

2.1  The Site is provided for informational and promotional purposes only. No financial transactions, sales, contracts or legal agreements for Novus Homes products or services are concluded via the Site. All purchases, contracts or agreements must be executed directly with Novus Homes or an authorised representative.

2.2  The Site includes a secure user portal where authorised users may log in to access personalised content related to their projects. Any personal information submitted remains subject to the Privacy Policy and these Terms and Conditions.

  1. No Minimum Age

There is no minimum age to access or browse the Site. Users under 18 must obtain permission from a parent or guardian before providing personal information. Any personal information provided remains subject to the Privacy Policy and these Terms and Conditions. 

  1. Accuracy and Third-Party Content

4.1  Novus Homes endeavours to ensure the content on the Site is accurate and up to date; however, all content is provided “as is” without any warranties. Novus Homes does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any information on the Site. 

4.2  The Site may contain links to third-party websites or materials. Novus Homes does not control, endorse or guarantee the accuracy of third-party content and accepts no liability for loss or damage resulting from reliance on such content. 

  1. Intellectual Property

5.1  All content on the Site, including text, graphics, images, logos, software and other materials, is owned or licensed by Novus Homes and protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 You may view, copy and print Site content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact. Any other use requires prior written permission from Novus Homes. 

  1. Prohibited Conduct and Data Scraping

6.1  Users must not:

  1. reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, lease, sub-license or otherwise exploit Site content except as expressly permitted; or
  2. interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site.  

6.2  Automated data collection, scraping, harvesting, deep-linking, indexing or any other automated methods to copy or compile listings, home designs, images, metadata or other Site content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. Novus Homes will enforce this prohibition, including seeking injunctive relief and damages. 

  1. User Accounts and Security

7.1  Users registering for an account must provide accurate information and maintain the confidentiality of account credentials. Users are responsible for all activity under their account.

7.2  Novus Homes may suspend or close accounts suspected of breaching these Terms or if compromised. Users must notify Novus Homes immediately if they suspect unauthorised use of their account.

  1. Outbound Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Novus Homes does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, security or practices of linked websites. Use of linked sites is at your own risk. 

  1. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

9.1  To the fullest extent permitted by law, Novus Homes and its officers, employees, agents and suppliers exclude all liability for any loss, damage or claim arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content.

9.2  Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability which cannot lawfully be limited.

9.3  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Novus Homes, its officers, employees and agents from any claims, losses, damages or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Site. 

  1. Privacy and the Privacy Act

10.1  Novus Homes collects and handles personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy. 

10.2  The handling of personal information is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as described in the Privacy Policy. 

  1. Financial, Legal or Investment Advice

All information provided on the Site is general in nature and does not constitute financial, investment, taxation, legal or other professional advice. You should seek independent advice before relying on any content on the Site for decision-making. 

  1. Changes to Content and Availability

Novus Homes may modify, update or remove Site content at any time without notice. Novus Homes does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site.

  1. Termination

Novus Homes may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time and without notice for any breach of these Terms or for any other reason.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of Western Australia. Users submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia and the Federal Court of Australia. 

  1. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Novus Homes in relation to the Site. 

  1. Changes to Terms

Novus Homes may update these Terms at any time by posting updated terms on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Contact

For enquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact Novus Homes via the contact page.