Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Start Talking. This website is owned and operated by Start Talking Speech Pathology (ABN 80 818 030 514). By using this website or engaging our services, you agree to the Terms and Conditions below.

1. Collection of Information

We collect personal information about you and your child so we can provide speech pathology services. Please see our Privacy Policy for details on:

  • what information we collect,

  • how we store it securely, and

  • how we use and disclose it.

We may share information with third parties (e.g. healthcare professionals, educators) only where necessary to provide services or where required by law.

2. Accuracy and Use of Website Information

  • The information on this website is general in nature and not a substitute for professional advice.

  • While we aim to keep content accurate and current, we make no guarantees about its completeness, reliability or timeliness.

  • We are not responsible for any harm (including computer viruses or system issues) that may occur when using this website or linked sites.

3. Linked Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. These are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content or accuracy.

4. Intellectual Property

  • All content on this website (text, graphics, logos, designs, software and resources) is owned or licensed by Start Talking.

  • You are granted a limited licence to access and view content for personal use only.

  • You must not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any material without our written permission, except as allowed under Australian copyright law.

5. Permitted Use

This website is for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:

  • use it for unlawful or inappropriate purposes,

  • upload or share harmful material (including viruses),

  • post content that is offensive, defamatory, obscene, or breaches others’ rights.

We may remove unauthorised content or restrict your access without notice.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

  • We make no warranties that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, up-to-date, or free from harmful components.

  • We may change or update content (including these Terms) at any time without notice.

  • Access to this website may be suspended or terminated at our discretion.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law (including under the Australian Consumer Law):

  • We are not liable for any loss, damage, or expense resulting from your use (or inability to use) this website.

  • This includes issues caused by reliance on information, inaccessibility, or errors in content.

  • Nothing in these Terms excludes your rights under the Australian Consumer Law or any law in NSW that cannot legally be excluded.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. By using this website, you submit to the jurisdiction of the NSW courts.