The Interest Forest provides information to Australian early childhood educators, relating to educational planning and programming. By using our website and services, you agree to these terms and conditions and our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of your personal information.
Use of information and professional judgement
Our website and services are designed specifically for early childhood educators in Australia. We provide resources and information intended to support your professional practice. However, it is expected that you, as an educator, use your professional judgment when assessing and applying the information we provide.
You agree to evaluate the suitability, safety, and relevance of all information, including provisions for children, before incorporating them into your practice. All content should be customised to suit your specific educational context, ensuring that it is both appropriate and safe for the children in your care.
Content published on our website
Publicly available content that is published on our website is accessible free of charge. This content is automatically protected by Australian copyright laws. Users cannot copy or distribute our website content without the owner's written permission.
Paid memberships
The Interest Forest also sells a paid membership subscription service that involves information being delivered to members, primarily via email and file-sharing services. Individuals and organisations can purchase our paid membership subscription services via our website.
Members are permitted to copy, change, use and distribute the information provided to them during the period of their paid subscription service, within the context of their roles as early childhood educators employed by an approved education and care service in Australia. Using the information for this purpose does not require attribution.
Members are not permitted to sell this information or distribute this information across multiple education and care services.
Types of memberships
Memberships can be purchased by individuals for their own personal use or by organisations for the use of their employees within the context of their employment.
Membership payment terms
By signing up for a membership, you agree to pay the subscription fee in advance for the first month. After the initial payment, your membership will automatically renew each month, and your payment method will be charged on the same day of the month, every month, until you cancel.
Price changes
We reserve the right to change the monthly subscription price for existing members. Any price change for existing members will be communicated via email with at least three months' notice before the new rate takes effect.
Existing members may cancel their membership at any time before the price increase takes effect to avoid paying the higher price.
Please note that while the price for new members may change, the price for existing members will remain the same unless notified otherwise.
Non-payment
If a member fails to pay their membership fees within a reasonable time period, their membership will be suspended, and they will lose access to membership benefits.
If The Interest Forest faces any unanticipated expenses while processing membership fees, including but not limited to bank charges, these expenses will be reimbursed by the member.
Membership cancellations
You can cancel your membership subscription by sending us a request in writing at any time before the next renewal to avoid being charged for the following month.
Refunds
Members are encouraged to contact us within a reasonable time period if they are unsatisfied with the service or if the membership services were not provided as described.
Refund requests should be made in writing, and we will assess each case in accordance with Australian Consumer Law.
Disclaimers
We provide information, content and resources as part of our website and services.
- While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information, we make no guarantees regarding its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
- We intend to provide information of a general nature. Users of our website and services agree to assess the suitability, safety, and relevance of any information, content or resources before relying on it. Early childhood educators agree to customise our information, content and resources to suit their specific educational context, ensuring that it is both appropriate and safe for the children in their care.
- We do not intend to provide professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. Users of our website and services agree to consult with qualified professionals in the relevant field before acting on any information, content, resources, or suggestions provided through our services.
- We do not guarantee specific results or outcomes from using our services.
- We may provide links or references to third-party resources. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, products, or services provided by third parties. Accessing third-party resources is at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
By using the website and subscribing to our membership services, you acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your reliance on any information or services provided through the website or our services, including any errors or omissions in the content.
Changes to this policy
We may periodically review and update this policy. We reserve the right to make changes at any time and will notify you of any updates by email and or posting the revised version on our website.
Enquiries and complaints
If you have any queries or complaints about our terms and conditions and or privacy policy please contact us at:
PO Box 276, GOOLWA SA 5214
Version: 1st February 2025.