Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://www.thisisourstory.com.au/ (“Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1) About This Website

This Website is an editorial and informational platform focused on topics including:

• shipping containers to Africa

• international freight and ocean shipping

• container types (20ft, 40ft, high cube, reefer, and special equipment)

• African ports and trade routes

• customs documentation and compliance concepts

• Incoterms and logistics planning

• freight costs, transit times, and risk considerations

The content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

2) No Professional, Legal, Customs, or Freight Booking Advice

The content on this Website does not constitute:

• legal advice

• customs brokerage advice

• tax advice

• insurance advice

• regulated trade compliance advice

• freight forwarding services

• shipping line booking services

• carrier guarantees

• port authority instructions

Shipping requirements vary by:

• origin country

• destination country

• port of loading / port of discharge

• cargo type and classification

• customs laws and import controls

• carrier schedules

• sanctions, permits, and trade regulations

You should consult qualified professionals (e.g., licensed customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, insurers, compliance advisors, or legal counsel) before making commercial or operational decisions.

3) Use of Website Content

You may use this Website for personal, internal business research, and general informational purposes.

You agree not to:

• misuse the Website

• attempt unauthorized access to systems or data

• scrape, copy, or reproduce content at scale without permission

• republish our content as your own

• use the Website in a way that disrupts performance or security

• submit false, misleading, or malicious information via forms

• introduce malware, scripts, or harmful code

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse is suspected.

4) Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website is owned by or licensed to us, including:

• articles

• editorial copy

• text structure

• website branding

• logos and visual assets

• graphics

• layout design

• original research commentary

This content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright and related rights.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially exploit Website content without prior written permission, except as allowed by law.

5) Accuracy, Completeness, and Content Updates

We aim to provide accurate, useful, and practical content on logistics and shipping topics. However, we do not guarantee that all content is:

• current

• complete

• accurate for every route or jurisdiction

• free of errors or omissions

Shipping conditions can change due to:

• carrier schedule changes

• port congestion

• customs policy updates

• documentation requirements

• terminal handling constraints

• seasonal disruptions

• geopolitical events

• inland transport disruptions

You are responsible for verifying critical information before relying on it for operational, financial, or commercial decisions.

6) Third-Party Links and Resources

The Website may include links to third-party websites, including:

• port authorities

• customs agencies

• shipping lines

• freight service providers

• industry associations

• logistics references and publications

These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control or endorse third-party content, services, pricing, or policies, and we are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party sites.

7) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, This Is Our Story Australia and its owners, editors, authors, and contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising from:

• use of the Website

• reliance on Website content

• business interruption

• freight delays

• customs issues

• shipment loss

• demurrage, detention, or storage costs

• inaccurate assumptions based on editorial content

• third-party service failures

• website downtime or technical errors

Use of this Website is at your own risk.

8) No Warranty

This Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• the Website will always be available

• content will be error-free

• the Website will be secure or free of harmful components

• defects will be corrected immediately

9) User Communications and Submissions

If you submit enquiries, comments, or messages through the Website:

• you warrant that the information you provide is lawful and accurate to the best of your knowledge

• you agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or infringing content

• you acknowledge that unsolicited business ideas or materials may not be treated as confidential unless expressly agreed in writing

We may use feedback to improve content, navigation, or user experience, subject to our Privacy Policy.

10) Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless This Is Our Story Australia, its owners, editors, authors, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

• your misuse of the Website

• your breach of these Terms

• your violation of applicable law

• your infringement of third-party rights

11) Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from use of this Website will be subject to the applicable courts and legal processes in Australia, unless otherwise required by law.

12) Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions at any time by updating this page. Changes take effect upon publication unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13) Contact

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us through the contact details provided on: https://www.thisisourstory.com.au/contact/