Effective date: [DATE PLACEHOLDER] — Privacy Policy
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the ClaimBar website at claimbar.com (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site. We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. What This Service Is
ClaimBar is an independent information platform that aggregates and publishes publicly available information about class action settlements and related legal proceedings. Our purpose is to make class action settlement information more accessible to members of the public who may be eligible to participate.
Important: This is not a law firm and this is not legal advice
ClaimBar is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, creates a solicitor-client relationship, or should be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified legal practitioner. Information published on this Site is general in nature only.
If you believe you may have a legal claim, you should consult a qualified Australian legal practitioner for advice specific to your circumstances.
3. User Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older. If you are under 18, you must not use this Site or provide any personal information to us.
4. Registration and Accounts
Certain features of the Site (such as settlement notifications and claim tracking) may require you to register. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
- Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate.
- Keep any credentials or notification preferences you create confidential.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your details at info@claimbar.com.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to any account at our discretion, including for breach of these Terms.
5. Accuracy of Information
ClaimBar aggregates settlement information from publicly available sources, including court notices, law firm websites, regulatory announcements, and media reports. We take care to present this information accurately, but:
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, currency, or fitness for purpose of any information on this Site.
- Settlement details, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and claim amounts are subject to change without notice and may not reflect the most current position.
- You should always verify information directly with the relevant court, law firm, or settlement administrator before taking any action, including submitting a claim.
6. No Legal Advice Disclaimer
No legal advice — this is critical
The information on this Site is general information only. It is not legal advice and must not be treated as such. ClaimBar is not a law firm, barrister, solicitor, or any kind of legal service provider regulated by a state or territory legal services board. Using this Site does not create any lawyer-client or solicitor-client relationship between you and ClaimBar. Before making any decision based on information found on this Site — including whether to participate in a class action, whether you are eligible for compensation, or whether to engage a law firm — you should obtain independent legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner admitted to practise in Australia.
7. Referral Disclosure
Transparency notice: ClaimBar may receive referral fees, commissions, or other compensation from law firms when users submit enquiries or are connected with legal representation through our platform. This commercial arrangement is disclosed at the point of collection on each lead or enquiry form. It does not affect the legal services provided to you by the receiving law firm, does not increase any costs to you, and does not influence the factual information we publish about settlements. This disclosure is made in compliance with ACCC lead-generation guidelines and the Australian Consumer Law.
Any fees charged by law firms you are connected with are governed by that firm’s own engagement terms, costs disclosure, and applicable legal services regulations. ClaimBar is not a party to any agreement between you and a law firm.
8. Intellectual Property
The content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, editorial articles, and the selection and arrangement of publicly available information — is the property of ClaimBar or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international copyright law.
You may view, print, and download content from this Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, republish, sell, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
9. User Conduct
When using this Site, you agree not to:
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers, or scripts) to access, copy, or harvest content from the Site at scale, beyond what is reasonable for personal use.
- Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Site or any associated systems.
- Submit false or misleading information in any form, including registration or lead forms.
- Engage in any conduct that disrupts, overloads, or impairs the Site or its infrastructure.
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in contravention of these Terms.
Reasonable automated access (such as by general-purpose web search engine crawlers operating in good faith) is not prohibited.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- ClaimBar and its operators, directors, employees, and agents are not liable for any loss or damage (including loss of profits, loss of data, or indirect, consequential, or incidental loss) arising out of or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any information on this Site.
- We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of any law firm or other third party to whom you are referred through this Site.
- We are not liable for any missed claim deadlines, ineligibility determinations, or outcomes in any legal proceeding.
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or other term or condition, implied or imposed by the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ClaimBar and its operators, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. You irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia in respect of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. The revised Terms take effect when posted. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after revisions are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Contact
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
ClaimBar
Email: info@claimbar.com
ABN: XX XXX XXX XXX