Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the International Arab Film Festival of Australia website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes:

  • You will not violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • You will not infringe on the rights of others
  • You will not transmit harmful or malicious code
  • You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • You will not use the website for commercial purposes without permission

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of IAFFA or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

4. Ticket Purchases

All ticket sales are final unless otherwise stated. Tickets are non-refundable except in cases of event cancellation. Tickets may be transferred to another person up to 24 hours before the screening. Latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of venue staff.

5. Film Submissions

By submitting a film, you represent that you have the right to submit the film and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights. You grant IAFFA the right to screen your film if selected and to use excerpts for promotional purposes.

6. User Content

If you submit content to our website (comments, reviews, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content. You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate any laws or infringe on any rights.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We are not responsible for any damages resulting from your use of the website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, IAFFA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or attendance at festival events.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at legal@iaffa.org.au