Terms of Service

1. About These Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Lodgepath website at lodgepath.com and all related services (“Services”) operated by Lodgepath (ABN 20 854 572 110) (“we”, “our”, “us”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Our Services

Lodgepath provides property feasibility information to Australian homeowners. Our Services include:

• Accepting property address submissions via our website
• Preparing feasibility snapshots based on publicly available planning data
• Delivering feasibility snapshots to you via email

Our Services are currently available for properties located within Melbourne metropolitan council areas, with plans to expand to other Australian capital cities.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

4. Your Account and Submissions

When you submit a property address and email through our website, you agree that:

• The information you provide is accurate and complete
• You have a legitimate interest in the property you are enquiring about (for example, you are the owner, a prospective buyer, or are acting on behalf of the owner)
• You consent to receiving emails from us related to your submission
• You will not submit false, misleading, or spam submissions
• You will not use automated tools or bots to submit multiple requests

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any submission at our discretion.

5. Feasibility Snapshots — Important Disclaimers

This is the most important section of these Terms. Please read it carefully.

Our feasibility snapshots are provided for general information purposes only. They are:

• Not professional planning advice. Our snapshots are based on publicly available data and general planning rules. They are not a substitute for advice from a qualified town planner, surveyor, architect, or lawyer.
• Not a property valuation. Any estimated values, comparable sales, or development potential figures included in our snapshots are indicative only and should not be relied upon for financial decisions.
• Not a guarantee of development approval. The fact that a site may appear feasible for development based on zoning and planning rules does not guarantee that a planning permit will be granted. Council assessment involves many factors beyond those covered in our snapshots.
• Based on data available at the time. Planning rules, zoning maps, and council policies change. Our snapshots reflect the data available at the time of preparation and may not reflect recent changes.
• Indicative only. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, we do not warrant that the information in our snapshots is complete, current, or error-free.

You should always engage a qualified professional before making any decisions about property development, subdivision, or rezoning.

6. Pricing and Payment

Our feasibility snapshots are currently offered free of charge during our launch period. We reserve the right to introduce fees for our Services at any time. If we do, we will notify you before any charges apply and you will have the opportunity to decide whether to proceed.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of Lodgepath or our licensors and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on our website without our prior written consent.

Your submission of a property address does not grant us any ownership rights over your property or personal information beyond what is described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian Consumer Law:

• Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
• We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
• We are not liable for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise) arising from your use of or reliance on our Services, including any information contained in our feasibility snapshots.
• Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or our Services is limited to the amount you have paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lodgepath, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of our Services
• Your breach of these Terms
• Any decisions you make based on information provided in our feasibility snapshots
• Any inaccuracy in the information you provide to us

10. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

If we connect you with town planners, developers, or other professionals, we do so as a referral only. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or outcome of any services they provide to you.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

You may stop using our Services at any time. If you wish to have your data deleted, contact us at hello@lodgepath.com.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Lodgepath
Email: hello@lodgepath.com