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Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of YourMediaMate's services. Please read them carefully before engaging our services.

Last Updated: January 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using YourMediaMate's website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services. YourMediaMate is an Australian business operating under Australian law.

Our Services

YourMediaMate provides website design, development, and maintenance services, including:

  • Custom website design and development
  • Ongoing website maintenance and support
  • Website hosting and domain management
  • SEO optimization and performance improvements
  • Content updates and modifications

Specific services, deliverables, timelines, and pricing will be outlined in your service agreement or proposal.

Built-In Hosting - It's All Included!

Rest assured - Your website hosting is completely safe and secure with us!

Hosting is built directly into our service. We handle everything for you - no third-party hosting services needed, no technical setup required, no separate hosting bills.

What You Get:

  • Native hosting - We handle everything for you
  • No third-party services needed - It's all integrated
  • Fast, global CDN - Your site loads quickly worldwide
  • Automatic SSL certificates - Secure HTTPS included free
  • 99.9% uptime guarantee - Reliable infrastructure you can trust
  • No separate hosting bills - Included in your monthly plan

Our Infrastructure:

YourMediaMate hosts all websites on enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure powered by industry-leading providers. Your website benefits from:

  • Lightning-fast loading speeds globally
  • Enterprise-level security and DDoS protection
  • Automatic backups and disaster recovery
  • Scalable infrastructure that grows with your business

What This Means For You:

No Need For:

  • • GoDaddy, Bluehost, or other hosting services
  • • FTP uploads or server management
  • • Technical setup or configuration
  • • Separate hosting account management

You Get:

  • • One simple monthly payment
  • • Instant website deployment
  • • Professional-grade hosting
  • • Peace of mind with 24/7 uptime monitoring

Account Terms

When you engage our services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly notify us of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Use our services in compliance with all applicable laws

Payment Terms

Important: All payments are processed securely through Stripe, our trusted third-party payment processor. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or payment information. Your payment details are handled directly and securely by Stripe.

Transparent Pricing - No Hidden Fees

At YourMediaMate, we believe in simple, transparent pricing. All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD). Our pricing includes:

  • One-time initial setup fee for your website
  • Monthly maintenance fee (starts one month after initial payment)
  • No additional fees for standard services or modifications

How Payment Works

Simple two-step billing process:

1 Pay Build Fee
  • One-time payment of $199 (Single Page) or $399 (Multi-Page)
  • Pay via secure Stripe payment link
  • By paying, you agree to the future $99/month subscription when your site goes live
  • We build your complete website
  • No recurring charges until you're ready to go live
2 Go Live: Subscription Activates
  • We make all your requested adjustments until you're 100% satisfied
  • Once you're happy and ready to publish, we activate your subscription
  • $99/month charged immediately when going live, then monthly thereafter
  • Your website is live!

No invoices, no deposits, no 50/50 splits — Just simple payment links through Stripe.

Cancellation Policy

To cancel your subscription, email us at [email protected]. We'll process your cancellation and confirm via email.

Payment Failure Policy

Important: If your monthly maintenance payment fails, the following will occur:

  • Website Suspension: Your website will be immediately placed on hold
  • 2-Week Grace Period: You have 2 weeks from the failed payment date to update your payment method and settle the outstanding balance
  • Permanent Deletion: If payment is not received within 2 weeks, your website and all associated data will be immediately and permanently deleted with no possibility of recovery

We strongly recommend keeping your payment method up to date to avoid any service interruption.

Marketing Communications

By engaging our services or reaching out to us, you consent to receiving marketing and promotional communications from YourMediaMate, including updates about new products, services, and special offers.

You may opt out of these communications at any time by replying "STOP" to any marketing message, and we will promptly remove you from our marketing list.

Service Guarantees and Limitations

7-Day Launch Guarantee

We aim to launch your website within 7 days of receiving all necessary content and approvals. This timeline is subject to:

  • Timely provision of content, images, and information
  • Prompt feedback and approval at each stage
  • Scope remaining within agreed specifications

Service Availability

While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Planned maintenance will be communicated in advance. We are not liable for downtime caused by:

  • Third-party hosting or service provider issues
  • Internet service disruptions
  • Force majeure events beyond our control
  • Security attacks or malicious activities

Client Responsibilities

As a client, you are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate content, images, and branding materials
  • Ensuring you have rights to all materials you provide
  • Responding to requests for feedback in a timely manner
  • Maintaining your domain registration and renewal
  • Backing up any content you upload directly
  • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. Prohibited activities include:

  • Hosting illegal, defamatory, or infringing content
  • Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Engaging in spam or fraudulent activities
  • Violating intellectual property rights
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services if prohibited activities are detected.

Termination of Services

By Client

Important: We do not provide refunds under any circumstances.

You may cancel your subscription at any time by emailing [email protected]. The following terms apply:

  • Cancel within 14 days of previous payment: You will not be liable for the next monthly charge. Your website will remain active until the end of your current billing period.
  • Cancel outside of 14 days: You will be charged for the upcoming month immediately upon cancellation, and your website will be shut down. The billing term will not play out.

By YourMediaMate

We may terminate or suspend services immediately if:

  • Payment is 14+ days overdue
  • You breach these Terms of Service
  • Your website is used for prohibited purposes
  • We are required to do so by law

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law:

  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • We are not responsible for loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

Warranties and Disclaimers

We warrant that:

  • Services will be performed with reasonable care and skill
  • Work will be completed in accordance with industry standards
  • We have the right to provide these services

Except as expressly stated, our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Your website will achieve specific results or rankings
  • All defects will be corrected immediately

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold YourMediaMate harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from: your use of our services, your breach of these terms, your violation of any law or third-party rights, or content you provide to us.

Dispute Resolution

Good Faith Negotiations

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or our services, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiations.

Mediation

If negotiations fail, the parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing legal action. Mediation costs will be shared equally.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Australia. Any legal proceedings must be brought in the courts of Australia, and both parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.

Revisions and Project Changes

We believe in delivering exactly what you want. Our service includes:

  • Unlimited revisions and tweaks - From new pages to minor adjustments, we'll keep refining until you're satisfied
  • No limits on changes - Whether it's text, images, layout, or functionality
  • Up to 30 pages - Your website can include up to 30 pages within the standard package

This flexibility is included in your monthly maintenance fee - no extra charges for revisions or updates.

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the course of our business relationship. This includes:

  • Business strategies and plans
  • Customer data and lists
  • Financial information
  • Unpublished content and materials

This obligation continues even after termination of services.

Portfolio and Marketing Use

Unless you explicitly object in writing, YourMediaMate reserves the right to:

  • Display your website in our portfolio
  • Use screenshots or descriptions in marketing materials
  • List you as a client or reference

Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, power failures, internet outages, or pandemics.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms without our prior written consent. YourMediaMate may assign these terms to a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole. The invalid provisions will be replaced with valid provisions that most closely match the intent of the original.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with any written service agreements or proposals, constitute the entire agreement between you and YourMediaMate concerning our services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

Amendments to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

YourMediaMate

Australia-Wide

0476 075 131

[email protected]

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.