1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using www.accommodationsuppliers.com (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of last update shown above.
2. About Us
The Website is operated by QuArete Pty Ltd, trading as Accommodation Suppliers (“we”, “our”, “us”), a company registered in Australia.
Our Website is a global online directory that connects consumers with accommodation providers and travel-related businesses and services.
3. General Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
- Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
- Post or submit false, misleading, or unauthorised content
- Attempt to interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Website
- Use the Website to transmit harmful code (e.g., viruses, malware)
- Infringe intellectual property rights or breach any laws
4. Consumer Use
Browsing & Search
Consumers may browse listings free of charge. We do not endorse or guarantee any business, product, or service listed on the Website.
No Professional Advice
Content on the Website, including listings, articles, or other materials, is not intended to be professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise). You should seek independent professional advice before relying on any information found on this Website.
Direct Arrangements
Any engagement between consumers and advertisers is a direct arrangement between those parties. We are not a travel agent, booking service, or party to any contract formed between consumers and advertisers.
Consumer Responsibility
We are not responsible for the quality, safety, suitability, or legality of any services provided by listed businesses. Accessing services through listed businesses is at your own risk.
5. Advertiser Terms
Application
This section applies to all businesses (“Advertiser”, “you”, “your”) who create listings, purchase advertising services, or otherwise promote their business on the Website.
By submitting a listing or purchasing advertising, you agree to these Terms in addition to our Privacy Policy and Payments, Refunds & Disclaimers Policy.
Advertiser Responsibilities
You agree that:
- All information you provide is accurate, lawful, and not misleading
- You have the authority to represent the business being advertised
- You will promptly update your listing if details change
- Your content does not infringe intellectual property rights or breach any laws
- You will not post offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material
Our Role as Directory Platform
We operate as a directory platform only. We do not:
- Endorse, guarantee, or verify any advertiser, business, product, or service
- Accept responsibility for contracts, payments, or arrangements made between advertisers and consumers
- Guarantee the number of views, enquiries, or conversions your listing may generate
Listings & Content Management
We may edit, refuse, suspend, or remove listings that:
- Breach this Agreement or our content guidelines, or
- Could harm our reputation or the experience of Website users
You retain ownership of your submitted content but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display and promote it on our Website and related media.
Fees & Payments
Advertisers may be required to pay fees for premium listings, placements, or advertising services.
- Fees will be clearly stated at the point of purchase
- Our listing fees originate in USD and are converted into your local currency at the time of purchase
- You will be invoiced in your local currency
- All fees are payable in advance through approved payment providers
- Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers
- Fees are subject to our Payments, Refunds & Disclaimers Policy
Termination of Advertiser Listings
You may remove your listing or cancel advertising at any time. We may suspend or terminate your listing without notice if you breach these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Advertisers retain ownership of their submitted content but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display and promote that content on the Website.
You must not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Website content without our prior written consent.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, reliability, or practices of any third-party site. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
General Disclaimer
The Website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be:
- Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Complete, accurate, or up-to-date
- Suitable for your particular purpose
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, QuArete Pty Ltd, trading as Accommodation Suppliers, shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising from:
- Use of the Website or reliance on its content
- Dealings between consumers and advertisers
- Errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in the Website’s operation
- Any breach of these Terms by third parties
Consumer Rights Protection
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it cannot be excluded under applicable law (e.g., Australian Consumer Law, EU consumer rights, or other mandatory local consumer protections).
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless against any claims, losses, or expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if you breach these Terms or use the Website in a manner that could harm us or others.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia.
If you are a consumer in the EU, UK, New Zealand, or another jurisdiction with mandatory local consumer protections, you may have additional rights under your local laws.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via:
- Email: hello@accommodationsuppliers.com
- Online Contact Form: www.accommodationsuppliers.com/contact
- Postal Address: Available on request