Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement made between you and WhatsCheap ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the whatscheap.com.au website and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you are prohibited from using the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using any part of the Service, you acknowledge that you:

Are at least 13 years of age
Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms of Service
Will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations
Have not been previously suspended or removed from the Service

2. Service Description

WhatsCheap is a price comparison platform that:

Aggregates product information and prices from various Australian retailers
Provides tools to compare prices, set alerts, and track deals
Redirects users to retailer websites for actual purchases
Does not sell products directly or handle transactions

Important: We are an information service only. All purchases are made directly with retailers, subject to their terms and conditions.

3. User Accounts

When creating an account, you agree to:

You must:

Provide accurate information
Keep your password secure
Update information as needed
Notify us of unauthorized access

You must not:

Share your account credentials
Create multiple accounts
Use another person's account
Impersonate others

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

Use the Service for lawful purposes only
Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
Not collect or harvest user information without consent
Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
Verify prices and product information with retailers before purchasing

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service for any of the following purposes:

Commercial scraping or data mining

Fraudulent or deceptive practices

Harassment or abuse of other users

Posting false or misleading information

Violating intellectual property rights

Transmitting malware or harmful code

Circumventing security features

Creating fake accounts or reviews

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by WhatsCheap and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any of our content without our express written permission.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Service contains links to third-party websites (retailers) that are not owned or controlled by WhatsCheap. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

When you purchase from a retailer through our links, you are subject to that retailer's terms of service, privacy policy, and return policy. We are not responsible for:

Product quality, delivery, or returns
Retailer customer service
Transaction disputes
Retailer data practices

8. Price Accuracy and Availability

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date pricing information:

Prices displayed may not reflect real-time changes at retailers
Product availability is subject to retailer stock levels
Displayed prices may not include delivery fees, taxes, or other charges
We are not responsible for pricing errors or discrepancies
Always verify final pricing on the retailer's website before purchasing

Important Notice: The final price you pay will be determined by the retailer at checkout. WhatsCheap provides price comparison information only.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of third-party rights

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that any errors will be corrected.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WHATSCHEAP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

Your use or inability to use the Service
Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
Any errors or omissions in content or information
Any transactions or dealings with third-party retailers
Any content obtained from the Service

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WhatsCheap and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

Breach of these Terms
Fraudulent or illegal activity
Misuse of the Service
At our discretion for any reason

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Melbourne, Victoria.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, via email. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Information

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

Business Email: business@whatscheap.com.au