Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to Formal Dresses Australia. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at www.formal-dresses.com.au (the "Site"), operated by Formal Dresses Australia ("we," "our," or "us").

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

1. About Our Site

Formal Dresses Australia is an editorial and recommendation website focused on formal wear. We provide:

• Educational content and guides about formal dresses and styling
• Curated product recommendations with links to Amazon Australia
• Style advice and fashion tips for formal occasions

Important: We are not a retailer. We do not sell products directly, process payments, or handle shipping. All purchases made through links on our Site are transactions between you and Amazon Australia, governed by Amazon's terms and conditions.

2. Affiliate Disclosure

Formal Dresses Australia is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au.

When you click on product links on our Site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This affiliate relationship does not influence our editorial content or recommendations, which are based solely on quality, value, and reader benefit.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Site without permission
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications or spam

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Formal Dresses Australia or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and read our content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media
• Print pages for personal reference

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorisation
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

5. Product Information and Recommendations

We strive to provide accurate and helpful information about formal dresses and related products. However:

• Product availability, prices, and specifications may change without notice
• Information displayed on our Site may differ from current Amazon listings
• Recommendations are based on general guidance and may not suit every individual
• We cannot guarantee the quality, fit, or suitability of any product

Always verify current product details on Amazon before making a purchase. Your purchase decisions are your own responsibility.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, primarily Amazon Australia. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of the linked sites.

We have no control over the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party sites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

Fashion and styling advice is subjective and provided for informational purposes only. Individual results and preferences may vary.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FORMAL DRESSES AUSTRALIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content
• Any issues with products purchased through affiliate links

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Formal Dresses Australia and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content you submit to the Site

10. User Submissions

If you submit any content to us (such as comments, feedback, or messages through our contact form), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose related to our Site.

You represent that any content you submit is original, does not infringe on third-party rights, and does not contain unlawful material.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

12. Modifications to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time without notice
• Update, change, or revise these Terms at any time
• Remove or refuse to post any content for any reason

Changes to these Terms will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Formal Dresses Australia regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

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

• Email: hello@formal-dresses.com.au
• Contact Form: www.formal-dresses.com.au/contact

Thank you for visiting Formal Dresses Australia. We hope our content helps you find the perfect formal wear for your special occasions.