Copyright and Disclaimer

Bare-Hugs' Copyright and Disclaimer

Last updated: October 2026

We encourage you to responsibly use and share the information and resources provided through the Bare-Hugs website and platform.

All content created by Bare-Hugs Pty Ltd and published on this website, including written materials, guides, articles, graphics, videos, webinars, photographs, illustrations, logos, branding, digital resources and other original materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated, copyright in Bare-Hugs original materials is owned by Bare-Hugs Pty Ltd.

You may access and use Bare-Hugs materials for your own personal, non-commercial use. You must not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, sell, commercially exploit or otherwise use Bare-Hugs materials without our prior written permission, except where permitted by Australian copyright law.

Where Bare-Hugs gives permission for material to be reproduced or shared, appropriate acknowledgement must be provided using:

Permission to use Bare-Hugs content does not transfer ownership or intellectual property rights to the person or organisation using that content.

THIRD-PARTY COPYRIGHT

Some content available through Bare-Hugs may contain or link to material owned or provided by third parties. This may include photographs, videos, music, articles, research, quotations, logos, graphics, embedded content, external resources and other materials.

Where reasonably practicable, Bare-Hugs will:

identify third-party copyright owners where known;
obtain appropriate permission or licences where required;
acknowledge third-party content appropriately;
use embedded content or sharing tools where these are provided by the original content owner; and
respect the terms and conditions applying to third-party content.

The copyright owner’s permission may be required before third-party material is reproduced, downloaded, altered, distributed or otherwise used.

If you believe that material appearing on the Bare-Hugs website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us so that we can investigate the matter.

USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Bare-Hugs may provide opportunities for users, mentors, presenters, contributors and other participants to submit or share content through the platform.

You remain responsible for content that you submit or contribute to Bare-Hugs, including ensuring that you have the necessary rights and permissions to provide that content.

By submitting content to Bare-Hugs, you must not provide material that:

infringes another person's copyright, privacy or other legal rights;
has been copied or reproduced without appropriate permission;
contains confidential information that you do not have permission to disclose;
is unlawful, threatening, abusive, discriminatory or harmful; or
otherwise breaches the Bare-Hugs Terms and Conditions or Community Guidelines.

Where applicable, the use of user-generated content will be subject to the terms agreed between Bare-Hugs and the contributor.

BARE-HUGS GUIDES, WEBINARS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES

Bare-Hugs guides, webinars, videos and other educational resources are provided for general educational and informational purposes.

These resources are intended to encourage discussion, learning, personal development and informed decision-making. They are not intended to provide individual legal, medical, psychological, financial, relationship or other professional advice.

Information provided by guest presenters, mentors, contributors or other third parties represents their own views and expertise and does not necessarily represent the views of Bare-Hugs Pty Ltd.

Bare-Hugs does not guarantee that every statement, recommendation, opinion or resource provided by a guest contributor or third party is suitable for every individual circumstance.

DISCLAIMER

The content available through Bare-Hugs is provided for general information and educational purposes. It is not tailored to the individual circumstances of every user.

Bare-Hugs makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the website is accurate, current and reliable when it is published. However, information may change over time, and we cannot guarantee that all information will remain accurate, complete, current or suitable for your particular circumstances.

To the extent permitted by law, Bare-Hugs Pty Ltd does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or other consequence arising from your use of, or reliance upon, information, resources, content or services provided through the website or platform.

Nothing on the Bare-Hugs website is intended to replace independent professional advice where that advice is appropriate.

Users should exercise their own judgement and consider obtaining appropriate professional advice where a matter involves their individual health, mental health, relationships, legal circumstances, finances, education, employment or personal safety.

MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL SAFETY

Bare-Hugs provides information and opportunities for discussion, connection, education and personal development. Bare-Hugs is not an emergency service, crisis service, medical service or substitute for professional mental health care.

If you or another person is in immediate danger, experiencing an emergency or requires urgent assistance, contact 000 or an appropriate emergency or crisis service.

Bare-Hugs encourages users to seek assistance from a qualified professional or appropriate support service when additional help is required.

Information about support services may be provided through the Bare-Hugs website; however, Bare-Hugs does not control external services and cannot guarantee their availability, suitability or outcomes.

EXTERNAL LINKS

The Bare-Hugs website may contain links to external websites, organisations, services, social media platforms and other online resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Bare-Hugs does not control the content, security, privacy practices, availability or accuracy of external websites.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, recommendation or approval of the organisation, service, product or information provided by that website.

Users should review the privacy policies, terms and conditions and other relevant information of external websites before providing personal information or using their services.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGERY

Some photographs and images used on the Bare-Hugs website may be supplied by contributors, licensed from third parties or obtained from stock photography providers.

Where stock photography is used, people depicted may be models and may not be associated with Bare-Hugs or the circumstances described in the accompanying content.

Photographs and imagery are used for illustrative purposes unless otherwise stated. They should not be interpreted as representing the personal experiences, opinions, circumstances or endorsement of the individuals depicted.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL CONTENT

Bare-Hugs may use artificial intelligence and other digital technologies in the development, editing, personalisation or delivery of some website content and resources.

Where AI-assisted content is used, Bare-Hugs aims to review and appropriately assess that content before publication. However, AI-generated or AI-assisted information may contain errors, omissions or inaccuracies.

Users should not rely solely on AI-generated or AI-assisted information when making decisions that could materially affect their health, safety, legal rights, finances or wellbeing.

AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE

Bare-Hugs aims to maintain a reliable and accessible digital platform but does not guarantee that the website, platform, webinars, resources or other online services will always be available, uninterrupted, secure or free from technical errors.

Access may occasionally be interrupted for maintenance, upgrades, security measures, technical issues or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

CHANGES TO THIS DOCUMENT

Bare-Hugs may update this Copyright and Disclaimer document from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, legal obligations or business practices.

The most recent version will be published on this website and will apply from the date stated at the beginning of the document.

If you have a question about copyright, intellectual property, the use of Bare-Hugs materials or this disclaimer, please contact Bare-Hugs Pty Ltd through the contact details provided on our website.