Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FairWork Mate (https://fairworkmate.com.au), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this website. We may update these terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. General Information Only

FairWork Mate provides general information and calculator tools relating to Australian workplace law. The content on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as:

• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Tax advice
• Accounting advice
• Industrial relations advice
• A substitute for professional consultation

You should always seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on information provided by this website. The information may not be applicable to your specific circumstances.

3. No Professional Relationship

Your use of this website does not create a professional-client, solicitor-client, accountant-client, or any other professional relationship between you and FairWork Mate or its operators. No duty of care is owed to you through your use of this website.

4. Accuracy and Currency of Information

While we make every reasonable effort to ensure the information and calculations on this website are accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties (express or implied) that:

• The information is complete, accurate, reliable, or current
• Calculator results are error-free or suitable for any particular purpose
• The website will be available without interruption
• Award rates, legislative provisions, or other data reflect the most recent changes

Workplace law, award rates, superannuation rates, and other data change frequently. "Last verified" dates indicate when we last checked our data against official sources, but changes may have occurred since that date. Always verify critical information with the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or the Fair Work Commission.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law (including the Australian Consumer Law), FairWork Mate, its operators, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates are not liable for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary) arising from or in connection with:

• Your use of, or reliance on, information or calculations provided by this website
• Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content or calculations
• Any decision made or action taken based on information from this website
• Any underpayment, overpayment, or incorrect entitlement calculation
• Any inability to access or use the website
• Any third-party content or websites linked from this website

This limitation applies regardless of whether the loss or damage was foreseeable, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.

6. No Guarantee of Results

Calculator results are estimates only. Actual entitlements, obligations, and amounts may vary depending on factors including but not limited to: your specific Modern Award or enterprise agreement, your employment contract, state and territory legislation, individual circumstances, and any applicable exemptions or special rules. The calculators do not account for all possible variables.

7. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to third-party websites including government agencies, unions, and other organisations. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (excluding third-party data and government publications) is owned by or licensed to FairWork Mate. You may use the calculators and information for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit the content without prior written permission.

9. No Affiliation

FairWork Mate is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Fair Work Commission, the Australian Taxation Office, or any Australian Government department or agency. References to government data sources are for attribution purposes only.

10. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) or any other applicable consumer protection legislation that cannot be excluded by agreement.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FairWork Mate and its operators from any claim, demand, loss, liability, cost, or expense (including legal fees) arising from your use of this website, your reliance on any information or calculations, or your breach of these terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please email us at hello@fairworkmate.com.au.