Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 11th March 2026
Welcome to www djaustralia.com.au (the "Website", which includes all associated subdomains). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Website and any related services provided by DJ AUSTRALIA ("we," "us," or "our", the "Publisher").
By accessing or using our Website, whether as a browsing visitor, a Booker seeking music performance ("Booker"), or a registered music DJ/Performer/Artist/Business ("DJ" or "Advertiser"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
QUICK SUMMARY (AT A GLANCE)
We know legal documents can be dense. Here is a plain-English breakdown of how our platform works:
We Are a Directory: We provide digital advertising space for DJs. We are not a school, a booking agent, or a payment processor.
Direct Connections: All arrangements, communications, disputes, and payments happen entirely between the Booker and the DJ. We do not take a cut of any rates or fees.
No Background Checks: We do not vet DJs or verify credentials, police checks, or "Working With Children" checks. Bookers and parents must do their own due diligence before booking a DJ.
Privacy & Forms: When a Booker fills out a form on a DJ’s page, that information goes directly to the DJ so they can connect, but our platform also retains a secure copy.
For DJs (Advertisers): You pay for exclusive promotional space in a specific location. We do the design work, but we make no guarantees regarding leads, traffic, or financial success.
Note: The Full Rules Apply. This summary is purely for your convenience. The complete, legally binding terms that govern your use of this Website are detailed in the full agreement below.
1. Nature of the Service
DJ AUSTRALIA operates as an online directory and advertising platform. We provide exclusive, location-based digital advertising space (promotional web pages and/or subdomains) for DJs to showcase their services, and a searchable database for Bookers to find DJs in their local area or online.
We are not an agency, event management business, institution, a payment processor, a booking agent, or a party to any agreement between a Booker and a DJ. We merely act as a publisher facilitating the discovery of DJs. Any interaction, agreement, or transaction is strictly between the Booker and the DJ.
2. Eligibility and Age Restrictions
Due to the nature of our services, the following age restrictions apply:
DJs: You must be at least 18 years of age and hold the legal capacity to form a binding contract to register and purchase advertising space on our Website.
Bookers: If you are a Booker under the age of 18, you may only use this Website, submit contact forms, and communicate with DJs with the direct involvement, supervision, and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3. Terms for DJs
3.1. Subscriptions, Waitlists, and Additional Agreements
DJs may register and pay a fee to claim exclusive, temporary advertising space on a specific location web page or subdomain (e.g., djaustralia com/your-location or your-location.djaustralia com au) for a predefined term. If a location is currently occupied, DJs may have the option to join a Waitlist or purchase a Priority Backorder.
Scope of Exclusivity: Exclusivity applies strictly to the specific search term and corresponding webpage location licensed. Securing a broad regional location (e.g., a city) does not grant exclusivity over distinct suburbs or localised areas within that region, which are offered and sold as separate promotional listings.
The Listing Agreement: Any DJ who purchases a location listing or Priority Backorder will be required to agree to our separate DJ Exclusive Location Listing Agreement. That Listing Agreement governs the specific commercial terms, fees, and exclusivity of the promotional space. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these general Terms and the Listing Agreement, the terms of the Listing Agreement shall prevail regarding the location listing.
No Ownership: Payment of a subscription fee purely secures temporary digital advertising space to display your content. DJs do not own, partner in, share, or have any legal claim, right, title, or proprietary interest in the URL, web page, business, business name, domain name, or subdomain.
3.2. Webpage Design, Content, and Timeframes
The Website team handles the design, layout, and maintenance of the promotional location web pages to ensure uniform quality across the platform. DJs are responsible for submitting their desired advertising content (photos, logos, bios, pricing, policies, and contact information) to the Website team for display.
Setup Timeframe: Upon receipt of all required content in the correct format, the Website will make reasonable efforts to design, build, and publish the promotional page within three (3) to five (5) business days.
Updates: DJs may request reasonable, minor updates to their displayed information during their active term, free of charge. The Website will make reasonable efforts to process and publish these updates within three (3) to five (5) business days of receiving the request.
Intellectual Property: You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to use all intellectual property submitted to us. You grant the Website a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, format, and display this information on your designated location page and in our promotional materials.
Accuracy: We do not guarantee the accuracy of any DJ information displayed.
3.3. User Conduct and Acceptable Use
When submitting content for display on your location page, or interacting with the Website in any capacity, you agree not to provide or display any content that is:
Unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or discriminatory.
Infringing upon the copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights of third parties.
Containing malicious code, viruses, or spam/misleading links.
We reserve the right to reject, edit, or remove any content that, in our sole judgment, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
3.4. No Guarantees of Success
The Website provides the digital real estate for organic discovery. However, we make absolutely no guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding the generation of leads, Booker inquiries, conversions, increased website traffic, SEO rankings, financial gain, or business success resulting from your listing.
4. Terms for Bookers
4.1. Due Diligence and Safety Checks
The Website does not vet, background-check, or verify the qualifications, identity, or safety of the DJs listed. We explicitly do not verify professional credentials, police checks, or Working With Children Checks (e.g., Blue Cards). Bookers (or their parents/guardians) are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence, research, and interviews—including requesting and verifying appropriate child safety credentials—before contacting, booking, or engaging with any DJ. Bookers must make their own independent decisions regarding whether a DJ meets their needs and safety requirements.
4.2. No Guarantees of Quality or Outcome
The Website makes no guarantees or claims regarding the success of the event, gig, education, skill of the DJ, career advancement, or the accuracy and quality of service provided by any DJ.
5. Payments, Bookings, and Third-Party Embeds
5.1. Direct Booker-DJ Transactions
The Website does not charge a commission or take a percentage of rates or fees. All money, bookings, payments, and refunds are handled entirely off-platform or via third-party tools embedded on the DJ's location page. The DJ keeps 100% of the payment charged to the Booker. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Website and the DJ.
5.2. Third-Party Embeds
DJs may request the Website to embed third-party services on their promotional pages, including but not limited to:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Square)
Booking calendars (e.g., Calendly, Google Workspace)
Media players (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, MixCloud)
The Website only acts as a publisher facilitating the display of these embeds. We do not control, monitor, or take responsibility for the functionality, security, or data collection practices of these third-party platforms. Any financial transactions or bookings made through these embeds are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
5.3. Disputes and Refunds
Each DJ operates independently and sets their own rates and cancellation/refund policies. Any disputes regarding quality, scheduling, payments, or refunds must be resolved directly between the Booker and the DJ. The Website will not mediate, intervene, or take responsibility for any such disputes.
6. Privacy and Data Collection
6.1. Booker Inquiries to DJs and Platform Data Capture
When a Booker fills out a contact form on a DJ's promotional webpage, two things happen:
Direct Routing: The information and inquiry are emailed directly to the DJ to facilitate an immediate connection. The Website does not control how the DJ subsequently stores, uses, or protects this information.
Platform Data Capture: The Website simultaneously captures and retains a secure copy of this submitted data. We may use this information to add the submitter to our mailing lists and contact them directly with platform news, updates, eCommerce offers, and promotional opportunities, subject to the Booker's explicit consent and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
By submitting their details, the Booker acknowledges and agrees to this dual-routing process.
6.2. Website Contact Forms
Inquiries submitted through the Website's general contact page are received solely by the Website administration and will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7. Feedback to the Website
Bookers and Users are welcome to share feedback regarding their experience with a DJ via our general contact form. This feedback is collected confidentially for our internal review to help us understand user experiences. However, submitting feedback does not initiate a formal dispute resolution process. The Website assumes no obligation to take action, mediate, or penalise a DJ based on feedback. As a publisher, we do reserve the right to review, suspend, or terminate a DJ's listing if internal review indicates a breach of professional conduct.
8. Intellectual Property of the Website
All original content, features, platform design, graphics, and functionality of the Website (excluding the specific content provided by DJs) are owned by DJ AUSTRALIA and are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, copy, or exploit our branding or platform infrastructure without our express written permission.
9. Website Monetisation and eCommerce
The Website reserves the right to place third-party advertisements, sell advertising space, use affiliate links, and operate an independent eCommerce store (e.g., selling merchandise, accessories, or platform-specific gift cards) anywhere on the Website (including on or near a DJ's location page).
There is no revenue share owed to DJs or Bookers for any Website monetisation or eCommerce sales.
DJs are operating independent businesses and are not obligated to accept Website-issued gift cards or vouchers for their services unless expressly agreed upon in a separate arrangement.
10. Termination, Suspension, and Morals Clause
We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate any user's access to the Website, or immediately remove a DJ's location page, at our sole discretion and with or without notice, if:
We believe the user has violated these Terms or the Exclusive Listing Agreement.
The user engages in unlawful behaviour or generates significant legitimate complaints.
Morals Clause: A DJ is accused of, arrested for, or convicted of any criminal offence, or engages in conduct (public or private) that brings them into public disrepute, scandal, or ridicule, or which might reasonably tend to injure the reputation or standing of the Website.
In the event of termination for a breach of these Terms, no refunds of listing fees will be issued.
11. Service Availability and "As Is" Disclaimer
The Website and its services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. While we strive to maintain high uptime, we do not warrant or guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of our Website for business, operational, or maintenance reasons without notice. We will not be liable to any DJ or Booker for any loss of inquiries, income, leads, or data resulting from website downtime or technical issues.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by the Australian Consumer Law and other applicable legislation, DJ AUSTRALIA and its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of:
Your use or inability to use the Website.
Any interactions, agreements, or transactions between Bookers and DJs.
Any injury, loss, or damage occurring during online or in-person services and/or performances.
The accuracy or inaccuracy of any DJ listing or advertising content.
The failure of any third-party embedded software or links.
Cap on Liability: In no event shall the Website's total aggregate liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action arising under or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website exceed:
(a) For DJs/Advertisers: The total listing fees paid by you to the Website in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or
(b) For Bookers, Visitors, and Non-Paying Users: Because you do not pay the Website for the use of its general directory services, your sole and exclusive remedy for any dissatisfaction, dispute, or claim is to discontinue your use of the Website. To the extent this absolute limitation is deemed unenforceable under applicable law, our total aggregate liability to you shall not exceed the absolute minimum amount permitted by such law.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DJ AUSTRALIA, its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any disputes between a Booker and a DJ.
14. Force Majeure
We shall not be held liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under these Terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (a "Force Majeure Event"). This includes, but is not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, war, terrorism, strikes, severe internet service provider failures, or cyberattacks.
15. Severability
If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
16. Waiver
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorised representative of DJ AUSTRALIA.
17. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
18. Dispute Resolution
18.1. Good Faith Negotiation: If any dispute arises between you and the Website (excluding disputes directly between a Booker and a DJ) relating to your use of the Website or these Terms, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally and in good faith. The aggrieved party must provide written notice to the other party outlining the nature of the dispute. The parties shall have thirty (30) days from the receipt of such notice to negotiate a resolution.
18.2. Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved through good faith negotiation within the thirty (30) day period, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in Queensland, Australia, before resorting to litigation. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally by both parties.
18.3. Injunctive Relief: Notwithstanding the above, the Website retains the right to seek immediate injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to stop any intellectual property infringement or actions causing immediate and irreparable harm to the Business.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms, subject to the Dispute Resolution provisions in Section 18, shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Queensland, Australia, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us via the contact form on our Website or at:
www djaustralia.com.au/contact