These terms govern your use of the Machine Brain Consultants website at machinebrain.com.au and any marketing or informational content we publish through it. They do not, by themselves, govern engagements for paid services – those are governed by separate written agreements signed between us and the client.
About us
Machine Brain Consultants is an Australian cybersecurity and IT consultancy based in Melbourne, Victoria, providing advisory, managed security, cloud, infrastructure, network, backup, identity, and related services to organisations across Australia. References to "we", "us", or "our" in these terms refer to Machine Brain Consultants.
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may revise these terms from time to time; continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Use of the website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You will not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the site, its underlying systems, or any data not intended for you.
- Use the site to transmit malware, attempt to disrupt services, or conduct security testing against this site without written authorisation.
- Scrape, replicate, or reproduce substantial portions of the site for commercial purposes without our consent.
- Impersonate any person or organisation when submitting forms or otherwise interacting with us.
If you are a security researcher who has identified a vulnerability in this site, please review our security contact information at /.well-known/security.txt.
Intellectual property
All content on this website – including text, images, graphics, code, layouts, the Machine Brain Consultants name and brand marks, and the design of the site itself – is the property of Machine Brain Consultants or its licensors and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws.
You may view and share the content for personal, non-commercial purposes (e.g., linking to our pages, quoting reasonably with attribution). Any other use requires our written permission.
Third-party vendor names, logos, and certifications referenced on the site (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet, Microsoft, AWS, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks) are the property of their respective owners and are used to describe our technical capabilities and certifications.
Information you submit
When you contact us through the website, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the authority to share it. Submitted information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Service descriptions and free resources
Service descriptions on this site (including service pages, FAQs, the Essential Eight self-assessment, and any downloadable resources) are general informational content and do not constitute professional advice. They do not create a client relationship, contractual obligation, or warranty about a specific outcome for your organisation. For advice tailored to your situation, engage us under a separate written engagement agreement.
The free Essential Eight maturity self-assessment is provided for educational purposes. Results are indicative only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for a formal assessment performed by a qualified consultant.
External links
This site links to external websites operated by third parties (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, government sources such as the OAIC and ACSC). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those websites.
Disclaimers and limitation of liability
We make reasonable efforts to keep this site secure, accurate, and available, but we provide it on an "as is" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law:
- We exclude all implied warranties to the extent permitted.
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the site.
- Our total liability arising from your use of this website (excluding paid engagements, which are governed separately) is limited to AUD $100.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes any consumer guarantees or rights under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria for any dispute arising from your use of this website.
Contact us
Questions about these terms? Contact us:
Machine Brain Consultants
8 Southern Cross Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3064, Australia
Email: sales@machinebrain.com.au
Phone: 03 7074 4553