Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AusPlanning AI (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

AusPlanning AI is a free AI-powered search tool that allows users to query Australian planning and building regulation documents including, but not limited to, the National Construction Code (NCC), Apartment Design Guide (ADG), Local Environmental Plans (LEP), and Development Control Plans (DCP). New documents are added regularly.

3. Not Professional or Legal Advice

All responses generated by AusPlanning AI are produced by artificial intelligence and are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, planning, architectural, engineering, or any other form of professional advice.

AI-generated responses may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. You must always verify any information against the original official regulatory documents before making any decision or taking any action. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

4. No Warranty

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AusPlanning AI and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Service or any information obtained through it. This includes any decisions made or actions taken in reliance on AI-generated responses.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to the Service or its systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or overload the Service
• Submit content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringes on third-party rights

7. Intellectual Property

The design, code, and branding of AusPlanning AI are owned by the operator. Regulatory documents made available through the Service are sourced from Australian federal and state government bodies including the ABCB, NSW Department of Planning, and relevant local councils. All documents remain the property of their respective copyright holders and are used for informational purposes only. Links to official sources are provided where available.

8. Voluntary Support

AusPlanning AI is free to use. Optional financial support may be given via our Buy Me a Coffee page. Any support received is voluntary and does not create any contractual relationship or entitlement to specific services or features.

9. Changes to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using the Contact form available on the main page of this website.