Terms of Use

Welcome to Battle of the Tech Bands ("BOTTB"). By accessing or using our website at bottb.com (the "Website") and related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

Battle of the Tech Bands is a community-run charity event supporting Youngcare. We are based in Brisbane, Australia.

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Website to:

• View information about Battle of the Tech Bands events
• Browse event photos and results
• Participate in voting during live events
• Register interest in participating as a band
• Access links to purchase tickets through third-party platforms

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to manipulate or circumvent the voting system
• Submit fraudulent votes or use bots, scripts, or automated means to vote
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users
• Upload or transmit malicious code or content
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or exploit any part of the Website for commercial purposes without express permission

Voting is a core feature of Battle of the Tech Bands events. By participating in voting, you agree to the following:

• One vote per person per voting category is permitted
• We use device fingerprinting and other technologies to detect and prevent fraudulent voting
• Votes submitted through automated means, VPNs, or other circumvention methods may be invalidated
• All voting decisions by event organisers are final
• We reserve the right to disqualify votes that appear to be fraudulent

4.1 Our Content

The Website and its original content (excluding user-submitted content), features, and functionality are owned by Battle of the Tech Bands organisers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Battle of the Tech Bands name, logo, and branding are our property. You may not use them without our express written permission.

4.2 Event Photography

Photographs taken at our events may feature performers and attendees. By attending or performing at a Battle of the Tech Bands event, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use photographs and recordings of you for promotional purposes, including on our Website and social media.

4.3 Band Performances

Bands performing at our events are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights or licences to perform their chosen songs. Battle of the Tech Bands does not assume responsibility for copyright clearance of performed music.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

• Ticketing platforms for event tickets
• Social media platforms
• Youngcare and other charitable organisations
• Sponsor websites

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of information on the Website

This disclaimer does not exclude any consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Battle of the Tech Bands, its organisers, volunteers, sponsors, and partners will not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Website
• Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your data

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Australian law.

If you attend a Battle of the Tech Bands event:

• You must comply with all venue rules and directions from event staff
• You attend at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety
• You acknowledge that events involve loud music and crowds
• Photography and filming may take place at events
• Refunds for tickets are subject to the ticketing platform's policies

Bands wishing to participate in Battle of the Tech Bands events must:

• Submit a registration of interest through our official channels
• Have at least one member working in the technology sector
• Agree to any additional participation terms provided upon registration
• Ensure appropriate copyright licences for performed material
• Conduct themselves professionally and respectfully

Band selection is at the sole discretion of the event organisers. We reserve the right to decline or withdraw participation for any reason.

Battle of the Tech Bands is a community charity event supporting Youngcare. By participating in our events or using our Website, you acknowledge that:

• Proceeds from ticket sales (excluding venue costs and production expenses) are donated to Youngcare
• We are a volunteer-run initiative, not a registered charity ourselves
• Sponsorship contributions support event production and charitable donations
• We do not guarantee any specific amount will be raised or donated from any event

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia. You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes.

If you are accessing the Website from outside Australia, you are responsible for compliance with local laws to the extent they apply.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: