Last reviewed: August 2026
These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Queensland Masters Athletics Association ("QMA", "we", "our", "us") website and online services. By visiting or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
1. About our website
Our website provides information about QMA, including events, membership, results, news, and access to our online uniform shop. The site is operated by volunteers, and we ask all visitors to engage respectfully and responsibly.
2. Respectful communication
QMA is supported by volunteers who contribute their time to help run events, maintain records, and support members. We expect all correspondence (including emails, contact forms, and social media interactions) to be polite, constructive, and respectful.
We may decline to respond to communications that are abusive, threatening, or inappropriate.
3. Use of website content
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website (including text, images, graphics, results, articles, and downloadable materials) is owned by QMA or used with permission.
You may view, share, or link to content for personal or non-commercial purposes. You must not:
- reproduce content for commercial use
- republish photographs or media in other publications, websites, or platforms
- use names or images of individuals for promotional or commercial purposes
- alter or redistribute content without permission
Photographs that include identifiable individuals, or where names have been published with consent, must not be copied, reposted, or reused elsewhere. This protects the privacy and rights of our members.
If you wish to request permission for specific content use, please contact us.
4. User contributions
If you submit content (such as photos, results, articles, or feedback) you grant us a non-exclusive licence to use that material for club-related purposes. You must ensure that any content you provide:
- is accurate and lawful
- does not infringe the rights of others
- does not contain offensive or harmful material
We may remove or decline to publish user-submitted content at our discretion.
5. Online shop
Purchases made through our online uniform shop are subject to our Shop Terms & Conditions, which outline ordering processes, lead times, payment handling, and your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
By using the shop, you agree to those terms in addition to these Terms.
6. Privacy
QMA handles personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Our Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how it is stored, and how you can access or correct it.
We collect personal information when you join or renew your membership, place an order through our online uniform shop, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly. This may include your name, contact details, date of birth, age group, competition results, and order and delivery details.
When you view our website, the server also records details of your visit. Depending on the settings of your browser and equipment, this may include:
- server address ("IP address"), which can include details of your internet service provider and general location
- the date and time
- which pages and files were downloaded
- referral site
- the type of browser and operating system used
For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. External links
Our website may contain links to external websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites.
8. Website availability and accuracy
We aim to keep information on this website accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free.
We may update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice.
We also cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to the website, as maintenance, technical issues, or external factors may affect availability.
9. Prohibited conduct
You must not use this website in any way that:
- disrupts or damages website functionality
- attempts to bypass security features
- involves unauthorised data collection or scraping
- misrepresents your identity
- interferes with volunteers, members, or operations
We may restrict access to the website if misuse is detected.
10. Liability
To the extent permitted by law, QMA is not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
11. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The version published on this website is the current version and applies to all use of the site.
12. Contact us
If you have questions about these Terms or wish to request permission for content use, please contact:
Queensland Masters Athletics Association Email:Postal address: PO Box 474, Sunnybank QLD 4109