Website Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 25 August 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Website Terms & Conditions apply to your use of the Myasthenia Alliance Australia (MAA) website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions and acknowledge our Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please do not use this website.

2. General Information Only

The content provided on this website is for general information, education and awareness purposes.

Information relating to myasthenia gravis, health, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, medications, research or other medical matters does not constitute medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from your treating medical specialist, general practitioner or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Please refer to our Website Disclaimer for further information about medical information, reliance on website content and third-party resources.

3. Use of This Website

You may use this website for lawful personal, educational and informational purposes.

You must not:

  • Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its systems or associated services
  • Interfere with, disrupt or compromise the operation or security of the website
  • Introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful material
  • Use the website in a way that may damage, disable or impair its operation
  • Copy, reproduce, distribute or commercially exploit website content except as permitted by these Terms & Conditions or with prior written permission from MAA
  • Use website content in a misleading, defamatory or unlawful manner

MAA reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect MAA, its users or its systems.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, publications, resources, documents and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Myasthenia Alliance Australia and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, print or share MAA content for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes, provided that:

  • The content is not materially altered or misrepresented
  • Myasthenia Alliance Australia is appropriately acknowledged as the source
  • Copyright notices and other acknowledgements are retained
  • The content is not used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from MAA

Third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners and may be subject to separate terms of use.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions transfers ownership of MAA's intellectual property to you.

5. Third-Party Websites and Resources

This website may contain links to websites, resources, organisations, products or services operated or provided by third parties.

These links are provided for information and convenience. Their inclusion does not necessarily constitute endorsement or recommendation by MAA.

MAA does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use.

Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

Please also refer to our Website Disclaimer for further information.

6. Website Availability and Accuracy

MAA makes reasonable efforts to maintain the website and provide information that is accurate and current.

However, we do not guarantee that:

  • The website will always be available, uninterrupted or free from errors
  • All information will be complete, accurate or current
  • Website content will be suitable for your individual circumstances
  • Errors or technical issues will always be corrected immediately

Information, resources and website functionality may be changed, updated or removed without notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Myasthenia Alliance Australia excludes liability for loss, damage, cost or expense arising from or relating to:

  • Your use of, or inability to use, this website
  • Reliance on information provided through the website
  • Errors, inaccuracies or omissions in website content
  • Third-party websites, services or resources linked from this website
  • Interruption, technical failure or unauthorised access affecting the website

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any right, guarantee, condition or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable Australian law.

8. Donations and Payments

MAA may accept donations, event registrations or other payments through this website or authorised third-party payment providers.

When making a payment, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorised to use the selected payment method.

Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if you believe a donation or payment has been made in error, duplicated or processed incorrectly, please contact MAA as soon as possible so the circumstances can be reviewed.

Refunds for event registrations, purchases or other payments may be subject to any specific terms communicated at the time of registration or purchase.

Nothing in this section limits any rights you may have under Australian law.

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to MAA.

Personal information collected through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information.

By using forms, registrations, subscriptions or other services available through the website, you acknowledge that personal information may be collected and handled in accordance with that policy.

10. Website Disclaimer

Your use of this website is also subject to our Website Disclaimer.

The Website Disclaimer contains important information regarding medical and health-related content, the accuracy and currency of website information, third-party resources and reliance on information provided through this website.

We encourage you to read the Website Disclaimer, particularly when accessing health or medical information.

11. Changes to These Terms

MAA may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, practices or legal obligations.

Any updated Terms & Conditions will be published on this website with the revised "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the website following an update will be subject to the current Terms & Conditions.

12. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland and any courts that may hear appeals from those courts.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Website Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Myasthenia Alliance Australia
Email: support@myastheniaalliance.org.au
Website: myastheniaalliance.org.au

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