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Terms of Service

The terms governing your use of the OurCommons platform.

Last updated: 27 April 2026

Draft

These terms are in draft form. The final version is being reviewed by our legal team and will replace this text before launch.

1. Acceptable use

OurCommons is designed for managing Australian strata schemes (bodies corporate). You agree to use the platform only for lawful purposes related to strata management, committee governance, owner communication, and trust accounting. You must not use the platform to store or transmit material that is defamatory, fraudulent, or in breach of any applicable law.

2. Account responsibilities

Strata managers are responsible for the accuracy of the data they enter on behalf of the bodies corporate they manage. You must keep your login credentials secure and notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access. If you manage buildings on behalf of a strata management firm, you represent that you have authority to act on behalf of that firm.

3. Data ownership

Your data remains yours. Meeting records, financial transactions, compliance documents, and all other building data you create or upload belong to the relevant body corporate. We do not claim ownership of your content. You can export your data at any time.

4. Platform availability

We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform scheduled maintenance with reasonable notice. We are not liable for outages caused by factors beyond our control, including upstream infrastructure providers.

5. Fees & billing

Pricing is per-building, billed to the strata manager. Committee members and lot owners access the platform at no additional cost. We will provide at least 30 days notice of any pricing changes. Full pricing details are available on the pricing page.

6. Suspension & termination

Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. We may suspend access immediately if we reasonably believe the platform is being used in breach of these terms or applicable law. On termination, you will have 90 days to export your data before it is deleted.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of New South Wales.

8. Changes to terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email to account holders at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact

For questions about these terms, email hello@ourcommons.co and we'll respond within one business day.