Eligibility

You must be 18 years or older to use the Site. By using the Site, you confirm that you are of legal age and have the necessary authority to enter into a binding contract with us. If under 18, please ensure that you have your parent or guardian’s permission.

Permitted Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Site in any way that:

• Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• Is harmful, unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or threatening.
• Could damage, disable, or impair the Site.

Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site.
• Use any data mining, robots, or similar data extraction tools.
• Engage in any conduct that interferes with the proper functioning of the Site.

Ownership

All content provided on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, videos, trademarks, and logos, is the property of the Gemmological Association of Australia or its licensors unless otherwise noted. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and view the content for personal use.

Copyright

All content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio, and graphics, is protected by copyright law and remains the property of the original owner unless otherwise stated. Some images or media displayed on our Site are used with permission from the respective copyright owners but are not owned by us.

• Such content is displayed solely for educational purposes within our courses and may not be downloaded, reproduced, or distributed without the explicit permission of the copyright owner.
• You must not assume any rights to use, reproduce, or modify this content beyond what is explicitly permitted in these Terms of Use.

Restrictions

You must not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or exploit any material from the Site for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
• Use the Site to create derivative works.

Educational and Research Use

You may use content from the Site for educational or research purposes, provided that:

• The use is non-commercial;

• You give appropriate and clear attribution, including the name of the author (if stated), the source (Gemmological Association of Australia), the copyright information, and the full URL of the webpage where the content appears;

• The material is not altered in a way that misrepresents its original meaning or context.

Failure to provide appropriate attribution or any use of the content that misleads, distorts, or omits the source may be considered a breach of these Terms of Use.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

No Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions.

Educational Purposes Only

The information provided through our courses and on our Site is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Users are encouraged to seek professional advice when needed.

Commercial Use is Restricted

The commercial use, reproduction, or publication of any text, images, or content from this website without permission is strictly prohibited. If you wish to use any material for commercial purposes, publication, or any use beyond what is permitted under fair use as defined by Copyright law, you must first obtain written permission from the Gemmological Association of Australia. Permission is granted at the GAA’s sole discretion on a case-by-case basis, and a usage fee may apply depending on the nature and scope of the request.

No Professional Advice

The courses offered by the Gemmological Association of Australia do not constitute professional advice. Completing our courses does not qualify you as a professional in the field of gemmology or any related profession.

User Responsibility

By using the Site and its content, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own actions. We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided in our courses or on our Site.

External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of these external sites or resources. Your use of any linked websites is at your own risk.

Changes to Courses and Content

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any course or content at any time without notice. We are not liable for any changes made to the courses or for any content that may become unavailable.

No Endorsement

The mention of any specific products, services, or organisations on our Site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Gemmological Association of Australia.

Valuation Disclaimer

The content of our courses is for educational purposes only. Completion of our courses does not qualify you as a gemstone valuer, and you should not rely on the information provided to write valuations for gemstones. We are not liable for any actions you take in providing valuations based on the course content.

Gemstone Identification and Purchase Disclaimer

We are not responsible for any gemstone purchases you make based on your identification or interpretation of gemstones using the knowledge gained from our courses. We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any gemstone identification performed by students, graduates or members, and we disclaim all liability related to such purchases.

Course Length

The advertised number of hours for our courses is approximate and intended as a general guide. The actual time required to complete a course may vary depending on individual learning styles, processing speeds, and other factors. We do not guarantee that all users will complete a course within the estimated timeframe.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site or its content.