Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Worn Mag ("WORN", "Worn Magazine", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the Worn Magazine website, publications, services, subscriptions, and related content.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, submitting content to, or purchasing products or services through this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies published on this website.
We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on this website and will take effect immediately upon publication.
2. Website Usage
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website.
You must not:
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Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or misleading purposes;
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Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, servers, or systems;
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Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
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Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
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Use automated systems or software to extract data from the website without our prior written consent;
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Impersonate any person or organisation or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organisation.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe these Terms & Conditions have been breached.
3. Intellectual Property & Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this website and within Worn Magazine is owned by or licensed to WORN MAG and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
This includes, but is not limited to:
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Editorial articles;
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Interviews and written content;
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Photography and imagery;
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Graphic design and layouts;
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Logos, branding, and trademarks;
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Video and multimedia content;
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Digital publications;
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Website design and content.
All rights are reserved.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions grants any licence or right to use our intellectual property except as expressly permitted by law or with our prior written consent.
4. Reproduction of Editorial Content
You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only.
You must not, without our prior written permission:
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Reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, licence, or commercially exploit any content published by WORN MAG;
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Copy substantial portions of articles, editorials, photography, or layouts;
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Use WORN MAG content in advertising, promotional material, or commercial publications;
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Remove copyright notices or attribution from any content.
Requests for reproduction, licensing, syndication, or republication should be directed to the contact details provided below.
5. User Submissions
From time to time, Worn Magazine may invite submissions, including but not limited to:
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Face of WORN applications;
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Contributor applications;
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Reader stories;
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Photography submissions;
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Competition entries;
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Editorial pitches;
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Comments, feedback, and correspondence.
By submitting content to Worn Magazine, you represent and warrant that:
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You own or control all necessary rights to the submitted content;
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The content does not infringe the rights of any third party;
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The content is not defamatory, unlawful, misleading, or offensive;
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Any individuals featured in submitted content have provided any necessary permissions or consents.
You retain ownership of your submitted content unless otherwise agreed in writing.
However, by submitting content, you grant Worn Magazine a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to review, store, reproduce, edit, publish, display, promote, and distribute the submitted content for editorial, promotional, archival, and administrative purposes related to Worn Magazine and its activities.
Submission of content does not guarantee publication, selection, or participation in any project, feature, competition, or editorial initiative.
We reserve the right to decline, edit, remove, or refuse any submission at our sole discretion.
6. Face of WORN Applications
Participation in Face of WORN is voluntary.
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection, publication, photography sessions, or inclusion in Worn Magazine.
Applicants may be contacted for further information, interviews, photography sessions, or editorial consideration.
Worn Magazine reserves the right to determine participant selection and editorial presentation at its sole discretion.
7. Contributor Applications
Submission of a contributor application, pitch, portfolio, or expression of interest does not create an employment relationship, contractor relationship, partnership, or guarantee of future work.
Worn Magazine reserves the right to accept, decline, or defer contributor applications without obligation to provide reasons.
Where contributors are engaged for specific projects, separate agreements may apply.
8. Competitions & Promotions
Any competition, giveaway, or promotional campaign conducted by Worn Magazine may be subject to additional terms and conditions published at the time of the promotion.
Where competition-specific terms conflict with these Terms & Conditions, the competition-specific terms will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.
9. Accuracy of Information
We endeavour to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and current.
However, Worn Magazine does not warrant or guarantee that:
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Information is complete, accurate, reliable, or up to date;
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Content will always be available;
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Errors or omissions will not occur.
Editorial opinions expressed by contributors, interview subjects, writers, or guest authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Worn Magazine.
Content is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, or external resources.
These links are provided for convenience only.
Worn Magazine does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for:
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Third-party content;
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Website availability;
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Privacy practices;
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Products or services offered by third parties.
Accessing third-party websites is done entirely at your own risk.
11. Purchases, Subscriptions & Transactions
Where products, subscriptions, tickets, merchandise, or other goods and services are offered through this website, additional policies may apply, including our Refund Policy and Shipping & Returns Policy.
By making a purchase, you agree that:
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Information provided during checkout is accurate and complete;
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You are authorised to use the payment method provided;
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Applicable prices, taxes, shipping charges, and fees will apply at the time of purchase.
We reserve the right to:
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Refuse or cancel orders;
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Correct pricing errors;
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Limit quantities purchased;
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Suspend or discontinue products or services without notice.
Subscription terms, renewal arrangements, cancellation rights, and delivery information will be outlined separately where applicable.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Worn Magazine excludes all warranties, representations, and guarantees not expressly stated in these Terms & Conditions.
To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, Worn Magazine, its directors, employees, contributors, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or economic loss arising from:
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Use of or inability to use the website;
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Reliance upon website content;
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Website interruptions or technical failures;
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Loss of data;
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Third-party conduct or services;
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Participation in competitions, submissions, or editorial projects.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes rights that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.
13. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Worn Magazine, its directors, employees, contractors, contributors, affiliates, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:
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Your breach of these Terms & Conditions;
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Your misuse of the website;
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Content submitted by you;
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Your infringement of any third-party rights.
14. Privacy
Our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
By using this website, you consent to the handling of your personal information in accordance with that policy.
15. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms & Conditions, the website, or services provided by Worn Magazine shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Australia.
16. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, permissions, licensing requests, or legal enquiries, please contact:
WORN MAG
Email: info@wornmag.com
Website: www.wornmag.com