AusGrass3
1. Agreement to These Terms
By accessing or using AusGrass3, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, please do not use AusGrass3.
2. About AusGrass3
AusGrass3 is an online resource provided to assist with the identification and understanding of native and naturalised Poaceae (grass) species occurring in Australia.
The website brings together scientific information, taxonomic resources, published knowledge, and expert opinion to support users interested in Australian grasses.
AusGrass3 builds upon AusGrass2, a resource developed by Bryan Simon and colleagues. AusGrass3 is now maintained by Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd, an organisation established to support Australian grass taxonomy.
3. Definitions
In these Terms of Use:
“User” means any person who accesses, browses, downloads, or uses information, resources, or materials available through AusGrass3. References to “users” include individuals and organisations accessing or using AusGrass3 for any purpose.
“Content” means all information made available through AusGrass3, including, but not limited to, text, images, illustrations, data, identification tools, and other materials.
4. Information and Identification Guidance
AusGrass3 contains information and guidance intended to assist users with the identification of native and naturalised grass species in Australia.
While reasonable care has been taken in preparing and presenting the information and guidance available through AusGrass3, Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd does not warrant that the information and guidance are accurate, complete, current, or fit for a particular purpose.
The identification of grass species may depend on a range of factors, including environmental conditions, geographic location, growth stage, specimen characteristics, and the availability and quality of source material. As a result, information and guidance provided through AusGrass3 may not be suitable for all circumstances and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional judgement, expert taxonomic advice, or field-based assessment where these are required.
Users should apply their own skill and judgement when using AusGrass3 and should carefully evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of information before relying upon it. Users should independently verify information and seek professional or expert advice where appropriate.
5. Taxonomic Change and Scientific Uncertainty
Scientific understanding of grass taxonomy, nomenclature, species concepts, distributions, and identification methods continues to develop. Information presented on AusGrass3 may change as new research, observations, and taxonomic assessments become available.
Users acknowledge that species identifications and associated information may require interpretation and should be considered within the broader scientific context.
6. Use of Information and Disclaimer
Use of AusGrass3 and reliance on Content contained within it is at the user’s own risk.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd excludes all liability for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (including without limitation any direct, indirect, or consequential loss) arising out of or in connection with access to, use of, or reliance on information and guidance provided through this website.
7. Copyright and Licensing
Unless otherwise stated, original Content developed for AusGrass3 is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0).
Users may copy, share, adapt, and reuse Content from AusGrass3 provided that they comply with the terms of the CC BY 4.0 licence and provide appropriate acknowledgement.
Suggested acknowledgement:
AusGrass3, ausgrass.org, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
Some materials, including photographs, illustrations, or other third-party Content, may remain the property of their respective copyright owners. Where third-party materials are included, acknowledgement is provided where applicable. Users are responsible for obtaining any permissions required for reuse of these materials.
8. Contributions and Feedback
Users are welcome to provide corrections, observations, suggestions, additional information, or other feedback by contacting Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd through the contact email address provided on the website.
By submitting information or feedback, users acknowledge that Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd may use relevant contributions to improve, update, and maintain the resource. Contributors may be acknowledged where appropriate.
9. Appropriate Use
Users agree to use AusGrass3 responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and accepted scientific and professional practices.
Users should not knowingly misrepresent information obtained from AusGrass3, remove required acknowledgements, or imply endorsement by AusGrass3 or Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd where no such endorsement exists.
10. Website Availability and Updates
Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd aims to maintain a reliable and useful resource but does not guarantee that the website will always be available, complete, uninterrupted, or free from errors.
Content, features, and information may be updated, modified, or removed as scientific knowledge, resources, and taxonomic understanding develop.
11. Contact
Questions, corrections, licensing enquiries, or feedback may be directed to Australian Grass Taxonomy Pty Ltd through the contact email address provided on the website.