Legal
Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. Liability Limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. © Copyright Pitcher Partners 2021. Pitcher Partners is an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly International Limited is an English company. Baker Tilly International provides no professional services to clients. Each member firm is a separate and independent legal entity, and each describes itself as such. Pitcher Partners is not Baker Tilly International’s agent and does not have the authority to bind Baker Tilly International or act on Baker Tilly’s behalf. None of Baker Tilly International, Pitcher Partners, nor any of the other member firms of Baker Tilly International have any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. The name Baker Tilly and its associated logo is used under license from Baker Tilly International Limited.
Please read carefully and completely the terms of the agreement which follows.
Disclaimer
By accessing the Pitcher Partners and associated entities’ website you agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement. If you do not wish to be bound to the terms of this agreement, you must not access the site.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pitcher Partners will not be liable for any loss, damage, liability or claim whatsoever suffered or incurred by any person arising directly or indirectly out of the use or reliance on the information contained within this website.
Legal disclaimers
Accuracy
Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate. However, materials contained in this website are subject change at any time by appropriate action of Pitcher Partners.
Information contained within this website may be based on the relevant law and its interpretations by relevant authorities as it stands at the time the information is provided. Any changes or modifications to the law and/or its interpretation after this time could affect the information we have provided. We give no assurance or warranty that information on this site is current, and take no responsibility for matters arising from changed circumstances or other information or material which may affect the accuracy or currency of information on this site.
Copyright
Copyright in this website rests with Pitcher Partners unless otherwise stated.
No legal or financial advice
This material contained on this website has been prepared for informational and discussion purposes only. The information provided on this website is of a general nature and has been prepared without taking into any user’s objectives, circumstances, financial situation or particular needs. Any information contained in this site should not be considered legal or financial advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified professional.
None of the material is, or should be regarded as advice. Pitcher Partners accepts no responsibility to any person who acts or relies in any way on any of the material without first obtaining specific advice with a qualified professional.
No warranties
This website is provided on an “as is”, “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or any warranty arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice. No information provided on this site shall create a warranty; nor shall members or visitors to this site rely on any information in reliance of any such warranties. Publications on this website are not intended to be a contract, explicit or implied, and should not be taken as such.
Disclaimer of liability
The user assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of this website and the Internet generally. We accept no liability or responsibility to any person as a consequence of any reliance upon the information contained in this site. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall anyone involved in creating or maintaining this website be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss profits that result from the use or inability to use the website and/or any other websites which are linked to this site. Nor shall they be liable for any such damages including, but not limited to, reliance by a member or visitor on any information obtained via the website; or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorised access. States or Countries which do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Online conduct
Visitors agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and are prohibited from posting on the website any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene material of any kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offence, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law. Although in the absence of a specific complaint the postings are monitored for compliance with this provision, in an effort to discourage such conduct, please note that all postings in the forum area will list the author’s name and institution – no anonymous postings are permitted.
Third party content
We are distributors (Not Publishers) of the content supplied by visitors and other third parties. Accordingly, we have no more editorial control over this content than does a public library. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content made available by members, visitors and other third parties are those of the respective author(s) and we are not responsible for any material posted by third parties. We cannot and do not endorse it in any way, we expressly disclaim any liability associated with material posted by third parties.
Disclaimer of endorsement
Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to the third parties or other information by trade name, trademark, supplier or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by us. Nor is endorsement of us implied by such links. They are for convenience only, as an index in a public library.
Information subject to change
Any information on this website may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Pitcher Partners reserves the right to make changes in the information contained on this site from time to time without notice.
Disclaimer for liability for products of third parties
In connection with its advice and services (including any services provided through this website), Pitcher Partners uses software, systems, technology and products supplied by third parties (whether disclosed or not). This includes information management systems, portfolio management systems and on–line information access systems (“Third Party Products”).
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pitcher Partners does not give any warranty in relation to Third Party Products, including any warranty as to features, performance or fitness for purpose of Third Party Products.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pitcher Partners shall not be liable for any claim, action or breach arising in relation to Third Party Products.
Nothing in this clause affects or limits the operation of other terms of this disclaimer.
Security features
You agree to observe and maintain the confidentiality of all security features relating to use of the Website (including passwords, access arrangements etc) as notified. Pitcher Partners will not be liable for any unauthorised breach or disclosure of the security features.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify Pitcher Partners, and its related and associated persons, including any partner, director, employee or agent of Pitcher Partners, for any loss suffered or liability incurred arising from any unlawful, unauthorised or improper access or use of the Website or any breach of these terms by you or your employees, contractors or representatives.
Access
Pitcher Partners does not guarantee constant availability of Website access and accepts no liability for down time or access failure due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control (including any failure by ISP or system provider).
Links to other sites
The Site may contain links to other sites on the internet (“Linked Sites”). We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, decency of material or copyright compliance of any Linked Site or services or information provided via any Linked Site.
Security of information
No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as totally secure. Whilst we strive to protect such information we do not warrant and cannot ensure the security of information which you transmit to us. Accordingly, any information which you transmit to us is transmitted at your own risk.
Governing law
These terms and conditions will be constructed according to and are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
Interpretation
“Pitcher Partners” includes associated and related entities and all partners, directors, employees, contractors and agents of these entities.
Baker Tilly International
Pitcher Partners is an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly International Limited is an English company. Baker Tilly International provides no professional services to clients. Each member firm is a separate and independent legal entity, and each describes itself as such. Pitcher Partners is not Baker Tilly International’s agent and does not have the authority to bind Baker Tilly International or act on Baker Tilly’s behalf. None of Baker Tilly International, Pitcher Partners, nor any of the other member firms of Baker Tilly International have any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. The name Baker Tilly and its associated logo is used under license from Baker Tilly International Limited.