Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the frkd. website (www.frkd.com.au), the frkd. digital magazine, and any related services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the following:

  1. Site Use

    • frkd. owns and operates this website and digital magazine.

    • Users must not use this site for unlawful purposes or in ways that could harm the site or interfere with other users’ access.

    • While we do our best to keep the frkd. website and content running smoothly, we can’t promise it will always be free from bugs, errors, or the occasional tech hiccup. To protect your own devices, we recommend using up-to-date security and protection software.

    • We aim to keep the site available at all times, but we can’t guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free access. Content or features may change or be updated without notice.

    • frkd. accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or disruption arising from the use of this website, including but not limited to issues caused by viruses, malicious software, or security breaches.

  2. Intellectual Property

    • All content on this site and in the magazine (including articles, images, and design) is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

    • You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Modification or redistribution without permission is prohibited.

  3. Third-Party Links and Downloads

    • frkd. does not accept responsibility for the accuracy, security, practices or content of external websites accessed through links on our website. Recipients are strongly advised to perform their own security checks and use up-to-date antivirus software before clicking on any links.

    • Our site may contain links to downloads. frkd. is not responsible for the security of those downloads. Recipients are strongly advised to perform their own security checks and use up-to-date antivirus software before downloading and/or opening any attachments.

  4. Advertising

    • Advertising may appear in the frkd. digital magazine, on the website, across social media, in email marketing, or within the frkd. directory.

    • Advertisers are solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy, legality, and compliance of all advertising content submitted. frkd. accepts no liability for errors or misrepresentations in advertising material.

  5. Copyright

    frkd. magazine respects the rights of creators and takes care to credit and use material appropriately. Any content we publish is either original, used with permission, or believed to be used under fair dealing or other applicable provisions.

    If you believe we have unintentionally breached copyright, please contact us at gday@frkd.com.au and we will investigate promptly. By accessing our content, you acknowledge that:

    • frkd. accepts no liability for any accidental or unintentional copyright infringement arising from material we publish.

    • Responsibility for ensuring proper rights and permissions lies with contributors who supply third-party material.

    • We reserve the right to edit, remove, or replace material at our discretion if a copyright issue is identified.

  6. Disclaimer

    • The information we publish is provided “as is” and “as available.” While we take care with accuracy, we can’t guarantee everything will always be complete, current, or error-free. Use the content at your own discretion and risk.

    • Any third-party content, contributions, or opinions expressed on our platforms, including in content written and/or edited by frkd., belong to the individuals who share them, not frkd. We don’t endorse or take responsibility for those views.

    • We’re not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience that may result from using the website or relying on its content - whether that’s tech issues, downtime, viruses, missed opportunities, or any other knock-on effects.

    • Ultimately, you’re responsible for how you choose to use the content and platforms.

    • frkd. is not responsible for any loss, damage, or disruption you may experience from using this site, the magazine, or related services.

    • frkd. shares stories, opinions, and contributions from a variety of voices. While we take care in editing and fact-checking, we cannot guarantee that every statement or opinion will be free from error.

      By accessing our content, you acknowledge that:

      • We are not responsible or liable for any claim of defamation, libel, or slander arising from material contributed or expressed by third parties.

      • We are also not responsible or liable for any claim of defamation, libel, or slander arising from material created and published by frkd. magazine.

      • Any opinions, advice, or statements published that are not directly authored by frkd. remain the responsibility of their originators.

        If you believe content published by frkd. has defamed, slandered, or libeled you, please contact us directly at gday@frkd.com.au so we can review and respond promptly.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. frkd. only collects and stores subscriber names and email addresses for the purpose of sending our digital magazine, newsletters, and related updates.

  1. Collection

    • We only collect your name and the email address you provide when subscribing.

  2. Use

    • Your email address is used to send you frkd. magazine content, news, events, and updates about food, drink, and related topics.

    • Occasionally, we may include advertising or promotional content in these communications.

  3. Disclosure

    • We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.

    • Your data may be securely stored by third-party email service providers (e.g., newsletter platforms) solely for the purpose of delivering our communications.

  4. Security

    • We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.

  5. Unsubscribing

    • Every email we send includes a clear unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and your email will be removed from our system.

  6. Access and Updates

    • To update or remove your email address, simply click "unsubscribe" in any newsletter or contact us directly at gday@frkd.com.au