Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

Last Updated: December 2025

Welcome to ToteBag.com.au. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.tote-bag.com.au (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Description of Service

ToteBag.com.au is an informational website that provides:

  • Educational content about tote bags and reusable bags
  • Product recommendations and comparisons
  • Care and maintenance guides
  • Links to third-party retailers, including Amazon.com.au

We do not sell products directly. All product purchases are made through third-party retailers, and those transactions are subject to the respective retailer's terms and conditions.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

ToteBag.com.au is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au.

When you click on affiliate links on our Site and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps us maintain the Site and continue providing free content.

Important: Our recommendations are based on our research, testing, and expertise. While we may earn commissions from some recommendations, this does not influence our editorial integrity or the products we recommend.

4. No Warranty on Products

We do not manufacture, sell, or ship any products featured on our Site. All products are sold by third-party retailers. Therefore:

  • We make no warranties regarding product quality, safety, or performance
  • Product prices and availability are subject to change without notice
  • Product descriptions are provided for informational purposes only
  • You should verify all product information with the retailer before purchasing

Any issues with products purchased through our affiliate links should be directed to the respective retailer.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ToteBag.com.au or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without written permission
  • Modify or create derivative works based on our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorisation
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content

You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution.

6. User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
  • Collect user information without consent
  • Use automated systems to access the Site without permission

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our Site (such as comments or contact form messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, modify, and display that content in connection with our Site.

You represent that:

  • You own or have the right to submit the content
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content does not contain harmful or offensive material

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our discretion.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY AUSTRALIAN LAW, TOTEBAG.COM.AU, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Any damages arising from your use of the Site or inability to use the Site
  • Any damages arising from products purchased through affiliate links

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not:

  • Control or endorse these third-party sites
  • Accept responsibility for their content or practices
  • Guarantee their availability or accuracy

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ToteBag.com.au and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit to the Site

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ToteBag.com.au regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: