Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the websites unplugged-education.com and unpluggediiot.com, the Unplugged - An IIoT Podcast podcast, the IIoT Marketplace, and our newsletter and educational content services (collectively, the "Services"), operated by Industry Unplugged ("we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. The Services

Industry Unplugged provides:

• Podcast: Unplugged - An IIoT Podcast - audio and video content focused on industrial automation, IIoT, and manufacturing technology.
• Newsletter: A weekly email newsletter covering IIoT industry news, insights, and podcast updates.
• IIoT Marketplace: A curated directory of products, tools, and services relevant to the industrial automation and IIoT sectors. Listings may include affiliate relationships (see Section 6).
• Educational Content: Resources, guides, and educational material related to industrial technology and automation.
• Websites: Content published at unplugged-education.com and unpluggediiot.com.

2. Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent that:

• You are at least 16 years of age.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms in your jurisdiction.
• You will use our Services only for lawful purposes.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published by Industry Unplugged - including podcast episodes, articles, videos, graphics, logos, and educational materials - is owned by or licensed to Industry Unplugged and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Access and listen to podcast episodes for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to our content on social media or in professional communications.
• Quote brief excerpts with clear attribution to Industry Unplugged and a link to the source.

You may not:

• Reproduce, redistribute, or republish our content in full without written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a licence.
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.
• Scrape or systematically extract content from our Sites.

To request permission for commercial use or licensing, contact us at info@unplugged-education.com.

4. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

• Post, transmit, or distribute unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or misleading content.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data.
• Use our Services in any way that disrupts, damages, or impairs their operation.
• Impersonate Industry Unplugged or any other person or entity.
• Use automated tools to access or scrape our Sites without our written consent.

5. Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive email communications from Industry Unplugged. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us at info@unplugged-education.com.

We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) to deliver our newsletter. Your email address will be shared with Brevo for this purpose, subject to their privacy policy.

6. IIoT Marketplace and Affiliate Relationships

Our IIoT Marketplace lists products, tools, and services from third-party vendors. Some listings may include affiliate arrangements, where we receive a commission or other consideration if you purchase through a link or enquire about a product.

We make reasonable efforts to list only products and services we believe are relevant and reputable. However:

• We do not endorse or warrant the quality, safety, or suitability of any third-party product or service.
• Transactions you enter into with third-party vendors are governed by the terms and conditions of those vendors.
• Industry Unplugged is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on Marketplace listings.

Where an affiliate relationship exists, we disclose this clearly.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• Our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or harmful components.
• Any content, information, or recommendations provided through our Services are accurate, complete, or up to date.
• Our Services will meet your specific requirements.

Industry Unplugged does not provide financial, legal, engineering, or professional advice. Content published by Industry Unplugged is for general informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information from our Services.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Industry Unplugged, its directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use our Services.
• Any content accessed through our Services.
• Any transactions with third parties facilitated through our Marketplace.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our Services will not exceed the amount (if any) you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content, privacy practices, or reliability of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland, Australia.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

Phil Seboa
Industry Unplugged
Email: info@unplugged-education.com
Website: https://www.unplugged-education.com