Website Disclaimer

This website is owned and operated by Harold Holt Disappearance Reenactment Society Pty Ltd (ACN 701 327 264, ABN 79 701 327 264), referred to in this disclaimer as “HHDRS”, “we”, “us” or “our”.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.

1. Entertainment and satirical content

HHDRS produces humorous, satirical and entertainment content inspired by Australian and international history, culture and public events.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, our content is created for entertainment purposes. It should not be interpreted as historical, legal, political, professional or other factual advice.

Content may include fictional characters, imagined events, parody, exaggeration, satire or deliberate absurdity. Any resemblance to actual events or persons beyond the historical subject matter is coincidental or used in a satirical or commentary context.

HHDRS is an independent organisation and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or formally connected to the Holt family, the Australian Government, any political party, any government agency or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

2. Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is appropriate at the time of publication. However, we do not warrant that information is complete, accurate, current, reliable or free from errors.

Information may be changed, corrected or removed at any time without notice.

You should not rely on information published by HHDRS when making personal, financial, legal, health, safety or other significant decisions. You should obtain appropriate independent advice where necessary.

3. Use of the website

You access and use this website at your own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HHDRS does not accept liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising from or connected with:

  • your access to, use of or reliance on this website or its content

  • any interruption, delay or inability to access the website

  • any error, omission or inaccuracy in the content

  • viruses, malicious code or other harmful components transmitted through the website

  • the loss, corruption or unauthorised access of data

  • the actions or services of a third party

  • any decision or action taken in reliance on website content.

Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, HHDRS limits its liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Nothing in this disclaimer excludes, restricts or modifies any right, guarantee, warranty or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including under the Australian Consumer Law.

4. Events and activities

Information about an HHDRS event or activity may be subject to change, including its date, time, location, format, program, participants and availability.

Attendance at or participation in an event may involve risks that cannot be entirely eliminated. Participants and attendees are responsible for:

  • following all reasonable instructions provided by HHDRS, event staff, venue operators and relevant authorities

  • considering their personal health, fitness, abilities and circumstances before participating

  • taking reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others

  • supervising children or other people in their care

  • complying with venue conditions and applicable laws.

This website disclaimer is not intended to replace any event-specific conditions, risk warning, participant waiver, ticketing terms or safety instructions. Additional terms may apply to particular events or activities.

5. Merchandise, memberships and paid services

Any merchandise, memberships, tickets or services offered through this website may be subject to separate terms and conditions, including applicable payment, delivery, cancellation, return and refund terms.

Product colours, dimensions and appearance may vary slightly from photographs or illustrations shown on screen.

Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Nothing in this disclaimer limits the rights or remedies available to consumers under that law.

6. Third-party websites and services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, products or services.

Links are provided for convenience or information and do not necessarily indicate that HHDRS endorses, approves or accepts responsibility for the third party or its content.

HHDRS does not control third-party websites or services and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices, products, services or content. You access and use third-party websites and services at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

7. User-submitted material

Where users are permitted to submit comments, photographs, videos, stories or other material, the views expressed in that material belong to the contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of HHDRS.

HHDRS is not responsible for user-submitted material to the extent permitted by law. We reserve the right, but are not obliged, to review, moderate, refuse, edit or remove material that we consider inappropriate, unlawful, offensive, misleading or inconsistent with our community standards.

Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit or publish material and that their contribution does not infringe another person’s rights.

8. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the original content on this website, including text, graphics, branding, illustrations, photographs, videos and other material created for HHDRS, is owned by or licensed to HHDRS and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and share links to publicly available content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You must not reproduce, modify, publish, sell, commercially exploit or distribute HHDRS content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

Any third-party names, trademarks, images or materials appearing on this website remain the property of their respective owners. Their appearance does not necessarily indicate any affiliation with or endorsement of HHDRS.

9. Social media

Comments and material published by members of the public on HHDRS social media pages do not necessarily reflect the views of the HHDRS or its creators.

Participation on our social media pages is also subject to the rules and terms of the relevant social media platform and any HHDRS community guidelines.

HHDRS may hide, delete or report content and restrict or block accounts where reasonably considered necessary to protect the community, comply with the law or maintain the intended character of the page.

10. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify HHDRS and its directors, officers, volunteers, contractors and representatives against loss, liability, damage, cost or expense arising directly from:

  • your unlawful use of the website

  • your material breach of these terms

  • content you submit or publish through an HHDRS platform

  • your infringement of another person’s intellectual property, privacy or other legal rights.

This indemnity does not apply to the extent that the relevant loss was caused or contributed to by the negligence, unlawful conduct or breach of obligation of HHDRS.

11. Privacy

Personal information collected through this website is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through the website.

12. Changes to this disclaimer

HHDRS may update this disclaimer periodically. The current version will be published on this website with the date of the latest update.

Your continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised disclaimer to the extent permitted by law.

13. Governing law

This disclaimer is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

Any dispute relating to this website or disclaimer will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts and tribunals of Victoria and any courts entitled to hear appeals from them.

14. Contact us

If you have questions about this disclaimer, please contact:

Harold Holt Disappearance Reenactment Society Pty Ltd
ACN 701 327 264
ABN 79 701 327 264
Email: gretchen@hhdrs.org

Last updated: 04 October 2026