THE HIGHLAND WOMAN – TERMS & CONDITIONS
Last Updated: July 2026
1. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS
Welcome to The Highland Woman.
These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of The Highland Woman website, membership platform, events, products, services and all related offerings (“Services”).
By accessing our website, purchasing a membership, attending an event, participating in any program or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not access or use our Services.
2. ABOUT THE HIGHLAND WOMAN
The Highland Woman is a privately owned and managed membership organisation established to create meaningful opportunities for women to connect through friendship, wellbeing, leadership, education, business, culture and shared experiences.
The Highland Woman operates as a private membership club and manages its membership, events and community in accordance with its purpose, governance framework and applicable Australian laws.
Nothing in these Terms creates an entitlement to membership or participation in any activity offered by The Highland Woman.
3. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is subject to approval in accordance with The Highland Woman Membership Policy.
Membership is offered at the discretion of The Highland Woman and may be approved, declined, renewed, suspended or terminated in accordance with the Membership Policy, these Terms & Conditions and applicable Australian law.
Purchasing a membership, submitting an application or expressing interest does not guarantee membership.
Members agree to comply with:
- these Terms & Conditions
- the Membership Policy
- the Community Standards
- any other policies published by The Highland Woman from time to time.
4. MEMBERSHIP FEES & PAYMENTS
Membership fees are published on The Highland Woman website and are payable in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Memberships may be offered on monthly, annual or other subscription arrangements determined by The Highland Woman.
Where recurring payments apply, members authorise The Highland Woman to process recurring payments until cancelled in accordance with the applicable membership terms.
Members are responsible for ensuring payment information remains accurate and current.
If payment cannot be processed, The Highland Woman may suspend or cancel access to membership benefits until payment has been received.
Membership fees are generally non-refundable except where required under Australian Consumer Law.
The Highland Woman reserves the right to amend membership pricing, benefits and subscription structures at any time.
5. EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
The Highland Woman may conduct events, workshops, retreats, networking functions, educational programs and other member experiences.
Attendance at events may be subject to booking conditions, venue requirements, capacity limits or separate event terms.
The Highland Woman reserves the right to modify, postpone, relocate or cancel events where reasonably necessary.
Participation in any event is undertaken at the participant’s own discretion and risk.
Separate cancellation and refund conditions may apply to individual events.
6. PRIVATE MEMBER PLATFORM
Members may receive access to private online communities, member directories, educational resources, networking features and other digital services.
Access to these services is a benefit of membership and may be amended, suspended or withdrawn at any time.
The Highland Woman may moderate, edit or remove content where reasonably necessary to maintain the integrity, safety, security or intended operation of the community.
Opinions expressed by members remain the responsibility of those individual members.
7. BUSINESS NETWORKING & BRAND PARTNERS
The Highland Woman collaborates with a carefully selected group of Brand Partners, sponsors, speakers, venues, affiliates and businesses whose products, services and values align with the purpose and interests of the Club.
Brand Partners participate through paid membership or partnership packages, which may include a range of promotional and marketing opportunities. Depending on the selected package, these may include directory listings, editorial features, content creation, digital marketing, sponsored content, event participation, member offers, advertising opportunities, social media promotion, email marketing and other agreed promotional services.
Where applicable, content featuring a Brand Partner forms part of a commercial relationship with The Highland Woman. Such collaborations are intended to introduce members to products, services and businesses that may be of interest to the community.
While The Highland Woman carefully considers the suitability of its Brand Partners, their inclusion within the Club or participation in promotional activities does not constitute a guarantee, certification or professional recommendation of any business, product or service.
Members remain responsible for undertaking their own enquiries before engaging with any third-party business, product or service introduced through The Highland Woman.
The Highland Woman accepts no responsibility or liability for any transaction, agreement, dispute, loss or outcome arising between members and Brand Partners, sponsors or other third parties.
8. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
Members must not use The Highland Woman primarily as a platform for unsolicited selling, aggressive marketing, spam or commercial solicitation.
Commercial promotion may only occur where expressly permitted by The Highland Woman or as part of an approved Brand Partner arrangement.
The Highland Woman reserves the right to remove promotional material or restrict commercial activity that is inconsistent with the purpose of the Club.
9. PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA
Photography, video and other media may be captured during events, gatherings and community activities for editorial, promotional, educational or marketing purposes.
By attending an event, participants consent to the use of their image unless they advise The Highland Woman in writing before the event.
Where practical, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate such requests.
10. PRIVACY
The Highland Woman respects the privacy of its members and visitors.
Personal information collected through the website, membership applications, events and other Services is managed in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation and The Highland Woman Privacy Policy.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property belonging to The Highland Woman, including its name, branding, logos, graphics, written material, photographs, educational resources, event concepts, digital content and other materials, remains the property of The Highland Woman unless otherwise stated.
No material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, published or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
12. WEBSITE USE
Users agree not to:
- interfere with the operation or security of the website
- attempt unauthorised access to member systems
- upload malicious software or harmful code
- use the website for unlawful purposes
- engage in conduct that may disrupt the operation of the website or member services
The Highland Woman reserves the right to restrict or terminate website access where reasonably necessary.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Highland Woman is not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or special loss arising from participation in the Club, attendance at events, use of the website, member platform or any related Services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.
14. TERMINATION OF SERVICES
The Highland Woman reserves the right to suspend, restrict or terminate access to its Services where reasonably necessary to:
- protect the integrity of the Club
- protect members or guests
- enforce these Terms & Conditions
- comply with legal obligations
- protect the operation of its website, platforms or events
Termination of access does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued before termination.
15. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
The Highland Woman may amend these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
Updated Terms will be published on the website and will take effect upon publication unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of the website, membership or participation in Club activities constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.
Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.
17. CONTACT
The Highland Woman
Office: 370 Bong Bong Street, Bowral, New South Wales, 2576 Australia
Website: www.thehighlandwoman.com | Email: hello@thehighlandwoman.com