Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to GrantPal ("we", "our", "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GrantPal website, platform, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using our Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
1. About GrantPal
GrantPal is an independent platform that helps users discover, compare, and understand grant opportunities across Australia. We aggregate publicly available information from government, corporate, and philanthropic sources, and use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to summarise and generate insights.
GrantPal is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government department or agency.
2. Use of Service
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:
- • Copy, scrape, or redistribute data from our site for commercial or competitive purposes.
- • Use the Service to misrepresent official government information.
- • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or interfere with site functionality.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if we believe your use violates these Terms or applicable law.
3. Nature of Information
GrantPal provides summarised, interpretive, or AI-generated information about grant programs.
While we strive for accuracy, we:
- • Cannot guarantee all data is current, complete, or correct.
- • Do not represent any government or funding body.
- • Do not provide financial, legal, or professional advice.
Always verify information with the official grant source before relying on it.
Links to official sources (e.g. GrantConnect, state portals) are provided where possible for your convenience.
4. Intellectual Property
a. Our Rights
All original content, designs, code, and materials on GrantPal (excluding third-party data and trademarks) are owned by or licensed to GrantPal and protected under Australian and international copyright laws.
You may:
- • View and share GrantPal pages for personal or internal business use.
You may not:
- • Reproduce, republish, or resell our content or data without written permission.
b. Third-Party and Public Data
GrantPal includes factual and publicly available information sourced from external platforms such as:
- • Australian Government GrantConnect
- • data.gov.au and other open-data portals
- • State and local government websites
- • Private or philanthropic grant sources
Where possible, we cite and link to official sources. Any public data remains the property of its respective source or the Commonwealth of Australia.
c. AI-Generated and User Content
AI-generated summaries, insights, or recommendations are produced algorithmically. They are provided "as-is" without warranty.
You retain ownership of any original material you submit to us (e.g., inquiries, feedback), but grant us a licence to use it for platform improvement and analytics.
5. Disclaimers
GrantPal is provided "as-is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for purpose, accuracy, or reliability.
- • We are not liable for loss, damage, or costs resulting from reliance on our content.
- • We make no guarantees of grant availability, eligibility, or success in funding applications.
All users are responsible for verifying grant details with the official funding body before acting on any information found on GrantPal.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, GrantPal, its owners, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or
- • Any loss of business, revenue, or opportunity arising from your use (or inability to use) the Service.
Our total liability in any matter related to the Service will not exceed AUD $100, even if we have been advised of possible damages.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
Use them at your own risk.
8. Account Features (if applicable)
If you create an account on GrantPal:
- • You must provide accurate information and keep your credentials secure.
- • You are responsible for all activity under your account.
- • We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for misuse or inactivity.
9. Advertising and Monetisation
GrantPal may display advertisements, sponsored listings, or affiliate links. These help us fund the free version of the Service.
Sponsored placements are clearly labelled. We do not sell user personal data.
10. Data and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, store, and use your data.
11. Modifications and Updates
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on our website.
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that state.