Terms & Conditions

Last updated: April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Up the Creek Victoria (upthecreekvictoria.com.au), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

2. About This Site

Up the Creek Victoria is a digital historical archive of the Arthurs Creek district, Victoria, Australia. The content is primarily the work of local historian and author Bruce G. Draper, with contributions from other authors where credited.

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All written content, research, articles, transcriptions, and compilations published on this site are protected by copyright. Copyright is held by Bruce G. Draper and contributing authors as credited on individual articles.

Content on this site may be cited for research, educational, or personal use provided that:

• The author and source (Up the Creek Victoria, upthecreekvictoria.com.au) are clearly attributed;
• The citation follows an accepted academic or genealogical format (e.g. Chicago, AGLC);
• No substantial portion of any article is reproduced in full without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

Reproduction of articles in whole or in part for commercial purposes, publication, or distribution is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.

4. Images and Photographs

All images, photographs, maps, and illustrations published on this site are copyright of their respective owners as credited. Images may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, or used in any form without the explicit written permission of the copyright holder. To request permission to use an image, please use our Contact page.

Images are watermarked and technically protected. Circumventing these protections is a breach of these Terms and of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

5. Accuracy of Information

While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of all content, historical records are inherently subject to interpretation and may contain errors or omissions. Content is provided for historical research and general interest purposes. We do not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose of the information on this site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Up the Creek Victoria and Bruce G. Draper are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content.

7. External Links

This site may contain links to external websites. We do not control or endorse the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them.

8. Genealogical Research

Information relating to living individuals is not published on this site. If you believe information about a living person has been inadvertently included, please contact us immediately so it can be removed.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

Questions regarding these terms should be directed to us via our Contact page.