Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2025

Welcome to Sofa Bed Australia. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website sofa-bed.com.au (the "Website") operated by Sofa Bed Australia ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Sofa Bed Australia is an informational website that provides:

  • Educational content about sofa beds and convertible furniture
  • Buying guides and product recommendations
  • Links to third-party retailers where products can be purchased
  • General advice on furniture selection, care, and maintenance

Important: We do not sell products directly. All purchases are made through third-party retailers (such as Amazon), and we are not responsible for those transactions.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

Sofa Bed Australia participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means:

  • We earn commissions when you purchase products through links on our Website
  • These commissions come at no additional cost to you
  • Our participation in affiliate programs may influence which products we feature
  • We strive to provide honest, unbiased recommendations regardless of affiliate relationships

Amazon Associates Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

4. No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:

  • Interior design advice
  • Health or medical advice (regarding sleep or ergonomics)
  • Financial or purchasing advice
  • Safety or structural advice

You should consult with appropriate professionals before making significant furniture purchases or decisions that could affect your health, safety, or finances.

5. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information on our Website. However:

  • Product specifications, prices, and availability may change without notice
  • Information from third-party sources may contain errors
  • Our opinions and recommendations are subjective and may not suit your specific needs
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content

Always verify product details with the retailer before making a purchase.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website contains links to third-party websites and content. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party websites
  • The privacy practices of third-party websites
  • Products or services offered by third parties
  • Any transactions you enter into with third parties

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Sofa Bed Australia or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

You may:

  • View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content on social media

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without written permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorisation
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
  • Use our trademarks or branding without permission

8. User Conduct

When using our Website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Submit false or misleading information through our contact forms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our content without permission
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law:

  • We provide this Website and its content "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website
  • We are not liable for any damages resulting from purchases made through affiliate links
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) for accessing the Website

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sofa Bed Australia, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit to the Website

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Victoria, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sofa Bed Australia regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

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

Thank you for visiting Sofa Bed Australia. We hope our content helps you find the perfect sofa bed for your home.