Scale & Soul – Legal Disclaimer
1. Nature of This Site
Scale & Soul is a personal hobby collection showcase based in Perth, Western Australia. We are not a registered business and do not hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration.
Models displayed on this site are from a private collection and are made available only occasionally to fellow enthusiasts. We do not engage in systematic marketing, regular restocking, or commercial-scale selling.
2. Nature of Transactions
All transactions conducted through this site are private sales between individuals, not commercial transactions. While we are a private collection seller and not a registered business, statutory consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) may still apply to the extent required by law. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded. We are committed to honest and accurate descriptions of every model, and the law against false or misleading conduct applies to all sales. For our commitments regarding major discrepancies, loss or damage in transit, and the remedies available to buyers, please see our Refund & Returns Policy [link].
3. Pricing & Taxes
All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are exclusive of GST. For international orders, any customs duties, import taxes, or clearance fees imposed by the destination country are the buyer's responsibility. For customers in the United States, please refer to our Shipping Policy regarding the USD 800 de minimis exemption and how import charges apply.
We declare the genuine value of each parcel on customs documentation and cannot assist with undervaluing goods or avoiding duties.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this site – including but not limited to text, images, logos, designs, and layout – is owned by Scale & Soul or used with permission. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of any content without our prior written consent is prohibited.
5. Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scale & Soul shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this site or any purchase made through it. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the item in question. Nothing in this section excludes or limits liability for fraud, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
7. Governing Law
This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of Western Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia, subject to the governing law and jurisdiction provisions set out in our Terms of Service [link], which also address disputes involving customers in the United States.
In the event of any inconsistency between this disclaimer and the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service prevail to the extent permitted by law.
RELATED POLICIES
• Refund & Returns Policy [link] – remedies for discrepancies, transit loss/damage, custom orders
• Terms of Service [link] – transaction terms, governing law, US customer dispute resolution
• Shipping & Delivery Policy [link] – dispatch times, costs, tracking, insurance, import duties (incl. US $800 de minimis)
• Privacy Policy [link] – personal data handling, TikTok Pixel and cookie disclosure
8. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact us at:
Scale & Soul
Personal Hobby Collection Showcase
Email: worldshipsmodel@outlook.com
No ABN – this is a private collection, not a registered business.
