Entertainment Safety Alliance provides its services subject to the following conditions. By visiting our website and/or becoming a member you acknowledge acceptance of these conditions. In addition, when you use any current or future Entertainment Safety Alliance service you also will be subject to the guidelines and conditions applicable to such service or business.

This agreement is made between Entertainment Safety Alliance and you, the user and/or member of the website. We reserve the right at any time to:

• Change the terms and conditions of this agreement.
• Change the content of the website including adding and/or eliminating any feature.
• Change any monetary fees for use of the website or any services supplied.

Any changes will be deemed effective immediately after notice of any change is provided. This may be done by means including but without limitation, posting on the website or via electronic mail. Your use of the website after such notice will be deemed acceptance of such changes. Be sure to review this agreement periodically to ensure familiarity with the current Terms and Conditions of Use.

By using the Entertainment Safety Alliance website, you consent to receiving communications from us electronically. We will communicate with you by e-mail or by posting notices on this website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically, satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Ownership and Restrictions on Use

This website is owned and operated by Entertainment Safety Alliance. All content included on this website, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Entertainment Safety Alliance or its content suppliers. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Entertainment Safety Alliance.

Entertainment Safety Alliance grants you a limited license to access and make personal use of this website and not to download (other than page caching) or modify it, or any portion of it, except with express written consent of Entertainment Safety Alliance. This website or any portion of this website may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without express written consent of Entertainment Safety Alliance. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of this website or its contents or any derivative use of this website or its contents. Modification of the materials or use of the materials for any other purpose is a violation of our copyright and is strictly prohibited.

• Robots and Screen Scraping: You may not use data mining, robots, screen scraping, or similar data gathering and extraction tools on this site, except with our express written consent.

• Framing: You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of Entertainment Safety Alliance without express written consent.

• Meta Tags: You may not use any meta tags or any other “hidden text” utilizing Entertainment Safety Alliance name or trademarks without express written consent.

Users who post content or submit material grant Entertainment Safety Alliance a nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute and display such content. You grant

Entertainment Safety Alliance the right to use the name that you submit in connection with such content. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you post; that the content is accurate; that use of the content you supply does not violate this website’s policies and will not cause injury to any person or entity; and that you will indemnify Entertainment Safety Alliance for all claims resulting from content you supply. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any content posted by you or any third party.

You are granted a limited, revocable, and nonexclusive right to create a hyperlink to the Entertainment Safety Alliance website so long as the link does not portray Entertainment Safety Alliance or its services in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive manner. You may not use any Entertainment Safety Alliance logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of the link without express written permission.

Membership Registration

To be a member of Entertainment Safety Alliance there are three membership options.

• ESA Membership – This type of membership is open to anyone with an interest in WHS/OHS in the screen and entertainment industry.

• Safety Trainee Membership – (Safety Professional) You MUST have completed a minimum of a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and hold a current First Aid Certificate. You must be able to provide proof of this to the Entertainment Safety Alliance prior to your profile being approved. Your account will be activated no later than 5 business days after registration with an ESA number to allow for verification, approval of your profile content and clearance of monetary fees.

• Safety Consultant/Supervisor – (Safety Professional) You MUST be a professionally recognised safety professional who has completed the grading requirements of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) – National Stunt Committee prior to 31st December 2024; or be Qualified by the Entertainment Safety Alliance to the position of Safety Consultant/Supervisor; or otherwise deemed to be suitably experienced and qualified to hold this title and position as determined by the ESA Board. Your account will be activated no later than 5 business days after registration with an ESA number to allow for verification, approval of your profile content and clearance of monetary fees.

Any safety professional seeking to join the Entertainment Safety Alliance must comply with Australian laws. If you have been found guilty of work health and safety law violations, have been proven negligent in the field of safety, injured or disabled a person due to negligence in the workplace or have been successfully sued, settled out of court, or admitted guilt for work health and safety breaches, your membership application will not be automatically accepted. Your membership or application will undergo a review by the ESA board to determine if you are suitable to hold ESA membership. Your application may be denied, and your membership may be revoked, which ever applies.

Members of the Entertainment Safety Alliance agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by the registration form. You agree to maintain and update your information and to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You acknowledge that if any information provided by you is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we reserve the right to correct and/or alter the information or to terminate this agreement.

You agree not to transfer or allow use of your Entertainment Safety Alliance membership to any third party. If you have reason to believe that your account is no longer secure, you must promptly change your password and immediately notify us. By registering with Entertainment Safety Alliance, you acknowledge sole responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of log-in information and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.

We reserve the right to change your username and password at your request or based solely on our discretion. We maintain the right to cancel your membership hereunder upon the occurrence of repeated username and /or password distribution.

Members Working outside of their Qualifications

Since 1983, the screen and entertainment industry has set minimum requirements for Screen and Entertainment Safety Consultants/Supervisors in Australia. Before 31 December 2024, all individuals must have been graded by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) – National Stunt Committee to hold the position of Safety Consultant/Supervisor. After this date, anyone wishing to work as a Safety Consultant/Supervisor, Safety Officer Level 2, Safety Officer Level 1, or Assistant Safety must have at least a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS), a current First Aid Certificate, and either have been previously graded as a Screen and Entertainment Safety Consultant/Supervisor in Australia by the MEAA – National Stunt Committee or be trained and/or qualified through the Entertainment Safety Alliance, or otherwise deemed to be suitably experienced and qualified to hold this title and position as determined by the ESA Board.

Individuals working in roles outside of their current qualifications will face penalties, including possible suspension or cancellation of their membership.

• A first offence will incur a review by the ESA board and if suspected or proven, will result in a written warning being sent to the member; or the case of a grave offence, immediate suspension.

• A second offense will result in a suspension of at least three months from the Entertainment Safety Alliance. During this time, their profile will be hidden from the public, and the offense and disciplinary action will be noted in the quarterly newsletter.

• A third offense will lead to disqualification and cancellation of membership with the Entertainment Safety Alliance. Their profile will be permanently removed from the website, and the offense and disciplinary action will also be noted in the quarterly newsletter.

Membership Fees

Current annual membership fees are available on our registration page. We reserve the right to change such fees or to institute new fees at any time as provided in this agreement. All fees are payable in Australian Dollars only.

Membership Renewal and Payment

Membership to Entertainment Safety Alliance is payable on an annual (1 year) basis. Payment for your membership is due in advance of your subscription period termination date. Your membership will continue and will renew automatically unless terminated by us in accordance with this agreement or until you notify us of your decision to terminate your subscription. Your membership fee will be billed automatically at the beginning of each renewal period to the credit card designated during the registration process, unless you cancel your membership before the renewal period begins. You agree to pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with your username and password at the rates in effect when the charges were incurred.

Membership Cancellation or Termination

Membership cancellation will take effect no later than 3 business days after we receive written notification of your desire to terminate your membership with Entertainment Safety Alliance and/or we do not receive payment for your membership. Entertainment Safety Alliance may terminate this agreement, and/or your membership or access to and use of our website or any portion thereof, immediately in the event we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have breached this agreement. In addition, we reserve the right to terminate this agreement without cause.

Refund Policy

No reimbursement or refund (full or part payment) of any member subscription fees will be payable by Entertainment Safety Alliance upon member termination under any circumstance.

Links to Other Websites

Entertainment Safety Alliance may contain links to other websites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be held responsible for the legality, accuracy, or inappropriate nature of any content, advertising, products, services, or information located on or through any other website.

Nor for any loss or damages caused or alleged to have been caused by the use of or reliance on any such content.

Privacy

Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Entertainment Safety Alliance website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Entertainment Safety Alliance website, you acknowledge agreement of our Terms and Conditions of Use. Entertainment Safety Alliance may periodically review this policy and reserves the right to modify or remove any portion of such policy at any time. Any changes to our Terms and Conditions of Use will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Entertainment Safety Alliance website signifies your acceptance of such changes and the current policies and guidelines of the website.

Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE, THE MATERIALS ON THE WEBSITE, AND ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE OBTAINED OR ACCESSED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, ENTERTAINMENT SAFETY ALLIANCE AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, ADVERTISERS, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ENTERTAINMENT SAFETY ALLIANCE AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, AGENTS AND SPONSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR FREE, OR SECURE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER(S) ON WHICH THE SITE ARE HOSTED ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING ALL TELEPHONE, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCESS AND USE THE WEBSITE, AND ALL CHARGES RELATED THERE TO. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND YOUR RELIANCE THEREON. NO OPINION, ADVICE, OR STATEMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT SAFETY ALLIANCE OR ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, AGENTS, MEMBERS, OR VISITORS, WHETHER MADE ON THE WEBSITE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ANY MATERIALS PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Limitation of Liability

NEITHER Entertainment Safety Alliance NOR ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, ADVERTISERS, AFFILIATES, OR AGENTS OR SPONSORS ARE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE WEBSITE AND/OR CONTENT CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE, OR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE PURCHASED THROUGH THE WEBSITE. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WEBSITE AND/OR CONTENT CONTAINED WITHIN THE WEBSITE IS TO STOP USING THE SITE.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding Entertainment Safety Alliance’s Terms and Conditions of Use, please contact us at info@entertainmentsafety.com.au.