Heartland Bank Services Terms of Use
In these Terms of Use, “we” or “us” refers to Heartland Bank Australia Limited ABN 54 087 651 750, and its related bodies corporate (as that term is defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Internet Services means the online accounts and credit management services provided by us to you in connection with the accounts and products you have with us, to which these terms of use apply, whether or not you are able to process transactions through your access.
Mobile App means a software application and/or web application that has been created to allow access to transaction information and related accounts and credit management services and which suits portable electronic devices, including but not limited to, mobile phones.
Online Services means, as the context requires, Internet Services and Mobile Apps.
Acceptance of terms
Online Services Security
Internet Security
Data Collection
Your responsibilities
- your internet browser and electronic device are capable of supporting the encryption and other technical requirements of the Online Services (as updated by us from time to time);
- you establish and maintain (i.e. keep up-to-date) appropriate antivirus and other security software on your electronic device;
- you do not open attachments or run software from untrusted or unknown sources;
- you take any other reasonable steps necessary to protect your electronic device from being affected by viruses or anything else likely to corrupt or compromise your data;
- you keep your User ID, password and pincode (as applicable) for the Online Services secure at all times, and do not share these with any other party;
- if you have multiple devices through which you are accessing Online Services you must comply with the requirements in this clause in respect of each device;
- you do not leave your electronic device unattended when logged on to the Online Services, and you always log out when you have finished using the Online Services;
- you do not use untrusted or shared electronic devices when accessing the Online Services, such as computers at internet cafes;
- you do not knowingly use an electronic device that contains software that has the ability to compromise logins, passwords, pincodes and/or data (such as spyware);
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you notify us immediately if:
- your electronic device you use to access the Online Services and/or have registered with us to receive the passcode is lost or stolen; and
- you become aware of any unauthorised use of the Online Services provided to you;
- you regularly download updates to your electronic device’s operating system software; and
- you provide any relevant information, documents and attachments in the format and to the standards required by us for each transaction.
Availability
There may also be times where you are unable to access our Online Services due to situations outside of our control (for example, internet connectivity issues or technical issues with your devices). We will not be liable for any loss arising from your inability to access the Online Services. If for any reason you are unable to access the Online Services, please contact us on 1300 889 338.
Our liability
- your failure to comply with these terms of use (and any other applicable terms);
- us acting in accordance with these terms of use or any applicable terms and conditions;
- anything that is caused by a matter outside our reasonable control (including the interception or hacking of data by unauthorised third parties);
- any delay or loss of access to, or use of the Online Services at any time;
- your failure to notify us of the loss or theft of your electronic device or the actual or suspected disclosure of your login, password or pincode to another person;
- any faults, viruses, interruptions, machine failure, problems with a system or delays affecting the Online Services; or
- any unauthorised transaction made using the Online Services where you have contributed to the loss, except (in each case) any loss, harm or damage arising as a direct result of our fraud or negligence.
Cancellation
Other things you should know
We can change these terms of use from time to time at our discretion acting reasonably (for example to better manage Online Services). We will give notice of any changes by means of an electronic message, through our website or Mobile App, through our branches, through the internet, through the media, via your account statements, or otherwise as we see fit and permitted by applicable law. You acknowledge that:
- we can also change the user requirements, application and operating system specifications, format or content of the Online Services at any time without prior notice to you; and
- there are risks associated with the use of the Online Services (including, the risk that third parties may get unauthorised access to your personal information).