Terms of Service

Last updated: 7 February 2026

Welcome to Big Lap. By using our website and services, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

            Plain English: Be respectful, don't upload inappropriate content, and understand that this is a free service provided as-is.
        

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Big Lap (big-lap.com.au), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the service.

2. Description of Service

Big Lap is a free travel mapping service that allows you to:

Document your Australian road trip with photos and markers
View points of interest (toilets, fuel stations)
Share your journey via links to social media platforms

The service is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features, you must create an account (via email magic link or Facebook Login). By doing so, you:

Confirm you are at least 13 years old
Agree to provide accurate information
Are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
Are responsible for all activity under your account

4. User Content

You retain ownership of photos and content you upload. By uploading content, you grant us a licence to:

Store and display your content within the Big Lap service
Create thumbnails and process images for the map display
Generate shareable links with preview metadata

This licence ends when you delete your content or account.

5. Content Standards

You agree not to upload or share content that:

Contains nudity, sexual content, or explicit material
Is violent, threatening, or promotes harm
Is hateful, discriminatory, or harasses others
Infringes on intellectual property rights
Contains malware or malicious code
Is spam or commercial advertising
Violates any applicable law

Content Moderation: All uploaded photos are automatically screened for inappropriate content. Violations may result in content removal and account suspension without notice.

6. External Sharing

When sharing links to external platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.):

Shared links are subject to each platform's terms of service
External platforms may cache preview images from your marker pages
You are responsible for any posts you make on external platforms
You can delete your posts directly on those platforms

7. Intellectual Property

The Big Lap service, including its design, code, and branding, is owned by us and protected by copyright. Map data is provided by:

OpenStreetMap contributors (map tiles)
National Public Toilet Map (toilet data)
Geoscience Australia (fuel station data)

You may not copy, modify, or distribute our service without permission.

8. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate POI data, but we cannot guarantee:

That all locations are current or accurate
That facilities (toilets, fuel) are operational
That information is complete or up-to-date

Always verify important information independently, especially in remote areas.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Big Lap is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that:

The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
The service will meet your requirements
Any errors will be corrected

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law:

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us (which is zero for a free service)
We are not liable for any loss of data, photos, or content

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from:

Your use of the service
Your violation of these terms
Content you upload or share

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if you violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

Upon termination:

Your access to the service will end
Your data will be deleted within 30 days
Links you've shared externally remain on those platforms (you must delete them separately)

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify you of significant changes.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of New South Wales.

15. Contact

For questions about these terms:

Email: admin@big-lap.com.au
Website: big-lap.com.au