Website terms & disclaimer

Last updated October 2026

General information only

The content of this website, including articles, guides, checklists and descriptions of our services, is a general summary of the law and the entertainment industry. It is not legal advice and does not take your circumstances into account. Please get advice specific to your situation before acting or deciding not to act.

No lawyer–client relationship

Using this website, downloading material from it or contacting us through it does not create a lawyer–client relationship. We act for you only once we have completed our conflict and identity checks and confirmed our engagement in writing.

Information you send us

Please do not send us confidential or time-sensitive information until we have confirmed that we can act for you. Information sent before then may not be treated as confidential, and we may be unable to act for you if we already act for another party to the matter.

Accuracy

The law, funding guidelines and industry practice change. We aim to keep this website accurate and current but make no warranty that its content is accurate, complete or up to date, or that the website is free of errors or viruses.

Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, this website or its content, including indirect or consequential loss. Nothing in these terms excludes any right you have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded.

Professional standards scheme

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by David Whealy and Associates Pty. Ltd. are members of the scheme. The scheme is administered by the Law Society of New South Wales (Cover of Excellence®).

Links to other websites

Links to third-party websites, including those in our industry links directory, are provided for convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices.

Credits and trade marks

Project credits and client names listed on this website refer to the work of DWA Entertainment Lawyers and its principals. Titles, names and trade marks belong to their respective owners.

Copyright

The content of this website is © David Whealy & Associates Pty Ltd unless otherwise stated. You may view and print it for personal, non-commercial use and share links to it. You may not otherwise reproduce, adapt or publish it without our written permission, except as permitted by law.

Email addresses

Email addresses published on this website are for professional enquiries only. Their publication is not consent to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages.

Privacy

Our privacy policy explains how we handle personal information.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.