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By accessing or using this website – the Site – you agree to these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site. The Site provides educational, informational, and licensing resources relating to the Power Group Purchasing™ © Governance, Procurement and Stakeholder-Engagement System and Framework.

All text, documentation, diagrams, and graphics on this Site are protected under the Copyright Act 1968 – Cth – and international treaties. Power Group Purchasing™, Governance Five™, When Governance Meets Grassroots™, and Power Group™ © – Humanitarian and Non-Commercial Extension are unregistered trade marks of C. Kechagias – ABN 30 492 616 774. The five-stage method – Govern → Engage → Aggregate → Deliver → Evolve™ © – is a protected methodology. Reproduction or adaptation is prohibited without written permission or licence.

Material on this Site is provided for education, research, and general information. It does not constitute professional, legal, or commercial advice. Visitors should seek independent advice before relying on any content for operational or contractual decisions.

Operational use of the Power Group Purchasing™ © System and Framework requires a valid licence issued under the current Global Licensing & Fee Schedule. Licences define the ethical, procedural, and operational boundaries within which the Framework may be applied. Unauthorised or derivative use may constitute a breach of the Copyright Act 1968 – Cth – or equivalent international law.

The Site and its contents are provided “as is”. While reasonable care is taken, accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The Governance Custodian accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or cost arising from reliance on this Site or its materials.

External links are provided for convenience only. Power Group Purchasing™ © has no control over external content and accepts no responsibility for third-party sites, material, or opinions.

This Site collects minimal information – such as basic analytics and details voluntarily submitted through general contact or licensing forms. Information is managed ethically and confidentially in accordance with Australian privacy principles. No personal data is sold, shared, or profiled for advertising purposes.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Power Group Purchasing™ © and the Governance Custodian disclaim liability for damages arising from the use – or inability to use – the Site or its materials. Use of the Site is entirely at your own risk.

These Terms may be updated at any time to reflect governance, legal, or policy changes. The current version is identified by the effective date shown above. Users are encouraged to check periodically for updates, as the document remains a living publication.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. The courts of Victoria hold exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising in connection with the Site or its content.