Digital License and Copyright Terms

The product may be used only by the purchasing individual, for the internal purposes of a single business (their own business or their employer).
Sharing, copying, redistribution, resale, or use to support multiple clients or organisations is strictly prohibited.
Use of this product constitutes acceptance of the Globally Sourcing Licence and Copyright Terms.

Globally Sourcing – Single‑User, Single‑Business Licence and Copyright Terms

1. Definitions

1.1 “Licensor” means Globally Sourcing.

1.2 “Licensee” means the individual person who purchases or is granted access to the Product.

1.3 “Business Entity” means either:

the Licensee’s own business, if the Licensee is a sole trader or independent consultant, or
the Licensee’s employer, if the Licensee uses the Product in the course of their employment or engagement.

1.4 “Product” means the digital materials supplied by the Licensor in connection with the purchase or download, including but not limited to Excel workbooks, templates, toolkits, guides, e‑books, checklists, and associated documentation, in any format.

1.5 “Authorised User” means the Licensee personally. This is a single‑user licence. No other person is an Authorised User under this agreement.

2. Grant of Licence

2.1 The Product is licensed, not sold. Subject to full payment of any applicable fees and ongoing compliance with these terms, the Licensor grants the Licensee a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable single‑user, single‑business licence to use the Product only for the internal purposes of the Business Entity.

2.2 The Licensee may install and store the Product on multiple devices owned or controlled by the Licensee, provided that only the Licensee uses the Product.

2.3 This licence does not permit use of the Product for the benefit of multiple, unrelated clients or organisations. If the Licensee is a consultant, advisor, trainer, or service provider, they must obtain a separate licence for each client organisation that will use or rely on the Product, or enter into a separate written multi‑client licence with the Licensor.

2.4 Any rights not expressly granted in this agreement are reserved by the Licensor.

3. Permitted Use

3.1 Subject to these terms, the Licensee may:

Use the Product personally to support work within the Business Entity.
Adapt or customise the Product for internal use within the Business Entity (for example, adding branding, additional fields, or internal notes), provided that such modifications remain subject to this licence and are not distributed outside the Business Entity.
Make a reasonable number of backup copies for security and archival purposes, provided those copies are not shared with any third party.

4. Prohibited Use and Restrictions

4.1 The Licensee must not, without the prior written consent of the Licensor:

Sell, resell, sub‑licence, rent, lease, lend, or otherwise commercially exploit the Product, or any derivative work, to any third party.
Share, distribute, publish, upload, or otherwise make the Product available to any other person or organisation, whether for free or for a fee, including by email, file‑sharing, cloud storage, collaboration platforms, or physical media.
Use the Product to create or support any competing product, toolkit, training course, software, or service that is substantially similar to, or derived from, the Product.
Provide the Product itself, or a derivative that substantially reproduces its structure, formulas, layouts, or content, as a template, toolkit, or reusable deliverable to any client or third party.
Allow colleagues, clients, contractors, or other third parties to use or rely on the Product under this single‑user licence. Each such person must obtain their own licence unless a separate written team or organisational licence has been agreed.
Remove, modify, or obscure any copyright notice, trade mark, proprietary legend, licence identifier, or other rights notice displayed in or on the Product.
Circumvent, disable, or attempt to circumvent or disable any technical protection, password, licence key, or usage control embedded in the Product.

4.2 If the Licensee wishes to use the Product across a team, multiple users, or multiple client organisations, the Licensee must contact the Licensor to obtain an appropriate team, organisational, or consultant multi‑client licence on separate terms.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 The Product and all related intellectual property rights (including but not limited to copyright, trade marks, trade secrets, and know‑how) are and remain the exclusive property of the Licensor.

5.2 The Licensee acquires no ownership interest in the Product or any intellectual property rights, but only a limited licence to use the Product in accordance with this agreement.

5.3 Any customisation, modification, or derivative work created by or for the Licensee that is based on, or incorporates, the Product remains subject to this licence and does not affect the Licensor’s ownership of the underlying Product and intellectual property.

6. Confidentiality and Identification

6.1 The Licensee acknowledges that the Product may contain embedded identifiers, licence details, or other technical measures used to identify the Licensee’s copy and to detect unauthorised distribution.

6.2 The Licensee must keep any licence keys, passwords, or access credentials secure and must not disclose them to any person who is not the Licensee.

7. No Warranty and Limitation of Liability

7.1 The Product is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Licensor makes no warranties, representations, or guarantees, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement.

7.2 The Licensee is solely responsible for determining whether the Product is suitable for the Licensee’s purposes and for ensuring that use of the Product complies with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.

7.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Licensor’s total aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with the Product or this agreement (whether in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise) is limited to the total amount paid by the Licensee for the Product giving rise to the claim.

7.4 The Licensor is not liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Product.

8. Indemnity

8.1 The Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Licensor from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising out of or in connection with:

Any unauthorised use, copying, distribution, or resale of the Product by the Licensee.
Any breach of this agreement by the Licensee.

9. Term and Termination

9.1 This licence commences on the date the Licensee first purchases, downloads, or accesses the Product and continues until terminated in accordance with this clause.

9.2 The Licensor may terminate this licence immediately by written notice if the Licensee materially breaches this agreement and fails to remedy that breach within a reasonable period after receiving notice (if the breach is capable of remedy).

9.3 Upon termination for any reason, the Licensee must immediately:

Cease all use of the Product; and
Delete or destroy all copies of the Product in the Licensee’s possession or control, including backup copies.

9.4 Clauses relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and indemnity survive termination.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

10.1 This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Australia.

10.2 The parties submit to the non‑exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia in relation to any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement.

11. General

11.1 If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

11.2 This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Product and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter.

11.3 The Licensor may update these terms from time to time. The version in force at the time of purchase will apply to that licence unless a later version is expressly accepted by the Licensee.

Acceptance

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Product, the Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Licence and Copyright Terms.

Licence and Copyright Terms Globally Sourcing eBooks

1. Ownership and Copyright

1.1 eBooks sold (the “Book”), and all associated content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

1.2 The Book is owned by Globally Sourcing and/or the author. All rights not expressly granted in this licence are reserved.

1.3 The structure, text, images, diagrams, tables, and any other original material in the Book constitute intellectual property and may not be used without permission.

2. Grant of Licence (Personal Use Only)

2.1 When you purchase or receive access to the Book as a digital download, you are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable licence to use the Book for your personal, non‑commercial use only.

2.2 You may download, store, and read the Book on your personal devices (such as your computer, tablet, or e‑reader), provided that only you access and use the Book.

2.3 This licence does not transfer ownership of the Book or any intellectual property rights to you.

3. Prohibited Uses

You must not, without prior written permission from Globally Sourcing:

Copy, reproduce, or duplicate the Book, in whole or in part, in any format (including print, PDF, image capture, or any other digital or physical format).
Share, distribute, lend, gift, or otherwise make the Book available to any other person, whether for free or for a fee (including by email, messaging, file‑sharing, cloud storage, learning platforms, or intranets).
Upload the Book, or any substantial part of it, to websites, social media, forums, learning management systems, or any other online or networked location.
Translate, adapt, modify, or create derivative works based on the Book for publication or distribution.
Use the Book, or any substantial part of its content, to create, market, or support a competing book, course, toolkit, or other commercial product or service.
Sell, resell, sub‑licence, rent, or otherwise commercially exploit the Book or any part of its content.

Any of the above actions, if taken without written permission, may constitute copyright infringement and a breach of this licence.

4. Limited Use in Professional Contexts

4.1 You may refer to ideas, concepts, or methodologies from the Book in your professional practice (for example, applying techniques in your own work or summarising high‑level concepts), provided that such use:

Does not reproduce substantial portions of the text, diagrams, or layouts, and
Includes appropriate acknowledgement of the author and Globally Sourcing where reasonably practicable.

4.2 You may not provide copies of the Book, extracts that substitute for the Book, or materials that closely replicate the Book’s structure or content as deliverables to clients, students, or participants without a separate written licence.

5. Technical Measures and Identification

5.1 The Book may contain watermarks, embedded identifiers, or other measures to identify the copy associated with your purchase.

5.2 You must not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, trademarks, watermarks, or licence information included in the Book.

6. No Warranty and Limitation of Liability

6.1 The Book is provided on an “as is” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Globally Sourcing and the author make no warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the content for any particular purpose.

6.2 You are responsible for how you apply the information in the Book, including ensuring compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, standards, or contractual obligations.

6.3 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the liability of Globally Sourcing and the author arising out of or in connection with the Book is limited to the amount paid for the Book. Neither Globally Sourcing nor the author is liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profit, revenue, or business opportunity.

7. Termination

7.1 If you breach these Licence and Copyright Terms, your licence to use the Book terminates automatically.

7.2 Upon termination, you must stop using the Book and delete or destroy all digital copies in your possession or control.

8. Governing Law

8.1 These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Australia.

8.2 Any disputes arising in connection with these terms will be subject to the non‑exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia.

9. Acceptance

By purchasing, downloading, accessing, or using the digital version of Globally Sourcing eBooks, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Licence and Copyright Terms.