Terms and Conditions
Purpose and intended use of NEMD
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The purpose and intended use of the database is to improve the accessibility of natural systems data to researchers, natural resource managers and policy makers.
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This database has been designed to store, and search for, information (metadata) about ecological datasets. Base elements are a contact name and at least one contact method (e.g. e-mail, telephone, postal). Other general information collected on the dataset includes data format (e.g. paper records, electronic records), the location of the data collection (using bounding boxes), the time period over which the data were collected and any interruptions to the sampling period.
Contributing
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The datasets referred to in NEMD remain in the custody and management of the original owner and only metadata, which is a summary of the information on the datasets, will be provided to the Bureau.
Privacy Collection Notice
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To enable members of the public to obtain access to data or information about particular datasets, NEMD collects basic information about the owner of the dataset and the owner's organisation details. Base elements are a contact name and at least one contact method (e.g. e-mail, telephone, postal).
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The information collected by the Bureau on this form will be accessible to members of the public using this website. The information will also be stored and used internally by the Bureau of Meteorology for the purposes of providing the services in this website.
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Personal information provided will only be used by the Bureau of Meteorology for the purpose for which you have provided it.
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Individuals concerned about transmission of information over the Internet are invited to contact the NEMD administrators (phone (03) 9669 4645 or
NEMD team)
regarding other options for providing the information.
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The Bureau of Meteorology's Privacy Policy applies to this information.
Liability and Disclaimer
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The Bureau of Meteorology only agrees to display and make available the information provided by a contributor and accepts no liability to the contributor howsoever concerned for any losses or liabilities arising from this.
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It is the contributor's responsibility to maintain the accuracy of any information provided to the Bureau of Meteorology..
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The Bureau of Meteorology cannot prevent or control who makes inquiries and utilises the information available on the internet or whether this is being done for commercial purposes.
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It is the responsibility of the contributors to ensure appropriate inquiries are made about the use, and the purpose for use, of datasets owned by them.
