[LINK] medicare Online Services Conditions of Access and Use

[Stilgherrian]

On 11/11/2010, at 12:40 PM, Kim Holburn wrote:
>>  10. That I am responsible for any damage to my computer, systems or software caused by any virus, irrespective of the origin of the virus.
> ......
> 
> You only get one choice, to opt in or out.  No negotiation.  You seem to have to agree to not only all these conditions but any that they change or add later whenever.  I don't understand the point or legality of number 10.  

The point is that even if Medicare's website is where your computer got infected, it's not their fault.

Is it legal? Dunno. My guess is that such a thing has never been tested in an Australian court. But waiver of the right to sue is not uncommon.

Stil


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