Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions explain how you may access and use the website located at https://thequietbluff.com and any related pages, content, features, or services provided by The Quiet Bluff ("we", "us", or "our"). The Quiet Bluff is a stylish Australian restaurant that combines premium casual dining with relaxed offline poker nights, focused on memorable food, social experiences, and themed evenings.

The purpose of these terms is to promote clarity and transparency for all users, including diners, event guests, corporate clients, suppliers, partners, and potential employees. If you have any questions about these terms, you can contact us via the details provided on our Contact page.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our website in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and any additional policies referenced within them, including our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website. Your continued use of the website following any updates to these terms will be considered acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Website Usage

You agree to use our website lawfully, responsibly, and for its intended purposes, which include learning about our restaurant, viewing menus, exploring events and offline poker nights, staying informed about our news and updates, and submitting reservations or enquiries.

In using this website, you agree that you will not:

• Engage in any activity that disrupts, damages, or interferes with the normal operation or security of the website, our servers, or any related systems
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, user data, or our systems
• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates any applicable Australian or international law or regulation
• Introduce viruses, malware, harmful code, or any other material that may technologically harm the website or other users
• Use automated systems or software (such as bots or scrapers) to access, monitor, copy, or collect data from the website without our prior written consent

We may, at our discretion, restrict or suspend access to the website for any user we reasonably believe is misusing or attempting to misuse the website or any of its features.

4. Reservations & Bookings

Our website may provide tools or forms for making table reservations, group bookings, private dining, and event enquiries. These tools are offered to make planning your visit easier and to support clear communication between you and our team.

4.1 Reservation process

When you submit a reservation or booking request, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and up to date. Submitting a request through our Contact or reservation form does not in itself guarantee availability or confirm a booking. Your reservation will be confirmed only when you receive a confirmation from us via email, phone, or other agreed communication channel.

We reserve the right to accept, refuse, or request changes to any reservation or booking request, including due to capacity limits, special event scheduling, or operational considerations.

4.2 Group and private event bookings

For larger groups, corporate functions, or private events, additional terms may apply, including minimum spends, set menus, deposit requirements, or specific cancellation policies. These details will be communicated to you during the booking process and may be confirmed in writing.

By confirming a group or event booking, you agree to any such additional terms and to notify us promptly if your guest numbers, timing, or requirements change.

4.3 Cancellations, changes, and no-shows

We ask that you notify us as early as possible if you need to cancel or change your reservation. Repeated last-minute cancellations or no-shows may affect our ability to accept future bookings from the same contact details or party.

Specific cancellation terms for larger groups or private events will be communicated to you at the time of booking and may include fees for late cancellation or significant reductions in guest numbers.

4.4 Age considerations for poker night participation

Our offline poker nights are social, recreational experiences hosted within our restaurant. To support a safe and responsible environment, we may apply age-related conditions to poker night participation in line with relevant Australian laws and local guidance. These conditions may include restricting participation to guests above a specified minimum age and may vary depending on the nature of the evening or any associated themed events.

We reserve the right to request valid identification to verify age and to decline participation where appropriate. If you have questions about age requirements or suitability of our poker nights for your group, please contact us in advance via the Contact page.

5. Offline Poker Nights Disclaimer

The Quiet Bluff hosts offline poker nights solely for social and recreational entertainment as part of our dining experience. These evenings are designed to be relaxed, friendly, and inclusive gatherings that focus on conversation, shared food, and light-hearted competition.

To avoid any doubt, our offline poker nights:

• Do not involve gambling, wagering, or betting of any kind
• Do not include cash prizes, vouchers, or any form of real-money rewards
• Are not promoted or operated as a casino, gaming venue, or gambling service

Participation in our poker nights is entirely optional and is intended for entertainment only. You remain responsible for your own choices and conduct while participating. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or no longer wish to take part, you may stop playing and continue to enjoy the venue in other ways.

We strictly avoid offering or promoting online casino services, online poker, betting services, sports betting, real-money gaming, casino bonuses, or any gambling-related or affiliate services. Our staff members are instructed not to facilitate or accept any requests that would turn our offline poker evenings into real-money gambling activities.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is owned or licensed by The Quiet Bluff. This includes, but is not limited to, text, copywriting, menus, photographs, videos, logos, icons, illustrations, visual designs, layout, graphics, and other materials or assets.

These materials are protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may:

• View and use the website for your personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to our publicly accessible pages, such as the Restaurant, Menu, Poker Nights, Events, About, and Contact pages

You must not copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from any part of the website content without our prior written permission, except where allowed by applicable law.

7. User Content & Reviews

We value authentic feedback and may invite guests to submit reviews, testimonials, comments, images, or other content about their experience at The Quiet Bluff, whether via our website, third-party platforms, or social media.

7.1 Responsibility for submitted content

If you choose to submit any content, you confirm that:

• You are the creator or have all necessary rights and permissions to share the content
• Your content is accurate to the best of your knowledge and reflects your genuine experience
• Your content does not infringe the rights of any other person, including privacy, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
• Your content is not unlawful, abusive, discriminatory, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate

7.2 Moderation and use of content

We may review, moderate, edit, or decline to publish user-submitted content at our discretion, particularly where it appears to breach these terms or applicable laws. We are not obliged to publish or retain any particular review or piece of user content.

By submitting content to us, you grant The Quiet Bluff a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and display that content in connection with our business, including on this website, across our social media channels, and within our promotional materials, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

We aim to keep our website accurate, secure, and accessible. However, to the fullest extent permitted by law, The Quiet Bluff and its owners, directors, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from or in connection with:

• Any inaccuracy, omission, or outdated information on the website, including menus, pricing, availability, or event details
• Any interruption, delay, or unavailability of the website or its features
• Any technical issues, bugs, viruses, or harmful components that may affect your devices or systems
• The conduct, content, or services of any third-party websites, platforms, or providers that we may link to or integrate with
• Any decisions you make or actions you take based on information obtained from the website

Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude, limit, or modify any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law or any other law that cannot be lawfully excluded or limited.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update or revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our services, operations, or applicable legal requirements. When we do so, we will update the effective date at the start of this page or otherwise indicate that a change has occurred.

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we operate our website and host our restaurant and offline poker experiences. Your continued use of the website after any changes take effect will be taken as your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have questions about these terms or require clarification, please reach out via the Contact page so our team can assist you.