1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the straightandsear.com website and outline important rights and obligations for all visitors, guests, and users. The website serves as the official digital presence of Straightandsear, a real-world bistro and private card lounge located in Australia, providing information about our menu, venue, events, reservations, and onsite intellectual card gaming experiences.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using straightandsear.com, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as any additional terms referenced on related policy pages. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must refrain from using this website and are requested not to submit any personal information or reservation requests through the site.
3. Changes to Terms
Straightandsear may amend, modify, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior individual notice. Any changes will take effect from the time they are published on this page.
You are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed of the current Terms and Conditions governing your use of straightandsear.com. Continued use of the website after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including but not limited to text, photographs, menu designs, branding materials, logos, typographic treatments, layout structures, and editorial formatting—is the exclusive property of Straightandsear and/or its content partners, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws in Australia and other jurisdictions.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, adaptation, distribution, transmission, display, or modification of any website content, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Straightandsear. Limited personal use of the site for informational and reservation purposes is permitted, provided that such use does not infringe upon our intellectual property or other proprietary rights.
5. Website Usage
Users may browse straightandsear.com for informational and reservation purposes only. This includes viewing our menu and wine list, exploring the private offline card lounge and events, learning about the venue, and submitting genuine booking or enquiry requests via our designated forms and contact pathways.
Any attempt to disrupt, interfere with, or otherwise misuse the website is strictly forbidden. Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
- Attempting to hack, probe, or compromise the security or integrity of the website, its servers, or connected systems
- Introducing malware, viruses, or any other malicious or harmful code
- Using automated tools or scripts to scrape content in a manner that breaches our intellectual property or places unreasonable load on our infrastructure
- Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent reservation or contact details
- Engaging in any activity that may impair or disrupt the experience of other users, or that violates applicable laws or regulations in Australia
6. Reservation Policy
All online reservation requests made through straightandsear.com are subject to availability and must be confirmed by our venue staff before they are considered final. Submitting a reservation form or enquiry through the website does not automatically guarantee a booking.
Further terms regarding cancellations, modifications, group bookings, minimum spends, and any special event conditions apply to bookings and are outlined in our dedicated Reservations section. By placing a reservation request via the website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and accept the additional information and conditions set out on the Reservations page.
7. Private Card Lounge
Access to the private offline card salon and intellectual gaming events hosted by Straightandsear is strictly limited to members and approved guests, in accordance with our internal membership and guest policies. The private lounge is an offline, in-person environment dedicated to social, strategic, and intellectual card play within our physical venue.
All onsite gaming activities are conducted face-to-face at Straightandsear and are subject to our house rules, code of conduct, and any venue-specific guidelines communicated by staff. No online gaming, no remote participation, and no digital wagering of any kind are permitted via straightandsear.com or any related online channel.
Guests are expected to respect the privacy, comfort, and safety of others at all times. We reserve the right to deny or withdraw access to the private card lounge for any conduct that is inappropriate, disruptive, unsafe, or inconsistent with our house rules or applicable local regulations.
8. Limitation of Liability
While we strive to provide accurate, current, and carefully curated information, Straightandsear and straightandsear.com do not warrant that all content on this website will always be complete, error-free, or up to date. Menu items, pricing, opening hours, events, and availability are all subject to change and may vary from what is displayed online.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Straightandsear disclaims responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising from or in connection with:
- Any inaccuracies or omissions in the website content
- Technical issues, interruptions, downtime, or loss of access to straightandsear.com
- Third-party content, links, or services referenced on or connected to the website
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data during transmission to or from the website
- Any other unforeseen circumstances beyond our reasonable control
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any rights or remedies that cannot be excluded or limited under Australian consumer law.
9. Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. When you submit an enquiry, reservation request, or other personal information via straightandsear.com, we handle that information in accordance with our dedicated privacy documentation.
Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, store, use, and protect personal information submitted through this website, as well as our approach to cookies and analytics technologies. For more specific information about cookies and similar tools, please also review our Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Information
For questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions or any aspect of your interaction with straightandsear.com, please contact our team using the details provided on our Reservations page and Contact Us page.
We recommend that you include sufficient detail in your enquiry so that we can address your request accurately and in a timely manner.