Terms Of use

Lucent Layer (“Lucent Layer,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a business owned and operated by Galloway & Pierce Pty Ltd (“Galloway & Pierce” or “G&P”). Lucent Layer makes the content on this website (the “Site”) available subject to the following Terms of Use (the “Terms”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms. We may update or revise the Terms from time to time without prior notice, and your continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any changes. These Terms were last updated on 25th September 2025. For information about how we collect, use, and protect personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

1. Copyrights

All content and functionality on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, videos, and the selection and arrangement thereof, as well as any concepts, methodologies, guides, tools, frameworks, processes, software, applications, technology, models, automations, systems, workflows, industry insights, and related materials underlying or embedded in the foregoing, together with any enhancements or derivative works (collectively, the “Site Content”), are the exclusive property of Lucent Layer, Galloway & Pierce, or their licensors and, where applicable, are protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

Neither the Site Content nor any functionality of the Site may be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse engineered, altered (including removal or disabling of any security or proprietary notices), uploaded, published, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any manner without our prior written permission, except for those uses expressly permitted in Section 3 – Use of Site Content. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

2. Trademarks

The trademarks, service marks, trade names, designs, and logos (collectively, the “Trademarks”) displayed on this website are the registered or unregistered Trademarks of Lucent Layer, Galloway & Pierce, and/or their licensors.

Except as expressly permitted by us or by our licensors where applicable, you agree not to reference, attribute, or otherwise associate any information with Lucent Layer or Galloway & Pierce in any public medium, including press releases, websites, directories, social media, or advertising, for promotion or the purpose of informing or influencing third parties. You further agree not to use, reproduce, or display the Trademarks in any way that may cause confusion, dilute or take unfair advantage of their distinctiveness, cause harm to Lucent Layer or Galloway & Pierce, or suggest any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation without express written consent.

3. Use of Website

Lucent Layer grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access, download, display, and print one copy of the Site Content on a single device solely for your personal or internal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the Site Content in any way, including creating derivative works, that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the Site Content, and that you otherwise comply with these Terms.

You may not otherwise reproduce, modify, reverse engineer, distribute, transmit, post, or disclose the Site Content without our prior written consent.

In addition, unless otherwise specified in an applicable engagement agreement:

  • You may not access, search, collect, mine, or extract data from the Site or the Site Content, whether by automated or manual means, including crawling, scraping, or harvesting, without our express written permission.
  • You may not use the Site or the Site Content to develop, improve, or train any software, model, algorithm, artificial intelligence system, machine learning model, or retrieval system.
  • You may not mirror, reproduce, or otherwise replicate the Site or any portion of its content without our prior written consent.
  • You may not use the Site in violation of applicable laws, including intellectual property laws, privacy laws, export controls, or sanctions regulations, or in violation of our rights or the rights of any third party.

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any intellectual property of Lucent Layer or Galloway & Pierce except as expressly provided herein. The license granted under this section will terminate automatically and immediately if you fail to comply with these Terms. In such circumstances, Lucent Layer and/or Galloway & Pierce may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, pursue legal remedies, or take any other action deemed appropriate.

4. User Postings

You acknowledge and agree that Lucent Layer and Galloway & Pierce shall own and have the unrestricted right to use, publish, and otherwise exploit any information, materials, or content that you submit, upload, or publish on this Site, including postings, forms, questionnaires, survey responses, or other contributions.

By providing such submissions, you automatically grant Lucent Layer and Galloway & Pierce a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, assignable, sublicensable, fully paid, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, and otherwise exploit such submissions for any lawful purpose and in any form or medium, except where prohibited by applicable law.

You further waive any claims against Lucent Layer and Galloway & Pierce for alleged or actual infringement of rights of privacy, publicity, intellectual property, moral rights, or rights of attribution arising from our use or publication of such submissions.

You agree not to post, upload, or otherwise publish on this Site any materials that:

You agree not to post, upload, or otherwise publish on this Site any materials that:

(a) are unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise offensive;
(b) would constitute, encourage, or promote conduct that is criminal, gives rise to civil liability, or otherwise violates applicable law;
(c) infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights of any third party;
(d) contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
(e) include commercial advertising or solicitations;
(f) are false, misleading, or deceptive; or
(g) otherwise violate these Terms.

Lucent Layer does not represent or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or validity of information posted to the Site by users. We do not and cannot review all user submissions and are not responsible for their content. However, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse to publish, edit, or remove any information, in whole or in part, for any reason or no reason at all.

5. Notices of Infringement and Takedown

Lucent Layer and Galloway & Pierce prohibit the posting or transmission of any content that infringes or violates the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, including rights of privacy or publicity, of any person or entity.

If you believe that your intellectual property right, or a right you are authorised to enforce, has been infringed by material available on this Site, you may submit a written notice containing the following information:

(a) identification of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property right claimed to have been infringed; (b) identification of the material on the Site that is alleged to be infringing and that you request be removed or disabled; (c) your name, address, daytime telephone number, and email address if available; (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in question is not authorised by the rights owner, its agent, or the law; (e) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the rights owner or are authorised to act on the owner’s behalf; and (f) the physical or electronic signature of the rights owner or a person authorised to act on behalf of the owner.

Upon receipt of such notice, we may remove or disable access to the identified material as required by applicable law. Submitting a false notice may subject you to legal liability. Where appropriate, users who repeatedly submit infringing or unlawful material may be prohibited from further use of the Site.All notices under this Section 5 should be sent to:

Legal Department
Galloway & Pierce Pty Ltd
chloesutton@lucentlayer.com.au

6. Disclaimers

THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY PROVIDED ON THIS SITE IS MADE AVAILABLE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT LUCENT LAYER AND GALLOWAY & PIERCE ARE NOT ENGAGED IN PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL, TAX, ACCOUNTING, OR OTHER REGULATED ADVICE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.NO SITE CONTENT IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE, OR SHALL BE RELIED UPON AS, PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, LEGAL ADVICE, BUSINESS GUARANTEES, OR ASSURANCE OF ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF ANY SITE CONTENT, AND ANY RELIANCE YOU PLACE ON SUCH CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.ALL CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY ON THIS SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.LUCENT LAYER, GALLOWAY & PIERCE, AND ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE CONTENT.TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER LUCENT LAYER, GALLOWAY & PIERCE, NOR ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF REVENUE, PROFITS, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, GOODWILL, OR DATA, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lucent Layer, Galloway & Pierce, and their respective predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, advisors, contractors, licensors, and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, costs, or other losses incurred in connection with any claim, action, or proceeding arising out of:

  • your use of the Site;
  • your violation of these Terms; or
  • any representations, warranties, or covenants made by you in agreeing to these Terms.

Lucent Layer and/or Galloway & Pierce reserve the right, at their own expense, to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully in the defence of such claim.

8. Third-Party Websites and Providers

This Site may include links to third-party websites, or display content that is supplied, supported, or otherwise provided directly or indirectly by third parties, including through framing, embedding, integrations, or incorporation of content from external servers or software platforms.

Lucent Layer and Galloway & Pierce have no responsibility or liability for any third-party websites, software, services, or content, which are subject to the terms of use, privacy policies, and other conditions established by those third parties. Your access to and use of such third-party resources is at your own risk.

9. Governing Law; Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.