Last updated: February 2026
Welcome to Buttertongue. By accessing or using our website, content, products, subscriptions, and services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.
1. About Us
Buttertongue is an independent digital and print publication exploring queer culture, eroticism, creativity, and intellectual life. We are based in Australia and operate under Australian law.
Throughout these Terms, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Buttertongue.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to access paid products, subscriptions, and any age-restricted content. By using our Services, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
3. Account Registration
Some features require account creation. You agree to provide accurate, current information and to keep your login credentials secure. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
4. Subscriptions, Payments & Refunds
4.1 Payments
Payments for subscriptions, memberships, events, or products are processed through secure third-party payment providers. By making a purchase, you agree to their terms and conditions.
4.2 Subscription Billing
Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis unless cancelled. You may cancel at any time before your next billing cycle.
4.3 Refund Policy
Except where required by Australian Consumer Law, all payments are non-refundable. If a product or service is faulty, not delivered, or misrepresented, you may be entitled to a remedy under Australian Consumer Law.
5. Intellectual Property
All content published by Buttertongue, including articles, images, videos, audio, branding, and design, is owned by or licensed to us and protected by Australian and international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without our written permission.
6. User-Generated Content
By submitting content to Buttertongue, including comments, artwork, writing, or submissions, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, publish, and adapt that content for editorial, promotional, and commercial purposes.
You confirm that you own or control the rights to anything you submit.
7. Community Guidelines
We aim to foster a creative, respectful, and inclusive environment. You agree not to post or transmit content that is:
- abusive, harassing, hateful, or discriminatory
- unlawful, defamatory, or misleading
- pornographic, exploitative, or non-consensual
- invasive of privacy
We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that breach these guidelines.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
9. Disclaimer
Our content is provided for general information and entertainment purposes only. We make no warranties about accuracy, completeness, or suitability.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Buttertongue will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of our Services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes rights you have under Australian Consumer Law.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to our Services if you breach these Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Australian courts.
13. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, contact:
Email: hello@buttertongue.com