Terms and Conditions

About this site

Started Small is a media website that publishes stories about Australian businesses. It is operated by Tom Galland, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. By accessing or using startedsmall.com.au, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Content and editorial

The stories and content published on Started Small are written from real conversations with founders. While we take care to represent those conversations accurately, all content is editorial in nature and reflects our interpretation of the information provided to us.

We reserve the right to edit, decline, or remove any story at our discretion. Publication of a submission does not create any commercial relationship between Started Small and the business featured.

Nothing published on this site constitutes financial, legal, or business advice. Stories are shared for inspiration only.

Story submissions

By submitting your story via our submission form, you confirm that:

• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
• You grant Started Small a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, edit, and promote your story on this site and our associated social media channels
• You have the authority to share the information on behalf of the business

Submitting your story does not guarantee publication. We will be in touch if we decide to proceed.

Intellectual property

All content on Started Small — including written stories, site design, and branding — is owned by Started Small unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without prior written permission.

Sharing links to our stories is encouraged. Quoting short excerpts with clear attribution is acceptable. Republishing full stories without permission is not.

Disclaimer

This site is provided on an “as is” basis. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any content. To the extent permitted by Australian law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site.

External links

We may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when they were last revised. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Questions? Email us at tom@startedsmall.com.au.