Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 2026

Privacy Policy

The Melbourne String Ensembles Incorporated collects personal information from its members and people who are connected to our operations and activities. Personal information is typically obtained from your membership form. Your personal information is collected solely for the purpose of the safe and efficient administration and operation of the Society. Your personal information may be distributed to other parents to assist with coordination of musicians and the Society’s activities. We will not disclose your personal information to a third party unless specifically required by law.

It is important that your personal information is kept up to date. You may ask us to update, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you at any time.

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the Melbourne String Ensemble (MSE) website (mse.org.au). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our site.

1. About Us

Melbourne String Ensemble is a not-for-profit, parent-led youth string orchestra organisation based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1985. References to "MSE", "we", "us" or "our" refer to Melbourne String Ensemble.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you accept these Terms and Conditions in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website. We may revise these terms at any time by updating this page - continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

3. Use of This Website

This website is provided for general informational purposes relating to MSE's ensembles, programs, tours, auditions, general alumni information, events and activities. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this site by any third party.

You must not:

  • Use this website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of its availability or accessibility

  • Use this website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of malicious computer software

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of this website, the server on which it is hosted, or any server, computer or database connected to it

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, MSE owns the intellectual property rights in the content published on this website, including text, images, logos and design. You may view, download and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these terms. You must not reproduce, republish, or otherwise use any content from this website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

5. Content and Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to ensure information on this website - including program details, tour dates, audition information and event listings - is accurate and up to date. However, MSE makes no warranties as to the completeness, accuracy or reliability of the content, and details may change without notice. Please contact us directly to confirm any time-sensitive or program-specific information.

6. Photography and Media

MSE regularly captures photographs and video/audio recordings at rehearsals, concerts, tours and other events for use on this website, in promotional materials and on social media. By participating in MSE activities, families consent to the reasonable use of such images and recordings, unless MSE has been separately notified in writing that consent is withheld.

All photographs and video/audio recordings published on this website remain the property of MSE. No person or organisation may copy, reproduce, download, distribute or otherwise use these images or recordings, for any purpose, without our express prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including alumni websites, venue partners, sponsors and affiliated organisations. These links are provided for your convenience. MSE has no control over the content of third-party sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

8. Privacy

Any personal information collected via this website (such as through enquiry, audition or registration forms) is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy above. By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described there.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, MSE excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from your use of, or inability to use, this website, or from any reliance placed on its content. This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify MSE against any losses, damages, costs and expenses incurred by MSE arising from any breach by you of these Terms and Conditions.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes relating to these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.