Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the National Strategic Hub (NSH) website.

The NSH platform is supported by the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) and provides access to data-driven tools, dashboards, planning resources, and knowledge-sharing initiatives intended to support improved planning and decision-making.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

2. Purpose of the Platform

The NSH website is intended to:

Support evidence-based planning and governance
Provide access to planning tools, dashboards, and decision-support resources
Encourage collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and engagement across government stakeholders
Support learning and participation through the Insight Exchange series

The information provided on this website is intended for informational and planning-support purposes only.

3. Use of Website Content

Users may access and use the content, tools, and resources available on the website for lawful, non-commercial, educational, research, planning, and governmental purposes.

Users may not:

Misrepresent information obtained from the platform
Use the platform in a way that disrupts or compromises the website
Attempt unauthorised access to systems or data
Copy, reproduce, or distribute content for misleading or unlawful purposes

Certain decision-support tools are restricted and made available only to approved users; access to these is granted at NSH's discretion and may be withdrawn where these Terms are not observed.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content, branding, graphics, visual assets, layouts, and materials available on the website remain the property of NSH, DCOG, or their respective content owners.

Third-party data, trademarks, logos, or source materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Users may reference or share NSH content for informational or governmental purposes, provided appropriate acknowledgement is given.

5. Data Sources and Disclaimer

The NSH platform incorporates data sourced from various governmental, institutional, and public data providers.

While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the quality and reliability of information presented through the platform:

NSH does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or ongoing availability of all information
Data may change over time or be updated by source providers
Users remain responsible for applying professional judgement when using platform outputs

The tools and insights provided by NSH are intended to support — not replace — planning, policy, or operational decision-making processes.

Where outputs are generated using predictive analytics, automation, or AI, these are advisory only and should be validated by a suitably qualified person before being relied upon.

6. Limitation of Liability

NSH, DCOG, and associated partners shall not be held liable for:

Any loss or damage arising from the use of the website or its content
Decisions made based on information obtained from the platform
Temporary interruptions, errors, or unavailability of the website
Reliance on third-party data sources or external links

Use of the website and its resources is at the user’s own discretion and risk.

7. External Links and Third-Party Services

The website may include links to third-party websites, services, tools, or embedded content.

NSH does not control or endorse the content, availability, or privacy practices of external websites.

Users access third-party services at their own discretion.

8. Insight Exchange Participation

Users who register for Insight Exchange sessions acknowledge that:

Registration information may be used for communication and event administration purposes
Session recordings, screenshots, or materials may be used for reporting, communication, or knowledge-sharing purposes
Participation should remain respectful and professional

NSH reserves the right to moderate or remove inappropriate participation where necessary.

Personal information collected through registration is handled in accordance with the NSH Privacy Policy.