Terms & Conditions
By using WildflowerFinder, you agree to these terms and acknowledge the legal protections afforded to Australian native wildflowers.
Do Not Pick Wildflowers
It is illegal to pick, collect, or remove native wildflowers from public lands, national parks, reserves, and road verges across all Australian states and territories.This includes taking cuttings, seeds, or any plant material. Please enjoy wildflowers by photographing them and leaving them undisturbed for others to appreciate.
State & Territory Legislation
Each Australian state and territory has specific legislation protecting native flora. Below is a summary of relevant laws:
New South Wales
Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
Protects native plants on public land. Picking, damaging, or removing native plants without permission is an offence with penalties up to $220,000.
Victoria
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988
Prohibits the taking, trading, keeping, moving or processing of listed taxa without authorisation. Penalties can reach $9,913 for individuals.
Queensland
Nature Conservation Act 1992
Protected plants cannot be taken from the wild without a permit. Taking protected plants carries penalties up to $734,550 for endangered species.
Western Australia
Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
It is illegal to pick wildflowers on Crown land, road verges, and nature reserves. Maximum penalty of $500,000 for taking threatened flora.
South Australia
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972
Native plants are protected on public land. Picking or removing plants from reserves without permission is prohibited.
Tasmania
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 & Nature Conservation Act 2002
Protected plants cannot be collected without a permit. Penalties apply for taking threatened species from the wild.
Northern Territory
Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976
Taking protected wildlife (including plants) from parks and reserves is an offence. Permits required for collection.
Australian Capital Territory
Nature Conservation Act 2014
Native plants are protected in reserves and on public land. Collecting without authorisation is prohibited.
Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using WildflowerFinder, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Responsible Use
You agree to use this platform responsibly and in accordance with all applicable Australian federal, state, and territory laws regarding the protection of native flora. You must not use information from this site to locate and collect protected wildflowers.
3. Photo Uploads
By uploading photos, you confirm that: (a) the photos were taken without disturbing or damaging the wildflowers; (b) you have the right to share the images; and (c) the photos do not encourage illegal collection of protected species.
4. AI Identification Disclaimer
Our AI-powered identification is provided for informational purposes only and may not always be accurate. Do not rely solely on AI identification for scientific or legal purposes.
5. Conservation Commitment
WildflowerFinder is committed to the conservation of Australian native flora. We encourage all users to photograph responsibly, stay on designated paths, and report any illegal collection activities to local authorities.
Intellectual Property & Copyright
Protected under Australian and International Law
6. Ownership & Copyright
WildflowerFinder, including its concept, design, branding, source code, database structure, AI integration methodology, user interface, and all original content is the exclusive intellectual property of Shades of April (ABN/ACN pending), owned and operated by April (hello@shadesofapril.com). All rights reserved © 2026.
7. Prohibited Activities
You may NOT, without express written permission from the owner:
- Copy, reproduce, or clone this platform or its core functionality
- Create derivative works based on WildflowerFinder's concept or design
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the source code
- Use our branding, logo, name, or visual identity
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data from this platform
- Replicate the AI-powered wildflower identification concept for commercial purposes
- Use any content for training AI/ML models without permission
8. International Protection
This intellectual property is protected under the Australian Copyright Act 1968, the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and applicable international intellectual property treaties. Unauthorized use may result in legal action in any jurisdiction where infringement occurs.
9. Enforcement
We actively monitor for intellectual property infringement. Violations will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law, including but not limited to: cease and desist orders, DMCA takedown notices, and civil litigation for damages. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of our intellectual property, please contact us immediately at hello@shadesofapril.com.
© 2026 WildflowerFinder by Shades of April. All rights reserved. "WildflowerFinder" and associated logos are trademarks of Shades of April. The concept of a community-driven, AI-powered Australian wildflower identification platform is the original creation of Shades of April.
Photo Upload Terms & Content License
Please read carefully before uploading photos
10. Content License Grant
By uploading photos to WildflowerFinder, you grant Shades of April and WildflowerFinder a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to:
- Display your photos on the WildflowerFinder platform and associated social media
- Use your photos in marketing, promotional materials, and advertising
- Include your photos in printed materials, books, calendars, and publications
- Feature your photos on merchandise, products, and commercial goods
- Sublicense your photos to partners, retailers, or distributors
- Modify, crop, or edit photos as needed for these purposes
11. Your Rights & Ownership
You retain copyright ownership of your original photos. This license does not transfer ownership to us. You may continue to use, license, or sell your photos elsewhere. However, you cannot revoke the license granted to WildflowerFinder once photos are uploaded.
12. Your Warranties
By uploading photos, you confirm that:
- You are the original photographer and copyright owner
- The photos do not infringe on any third party's rights
- No recognizable people appear in the photos (or you have their consent)
- The photos were taken legally without disturbing protected flora
- You have the right to grant this license
13. Attribution
While not required, we will make reasonable efforts to credit photographers when photos are used in products or publications. Attribution may include your display name as shown on your WildflowerFinder account.
14. Compensation
This is a royalty-free license. You will not receive payment for photos used by WildflowerFinder or Shades of April. By uploading, you waive any claim to compensation for uses permitted under this license.
Summary: By uploading photos, you allow us to use them on the platform and potentially in future Shades of April products (prints, calendars, merchandise, etc.) without payment. You keep ownership of your photos and can use them elsewhere.