The fine print

Terms of Use

Last updated 29 July 2026

By using The Forge, you agree to use it lawfully, keep your account secure and accept responsibility for what you publish.

Membership

Paid membership is billed annually in Australian dollars. You may cancel renewal at any time through your account. Unless Australian Consumer Law requires otherwise, fees already paid are not refundable simply because you change your mind.

Content

You retain ownership of your posts and grant The Forge permission to display and operate them as part of the service. We may remove unlawful material, credible threats, doxxing, non-consensual sexual material, spam or deliberate disruption.

Child safety

Sexual exploitation, sexualisation or grooming of anyone under 18 is absolutely prohibited and may be reported to relevant authorities.

General

The Forge provides discussion and general information, not professional medical, legal or financial advice. These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.