Terms & Conditions

Below is a website-ready Terms & Conditions and Legal Disclaimer suitable for an Australian university research project. It is written in plain English and covers the key areas you should include. It should be reviewed and approved by RMIT University's ethics and legal teams before publication, as specific requirements may apply to your Human Research Ethics approval.

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Terms & Conditions of Participation

By participating in the Body Metrics Australia research project, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

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1. Purpose of the Research

This research is conducted as part of the RMIT University Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) program and aims to investigate Australian anthropometric measurements to support research into apparel sizing, garment fit, and the potential development of more consistent Australian sizing standards.

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2. Voluntary Participation

Participation is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or withdraw from the research at any time before your data has been de-identified and incorporated into the research dataset, without penalty or disadvantage.

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3. Data Collection

Participants may be asked to provide:

• Basic demographic information (such as age range, gender, and postcode)

• Height and weight (where applicable)

• Mobile 3D body scans

• Automatically generated anthropometric body measurements

• Optional survey responses relating to clothing size and fit

No medical diagnosis or health assessment is undertaken as part of this research.

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4. Use of Your Data

Your data will be used solely for approved academic and research purposes, including:

• Statistical analysis

• Anthropometric research

• Apparel sizing research

• Academic publications and presentations

• Development of sizing benchmarks

Individual participants will never be identified in published results.

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5. Data Storage

Data will be securely stored using approved research systems and encrypted cloud services where applicable. Access is restricted to authorised members of the research team.

Data will be retained in accordance with RMIT University research data management requirements and applicable Australian legislation.

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6. Data Sharing

Only de-identified and aggregated data may be shared with:

• RMIT University

• Approved research collaborators

• Academic publications

• Industry research partners

No identifiable participant information will be sold or provided for commercial marketing purposes.

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7. Third-Party Technology

This project uses 3DLOOK software to generate anthropometric measurements from participant images.

By participating, you acknowledge that your images and measurements will be processed using the secure 3DLOOK platform in accordance with their privacy and security policies.

8. Participant Responsibilities

Participants confirm that:

• Information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

• They are at least 18 years of age (or have appropriate consent where applicable).

• They have read and understood the Participant Information Statement before participating.

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Privacy Statement

All personal information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and applicable Australian Privacy Principles.

Personal information is used only for the purposes described in this research and is not used for advertising, marketing or unrelated commercial purposes.

Where possible, identifying information will be removed and replaced with anonymous participant codes before analysis.

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Legal Disclaimer

The information collected through this research is intended solely for academic research purposes.

The anthropometric measurements generated by the 3D body scanning technology:

• are estimates generated using computer vision technology;

• are not medical measurements;

• should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis, treatment, health assessment or professional advice;

• do not guarantee clothing fit for any particular brand or garment.

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Neither the researchers, RMIT University, nor 3DLOOK warrant that measurements produced through the software are suitable for commercial tailoring, healthcare, or any purpose outside this research.

Intellectual Property

All research methodology, reports, graphics, databases, analysis and website content remain the intellectual property of the researcher and/or RMIT University unless otherwise stated.

Participants retain ownership of their personal information but grant the research team permission to use de-identified data for approved research purposes.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the researchers, RMIT University and technology partners accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from participation in this research, use of the website, or reliance on research findings.

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Consent

By submitting your information and completing the body scan, you confirm that:

• You have read and understood the Participant Information Statement.

• You voluntarily consent to participate.

• You understand how your data will be collected, stored and used.

• You consent to the processing of your images and anthropometric measurements using 3DLOOK technology.

• You understand that de-identified research data may be used in future academic publications and related research.

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Body Metrics Australia is an academic research project conducted through RMIT University. Participation is voluntary, and all personal information is handled in accordance with Australian privacy legislation and approved Human Research Ethics requirements. This website and its content are provided for research purposes only and do not constitute medical or professional advice.

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