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DesignAtlas Terms of Use

Last updated: 6th October, 2026

DesignAtlas is operated by Digital Network Group Pty Ltd trading as Built Environment Channel (BEC).

These Terms of Use apply when you access or use the DesignAtlas website, platform, account features, content and resources (DesignAtlas).

By accessing or using DesignAtlas, or creating a DesignAtlas account, you agree to these Terms.

DesignAtlas is an information, inspiration, product discovery and specification platform for the built environment.

DesignAtlas provides access to content and resources including:

  • Australian and international architecture, design and built environment projects;
  • industry news, developments and information;
  • building products and materials;
  • manufacturer and supplier information;
  • technical and specification resources;
  • brochures, images, drawings, BIM or Revit files, certifications and other documentation; and
  • other professional resources relating to architecture, design and the built environment.

Some content on DesignAtlas is created or prepared by BEC. Other content may be supplied or sourced from architects, designers, project teams, industry organisations, manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties.

Some DesignAtlas features may require you to create an account.

When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate information and keep your account details reasonably up to date.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activity conducted through your account.

You must not create an account using another person's identity without their permission or provide access to your account in a way that compromises the security of DesignAtlas.

BEC may suspend or restrict an account where we reasonably believe it is being used unlawfully, fraudulently, in breach of these Terms or in a way that threatens the security or operation of DesignAtlas.

You may request deletion of your account at any time through available account functionality or by contacting BEC.

DesignAtlas may allow registered users to access features such as:

  • saving products, projects, articles, suppliers or other content;
  • creating lists, collections or project resources;
  • saving searches, interests or preferences;
  • downloading specification and other professional resources;
  • following topics, categories or areas of interest;
  • receiving relevant content and updates;
  • submitting enquiries or requests to suppliers; and
  • accessing other personalised features.

Features may be added, changed or removed as DesignAtlas develops.

DesignAtlas may publish or provide access to industry news, architecture and design projects, project information, images, commentary, announcements and other editorial content relating to the built environment.

This content may be produced by BEC or sourced from architects, designers, project teams, industry organisations, manufacturers, suppliers, media releases, publicly available sources and other third parties.

BEC takes reasonable steps to present this information accurately and appropriately. However, project details, credits, participants, images and other information may be supplied by third parties and may not always be complete or current.

Editorial, project and industry content on DesignAtlas is provided for general information, professional awareness and inspiration.

It should not be treated as professional, legal, technical, financial or other project-specific advice.

Where third-party content is reproduced or referenced, ownership remains with the relevant rights holder unless otherwise stated.

DesignAtlas provides access to building product, material and supplier information to assist users with product discovery, research and specification.

BEC takes reasonable steps to maintain the quality and currency of information available through DesignAtlas. However, much of the product and technical information is supplied by manufacturers, suppliers or other third parties and may change over time.

Before specifying, purchasing, installing or relying on a product, you should verify relevant information directly with the manufacturer or supplier.

This includes, where applicable:

  • technical specifications and performance;
  • dimensions and installation requirements;
  • certifications, testing and approvals;
  • compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes;
  • suitability for a particular project or application;
  • warranties;
  • availability and lead times; and
  • current product information.

DesignAtlas is a research and specification resource. It is not a substitute for appropriate professional, technical or project-specific advice.

The inclusion of a product, manufacturer or supplier on DesignAtlas does not mean that BEC has independently tested, certified or approved that product.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, BEC does not independently verify technical claims, certifications, testing results or regulatory compliance information supplied by manufacturers or suppliers.

Users remain responsible for determining whether a product is suitable for their particular project, application and requirements.

Similarly, the inclusion or featuring of a project, organisation, practice, product or supplier on DesignAtlas does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by BEC.

You may use DesignAtlas and its resources for legitimate professional, educational, research, design, specification, procurement and project-related purposes.

Reasonable viewing, saving and downloading of DesignAtlas content and resources for these purposes is permitted, subject to the rights of relevant content owners.

You must not:

  • use DesignAtlas for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose;
  • interfere with or attempt to compromise the operation or security of DesignAtlas;
  • use automated systems to systematically scrape, crawl, harvest or extract information or content from DesignAtlas without BEC's permission;
  • reproduce or compile a substantial part of DesignAtlas into another database, publication, directory or competing service;
  • commercially resell or redistribute DesignAtlas content except where permitted by BEC or the relevant content owner;
  • use DesignAtlas content in a misleading or deceptive manner;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to another user's account or DesignAtlas systems; or
  • remove copyright, trade mark, attribution or other proprietary notices from content or downloaded materials.

BEC owns or licenses the intellectual property associated with the DesignAtlas platform, including its branding, design, structure, organisation and original editorial content.

Other material available through DesignAtlas may be owned by architects, photographers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, publishers or other third parties.

This may include:

  • project photography and imagery;
  • architectural and design material;
  • articles and editorial material;
  • trade marks and logos;
  • product photography;
  • technical documents;
  • drawings;
  • BIM or Revit files;
  • brochures; and
  • other resources.

Access to material through DesignAtlas does not transfer ownership of that material to you.

You may use downloadable product and professional resources for their intended professional and project-related purposes, subject to any additional terms imposed by the relevant rights holder.

DesignAtlas content must not otherwise be reproduced, republished or commercially exploited without permission from BEC or the relevant rights holder where permission is required.

DesignAtlas may enable you to voluntarily provide information to or request contact from a manufacturer or supplier.

Where you choose to do so, the information you enter may be provided to the relevant manufacturer or supplier so they can respond to your request.

BEC does not provide manufacturers or suppliers with information that identifies you based on your browsing, searching, saving, downloading or other DesignAtlas activity.

Your identity or contact details will only be provided to a supplier where you have deliberately provided that information for that purpose.

Simply viewing, searching for, saving or downloading information about a product does not provide the supplier with your identity or contact details.

Once information has been provided to a supplier at your request, that supplier's handling of the information may be subject to its own privacy policy and practices.

DesignAtlas may contain information, content, files or links supplied, published or operated by third parties.

BEC is not responsible for the operation of third-party websites or services.

Where you leave DesignAtlas or interact directly with another organisation, manufacturer, supplier, publisher or third party, your interaction may be subject to that third party's own terms, privacy policies and practices.

BEC may add, remove, update or change projects, articles, news, products, suppliers, resources and features on DesignAtlas from time to time.

Information may also change without BEC being notified immediately.

BEC does not guarantee that DesignAtlas or any particular content or resource will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free.

To the extent permitted by law, BEC is not liable for loss or damage arising from:

  • reliance on inaccurate, incomplete or outdated information supplied by a third party;
  • reliance on editorial, project, industry or technical information available through DesignAtlas;
  • the selection, specification, purchase, installation, performance or use of a product;
  • the acts or omissions of a manufacturer, supplier or other third party;
  • temporary interruption or unavailability of DesignAtlas; or
  • third-party websites, files, content or services accessed through DesignAtlas.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including under the Australian Consumer Law.

BEC collects and handles information about DesignAtlas users in accordance with the DesignAtlas Privacy Policy.

Where you create an account, BEC may associate your use of DesignAtlas with your account in order to provide account functionality, personalise your experience, improve DesignAtlas and understand how the platform is being used.

This may include engagement with projects, articles, news, products, suppliers, categories and resources.

Information about engagement may be used to produce aggregated reporting and analytics.

This does not mean that individual users are identified to manufacturers or suppliers.

You may stop using DesignAtlas at any time and may request deletion of your account.

BEC may suspend or terminate access to an account where reasonably necessary because of a breach of these Terms, unlawful activity, security concerns or misuse of DesignAtlas.

Some information may continue to be retained where reasonably necessary for legal, security, backup or legitimate business purposes.

BEC may update these Terms as DesignAtlas develops or where legal, regulatory or operational requirements change.

The current version will be published on DesignAtlas with the date it was last updated.

Where a change materially affects registered users' rights or use of DesignAtlas, BEC will take reasonable steps to notify affected users.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

Questions about DesignAtlas or these Terms can be directed to:

Built Environment Channel Digital Network Group Pty Ltd info@becnetwork.com.au Lvl 1, 17 Prince Patrick Street, VIC, Richmond, 3121