TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Preamble: Our Role in Digital Credit Facilitation

Welcome to the Mint96 Platform, a digital credit information and facilitation platform operated by Mint Ninety Six Pty Ltd., a proprietary limited company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Mint96 exists to provide a technology-driven interface through which individuals may explore, request, compare, and be connected to potential credit opportunities, loan products, and third-party financial service providers, including independent lenders and financing partners.

Mint96 is not itself a bank, authorised deposit-taking institution, licensed lender, credit provider, financial adviser, broker, or insurer. We do not issue loans, extend credit, determine interest rates, approve applications, or guarantee funding outcomes. Our role is strictly limited to that of a neutral digital facilitator and informational platform.

Section 1: Binding Agreement and Unconditional Acceptance

1.1 Acceptance Through Use

These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding and enforceable contract between you (“User”) and Mint Ninety Six Pty Ltd.

By accessing, browsing, registering, submitting loan or credit enquiries, uploading personal or financial information, clicking any button indicating acceptance, or otherwise using the platform located at mint96.com (the “Platform”), you irrevocably and unconditionally agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety.

This Agreement has the same legal force and effect as a written contract executed with a physical signature.

If you do not agree to these terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to immediately cease all use of the Platform.

1.2 Legal Capacity

You represent and warrant that you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Possess full legal capacity under Australian law
  • Are not prohibited from entering into binding contracts

If acting on behalf of a business or legal entity, you warrant that you have full authority to bind that entity to this Agreement.

1.3 Electronic Contract Recognition

This Agreement is an electronic contract formed in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth). Any electronic action signifying consent constitutes your legal signature.

Section 2: Definitions

  • Company: Mint Ninety Six Pty Ltd., its affiliates, officers, directors, contractors, successors, and assigns
  • Platform: mint96.com and all related systems, software, APIs, dashboards, and communications
  • Services: Digital facilitation of credit enquiries, loan-related information, and connections with third-party lenders
  • Lender-Partner: Any independent third-party lender, financier, or credit provider
  • Credit Opportunity: Any potential loan, financing, or credit product offered by a third party
  • User: Any individual or entity accessing or interacting with the Platform
  • Content: All text, data, estimates, calculators, illustrative figures, AI-generated content, and third-party information

Section 3: Nature of the Platform

3.1 Neutral Credit Facilitator

You acknowledge that Mint96 is a neutral digital intermediary only.

We:

  • Do not provide loans or credit
  • Do not approve or decline applications
  • Do not set interest rates, fees, or repayment terms
  • Do not guarantee funding, approval, or outcomes

All credit products are provided exclusively by third-party lenders.

3.2 No Lending, Brokering, or Advisory Status

Mint96 is NOT:

  • A bank or authorised deposit-taking institution
  • A licensed credit provider or credit representative
  • A financial adviser or broker
  • A guarantor or insurer

Any use of terms such as “loan,” “borrow,” “credit,” or “funding” is descriptive only and does not imply that the Company is providing regulated financial services.

3.3 No Agency or Fiduciary Relationship

Nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the Company and any User or Lender-Partner.

3.4 No Guarantee of Approval or Funding

Mint96 makes no representations or guarantees regarding:

  • Loan approval
  • Creditworthiness assessments
  • Interest rates or fees
  • Funding timelines
  • Rejection or acceptance outcomes

All credit decisions are made solely by third-party lenders.

Section 4: User Obligations

4.1 Accurate Information

You are solely responsible for providing complete, accurate, and lawful information, including:

  • Personal details
  • Income and employment information
  • Financial history
  • Supporting documentation

You bear full liability for misrepresentation or omission.

4.2 Lawful Use

You must not use the Platform to:

  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Attempt fraud or identity misrepresentation
  • Circumvent credit checks or eligibility requirements

4.3 Compliance With Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable:

  • Australian laws
  • Consumer credit regulations
  • Anti-fraud and identity laws

Section 5: Estimates, Calculators, and Payments

5.1 Non-Binding Illustrations

Any loan calculators, repayment estimates, or figures displayed are illustrative only and non-binding. Actual loan terms are determined solely by the lender.

5.2 Third-Party Payments

Any fees or payments processed via the Platform may be handled by third-party providers. Mint96 is not responsible for:

  • Payment failures
  • Fees or charges
  • Refund disputes

Section 6: Disclaimers

6.1 As-Is Disclaimer

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

6.2 Third-Party Content Disclaimer

All credit offers, terms, and lender information originate from third parties. We do not verify or guarantee their accuracy.

6.3 AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Some Content may be generated using automated or AI-based systems and is illustrative only. You must independently verify all information before making financial decisions.

Section 7: Limitation of Liability

7.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MINT96 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Loan rejection or non-approval
  • Financial loss
  • Interest rate changes
  • Credit score impacts
  • Indirect, consequential, or punitive damages

7.2 Liability Cap

If liability is imposed despite the above, total liability is strictly limited to the lesser of:

  • AUD $20, or
  • Fees paid to Mint96 in the preceding three (3) months

Section 8: Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mint96 from any claims arising from:

  • False insinuations
  • Breach of this Agreement
  • Misrepresentation of financial information
  • Disputes with third-party lenders

Section 9: Intellectual Property

All Platform content, branding, software, and systems are the exclusive property of Mint Ninety Six Pty Ltd.

User-submitted information may be stored, processed, and transmitted as necessary to provide Services, without compensation.

Section 10: Dispute Resolution

10.1 Mandatory Arbitration

ALL DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION.

10.2 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia.

10.3 Venue

Arbitration shall be seated in Sydney, New South Wales, conducted in English.

10.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS.

Section 11: Miscellaneous

  • Severability: Invalid clauses do not affect remaining provisions
  • Entire Agreement: Supersedes all prior agreements
  • Force Majeure: No liability for events beyond reasonable control
  • Assignment: Company may assign freely; Users may not

Final Acknowledgment

BY USING THE PLATFORM, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU:

  • HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT
  • HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE
  • ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SEEKING CREDIT AND LOAN OPPORTUNITIES