The Free Social Media Contract serves as the primary legal framework governing the relationship between social media platforms and their users in Australia. This document is essential for platforms offering free social media services to Australian users, ensuring compliance with local regulations including the Privacy Act 1988, Online Safety Act 2021, and Australian Consumer Law. The contract covers crucial aspects such as user rights and obligations, content ownership, data protection, platform rules, and termination conditions. It's designed to protect both the platform provider and users while maintaining transparency and fairness in social media interactions. The agreement is particularly important given the increasing scrutiny of social media platforms and the evolving digital landscape in Australia.

1. Parties: Identification of the service provider and the user entering into the agreement

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the social media service

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Service Description: Detailed description of the social media platform and features provided

5. User Account and Registration: Requirements and process for creating and maintaining a user account

6. User Obligations: User responsibilities, acceptable use policies, and behavior guidelines

7. Content Rights and Licensing: Ownership of user-generated content and licenses granted to the platform

8. Privacy and Data Protection: How user data is collected, used, stored, and protected

9. Platform Rules: Community guidelines and content moderation policies

10. Intellectual Property: Protection of platform's IP and handling of third-party IP rights

11. Disclaimers and Limitations: Platform's liability limitations and service availability disclaimers

12. Termination: Conditions for account termination by either party

13. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and amendments