By submitting performance data to the Australian Wagyu Association and participating the Wagyu Breeding Value (WBV) Evaluation, the Member agrees to the following Terms and Conditions. A material breach of these conditions may result in suspension or cancellation of access to genetic evaluation services.

1.Introduction
1.1 The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) provides the WBV evaluation for registered Wagyu and Wagyu-influenced cattle.
1.2 The Evaluation uses advanced statistical methodologies to calculate WBVs from data collected by Members, including but not limited to pedigree, parentage, performance, carcase, reproductive and genomic information.

2. Use of Information
2.1 The Member authorises and grants permission for all pedigree, parentage, genomic and performance data submitted to the Australian Wagyu Association to be combined with data submitted by other Members for the purpose of evaluating the genetics of Wagyu cattle.
2.2 The Member authorises and grants permission for the Australian Wagyu Association to use submitted data for research, development and genetic improvement initiatives conducted by the Association or approved third-party organisations for the benefit of the Wagyu breed and AWA Members.

3. Collection of Information
3.1 The Member warrants that all performance data, including but not limited to calving, liveweight, carcase, and fertility records submitted to the Australian Wagyu Association has been collected in accordance with current AWA data collection protocols and guidelines (protocols and guidelines are included the AWA Knowledge Centre
3.2 Specifically for carcase performance data (e.g. carcase weight, marbling score, eye muscle area), the Member warrants that data supplied to the AWA is a true and accurate copy of the carcase data feedback supplied by the processor including being aligned to the correct Wagyu or Wagyu influenced animal.
3.3 The Member warrants that all submitted data has been collected using appropriate, calibrated and correctly functioning equipment and systems.
3.4 The Member warrants that contemporary groups will be managed in such a way as to ensure that all animals allocated to a particular group have an equal opportunity to express their genetic potential. Animals receiving preferential treatment, or animals that are sick or otherwise disadvantaged, shall be identified through appropriate management grouping records that is submitted with performance data.
3.5 Performance data will only be accepted for animals, if they are owned by the submitting Member at the performance measurement date.

4. Publication of Wagyu Breeding Values
4.1 The Member authorises and grants permission for the Australian Wagyu Association to publish outputs from the WBV Evaluation, including but not limited to Wagyu Breeding Values (WBVs), Selection Indexes and Accuracy values, on the AWA website, AWA Helical database and other Association publications.
4.2 When displaying outputs from the Wagyu Breeding Value Evaluation and associated genetic evaluation services, including sale catalogues, websites, advertisements and promotional materials, the Member warrants that:

4.2.1WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values will be clearly identified as outputs of the AWA’s WBV Evaluation.
4.2.2 WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values displayed will be current and accurate.
4.2.3 A consistent set of WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values will be displayed for all animals within a sale offering or publication.
4.2.4 All WBVs and Selection Index values less than zero (0) will be displayed with a clear negative (-) sign where applicable.
4.2.5 The analysis in which the WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values have been calculated will be clearly identified (for example, “WBV Publication Date 2026-06-25”).
4.2.6 Appropriate explanatory notes and breed benchmark tables will be displayed alongside the WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values.
4.2.7 Parental or ancestor WBVs, or calculated mid-parent WBVs, shall not be used in lieu of individual animal WBVs.
4.2.8 Where other information is displayed in association with WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values, including phenotypic records, carcase measurements or overseas genetic evaluations, it shall be clearly differentiated and identified as not being WBV Evaluation outputs.
4.2.9 The following statement will be displayed alongside the WBVs, Selection Indexes and Accuracy values:

The Wagyu Breeding Values and Selection Indexes contained within this publication were calculated from data supplied to the Australian Wagyu Association by Members and/or third parties. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the data, the Australian Wagyu Association, its officers and employees assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the Wagyu Breeding Values or Selection Indexes, nor for the outcome (including consequential loss) of any action taken based upon the information presented in this publication.

5. Fees
The Member agrees to pay all fees, charges and levies relating to Wagyu Breeding Value Evaluation services, genomic evaluations and associated programs as prescribed by the Australian Wagyu Association from time to time.

6. Intellectual Property
6.1 The Australian Wagyu Association acknowledges that the Member retains ownership of the original pedigree, genomic and performance data submitted by the Member.
6.2 The Member irrevocably authorises the Australian Wagyu Association to retain copies of all submitted data for inclusion in genetic evaluation systems, benchmarking databases, research projects and commercial applications, even if the Member subsequently ceases participation in the Wagyu Breeding Value Evaluation.
6.3 Upon written request, the Australian Wagyu Association will use reasonable efforts to provide the Member with copies of their submitted data in electronic format.
6.4 The Member acknowledges that the Australian Wagyu Association retains all intellectual property rights in the outputs of genetic evaluation systems, including but not limited to Wagyu Breeding Values (WBVs), Selection Indexes, Genetic evaluation outputs, Genomic evaluation outputs.

7. Disclaimer
7.1 The Australian Wagyu Association may rely upon third-party software providers, genomic service providers, laboratories and specialist contractors in the delivery of genetic evaluation services. The Association does not warrant the accuracy of third-party systems.
7.2 The Australian Wagyu Association does not directly supervise or independently audit all pedigree, performance, carcase, fertility or genomic data collection undertaken by Members or third parties.
7.3 Wagyu Breeding Values and Selection Indexes provide estimates of an animal’s genetic merit based upon available information and should not be relied upon as guarantees of future performance.
7.4 The Australian Wagyu Association, its officers, directors and employees assume no responsibility for losses arising from reliance upon genetic evaluation outputs.

8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 The Member acknowledges and agrees that the Australian Wagyu Association has not made any, and hereby excludes, all warranties, terms, conditions or undertakings, whether express or implied, written or oral, statutory or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose in respect of the provision of genetic evaluation services.
8.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Australian Wagyu Association shall not be liable for any consequential, special, indirect or incidental loss, damage, cost or expense (including, without limitation, Loss of profit, Loss of revenue, Loss of data, Loss of business opportunity, Loss of genetic opportunity, Loss of anticipated earnings, Economic loss of any kind, Loss of goodwill) arising from participation in, or reliance upon, the Wagyu Breeding Value Evaluation or associated genetic evaluation services.

Member Acknowledgement
By submitting performance data and participating in the WBV Evaluation and associated Australian Wagyu Association genetic evaluation services, the Member acknowledges that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined herein, and with all current Australian Wagyu Association rules, by-laws, data collection protocols, policies and fee schedules.