Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website and its services. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept any part of these Terms, you must not use the website. The owners, representatives, editors, publishers, contributors, and associates (“we”, “our”, “us”) may change these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

Use of the Website

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or have consent from a parent or guardian.

Account Registration

Some areas may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current information and update it as needed. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for all activity under your account.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorised purpose or in violation of any law.

• Post, transmit, or make available content that is defamatory, infringing, obscene, offensive, or otherwise unlawful.

• Interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the security or functionality of the website or its services.

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, systems, or networks.

Content and Intellectual Property

Ownership

All website content, including text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of the owners or its content suppliers and protected by intellectual property laws.

Licence

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of your content in any media. You are solely responsible for your content and any consequences of posting or publishing it. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume any responsibility for user-generated content.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed, notify us using the contact form on the website.

Disclaimers

General Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website and all content and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranty, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, availability, accuracy, reliability, or security. We do not warrant that defects will be corrected or that the website, its servers, or emails sent are free from viruses or harmful components.

No Professional Advice

Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, legal, or other advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional before acting on any information from this website.

Accuracy of Information

We strive for accuracy but do not warrant or guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any content. Use the website at your own risk.

Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Accessing such websites is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or use, arising from or related to your use or inability to use the website, its content, or services. Our total liability to you for any claim, regardless of form or cause, is limited to the greater of NZD $100 or the amount you paid (if any) for services in the 12 months prior to the claim.

Technological Risks

We are not liable for loss or damage caused by viruses, cyberattacks, denial-of-service attacks, or any harmful material that may affect your devices or data due to use of the website.

Force Majeure

We are not responsible for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labour disputes, or interruptions in internet or utility services.

Indemnity

Your Responsibility

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website owners, representatives, editors, publishers, contributors, and associates from any claims, losses, damages, expenses, and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, violation of these Terms, infringement of any third-party rights, or any content you submit or post.

Termination

Suspension and Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access at any time, without notice, for any reason including breach of these Terms or applicable law. Upon termination, your rights to use the website cease immediately.

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.

Notice Requirement

Claims and Disputes

You must notify us in writing of any claim or dispute related to these Terms or the website within one year of the event giving rise to the claim. Any claim not raised within this period is waived.

Governing Law

Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by New Zealand law. Any disputes relating to these Terms or the website will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Wellington, New Zealand.

Privacy

Privacy Policy Reference

For information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, refer to our Privacy Policy available on the website.

Contact Us

Communication

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us via the “Contact Us” form on the website.

Last Updated

This Terms and Conditions document was last updated on 1 January 2024.