Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to NZ Senior Culture. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any content provided by NZ Senior Culture ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

Our mission is to provide information about cultural approaches to elderly care in New Zealand, including traditions, multicultural perspectives, and resources for seniors and their families. These Terms are designed to ensure that our platform remains a valuable resource for all users.

2. Use of Our Website

You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. When using our website, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect the rights of other users and third parties
  • Not interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Not attempt to access areas of our website that are not publicly available
  • Not use our website to distribute unsolicited commercial messages or spam
  • Not upload or transmit any malicious code or attempt to harm our systems

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of NZ Senior Culture or our content providers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

You may view, download, and print content from our website for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you:

  • Do not modify the content
  • Do not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices
  • Do not use the content in a way that suggests an association with our organization without prior written consent
  • Do not redistribute the content commercially

4. User Contributions

When you submit content to our website, such as comments, feedback, or registration information, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights to the content you submit
  • The content is accurate and not misleading
  • The content does not violate these Terms, applicable laws, or the rights of any third party
  • The content is not offensive, harmful, or inappropriate

We reserve the right to remove any user-contributed content at our discretion without notice.

5. Registration and Account Security

Some areas of our website may require registration or may otherwise ask you to provide information to participate in certain features or access certain content. If you choose to register, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to update such information to keep it accurate and current.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

6. Privacy Policy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

7. Events and Webinars

We may offer events, webinars, and other programs through our website. Participation in these activities may be subject to additional terms and conditions, which will be disclosed at the time of registration. By participating in such activities, you agree to comply with any applicable additional terms.

8. Third-Party Links and Resources

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content or functionality of these third-party sites and resources, and we are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or reliability. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement or any association with the linked site.

Your use of third-party websites or resources is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those websites.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Our website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may result from your use of our website or your inability to access or use it.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use our website or any content or services provided on our website, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NZ Senior Culture, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms by you or any activity related to your account.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our website after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Material changes to these Terms will be notified to users through a prominent notice on our website.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

All provisions of the Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

NZ Senior Culture
17 Kowhai Street, Mount Eden
Auckland 1024, New Zealand
Phone: +64 21 749 3068
Email: [email protected]

15. Miscellaneous

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and NZ Senior Culture regarding your use of our website and supersede any prior agreements between you and NZ Senior Culture relating to your use of our website.

Last Updated: June 2, 2025