1. Introduction

Welcome to the Kaingaroa Tipu Limited (“Kaingaroa Tipu”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) website at www.kt.co.nz (“Website”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

We may amend these Terms at any time by publishing an updated version on the Website. Any changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Changes to the Website

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website (including access, content, or functionality) at any time without prior notice.

3. Permitted and Prohibited Use

You may use the Website only in accordance with these Terms and applicable law.

Permitted Use:

  • You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • You may print or download a single copy of content for your own lawful use.

Prohibited Use:

You must not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or otherwise use any Website content for commercial or public purposes without our prior written consent.
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
    Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or any network connected to it (including through hacking, introducing malware, or overloading systems).
  • Post, transmit, or otherwise make available any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, misleading, or infringes another person’s rights.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers or systems.
  • Use automated tools (such as bots or scrapers) to collect data from the Website.
  • Link to or frame the Website without our prior written permission.

You must use the Website in a lawful, respectful, and responsible manner at all times.

4. Additional Terms

Certain areas or services on the Website may be subject to specific terms and conditions. If those terms conflict with these Terms, the specific terms will prevail.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, software, and data, is owned or licensed by Kaingaroa Tipu and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You obtain no ownership or intellectual property rights in the Website or its content. We may revoke this licence and restrict your access at any time.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may include links to external websites for your convenience. These links do not signify our endorsement, and we have no control over or responsibility for the content or operation of those websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms and policies.

7. Linking to Our Website

You may not link to, frame, or represent the Website or its content as your own without our prior written consent. We may withdraw permission to link at any time.

8. Privacy and Data Use

We collect, use, and protect personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to our collection and use of information as described therein.

We may use cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Submissions and Feedback

If you submit or upload any materials to the Website (including comments, feedback, or other content) (“submissions”), you retain ownership of your material but grant Kaingaroa Tipu a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute those submissions for any purpose.

You warrant that your submissions do not infringe any third-party rights or contain unlawful or harmful material. We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove submissions at our discretion.

10. Suspension or Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or engaged in inappropriate conduct.

11. Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for general informational purposes only. Kaingaroa Tipu makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the Website or its content. Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

12. Limitation of Liability

As far as the law allows, Kaingaroa Tipu is not liable for any loss, damage, or expense (including indirect or consequential loss) arising from your use of this Website or reliance on its content.

You agree to indemnify Kaingaroa Tipu for any claims, losses, or costs (including legal fees) that arise from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

13. Data Security

While we take reasonable measures to protect information, we do not guarantee that the Website or data transmission is secure or free from unauthorised access. Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures, including antivirus protection.

14. International Use

This Website is controlled and operated from New Zealand and governed by New Zealand law. Accessing the Website from locations where its content is illegal is prohibited. Users accessing the Website from outside New Zealand do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

15. Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Kaingaroa Tipu.

16. General

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be replaced by one that reflects the original intent as closely as possible, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

Failure by Kaingaroa Tipu to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Kaingaroa Tipu regarding use of the Website.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Questions or Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Website or these Terms of Use, please contact us or email us info@kt.co.nz.

If you identify an error or issue on the Website, please notify us, and we will use reasonable efforts to address it within a reasonable timeframe.