Terms of Use
Last updated: June 2025
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise ("NZTE", "we", "our", or "us") websites, including our social media channels ("our websites"). References to "you" or "your" mean any users of our websites. NZTE includes its subsidiaries where applicable. These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
By accessing or using our websites, you agree to these Terms of Use in full. If you do not accept them, you must discontinue use of our websites immediately.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in our websites and content belong to NZTE or our licensors. This includes our name, logo, trademarks, and all website materials.
Except as expressly permitted in writing, you must not:
- distribute, copy, or use any part of our websites for commercial purposes;
- incorporate our website content into other works or websites;
- reproduce, store, or transmit any content electronically or otherwise;
- use or reproduce our trademarks or logos without prior written consent.
Our logo is protected intellectual property. Permission for use must be requested by contacting [email protected].
You may print, save, or share extracts of our website content for personal or internal business use, provided you:
- retain all copyright and proprietary notices; and
- comply with these Terms of Use.
Third-party Content and Links
Our websites may contain links to third-party websites and content ("linked sites" and "third-party information"). We do not verify or endorse such content and disclaim responsibility for its accuracy, reliability, or legality. Access and use of third-party content are at your own risk.
Links to Our Websites
You may link to our websites provided:
- our websites open in full screen, not framed;
- you do not misrepresent your relationship with NZTE; and
- you remove any links upon our request.
We may refuse or revoke linking permission at our sole discretion. You are responsible for any consequences arising from links you create to our websites and indemnify us for any related claims or liabilities.
Posting Content
Where functionality allows you to post on our websites, you must not upload content that:
- is defamatory, unlawful, misleading, offensive, or harmful;
- violates intellectual property or confidentiality rights;
- introduces malware or harmful code.
We do not actively monitor or endorse user-generated content and reserve the right to remove it without notice.
By posting content, you grant NZTE a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, copy, publish, and distribute your content unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Advertisers
Any dealings between you and advertisers on our websites are solely your responsibility. NZTE accepts no liability for any such interactions or resulting losses.
Registration
When registering on our websites, you must provide accurate, current information. We may reject or cancel registrations at our discretion. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.
Disclaimers
We strive to ensure website information is accurate and up to date but make no warranties as to its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any purpose. Use of our websites and content is at your own risk.
We do not warrant that our websites are free from viruses or malicious code. We are not responsible for any resulting damage or losses.
We reserve the right to modify website content at any time without notice. Availability of our websites may be interrupted from time to time.
We do not provide financial advice or recommend specific transactions or strategies. You should seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on information obtained from our websites.
Templates or tools provided on our websites are for guidance only and not a substitute for legal or business advice.
Where websites are used for business purposes, you acknowledge that the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnity
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for loss or damage arising from your use of our websites. You agree to indemnify us against all claims, damages, and expenses arising from any breach of these Terms of Use by you.
Amendments
We may update these Terms of Use at any time by posting a revised version. Continued use of our websites following updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts. NZTE may pursue legal action in any competent jurisdiction if necessary.
If you access our websites from outside New Zealand, you are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use or our websites, please contact us at [email protected].