Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions - North Taranaki Home Educators Website

Welcome to the North Taranaki Home Educators website! By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this website.

These Terms and Conditions apply to the website and any associated services provided by North Taranaki Home Educators, a homeschooling organisation based in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as any other applicable laws and regulations. If you are using this website on behalf of an organisation, you are agreeing to these Terms on behalf of that organisation, and you represent and warrant that you have the authority to do so.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website in a manner consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You may not:

Use the website in any way that could disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use of the website.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or network.
Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper functioning of the website.
Submit any harmful or unlawful content, including viruses, malware, or any content that violates the rights of others.

3. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content available on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, and software, is the property of North Taranaki Home Educators or its content providers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, display, perform, or otherwise exploit any of the content without the prior written permission of North Taranaki Home Educators.

4. User-Generated Content

By submitting any content (such as comments, forum posts, or any other materials) to our website, you grant North Taranaki Home Educators a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content on our website and other platforms associated with our organisation.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit is original, non-infringing on the rights of others, and not harmful or defamatory.

5. Account Registration and Security

Certain areas of the website may require you to create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
Maintain the confidentiality of your account information, including your username and password.
Immediately notify us if you believe your account has been compromised or if there is any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information on this website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how your personal information is handled.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that North Taranaki Home Educators is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites.

8. Disclaimers

While we make every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, reliable, and up-to-date, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content. This website and all its contents are provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, North Taranaki Home Educators will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website, its content, or any other related services. This includes, but is not limited to, any loss of profits, loss of data, or interruption to services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless North Taranaki Home Educators, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revisions. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our sole discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason. Upon termination, you must immediately cease using the website.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be exclusively brought in the courts located in New Plymouth, New Zealand.