Amarket – Website Terms of Use
1. Introduction
Welcome to Amarket.co.nz (the “Website”). These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your use of the Website, its content, and all services offered through it. By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, as they may be updated from time to time. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
2. Legal Compliance
These Terms are written in accordance with New Zealand law, including but not limited to the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. While these laws provide consumers with specific rights in relation to products and services, these Terms primarily govern your use of the Website and its content.
3. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, product descriptions, software, and the design and layout of the Website, is the intellectual property of Amarket or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited Licence: Amarket grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and make personal use of the Website. You are not permitted to download (other than page caching), modify, or make any commercial use of the Website or its content, or to use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools without our express written consent.
- User-Generated Content: If you post, upload, or submit any content to the Website (such as reviews or comments), you grant Amarket a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You also grant Amarket the right to use the name that you submit in connection with such content. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all the rights to the content you post and that the content is accurate, does not violate these Terms, and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behaviour includes:
- Using the Website to transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise unlawful.
- Introducing or uploading any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Website.
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, or any user accounts.
- Engaging in any conduct that is misleading or deceptive.
5. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. Amarket has no control over the content of these external websites and is not responsible for their availability, content, or any damages or loss caused by your use of them.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- Website Availability: Amarket does not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment due to your use of the Website.
- Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate information, the content on the Website is for general information purposes only and is not intended to be legal, financial, or professional advice. You should not rely on the information without seeking appropriate advice.
- Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Amarket will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the Website or any linked third-party websites.
7. Privacy
- Personal Information: Amarket is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect, use, and store your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
- Cookies: The Website uses cookies to enhance your Browse experience. By using the Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Amarket, its directors, employees, and agents, from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees on a solicitor/client basis) arising from your breach of these Terms or your use of the Website.
9. Changes to Terms
Amarket reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: sales@amarket.co.nz.