Website Terms of Use

Welcome to The Academy’s website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy govern The Academy’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

1. Use of Website

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.

Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.

2. User Conduct

A "User" refers to any individual who accesses, browses, or interacts with the Website, its services, and the content available on it.

When using this website, Users agree not to:

Accessing and using the Website does not require prior registration, except for certain services where registration and acceptance of specific terms and conditions are necessary. Users may be required to provide certain information or agree to additional terms for these services.

The Academy reserves the right to review and remove any User-generated content, including comments and posts, that violates current legislation, infringes on the rights or interests of others, or is deemed inappropriate for publication at the discretion of The Academy.

Opinions expressed by Users through comments, social media interactions, or other participation tools on the Website do not necessarily reflect the views of The Academy. The Academy is not responsible for any such opinions or content shared by Users, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Users are prohibited from using the Website or its content for unlawful purposes or in ways that contravene these terms or current legislation. This includes actions that may harm the rights and interests of others, damage, disable, overload, or impair the functionality of the Website, or interfere with the normal operation of the Website's content, computer systems, or any files and data stored on The Academy’s or third parties' systems.

The Academy is not liable for any misuse of the Website by Users or for the availability and continuity of access to its content. Users are responsible for ensuring their actions comply with these terms and applicable laws.

The inclusion of any form of advertising within the services provided on this Website is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorised by The Academy. Users must not insert, link, or mention advertisements in any part of the Website.

Users are accountable for any damages resulting from violations of these terms, misuse of the Website or its content, or failure to adhere to applicable legislation, both at national and international levels.

Access to the Website by minors is considered to be authorised by their parents, guardians, or legal representatives, who are responsible for any actions taken by minors as Users of the Website and for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

3. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Please review these policies to understand our practices.

4. Limitation of Liability

The Academy will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the website, including but not limited to any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and virus checks to satisfy your particular requirements for the accuracy and security of data input and output.

5. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

6. Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights

The Academy owns or holds the necessary licences for the intellectual and industrial property rights associated with the content and materials available on this website. Access to the website does not grant users any rights over these properties. Users are not permitted to copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content, information, software, products, or services obtained from the website without prior written consent from The Academy.

Any removal, circumvention, or manipulation of copyright notices, trademarks, or other identifying information embedded in the website’s content is strictly prohibited. Additionally, it is forbidden to employ any technical measures or information systems to bypass or interfere with content protection mechanisms or identification systems.

The use of The Academy’s domain names or associated domains in connection with any content, products, or services not owned by The Academy is prohibited if such use is likely to cause confusion among users. The Academy reserves the right to enforce its intellectual and industrial property rights within its commercial activities and related fields, including the prevention of the use of similar domain names that may mislead or confuse users regarding the origin of services or content.

7. Changes to These Terms

The Academy reserves the right to change these terms of use at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

8. Governing Law

These terms of use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at privacy@theacademy.ac.nz.

This policy is subject to change. Any modifications will be communicated via our website. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Last updated August 2024