Website Terms and Conditions
1. Website Terms
This website is owned and operated by Sharp Tudhope Lawyers (Sharp Tudhope). By using this website and related services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (Terms), and the Sharp Tudhope Lawyers Privacy Policy, which can be found here. Should you not wish to be bound by these Terms and the Privacy Policy at any stage when using this website, you must discontinue your use of this website immediately.
2. Amendments
Sharp Tudhope may vary any of these Terms or any of the information contained on this website at any time, without notice. Therefore, it is recommended that you periodically review this website for any changes should they occur.
3. Information
Sharp Tudhope will strive to ensure the information on this website is up to date and accurate at all times. However, while Sharp Tudhope will use reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information, Sharp Tudhope will provide no warranty regarding the information that can be found on this website to the extent permitted by law.
4. System Protection
Sharp Tudhope will not be liable for any interference with or damage to your computer systems which may occur in connection with the use of the Sharp Tudhope website or linked websites. It is your responsibility to take precautions to ensure that the information you select for your use from this website is free of viruses or any other forms of interference (such as which may damage your computer systems).
5. Privacy Policy
Sharp Tudhope is aware that privacy is of the utmost importance to clients. For that reason, information will only be collected in accordance with the Sharp Tudhope Lawyers Privacy Policy. The Sharp Tudhope Lawyers Privacy Policy outlines:
(a) the purpose for which personal information is collected;
(b) how personal information is collected and stored;
(c) how you may request access to and correct your personal information;
(d) when personal information may be disclosed to third parties; and
(e) how you can lodge a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information under the Privacy Act 2020.
In responding to any such request to change or access information, Sharp Tudhope may charge a reasonable fee for any costs incurred. This will be disclosed to you prior to any access being given, change being made, or cost incurred.
If you have any concerns about privacy, please contact the Privacy Officer using the details provided in the Sharp Tudhope Lawyers Privacy Policy.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless indicated, all intellectual property rights (including all copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights relating to Sharp Tudhope) in this website, all material made available on this website (including logos, graphics, articles, and images), and all derivative works based thereon, are owned by Sharp Tudhope.
You are granted a limited licence (Licence) for the purpose of accessing and using this website for your personal use. No part of this website, including but not limited to, the texts, logos and images may be copied, extracted, reproduced or distributed in any form whatsoever, without written consent from Sharp Tudhope. Any such unauthorised use in contravention of these Terms will result in termination of the Licence immediately and may result in civil and criminal penalties.
You agree to fully indemnify Sharp Tudhope for any loss or damage of any kind which may result because of your breach of the Licence. This will include, but is not limited to loss of profits, business or goodwill in respect of any third-party claims against Sharp Tudhope, any of its related parties, employees, contractors or agents.
For any information published on this website that does not belong to Sharp Tudhope, your rights in connection with that material will be determined by the copyright of the relevant owner.
7. Sharp Tudhope Liability Excluded
By using this website, you acknowledge and accept that it is at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to any terms which cannot be excluded by law, in no event shall Sharp Tudhope be liable for any indirect, direct, or consequential loss, damage or expense, that may be suffered due to your use, or access to, this website or any linked websites and/or the materials and information contained on it, or as a result of the inaccessibility of this website and/or the fact that certain materials or information contained on it may be incorrect, incomplete, out of date, or not fit for purpose. All warranties in this respect will be excluded to the fullest extent possible. Sharp Tudhope will also not accept responsibility for any changes to this website in the unlikely situation they are made by an unauthorised person. The limitations and exclusions in this clause will apply regardless of whether the liability arises on a contractual, tortious, equitable or any other basis.
8. Limitation of Liability
If for any reason the limitations and exclusions of liability contained in these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable and Sharp Tudhope becomes liable for any loss or damage that would have otherwise been excluded, the maximum liability of Sharp Tudhope will be limited to NZD$100. This limitation of liability will apply regardless of whether the liability arises on a contractual, tortious, equitable or any other basis and in respect of any loss, damage or injury that may result from your access and/or use of this website.
9. Use of Cookies
Cookies may also be used to collect personal information from you. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that are translated to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser to enable Sharp Tudhope to recognise you whenever you access this website and therefore better personalise your experience with this website. A cookie identifies your computer and not you personally. The help browser on your browser’s toolbar should tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to receive notifications from the browser when you receive a new cookie, or how to disable cookies altogether. If you do not allow the use of cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of this website.
10. Statistics
Although Sharp Tudhope may use and publish non-personal aggregate statistics and group data relating to the use and access of this website by different people, subject to the further terms of the Privacy Policy, Sharp Tudhope will not share or make public, information about you without receiving your prior permission.
11. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites which are not under the control of Sharp Tudhope. These Terms must be read alongside the relevant terms and conditions governing the use of said third-party websites (such as Facebook and Instagram) as published by the relevant third-party website. By accessing a third-party website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of that third-party website, particularly where they are in inconsistent with these Terms.
As the content and maintenance of third-party websites is out of the control of Sharp Tudhope, you must be aware that Sharp Tudhope is not responsible for the content, use or privacy practices of such third-party websites. Any link to a third-party website should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by Sharp Tudhope of the information, materials or otherwise which may be contained on it. These Terms and the Privacy Policy will not apply in these circumstances.
12. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
Your use of this website and these Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.
13. Severability
If any of these Terms are held to be unenforceable, void or invalid for any reason, such provision shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms and the remaining Terms shall continue in full force, unaffected.
14. Queries
Should you have any queries regarding the above Terms, please do not hesitate to contact Sharp Tudhope using any of the contact details on this website.