Welcome to restaurantNZ! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at https://restaurantnz.net ("Website"). Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Website, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

2. Eligibility

To use this Website, you must be at least 18 years old or have the involvement of a parent or guardian. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this agreement.

3. Use of the Website

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 behavior includes:

• Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Transmitting viruses or malicious code
• Attempting to hack or disrupt the Website
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms.

4. Restaurant Listings and Reviews

User-Generated Content: Users may submit reviews, ratings, photos, and comments ("Content"). You are solely responsible for your Content. We may monitor, edit, or remove Content that we believe violates these Terms.

• Ownership: By submitting Content, you grant restaurantNZ a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content.
• Accuracy: We do our best to ensure the information listed (e.g. restaurant details, hours, menus) is accurate, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Restaurant owners are encouraged to claim and manage their listings.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Website (including text, graphics, logos, images, and software) is the property of restaurantNZ or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission.

6. Account Registration (if applicable)

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may include links to external websites not controlled by restaurantNZ. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website or any content, including its accuracy, reliability, or availability.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, restaurantNZ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless restaurantNZ, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to the Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Website, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or restaurantNZ.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📍 Address: Auckland, New Zealand

Thank you for using restaurantNZ. We’re excited to help you discover and share New Zealand’s best dining experiences!