1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ImmigrationAdvisers.nz (the “Website”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations of New Zealand. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Website.
2. Description of Service
ImmigrationAdvisers.nz provides a directory service that lists licensed immigration advisers and lawyers registered with the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) of New Zealand. Our service is intended for informational purposes only to help users locate licensed immigration professionals.
3. No Professional Advice
The information provided on this Website does not constitute immigration advice, legal advice, or any other form of professional advice. Content on this Website is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer.
Under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, only licensed immigration advisers, lawyers, or exempt persons may provide immigration advice in New Zealand. We strongly recommend that you seek independent professional advice before making any immigration decisions.
4. Accuracy of Information
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information displayed on this Website, including adviser licensing status, we do not warrant or guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any information. Adviser details are sourced from the IAA public register and other publicly available information.
Users should verify the current licensing status of any immigration adviser through the official Immigration Advisers Authority website before engaging their services.
5. No Endorsement
Listing an immigration adviser or lawyer on this Website does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or approval of their services by ImmigrationAdvisers.nz. We do not verify the quality of services provided by listed advisers, nor do we take responsibility for any services rendered by them.
6. User Responsibilities
When using this Website, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when contacting advisers
- Not use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of New Zealand law
- Not attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website
- Not collect or harvest any information from the Website without our consent
- Conduct your own due diligence before engaging any adviser listed
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of ImmigrationAdvisers.nz or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of ImmigrationAdvisers.nz.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (where applicable), ImmigrationAdvisers.nz shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites, including the websites of listed advisers.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our About page.