Terms

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Welcome to Marlborough Now. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile app, services, and any content we publish (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.

1. Definitions

• "We", "us", "our", "Marlborough Now" refer to the operator of the Service, Marlborough App Ltd.
• "You", "your" refer to users of the Service.
• "Content" means articles, text, images, video, audio, graphics, data, advertisements, and any other material appearing on the Service.
• "User Content" means comments, posts, uploads or other content submitted by users.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when published on this page. Your continued use of the Service means you accept the updated Terms.

3. Use of Our Service

You may use the Service for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You must not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute our content without permission
• Scrape, data-mine, or use automated tools to access the site without consent
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service for unlawful activity
• Post harmful, defamatory, abusive, misleading, or infringing material

We may suspend or restrict access to any user who breaches these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

All Content on Marlborough Now is protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights owned by us or our licensors.

You may:

• View content for personal use
• Share links to our articles

You may not:

• Reproduce or republish our articles or media without written permission
• Use our logos or branding without a licence
• Create derivative works based on our content

Short excerpts may be used for commentary, academic or non-commercial purposes where legally permitted and with clear attribution.

5. User-Generated Content (Comments & Community Areas)

When you submit comments, posts or other material:

You agree that:

• You have the right to post the content
• The content does not infringe any rights of others
• The content is not defamatory, abusive, illegal, or harmful
• Your content may be publicly visible

You grant us a licence:

By posting User Content, you grant Marlborough Now a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in any media.

Moderation

We may monitor, edit, remove, or disable User Content at our discretion, including where it is:

• Offensive
• Misleading
• Spam
• A breach of these Terms
• A legal or safety concern

We may also block or restrict users who violate these Terms.

6. Advertising, Sponsorship & Affiliate Links

Our Service may include:

• Display advertising
• Sponsored content
• Sponsored articles ("advertorials")
• Promotions or competitions
• Affiliate links
• Third-party content or links

We will identify sponsored content where required. We are not responsible for the accuracy or content of third-party advertising or external websites.

Any dealings you have with advertisers or third parties are solely between you and them.

7. Accuracy & Editorial Responsibility

We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but:

• News can change rapidly
• Mistakes or omissions may occur
• Content may not always be updated

The Service is provided "as is" with no guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or availability.

8. Not Professional Advice

Our content is for general information only. It is not professional, legal, financial, real-estate, medical, or other specialist advice.

You should not rely solely on Marlborough Now content to make important decisions.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Service may link to external sites. We do not control and are not responsible for:

• Their content
• Their accuracy
• Their privacy practices
• Their availability

Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which you should read alongside these Terms.

11. Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will be:

• Uninterrupted
• Error-free
• Available at all times
• Free from viruses or harmful components

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

12. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law:

• We exclude all warranties, representations, and conditions
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Service
• We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damage

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:

• Fraud
• Intentional misconduct
• Any liability that cannot legally be excluded under New Zealand law

13. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damage, or expenses arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your misuse of the Service
• Your User Content
• Any infringement you cause to third-party rights

14. Termination

We may terminate or restrict your access at any time, without notice, if you breach these Terms or if we consider it necessary for security, legal, or operational reasons.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes will be resolved by the New Zealand courts.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, you can contact us at:

Email: hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz
Address: 52 Scott Street, Blenheim