Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the This is Aotearoa website, managed by ATA Limited, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Use of the Website
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others. You are prohibited from:

• Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website.
• Using the website for any illegal or unauthorised purpose.
• Transmitting any harmful or malicious code.

Intellectual Property
All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of This is Aotearoa or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. 

Copyright
Except where stated, all content (text, images, videos) on this site is the copyright of This is Aotearoa. It may not be reproduced for personal or in-house use without formal permission or charge, with acknowledgement of This is Aotearoa as copyright owners. Contact kiaora@thisisaotearoa.co.nz to enquire.

Storytellers retain ownership and intellectual property rights over their “Story” (the personal narratives and ideas they share), while This is Aotearoa retains copyright over “Materials” including the recordings, edits and footage created during production. This ensures storytellers maintain control over their stories while enabling the campaign to manage and use its production assets. Click here to view our Storyteller Protection Policy.

Storyteller’s Content may be used in the ongoing promotion of This is Aotearoa. This permission is explicitly granted by Storytellers via the submission and/or interview process but can be withdrawn at any time by contacting kiaora@thisisaotearoa.co.nz

Please refer to the Storyteller Protection Policy for your rights.

Resharing Content
This is Aotearoa only licences users to reshare content (including images and video) subject to their adherence to the following conditions of use. By their use of the content (including images), users agree to follow these conditions of use:

• the content must be shared with clear acknowledgement of This is Aotearoa
• the content of this website may not be used for any commercial purpose without permission from This is Aotearoa
• the content (including images and video) may not be re-published in print or electronic form without permission from This is Aotearoa
• users are not permitted to download content (including images and video) in order to mount them on their own servers for public use or for use by a set of subscribers. Downloads of text or images to a server for access by third parties is strictly prohibited. Individuals and institutions are encouraged to make a link to the website or Youtube video subject to our conditions of use.
• It is not in our interest or that of our users to have uncontrolled subsets of our content available elsewhere on the internet. Our content is continuously updated and modified on a regular basis.

Disclaimers
The material provided on this website is intended to share and collect stories from everyday New Zealanders and to provide further information and resources on how to nurture safe, inclusive communities.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information and content set out in this website is accurate.
We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, and we will not be liable for any interruptions or errors.

Limitation of Liability
In no event shall This is Aotearoa be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
This is Aotearoa does not accept any legal liability for any damage or loss that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information contained on this website or any actions taken as a result of the content of this website

Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless This is Aotearoa, ATA Limited, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

Governing Law
The information provided on this website does not replace or alter the laws of New Zealand and other official guidelines or requirements. These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in the courts of New Zealand.
The information provided on the This is Aotearoa website should not be used as a substitute for any other professional advice

Contact information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at kiaora@thisisaotearoa.co.nz