These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Holiday-In-Waikato website at holiday-in-waikato.com (the "Service"). The Service is operated by Holiday-In-Waikato ("we", "us", "our"), based at 26 Berkley Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand. By using the Service you agree to these Terms.
1. Definitions
1.1 "Service" means the Holiday-In-Waikato website, its content, and any related features.
1.2 "User", "you" means any person who accesses the Service.
1.3 "Content" means all text, images, graphics and other material made available through the Service.
1.4 "Attractions" means the third-party destinations, businesses and landmarks described editorially on the Service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
2.1 By accessing or using the Service you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.
2.2 The Service is intended for a general audience. If you are under 18, you should review these Terms with a parent or guardian.
3. Description of Service
3.1 Holiday-In-Waikato is an independent editorial travel guide providing information about attractions in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It is provided for general information only.
3.2 We are not a travel agency or tour operator. We do not sell tickets, take bookings, or provide travel services. We do not collect payment for any attraction.
4. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses
4.1 You agree not to use the Service in any unlawful way or in a manner that could damage, disable or impair it.
4.2 You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service, its servers, or any connected systems; nor use automated means to scrape or harvest Content without our written consent.
4.3 You must not reproduce, republish or redistribute our Content except as permitted in section 5.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 All Content on the Service, including original text and imagery, is owned by or licensed to Holiday-In-Waikato and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
5.2 You may view and share links to the Service for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use requires our prior written permission.
5.3 Place names, film titles and trade marks referenced editorially remain the property of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive and informational purposes only.
6. Third-Party Attractions & Links
6.1 Information about Attractions is editorial and may change. Hours, prices, availability and access conditions are set by the relevant operators, not by us.
6.2 The Service may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies or practices of those websites. Always confirm details with the official operator before travelling.
7. Termination
7.1 We may suspend or withdraw all or part of the Service at any time without notice.
7.2 We may restrict your access if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The service and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the information about any attraction is current, complete or error-free, or that the service will be uninterrupted or secure. To the extent permitted by law, including the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 where it applies, all statutory guarantees that cannot lawfully be excluded remain in force.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, holiday-in-waikato and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for any loss arising from your reliance on information in the service, your visit to any attraction, or any travel decision made using the service. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
10. Changes to These Terms
10.1 We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest version. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
11.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. The courts of New Zealand have non-exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from them.
11.2 If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect (severability).
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to support@holiday-in-waikato.com, or by post to Holiday-In-Waikato, 26 Berkley Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand.
See also our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.