Last updated: August 2025

Advantage Business (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates https://www.advantagebusiness.co.nz/ (our “website”).

These Terms of Use apply to all users of the Advantage Business website and any associated digital platforms operated by Advantage Business (“our websites”, “this website”). Advantage Business (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates https://www.advantagebusiness.co.nz/ (our “website”). References to ‘you’ or ‘your’ are to users.

These Terms of Use incorporate our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (if applicable).

By viewing or using our websites, you agree to these Terms of Use without qualification. If you do not agree, you must stop accessing and using our websites.

Copyright and limited reproduction notices

Nothing in these Terms of Use or your use of our websites grants you any rights in the intellectual property that we own or license. In particular, you acknowledge and agree that the Advantage Business name and logo belong to us, and any other trademarks on our websites belong to us or our affiliates.

Copyright and intellectual property laws protect all content on our website.

Our content is protected by copyright law and must not be copied or republished, online or offline, without our express written permission, even if credit is given.

We do welcome relevant brand-aligned exposure, provided it is done respectfully and with our prior agreement.

If you would like to reference our content, we ask that you:

• Email us to request permission.
• Clearly, credit Advantage Business as the original source; and
• Include a link to the original article or page on our website.

This kind of exposure can be mutually beneficial, and we’re always open to building visibility through the right channels. Let us know how you plan to use our content, and we’ll confirm what’s okay.

Unless we specify otherwise in writing, you must not:

(a) Distribute or copy any part of our websites for commercial purposes;

(b) Incorporate any part of our websites in any other website or publication (in print or digital form);

(c) Reproduce, transmit or store any part of our websites, including in any other website or digital system; or

(d) Use or reproduce the Advantage Business name, logo or any trademarks appearing on our websites.

Our logo is our intellectual property and may only be used with our express written permission. Please contact dmoran@advantagebusiness.co.nz to request permission.

You may print, download to your device, or share extracts from our websites for personal or internal business use, provided that you:

(a) Retain all relevant copyright and proprietary notices on each copy; and

(b) Use the material in a manner consistent with these Terms of Use.

Linking by us or inclusion of third-party material

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Advantage Business. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You use third-party information or linked sites at your own risk.

Linking by you

You may link from your website to our websites. However, we reserve the right to request that you remove such links at any time.

You must not:

(a) Frame any part of our websites with advertising or other revenue-generating content;

(b) Modify, alter, or interfere with any material on our websites.

If you create a link to our website, you are responsible for its consequences and agree to indemnify us against any resulting claims or losses.

Your link must:

• Open our website in full screen (not in a frame);
• Not misrepresent your relationship with us; and
• Not refer to Advantage Business as a partner unless we have agreed in writing.

Posting content on our websites

Where our websites allow user-generated content (e.g. comments or form inputs), you must not post anything that:

(a) Is defamatory, obscene, threatening, untrue or unlawful;

(b) Breaches any intellectual property or privacy rights;

(c) Contains viruses or malicious code.

We do not monitor or moderate all user content but reserve the right to remove anything that breaches these terms.

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide licence to use, reproduce and publish that content unless otherwise agreed.

Advertisers

Any dealings you have with advertisers featured on our websites are solely between you and the advertiser. We are not responsible or liable for any part of such interactions.

Registration

Where registration is required to access parts of our websites, you must provide accurate and up-to-date information. We may reject or revoke your registration at our discretion.

You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and must not share them with others. You are responsible for all activity conducted under your account.

Disclaimers

We take reasonable care to ensure the information on our websites is accurate and up to date, but we make no guarantees and disclaim any warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Use of our websites is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any adverse outcomes resulting from use of our content.

We do not guarantee our websites are free of viruses or malicious code and we are not liable for any resulting damage.

We may update, modify or remove website content at any time without notice.

The information, templates, and tools provided on our websites are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. While we aim to provide helpful and accurate content, you should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional consultation specific to your situation.

If you use our websites for business purposes, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply.

 Limitation of liability and indemnity

In connection with your use of our websites, we:

(a) Exclude all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law;

(b) Will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss (including loss of profit, goodwill, data, or opportunity), whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.

You agree to indemnify us against all costs and losses incurred from any third-party claim arising from your use of our websites or any breach of these Terms of Use.

Amendments

We may update these Terms of Use at any time by posting an updated version on our website. Continued use of our websites after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

If you access our websites from outside New Zealand, you are responsible for compliance with any local laws.

Contact us

If you have any questions or would like to request permission to use our content, please contact:

dmoran@advantagebusiness.co.nz