Effective date: 19 December 2025
These Terms of Use apply to your access to and use of stringart.nz (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1) About us
StringArt NZ is a small, independent studio based in New Zealand.
Trading name: StringArt NZ
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Insert postal address]
2) Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time by publishing an updated version on the Website. The version in force at the time you use the Website applies to that use.
3) Using the Website
You agree that you will:
use the Website only for lawful purposes
not interfere with the security, performance, or availability of the Website
not attempt to access areas of the Website you are not authorised to access
We may suspend or restrict access to the Website (or any part of it) at any time if we consider it reasonably necessary (for example, for maintenance, security, or to prevent misuse).
4) Accounts
If you create an account on the Website:
you must provide accurate and current information
you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details
you are responsible for all activity under your account
We may suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe have been used in breach of these Terms of Use.
5) Purchases
If you place an order through the Website, your purchase is also governed by our Terms of Sale (and any other policies displayed at checkout). If there is a conflict between these Terms of Use and the Terms of Sale regarding a purchase, the Terms of Sale will apply.
6) Information on the Website
We aim to keep information on the Website accurate and up to date, but:
content is provided for general information only
images are indicative and screens may display colours differently
availability, pricing, and product details may change
If something on the Website looks incorrect, please contact us.
7) Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, we (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in the Website and its content, including product designs, text, images, graphics, branding, and layout.
You may remind yourself of, view, and print content for your personal, non-commercial use. You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any Website content without our prior written permission.
8) User submissions
If you submit content to us (for example, enquiry messages, reviews, or images for a custom order):
you confirm you have the rights to submit it and that it does not infringe anyone else’s rights
you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use it for the purpose you submitted it (for example, to respond to you, produce your order, or provide customer support)
We may refuse, remove, or not publish submissions that are unlawful, inappropriate, or otherwise objectionable.
9) Acceptable use
You must not:
use the Website in a way that breaks any law or regulation
upload or transmit malicious code (viruses, malware, etc.)
scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Website using automated tools (except where we have expressly allowed it)
attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Website or its systems
impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
10) Third-party links and services
The Website may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for them. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
11) Availability and security
We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components. You are responsible for taking your own precautions (such as using up-to-date antivirus software).
12) Disclaimers
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis
we do not make warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of Website content for your purposes
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude, restrict, or mislead you about any rights and remedies you may have under New Zealand consumer law.
13) Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect or consequential loss (such as loss of profit, revenue, data, goodwill, or opportunity) arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website.
If we are liable to you for any loss or damage relating to the Website, our total liability will not exceed NZD $100 (or, if the issue relates to a purchase, the amount you paid for that order), except where New Zealand law requires otherwise.
14) Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify us for any loss, damage, cost, or expense we suffer as a result of your material breach of these Terms of Use or unlawful use of the Website.
15) Privacy
We collect and use personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
16) Complaints and contact
If you have a concern about the Website or these Terms of Use, please contact us and we’ll do our best to resolve it.
Email: [email protected]
17) Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and New Zealand courts have non-exclusive jurisdiction.