Terms and Conditions.
Here are our full website terms and conditions:
Legal
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These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of this Website.
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By accessing this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must not use or access this Website.
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These Terms and Conditions may change or be updated from time to time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms and Conditions whenever you access the Website. Your continued use of the Website represents your agreement to be bound by the Terms and Conditions as amended.
Overview
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This Website is owned and operated by the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ).
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The Website provides information on RANZ, its Members, and a platform upon which Members can access membership materials.
Information
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In accessing and using the Website, you undertake that:
6.1 all information (including personal information) you provide to RANZ shall be true, correct, and up to date (including, without limitation, email addresses and payment information);
6.2 you will act honestly, professionally, and in good faith in respect of your interactions on the Website; and
6.3 you will not damage, interfere with, or harm the Website, its functionality, or any network or system underlying or connected to the Website, nor attempt to do so.
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You must not use a robot, spider, scraper, or other unauthorised automated means to access or use the Website, or any information contained on or accessed via the Website.
Access
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You are responsible for all matters associated with your access to this Website and for all third-party fees associated with your use of this Website (including, without limitation, internet service provider charges).
Website Content
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The content of this Website is for information purposes only. You must make your own assessment of the suitability and appropriateness of the information contained in this Website.
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Although we endeavour to ensure that the content on this Website is current, accurate, and complete, to the extent permitted by law, we do not warrant or guarantee that such content will be current, accurate, or complete when you access it.
External Websites
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This Website may contain links to other websites or resources over which RANZ has no control (External Websites). Such links do not constitute an endorsement by RANZ of those External Websites. You acknowledge that RANZ is providing these links for convenience only, and agree that RANZ is not responsible for the content of such External Websites. Your use of External Websites is entirely at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those External Websites.
Privacy Policy
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RANZ’s collection and use of personal information is governed by our [Privacy Policy](link to Privacy Policy page). By using this Website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
Content
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You agree that any content (including text, images, video, sound, data, information, or software) uploaded or posted to the Website must not:
13.1 infringe any intellectual property rights of any third party;
13.2 infringe the privacy rights of any third party;
13.3 detrimentally affect the brand or reputation of RANZ or its affiliates;
13.4 contain inaccurate, exaggerated, defamatory, or misleading information;
13.5 encourage or incite unlawful acts;
13.6 exploit individuals or groups by virtue of their circumstances;
13.7 contain profane, vulgar, or suggestive language, or images of a sexual, immoral, discriminatory, or violent nature;
13.8 misrepresent the source of any content, including impersonation of another person or entity;
13.9 promote inflammatory or demeaning opinions of an individual or group;
13.10 link to external sites that violate these Terms and Conditions;
13.11 harm or disrupt another user’s computer or enable illegal access to software; or
13.12 bypass Website security or engage in spamming.
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RANZ reserves the right to remove or edit any content uploaded at its sole discretion and without notice.
Intellectual Property
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RANZ (and its licensors, where applicable) owns all intellectual property rights in the Website and its content. You must not:
(a) claim any ownership or rights in respect of the intellectual property;
(b) reverse engineer, modify, or adapt the Website or its content; or
(c) exploit, sell, or profit from the intellectual property.
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You may not, without prior written permission from RANZ:
(a) reproduce, copy, distribute, or publish any part of the Website for commercial purposes; or
(b) on-sell information obtained from the Website.
For personal or non-commercial use, you may download or print content for your own reference.
Complaints
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Any problems encountered while accessing this Website should be notified in writing (including by email) to info@ranz.co.nz at the earliest opportunity.
Liability
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To the maximum extent permitted by law, RANZ excludes all liability for any loss, damage, costs, or expenses (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, its content, or any linked External Websites. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or the Fair Trading Act 1986 where applicable.
General
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These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand. The parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand Courts in respect of any matter arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or the Website.
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These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and RANZ and supersede any prior communication on the subject matter.
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If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.
Last updated: 11/09/25
