Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 7/10/25

Welcome to Find Coromandel (“we,” “us,” “our”). We provide an online directory for local businesses in the Coromandel region (“the Service”). By using our website, creating an account, or submitting content, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you should not use the Service.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Find Coromandel, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We may also publish additional guidelines, rules, or conditions for specific features of the Service; those form part of these Terms.

 

2. Communication & Marketing

By creating an account, claiming a listing, or otherwise using the Service, you consent to being contacted by Find Coromandel via email for purposes including:

• Account administration and verification,
• Product or service updates,
• Marketing of our products, services, promotions, or news relevant to Find Coromandel.

 

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us at info@findcoromandel.co.nz.
Transactional or service-related communications (such as billing notices or policy updates) will still be sent when necessary.

 

3. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update, change, or amend these Terms at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Service means you accept any updated Terms.

 

4. Eligibility & Accounts

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or claim a business listing.
• You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or submitting a listing.
• You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure.

 

5. Content Responsibility

• “Content” means any material you post, upload, submit, or provide, including text, images, photos, logos, links, and other media.
• You are solely responsible for the Content you provide. We do not verify or pre-screen Content.
• By submitting Content, you confirm that you own the rights to it, or have permission to use it, and that it does not infringe any third party’s copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
• You grant Find Coromandel a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your Content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.
• You understand that by using the Service, you may be exposed to Content that is inaccurate, misleading, offensive, or otherwise objectionable. We accept no liability for such Content.

 

6. Prohibited Content & Conduct

You must not upload or share Content that is:

• Defamatory, offensive, obscene, discriminatory, harassing, or unlawful.
• False, misleading, or deceptive.
• An infringement of copyright, trademark, or any other third-party right.
• Malware, spam, or any code intended to damage, interfere with, or disrupt the Service.

We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove, suspend, or modify any Content or account at our sole discretion, without notice.

 

7. Copyright & Intellectual Property

• You must not upload Content that you do not have the legal right to use.
• Find Coromandel is not responsible for any copyright breaches committed by users.
• If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on Find Coromandel, please notify us at info@findcoromandel.co.nz including details of the infringement so we can investigate.
• See Section 14 for more details.

 

8. Paid Listings & Fees

• Businesses may upgrade to premium listings for a fee, which provides additional features and priority placement.
• Fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable except as set out in our Refund Policy.
• We reserve the right to change pricing, features, and tier structures at any time.

 

9. Third-Party Content & Links

Find Coromandel may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those third-party sites. Any dealings with third parties are solely between you and them.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

• Find Coromandel provides the Service “as is” and makes no guarantees about accuracy, reliability, or availability.
• We are not liable for any loss, damage, or claims resulting from:
  • Inaccurate or misleading Content,
  • Offensive, defamatory, or unlawful material,
  • Copyright infringement by users,
  • Any business or commercial dealings that arise through use of the directory.
• To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, our total liability to you will not exceed the amount you paid for premium listing services (if any) in the 12 months before the claim arose.

 

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Find Coromandel, its owners, staff, and partners harmless against any claims, damages, losses, or costs (including legal fees) arising from:

• Content you submit,
• Your use of the Service,
• Any breach of these Terms, or
• Any violation of another party’s rights.

 

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Service at any time, without notice, for breach of these Terms or any reason we consider appropriate. You may also request account closure at any time.

 

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

 

14. Copyright Complaints & Takedown Procedure

Find Coromandel respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that material available on our Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notice to us.

 

How to File a Copyright Complaint

Your notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
2. Identification of the material on Find Coromandel that you believe is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it (e.g., the URL of the listing).
3. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
4. Your contact details (name, address, telephone, and email).
5. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Send your notice to:
info@findcoromandel.co.nz

 

What Happens Next

• Upon receiving a valid complaint, we will review it and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
• We may notify the user who uploaded the material so they have an opportunity to respond.
• If appropriate, repeat offenders may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

 

Counter-Notice (If You Believe Material Was Removed in Error)

If your material was removed and you believe this was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notice to us. Your counter-notice must include:

1. Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared.
2. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you believe the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
3. Your contact details (name, address, telephone, and email).
4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts for resolving disputes.
5. Your physical or electronic signature.

If we receive a valid counter-notice, we may restore the material unless the original complainant seeks a court order to block the content.