TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Welcome to Of This Place, a digital resource to help people recognise, restore, and care for Aotearoa’s native flora. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the Terms outlined below. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the site.
These Terms are grounded in kaitiakitanga — collective guardianship of the environments, plants, and knowledge that shape Aotearoa. This value informs how we share information and how we expect it to be used.
1. Purpose of the Website
Of This Place provides general information about New Zealand native plants to support education, ecological restoration, and responsible gardening. While we aim for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all content is complete, current, or suitable for every context or condition.
Users should independently verify information before making planting, environmental, horticultural, or land management decisions.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, species information, graphics, and design — is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated:
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You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial use.
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You must not copy, reproduce, adapt, or distribute content for commercial purposes without written permission.
Where mātauranga Māori (Indigenous knowledge) is shared, it remains the cultural property of the iwi, hapū, and communities to whom it belongs, and must be respected accordingly.
3. Respectful Use
You agree not to:
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misuse the site or disrupt its operation
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upload or transmit harmful material (e.g., malware, offensive content)
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use information here in ways that could damage ecosystems, cultural heritage, or community relationships
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4. Third-Party Information & Links
Of This Place may include links to external websites or data sources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites.
5. Privacy
Any personal data collected through contact forms or user interactions is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or disclose personal information to third parties without consent, unless required by law.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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We exclude all warranties related to website content or performance
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We are not liable for any loss, damage, or impacts resulting from the use of this site or reliance on its information
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7. Updates to These Terms
These Terms may be updated occasionally to reflect improvements or legal obligations. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any revised Terms.
8. Contact
For questions or permissions, please get in touch:
Email: ofthisplacenativeplants@gmail.com