Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to hires.nz! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our marketplace platform operated by hires.nz ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Eligibility

To use hires.nz, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be legally capable of entering into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using our services under New Zealand law
• Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Description of Services

hires.nz is an online marketplace that connects users seeking rentals, services, jobs, and products with providers throughout New Zealand. We provide the platform for these connections but are not a party to the actual transactions between users.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice.

User Responsibilities

Account Usage

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Respect the rights and property of other users
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Listings and Content

When creating listings or posting content, you must:

• Ensure all information is accurate and truthful
• Own or have permission to post any content or images
• Not post illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not engage in discriminatory practices

Transactions

Users are responsible for:

• All aspects of transactions with other users
• Verifying the identity and credentials of other parties
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Paying applicable taxes and fees
• Resolving disputes directly with other users

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any local, state, national, or international law
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Circumvent any security measures

Intellectual Property

The hires.nz platform, including its design, functionality, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express permission.

By posting content on our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with our services.

You retain ownership of your original content but are responsible for ensuring you have the right to post it.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Payment and Fees

hires.nz may charge fees for certain services. All fees are displayed clearly before you incur them. We use third-party payment processors and are not responsible for their actions or failures.

Users are responsible for all taxes associated with their use of the platform and any transactions conducted through it.

Refunds are subject to our refund policy and applicable law.

Disclaimers

hires.nz is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content
• The quality, safety, or legality of listings or services
• The identity or credentials of users
• The completion or success of any transaction
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the platform

We strongly recommend users conduct their own due diligence before entering into any transaction.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, hires.nz and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the platform.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the platform shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless hires.nz and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or regulation
• Your violation of the rights of others
• Any content you post or submit

Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature. We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately, but provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification shall survive.

Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by New Zealand law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Auckland, New Zealand, unless prohibited by law.

You and hires.nz agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation before pursuing formal legal action.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: