General Terms and Conditions

Nau mai haere mai – welcome to miragemarks!

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users accessing miragemarks.com from within Aotearoa New Zealand. By using this platform, you agree to be bound by the conditions below. If you do not accept these terms, please refrain from using the website.

"User", "You", or "Visitor" refers to anyone who accesses or interacts with this website. "miragemarks", "Our", or "We" refers to the operator of this site. These terms work in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer.

This agreement outlines the legal basis for accessing our services and describes your responsibilities when using this platform. All references in singular or plural forms, and all pronouns, are to be interpreted interchangeably for clarity and inclusivity.

This version is crafted specifically for New Zealand and complies with local consumer protection laws, including the Fair Trading Act and Privacy Act 2020.

We use cookies to tailor your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and remember your preferences. Continued use of miragemarks means you consent to this, as outlined in our Cookie Policy.

Content Ownership & Usage Rights

All content on this website — including visuals, layout, text, scripts, and branding — is owned by or licensed to miragemarks. You may access it for personal, non-commercial use only.

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

Reproducing or redistributing content without our express permission
Selling, licensing, or sublicensing site material
Using content for advertising, commercial gains, or misleading promotion

User-Generated Content

You may have the ability to submit feedback or content in designated areas. By doing so, you agree that:

You hold the necessary rights to the material you publish
Your content complies with local laws and does not infringe on third-party rights
You do not post misleading, abusive, or spam content

By submitting content, you grant us a global, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute that content as part of our platform and promotions.

Start Date

These terms come into force the moment you access the website and remain applicable throughout your usage.

Linking to miragemarks

We welcome links from credible New Zealand institutions — such as media outlets, directories, and public organisations. You may link to our homepage provided the link is accurate, respectful, and not misleading.

Using our logo, branding elements, or suggesting endorsement requires written consent. For link requests, please contact our support team with full details.

Framing Restrictions

You may not frame our site, modify its appearance within another site, or tamper with its design or branding without written approval.

Third-Party Content and Liability

We are not liable for any external websites linking to or from miragemarks. If you operate such a site, you are responsible for ensuring the link does not imply false association or mislead users.

Removal Requests

If you believe any content or link on miragemarks is inappropriate or in breach of these terms, you may report it to us. While we consider all reports, we are not obligated to take immediate action or respond to every submission.

Right to Update or Remove Content

We reserve the right to change or remove any content, policy, or link from our website without notice. By continuing to use our platform, you accept these ongoing changes and agree to stay informed.

Legal Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, we exclude all warranties relating to the content or availability of this site. This includes, but is not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

These limitations do not exclude liability for serious matters such as fraud, physical harm, or other obligations that cannot legally be waived under local legislation.

As our service is offered free of charge, we shall not be held responsible for any indirect loss or damage resulting from use of the site.