Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Farm Stays New Zealand website (farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Farm Stays New Zealand is an informational platform that connects travelers with farm stay accommodation providers across New Zealand. We provide:

• Farm stay listings and information
• A matching quiz to help find suitable accommodations
• Educational content about farm stays in New Zealand
• Regional and experience-based guides

We are not a booking platform and do not process payments or reservations directly. All bookings are made directly between you and the farm stay provider.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information in forms and inquiries
• Use the service for lawful purposes only
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our services
• Not collect or harvest data from our website without permission
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Farm Stays New Zealand and third parties

4. Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about farm stays. However:

• Farm stay details, prices, and availability may change without notice
• Images and descriptions are provided by farm stay operators or sourced from third parties
• We recommend confirming all details directly with farm stay providers before booking
• We are not responsible for inaccuracies in third-party content

5. No Booking Guarantee

Farm Stays New Zealand does not guarantee:

• Availability of any listed farm stay
• Accuracy of pricing or promotional offers
• Quality of service provided by farm stay operators
• That inquiries will result in bookings

Any disputes regarding bookings, payments, or service quality should be resolved directly with the farm stay provider.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Farm Stays New Zealand or its content suppliers and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without written permission
• Use our branding or trademarks without authorization
• Scrape or systematically download content from our website

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including farm stay providers and partner services. We are not responsible for:

• The content or accuracy of third-party websites
• Privacy practices of external sites
• Any transactions conducted on third-party platforms

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Farm Stays New Zealand shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use of or inability to use our services
• Actions or omissions of farm stay providers
• Events beyond our reasonable control

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for accessing our services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Farm Stays New Zealand, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of our services at any time
• Update these Terms of Service with reasonable notice
• Change features, functionality, or content availability

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

12. Governing Law

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

13. Severability

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

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: hello@farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz
• Website: farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz