Terms of Use
Last updated: 19 May 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website Shouldersauclean.world operated from New Zealand. By using this site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the website.
1. Operator identification
In accordance with fair trading and transparency expectations in New Zealand, our details are:
- Name / website: Shouldersauclean.world
- Email: ask@shouldersauclean.world
- Phone: +64 21 085 14229
- Address: Rise Dance Studios, Level 2/1179 Eruera Street, Central, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
2. Nature of the website and disclaimers
This website provides general lifestyle information about herbal tea preparation, gardening, and related topics. Content is for educational and informational purposes only.
Not medical or professional advice: Nothing on this site is a substitute for advice from a qualified health professional registered in New Zealand (or your country). We do not diagnose, treat, or recommend treatment for any condition. You are solely responsible for decisions about diet, herbs, allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and interactions with medicines or supplements.
Content must not be relied on as the sole basis for important health or safety decisions. In an emergency, call 111 in New Zealand.
3. Advertising on this website
We may show third-party advertisements (including through Google Ads). Ads are served by the advertising network and are separate from our editorial articles. We do not guarantee products or services shown in ads. See our About Us page for more on editorial independence.
4. Fair Trading Act 1986 and accurate information
We aim to present information honestly and without misleading claims about products, results, or benefits of herbal teas. We do not guarantee specific outcomes from using any recipe or herb. If we describe events, workshops, or services, we will present material terms (date, location, cost if any) clearly before you rely on them.
5. Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
If you purchase paid services from us in the future (for example, a paid workshop), the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 may apply to the extent you are a “consumer” under that Act. Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies you cannot contract out of under New Zealand consumer law.
Free website content and unpaid enquiries are not “consumer transactions” under that Act, but these Terms still apply to your use of the site.
6. Workshops, events, and refunds
We may host community tea tastings or workshops in New Zealand. Details (date, time, location, capacity, and whether a fee applies) are published on our Events calendar before you register or attend.
- Free events: no charge; attendance is voluntary and subject to venue rules and this disclaimer—general food tasting only, not clinical advice.
- Paid events (if offered): the price in New Zealand dollars (NZD) is shown before you pay. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 applies to consumers as defined by law.
- Cancellations by you: if you paid for a seat, contact us at least 48 hours before the start time for a full refund to your original payment method where practicable.
- Cancellations by us: if we cancel, you receive a full refund for any fee paid or the option to transfer to another date.
- No outcome promises: events are for education and tasting; we do not promise health results from attendance.
7. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- use the site for any unlawful purpose under New Zealand law;
- submit false, defamatory, harassing, or harmful material through our forms;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or other users’ data;
- scrape, mirror, or commercially exploit content without written permission;
- impersonate us or misrepresent affiliation with our organisation;
- introduce malware or interfere with the proper working of the site.
We may suspend or block access if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms, without prejudice to other remedies.
8. User submissions and Harmful Digital Communications
Messages you send via our contact form must be lawful and respectful. Under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, certain online communications are unlawful if they cause serious emotional distress. Do not use our channels to threaten, harass, or publish intimate material without consent. We may report serious misconduct to appropriate authorities.
9. Intellectual property (Copyright Act 1994)
Unless stated otherwise, we own or license copyright in text, graphics, layout, logo, and favicon on this site. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may link to our pages with a fair, accurate description. Any other reproduction, republication, or commercial use requires our prior written consent.
10. Third-party services and embeds
Our contact page may embed Google Maps. Your use of embedded services is subject to the third party’s terms and privacy policy. We are not responsible for third-party content or availability.
11. Privacy and cookies
Our collection of personal information is described in the Privacy Policy (Privacy Act 2020). Our use of cookies is described in the Cookie Policy. By using optional cookies, you agree to the practices described there.
12. Availability and changes
We strive to keep the website available but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or withdraw content or features without notice. We may update these Terms; the “Last updated” date will change. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance where permitted by law.
13. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law:
- the site and content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis;
- we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from use of the site;
- our total liability for any claim relating to the site is limited to NZD $100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim (if any), whichever is greater.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the Fair Trading Act 1986, or other mandatory New Zealand law.
14. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us against reasonable losses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the website, except to the extent caused by our negligence or breach of law.
15. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts. We encourage you to contact us first to resolve disputes in good faith. If a dispute cannot be resolved, you may use available dispute resolution schemes or courts as permitted by law.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
17. Contact
Questions about these Terms: ask@shouldersauclean.world or contact form.